NASCAR Calendar and Standings Highlight Midyear Schedule
The calendar lists Nextel Cup races starting June 11 at Pocono with Denny Hamlin as top rookie after his Pocono 500 win. It details events at Michigan, Nashville, Texas, and Kentucky, plus the Allstate Brickyard and New England 300. Standings show J Johnson leading, followed by Kenseth and Martin with Hamlin in ninth.
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Mears Leaves Ganassi Drama as Free Agency Looms
Casey Mears, amid Ganassi Racing departures and a winless drought since 2002, says he will keep pushing for victories while eyeing a likely move to Hendrick Motorsports. Chip Ganassi remains patient as he weighs replacing Mears with Reed Sorenson and David Stremme or a veteran to mentor the lineup. An announcement is expected by month’s end as Mears cites Hendrick ties and a desire to win.
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Gordon Hopes for Strong Final Stretch in NASCAR
Jeff Gordon has not had the season he hoped for and fell to 11th after Pocono crashes, jeopardizing his shot at NASCAR's Chase. He credits Hendrick Motorsports and his hard head for staying safe as he pursues a playoff comeback. Meanwhile Corvette Racing aims for a fifth Le Mans GT1 victory, touting Le Mans as the sport’s Holy Grail, with a winning mindset after Sebring and other strong results. CBS Sports will carry a four-race Champ Car run in six weeks starting with Portland, featuring live coverage of airport circuits in Cleveland and Edmonton and a Toronto street event.
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Red Bull NASCAR venture tightens driver search in Mooresville
Team Red Bull, building a two car NASCAR operation for Toyota in 2007, remains tight lipped on driver choices. Marty Gaunt says about 45 staff exist now with 125 expected by Daytona, and two front office roles solidified while names like Brian Vickers surface as potential fits.
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