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.

 

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Crew chief knows 'this is my time'

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

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

Anger, drama leaves one wanting more

Too bad the season's over. It just now was starting to get good.

Rutledge at Large: Down and dirty

Rutledge at Large: Down and dirty

Wood and "Dirty Jobs" host Mike Rowe reflect on the dirtiest job they have ever done.

Kyle's Corner:<br> Self-made man

Kyle's Corner:
Self-made man

Petty plans to stay active during the offseason by taking on a variety of do-it-yourself projects.

Chance meeting for Edwards insightful

Chance meeting for Edwards insightful

Possible RPM-Yates merger will benefit Roush teams as well.

Hard work finally pays off for Jenkins

Hard work finally pays off for Jenkins

Staying the course leads to guaranteed starting spot in Daytona 500.

Fans Voice Awards:<br>Join the discussion

Fans Voice Awards:
Join the discussion

Cast your vote in 10 categories -- with the winners to be revealed on Dec. 4.

Three 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.

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