Flip of a different switch

In the grand entrance to the Empire State Building, Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson flipped the switch -- as if changing gears in his car -- that lit the top of the skyscraper in the blue, yellow and white colors of his Hendrick Motorsports team.

 

Also: Calling Johnson 'Superman' doesn't fly | Video: Lasting legacy | Retrospective

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Hendrick turning attention to Junior

Hendrick turning attention to Junior

Owner's niece doing well after undergoing liver transplant surgery.

Wingo named crew chief for Ragan, No. 6

Wingo named crew chief for Ragan, No. 6

Replaces Jimmy Fennig, who has be reassigned at Roush Fenway.

Busch, Hornaday honored at banquet

Busch, Hornaday honored at banquet

Combined Nationwide and Truck awards ceremony fetes series.

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.

Chase 4 History: Mission complete

Chase 4 History: Mission complete

Jimmie Johnson finishes fifth at Homestead to secure his fourth Cup championship in a row.

Sights and Sounds from Homestead

Sights and Sounds from Homestead

Relive Denny Hamlin's victory and Jimmie Johnson's historic fourth consecutive Cup title.

Race Chatter: Homestead spat

Race Chatter: Homestead spat

Listen as Tony Stewart and Juan Montoya bump heads, among other things, in season finale.

Fans Voice Awards:<br>Join the discussion

Fans Voice Awards:
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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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