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Drivers who won in 2007 but did not win in 2008

the drivers who lost winning streaks of at least one win a year: drivers and their last win listed: 14, Jeff Gordon, Charlotte, October 2007 [has won at least 2 races a year in this streak] 6, Matt Kenseth, Homestead, November 2007 2, Kevin Harvick, Daytona 500, February...
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Montoya out of Bud Shootout if in a Chevy:

Chip Ganassi Racing's #42-Juan Pablo Montoya will not be allowed to use one of Dodge's spots in the 2009 Budweiser Shooutout if the new Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing team switches to Chevrolet. According to the new rules, the top six teams from each manufacturer from the...
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Some more info, questions about the DEI/Ganassi merger:

On Wednesday, Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced they were "launching a combination of racing operations" for 2009, collectively planning to race four cars in 2008. According to a press release issued by the two teams, Martin ...
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Goodyear Tire Notes – Homestead:

Teams in all three NASCAR series will run the same tire codes at Homestead this weekend, though those for the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series will be branded "Goodyear Eagle," while those for the Craftsman Truck Series will be branded "Goodyear Wrangler" . . . Goodyear...
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Juicy Fruit on the #42 for Homestead:

The bright yellow color of Wrigley's Juicy Fruit Slim Pack will adorn the hood of the #42 Dodge Charger of Juan Pablo Montoya for the 2008 NSCS season finale this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway.(CGRFS PR), see images of the scheme on my #42 Team Schemes page.(...
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Drivers who have not won in 2008

who have a current streak of consecutive seasons with at least one win a year: drivers and their last win listed: 14, Jeff Gordon, Charlotte, October 2007 [has won at least 2 races a year in this streak] 6, Matt Kenseth, Homestead, November 2007 2, Kevin Harvick, Daytona...
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Homestead Rookie Notes:

#01-Regan Smith was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the November 9 Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix, scoring a 23rd-place finish. Smith grabbed top rookie honors for the 10th time in 2008. Sam Hornish Jr. leads Regan Smith by three points (199-196) in...
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Homestead Tire Notes:

Teams in all three NASCAR series will run the same tire codes at Homestead this weekend, though those for the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series will be branded "Goodyear Eagle," while those for the Craftsman Truck Series will be branded "Goodyear Wrangler" . . . Goodyear...
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More on Earnhardt-Ganassi Merger:

A key player in the merger was Dodge Motorsports, which gave its blessing to team owner Chip Ganassi to pursue the partnership with a Chevy organization. "Number one, we want all of our business partners to be healthy like we want to be healthy,'' said Mike Delahanty...
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OFFICIAL – Earnhardt and Ganassi Form New Four-Car Team:

Two of motorsports' biggest names - Earnhardt and Ganassi - will launch a four-car team beginning in 2009 through the combination of the motorsports operations of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. (DEI) and Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, Inc. (CGRFS). NASCAR stars Martin...
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Latest DEI/Ganassi merger news UPDATE 2:

The Chip Ganassi-Teresa Earnhardt merger may be back on, with Ganassi the on-track presence for what would be a two-car DEI operation, under the Chevy banner. Earnhardt needs a second team sponsorship in order to keep her Chevrolet technology deal. However, why Ganassi...
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Racing Resources Says…

* Kyle Busch won the O'Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway. He posted his 21st series victory in his 136th career start. He now is tied for 10th all-time with Dale Earnhardt and Harry Gant. It also was his 10th win of the 2008 season, tying him with Sam Ard for...
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Montoya turns down F1:

Team boss Franz Tost sounded out whether Juan Pablo Montoya, a winner of seven Grand Prix, might be interested in returning to F1 with Toro Rosso in 2009. Montoya, 33, was a frontrunner with Williams and McLaren until a drop in form in 2006 led to his switch to NASCAR...
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Latest merger rumors:

DEI picked up the 2009 option on #1-Martin Truex's contract in August, but another rumor floating through the garage is that Bass Pro Shops, the primary sponsor of Truex's car at DEI, may join Stewart-Haas Racing next year as the second sponsor for #39-Ryan Newman [...
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Latest Ganassi merger rumor? Petty? UPDATE4 negotiations fell thru?:

Trying to pin down the state of Petty Enterprises, under its new Boston Ventures' management, and the future of the Chip Ganassi operation has been tough enough the last few weeks, but now the speculation of a GM-Chrysler corporate merger has thrown things into a real...
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Last race for Texaco:

Texaco/Havoline will adorn the hood of the #42 Dodge Charger of Juan Pablo Montoya for the last time this season. This will be the final paint scheme for Texaco/Havoline Racing after 22 years in the sport.(CGRFS PR)(11-5-2008)...
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Racing Resources Says…

...Kyle Busch won the O'Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway. He posted his 21st series victory in his 136th career start. He now is tied for 10th all-time with Dale Earnhardt and Harry Gant. It also was his 10th win of the 2008 season, tying him with Sam Ard for...
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No further penalty for Gilliland:

#38-David Gilliland swore that he didn't mean to tag #42-Juan Pablo Montoya on lap 263 of the Dickies 500, but that didn't mean that NASCAR didn't penalize him. NASCAR parked Gilliland after the accident, which left Montoya fuming and with a torn-up race car. Gilliland...
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Texas Rookie Notes:

#77-Sam Hornish Jr. was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the October 26 Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, scoring a 24th-place finish. Hornish Jr. grabbed top rookie honors for the third consecutive race and for the 10th time in 2008. Sam Hornish Jr. ...
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Winning streaks in jeopardy:

Drivers with a streak of consecutive seasons with at least one win a year thru 2007 and need to win in the last three races to keep their streak going seasons streak, driver, last win/track listed: 14, Jeff Gordon, Charlotte, October 2007 6, Matt Kenseth, Homestead...