Biffle sweeps to easy win at Michigan International Speedway
Greg Biffle charged to victory in the GFS Marketplace 400 at Michigan International Speedway leading 73 laps and finishing 8.216 seconds ahead of teammate Mark Martin after pit strategy tipped the race in his favor. Martin faced a lugnut penalty that halted his charge and damaged his bid to challenge for the win.
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Points leaders tighten as NASCAR penalizes lugnut issue
After a penalty for a loose lugnut, the points race tightens with only three races left before the Chase. Jimmie Johnson drops after an engine failure to 40th while Jeff Gordon climbs to the top of the standings. Richmond race on Sept. 11 will reset the field with leaders within five points of the runner up.
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Franchitti Wins Honda 225 at Pikes Peak Despite Pit Mishap
Dario Franchitti overcame a risky pit incident and a midrace setback to win the Honda 225 at Pikes Peak International Raceway. Leading 63 laps and taking the checkered flag 2.24 seconds ahead of Adrian Fernandez, the Scotsman sealed Honda's 11th straight win. Sam Hornish Jr. briefly challenged, while Mike Miller sustained a knee injury.
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Cink wins NEC Invitational wire-to-wire in Akron
Stewart Cink finishes 11 under 269 at Firestone to beat Tiger Woods and Rory Sabbatini by four strokes and claim $1.2 million. Zach Johnson shoots 281 to finish 12 behind. Cink becomes the PGA Tour’s first wire-to-wire winner this season.
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Kernels Blank Lugnuts Behind Seven-Run Strong Start
Cedar Rapids right-hander Chris Hunter tossed seven shutout innings to beat the Lansing Lugnuts 5-0 at Oldsmobile Park in front of 5,129 fans. Matt Pali hit his 10th homer, and Howie Kendrick added an RBI triple as Cedar Rapids moved to 27-29 in the MWL.
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Kaeding runs in for a Chargers TD in exhibition win
Kaeding, a former Iowa Hawkeye, scored on a 7-yard run after a fake field goal as San Diego opened with 38-13 over Arizona. He tallied the first 10 San Diego points, including a second field goal after a quick handoff. Versus Arizona, coach Marty Schottenheimer cited red zone frustration but praised Kaeding's surprise rushing effort.
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