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November 4, 2009 -- Tokyo — Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces it plans to withdraw from the FIA Formula One World Championship (F1) at the end of the 2009 season.

TMC, which had viewed its participation in F1 as contributing to the prosperity of automotive culture, remained dedicated to competing at the pinnacle of motor sports, even in the face of the abrupt economic changes that started last year. However, when considering TMC's motor-sports activities next year and beyond from a comprehensive midterm viewpoint reflecting the current severe economic realities, TMC decided to withdraw from F1.    » read more »

April 7, 2008 -- ESPN2 continues its season-long coverage of the NASCAR Nationwide Series with a live, flag-to-flag primetime telecast of the 200-mile race from Phoenix International Raceway Friday, April 5, beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown. The telecast is presented by Cici’s Pizza. ESPN2 is the home of the NASCAR Nationwide Series all season, with selected races on ESPN and ABC.    » read more »

The Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup is on ABC

November 13, 2007 -- Q – If you were Jimmie Johnson’s crew chief this weekend, how would you approach the race?    » read more »

The Chase Concludes: NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Live from Miami on ABC

November 12, 2007 -- The Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup concludes this weekend with the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and ESPN on ABC will have live coverage of the event Sunday, Nov. 18, at 3 p.m. ET beginning with NASCAR Countdown. Jimmie Johnson will be going for his fifth consecutive race win as he tries to hold off Jeff Gordon for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup title.    » read more »

November 11, 2007 -- The Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup continued Sunday, Nov. 11, at Phoenix International Raceway. Coverage of the event began at 3 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown. Suzy Kolber hosted NASCAR Countdown, with 1989 NASCAR champion Rusty Wallace and Brad Daugherty, a former winning team owner in the NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Some NASCAR Countdown highlights:

The battle between teammates Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup championship    » read more »

October 24, 2007 -- The fall of 2007 has become the season of the upset in college football. From Appalachian State to Stanford, teams that were supposed to show up, take their whipping by the powerhouses and quietly get back on the bus have turned the tables.

Like those teams, a strong contingent of NASCAR Busch Series drivers would like to bring that same spirit to the high-profile Busch Series races on ESPN2, starting with Saturday’s event at Memphis Motorsports Park. Fans can watch all the action with live coverage on ESPN2 beginning at 3 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown.    » read more »

The Chase - NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Live Sunday from Talladega on ABC

October 1, 2007 -- The Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup continues Sunday, Oct. 7, at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. ESPN on ABC will have live coverage of the Talladega event and all 10 races in the Chase. The Talladega telecast begins at 1 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown.    » read more »

The Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup is on ABC

September 25, 2007:
Q - Kansas Speedway seems to be a track that has produced more and more competitive racing each year. Has the track changed or have race teams adapted to it better?    » read more »

The Chase - NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Live Sunday from Kansas City on ABC

September 24, 2007 -- The Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup continues with Sunday’s race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. ESPN on ABC will have live coverage of the Kansas event and all 10 races in the Chase. The Kansas telecast begins at 1 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown.

The 1.5-mile Kansas track was an instant hit with NASCAR fans in the Midwest when it opened in 2001 and annually attracts a sellout crowd for its NASCAR NEXTEL Cup event.    » read more »

- Second Race of the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Live Sunday on ABC
- NASCAR Busch Series Live Saturday on ESPN2

September 20, 2007 -- The Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup continues with Sunday’s 400-mile race at Dover (Del.) International Speedway. ESPN on ABC will have live coverage of the Dover event and all 10 races in the Chase. The Dover telecast begins at 1 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown.    » read more »

September 20, 2007 -- Brad Daugherty will serve as booth analyst for two upcoming NASCAR Busch Series races. Brad Daugherty, a five-time NBA All-Star and a former winning team owner in the NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, will make his booth debut in Saturday’s NASCAR Busch Series race at Dover (Del.) International Speedway. He also will be in the booth for the NASCAR Busch Series race Saturday, Sept. 29, at Kansas Speedway. Both races air live at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN2.    » read more »

September 18, 2007 -- NASCAR fans will be able to watch live coverage of Wednesday’s media announcement by Dale Earnhardt Jr. on cable channel ESPNEWS and on ESPN360.com, ESPN’s signature broadband service. Coverage from Dallas begins at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is expected to announce his sponsor and car number for his new association next year with Hendrick Motorsports in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.    » read more »

September 18, 2007 -- ESPN Analyst Rusty Wallace on Racing at Dover International Speedway:

Q – Racing at Dover doesn't seem to wear drivers out as much as it used to. What's the reason for that?    » read more »

The Chase Continues - NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Live on ABC Sunday from Dover

September 17, 2007 -- The Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup continues with Sunday’s 400-mile race at Dover (Del.) International Speedway. ESPN on ABC will have live coverage of the Dover event and all 10 races in the Chase. The Dover telecast begins at 1 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown.    » read more »

NASCAR Countdown Preview

September 13, 2007 -- The Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup begins with Sunday’s 300-lap race at New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon, N.H. ESPN on ABC will have live coverage of the New Hampshire event and all 10 races in the Chase. The New Hampshire telecast begins at 1 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown.    » read more »