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Petty official disputes report that his team will close its doors

COO David Zucker denies SI.com report that Mooresville shop will close, says Bobby Labonte is "on track" toward racing in the No. 43 car as merger talks with Gillett Evernham continue.

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Why Jimmie Johnson is underappreciated

How can it be that the guest of honor at this week's Sprint Cup championship festivities in New York City can be both underrated and underappreciated after winning three straight titles at NASCAR's highest level?

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Travel Trip Race Car Museum

Philly race car museum is pit stop for auto fans

PHILADELPHIA -- For more than 20 years, Fred Simeone kept his priceless collection of vintage racing cars in a nondescript garage downtown. ... Not any more.

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