Celebration preparations
Champion's Week, a two-state affair in 2009, gets under way Monday in California before arriving in Las Vegas on Wednesday to begin countdown to awards ceremony.
Las Vegas schedule | Champ flips switch | Video: Johnson profile | Photos: JJ in NY
NASCAR Today:
A rookie no more
Cup Series' top rookie in 2009, Joey Logano says he is ready to prove he's here for the long run.
Garage Pass:
Life of a champion
Jimmie Johnson has a busy week, plus other drivers participating in charity benefits.
Around the Track:
Hendrick speaks out
Rick Hendrick talks about Jimmie Johnson's phenomenal run as Cup Series champion.
Notes: Wallace still searching for sponsor
Two-car operation has only one fully-funded entry for 2010 season.
Crew chief knows 'this is my time'
Chad Knaus has been the unrelenting driving force behind the No. 48.
Robby gets Jeff's goat post-turkey day
An unusual footnote in NASCAR history is the '01 New Hampshire 300
Anger, drama leaves one wanting more
Too bad the season's over. It just now was starting to get good.
Fans Voice Awards:
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Cast your vote in 10 categories -- with the winners to be revealed on Dec. 4.
NASCAR takes Las Vegas by storm for the first time to honor its dedicated fans.
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Learn moreThree honored with inaugural Craftsman Wrenchman awards
Craftsman and NASCAR have announced the winners of the inaugural Craftsman Wrenchman Award:
• Andrew Mason, Richard Childress Racing
• Ramie Jones, Braun Racing
• Bob Rahilly, Jim Rosenblum Racing
The Wrenchman Award recognizes behind-the-scenes crew members from each of the three national series who "turn the wrenches" but rarely get the recognition they deserve.
The winners were honored at the Wrenchman Award ceremony in Miami from Nov. 20-22.
Rating
| POS. | DRIVER |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Johnson |
| 2 | Denny Hamlin |
| 3 | Jeff Gordon |
| 4 | Kurt Busch |
| 5 | Mark Martin |
Standings
as of:Homestead
| POS. | DRIVER |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Johnson |
| 2 | Mark Martin |
| 3 | Jeff Gordon |
| 4 | Kurt Busch |
| 5 | Denny Hamlin |
Rating
| POS. | DRIVER |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Busch |
| 2 | Carl Edwards |
| 3 | Brad Keselowski |
| 4 | Jason Leffler |
| 5 | Mike Bliss |
Standings
as of:Homestead
| POS. | DRIVER |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Busch |
| 2 | Carl Edwards |
| 3 | Brad Keselowski |
| 4 | Jason Leffler |
| 5 | Mike Bliss |
Rating
| POS. | DRIVER |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Hornaday Jr. |
| 2 | Mike Skinner |
| 3 | Matt Crafton |
| 4 | Colin Braun |
| 5 | Todd Bodine |
Standings
as of:Homestead
| POS. | DRIVER |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Hornaday |
| 2 | Matt Crafton |
| 3 | Mike Skinner |
| 4 | Todd Bodine |
| 5 | Colin Braun |
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