Fuel gamble helps Johnson to first victory of season

With crew chief Chad Knaus beseeching driver Jimmie Johnson to save fuel in the final seven laps of Saturday night's Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway, the two-time defending Cup champion nursed the No. 48 Chevrolet across the finish line 7.002 seconds ahead of Clint Bowyer, who also gambled on fuel.

Johnson completed the final lap at a relative snail's pace -- 31.19 seconds -- in full conservation mode.

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If Edwards is holding back as some say, then look out

Kyle Busch said he thought Carl Edwards was holding back during Sunday's running of the Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, and Edwards didn't deny it.

That may be great news for Edwards and the resurgent folks at Roush Fenway Racing, but it appears to be bad news for everyone else chasing them this Sprint Cup season. Holding back or not, Edwards won the Samsung 500 going away.



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Blue Ox to sponsor campgrounds at Richmond International Raceway in 2008

RICHMOND, VA —Fans pulling in to Richmond International Raceway in their RVs for the May 2-3 NASCAR doubleheader weekend will be greeted by a familiar name in steering, towing, hitching and braking products. Track officials announced today that Blue Ox® has signed on as the official campground partner at America’s Premier Short Track. Throughout all three race weekends during the 2008 season and beyond, all campgrounds at Richmond International Raceway will be known as the Blue Ox Campgrounds.

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