Auto Racing

A long way from retirement

Mark Martin is the only NASCAR driver with a mathematical chance to overtake Jimmie Johnson for the Sprint Cup title at Homestead.

Closing in on the title

Jimmie Johnson rebounds from a rare bad race with a dominating victory at Phoenix that pushes him to the brink of another points title.

Jimmie Johnson

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Chase for the Sprint Cup

Another crown for Johnson

Jimmie Johnson finishes fifth in the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway to clinch a record fourth consecutive NASCAR championship.

Spotters

Voices From Above

GRAPHIC | The relationship between driver and spotter has become a vital one.

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