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5 Questions for 2011: Who Wins the Game of Hendrick Crew Chief Musical Chairs?

Hendrick Motorsports played crew chief musical chairs this offseason. If Junior struggles again, do you expect him to leave the Hendrick camp a year early?

Holding a Pretty Wheel: Why Jimmie Johnson Will Win it All (Again) in 2011 & Why He Won’t

Will it ever end? Following a 2010 season in which the seemingly impossible happened, as Jimmie Johnson won his fifth Cup title in a row, coming to rest dangerously close to the sport’s all-time greats, we’re all left to ask one question: Can he possibly do it again?

A lot of fans are probably hoping to see Johnson’s streak come to an abrupt end this year, and some even go so far as to argue his titles are “bad for NASCAR.” (A ridiculous argument, by the way. NASCAR survived Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt relatively unscathed and it will survive Johnson, too.) But whether Johnson can continue his remarkable streak is up for debate. There is plenty of reason to think that 2011 will be same old, same old. But there is also plenty to think that this time, he won’t. As the new season looms, the title question is already at the forefront. Here are six reasons why Johnson will – and won’t – hoist his sixth straight Cup this year.

Regan Smith Driver Diary: Engagement, Football & 2011 Expectations

I’m really excited to be starting a new season with the Furniture Row Racing team. We ended on a high note last year and I believe it will give us something to build on for 2011. Unfortunately, having to run a partial schedule in 2009 prevented us from running well the entire season last year. …

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