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CNN — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:00:32 EDT

All Star Week. CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann look ahead to the all-star race where fans will have a say.

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CNN — Fri, 9 May 2008 14:00:23 EDT

The Track Too Tough to Tame! CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann preview Saturday night's race at Darlington Raceway.

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CNN — Thu, 8 May 2008 14:00:32 EDT

Securing sponsors. CNN's Michael Jones chats with NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann about the lifeline of big-time stock car racing.

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CNN — Wed, 7 May 2008 14:00:32 EDT

Sophomore sensations! Some second-year drivers are performing well, and CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann give them credit.

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CNN — Tue, 6 May 2008 14:00:52 EDT

Is the name "Petty" enough? CNN's Michael Jones brings in NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann for a discussion about Petty Enterprises' crucial year.

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CNN — Mon, 5 May 2008 14:00:52 EDT

Silly Season already? CNN's Michael Jones talks with NASCAR.com's Bill Kimm about what spicy driver deals are being cooked up.

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CNN — Fri, 2 May 2008 14:00:52 EDT

Richmond Preview. CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Bill Kimm look ahead to Saturday night's race at Richmond, where two drivers are hoping for a breakthrough.

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CNN — Thu, 1 May 2008 14:00:52 EDT

CNN's Michael Jones calls on NASCAR.com's Bill Kimm for a discussion about Tony Stewart's future.

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CNN — Wed, 30 April 2008 14:00:24 EDT

Chip Ganassi's challenges. CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Bill Kimm discuss Chip Ganassi Racing's season -- and the improving Juan Pablo Montoya.

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CNN — Tue, 29 April 2008 14:00:42 EDT

Restrictor plates and the new car. CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Bill Kimm liked what they saw Sunday at Talladega.

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CNN — Mon, 28 April 2008 14:00:42 EDT

NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann joins CNN's Michael Jones to discuss the challenges of Sam Hornish, Jr. in transitioning from open wheel racing success to stock cars.

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CNN — Thu, 25 April 2008 14:50:31 EDT

CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann look ahead to Sunday's restrictor plate race on the circuit's longest track.

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CNN — Thu, 24 April 2008 14:00:42 EDT

CNN's Michael Jones calls on NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann to discuss how Danica Patrick's open wheel victory may spur questions about women in stock cars.

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CNN — Wed, 23 April 2008 14:00:42 EDT

Ford rebounds. CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann say Ford Motor Company is no longer singing the "bowtie blues."

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CNN — Tue, 22 April 2008 14:00:42 EDT

The Kyle Busch Express. CNN's Michael Jones talks with NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann about Kyle Busch's sizzling season.

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CNN — Mon, 21 April 2008 14:00:31 EDT

Racing chit-chat. CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Bill Kimm discuss Hendrick Motorsports, Dale Junior, and the man now driving the "8" car.

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CNN — Fri, 18 April 2008 14:00:31 EDT

Racing under the influence? CNN's Michael Jones talks to NASCAR.com's Bill Kimm about drug testing in racing. Is it time to strengthen the policy?

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CNN — Thu, 17 April 2008 14:00:42 EDT

Anxious times for Kyle Petty. CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Bill Kimm talk about Kyle Petty's recent woes. Is it time for him to retire?

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CNN — Wed, 16 April 2008 14:00:23 EDT

Green-white-checkered finishes. CNN's Michael Jones calls on NASCAR.com's Bill Kimm to discuss the four year old rule designed to keep races from ending under a yellow flag.

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CNN — Tue, 15 April 2008 14:00:23 EDT

CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Bill Kimm talk about Carl Edwards' strong start and his championship aspirations.

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CNN — Mon, 14 April 2008 14:00:32 EDT

Checkered flags and a checkered economy. CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann discuss the challenges of selling a race weekend in a more expensive world.

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CNN — Fri, 11 April 2008 14:00:23 EDT

Phoenix rising. CNN's Michael Jones calls on NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann for a preview of Saturday night's race in Phoenix, where many teams are hoping to turn things around.

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CNN — Thu, 10 April 2008 14:00:23 EDT

The Top 35 "Pressure Cooker:" CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann say these are tense times for many race teams.

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CNN — Wed, 9 April 2008 14:00:23 EDT

Singing the "new car blues." CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann chat about the troubles race teams are having with car set-ups and handling -- with the noteworthy exception of Carl Edwards.

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CNN — Tue, 8 April 2008 14:00:32 EDT

Frustrated Drivers: CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann discuss the on-track frustrations of Jeff Gordon and Ryan Newman.

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CNN — Mon, 7 April 2008 14:00:32 EDT

CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Bill Kimm discuss "double dippers"; the challenges two teams face in running operations in two top levels of motor sports.

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CNN — Thu, 4 April 2008 14:00:12 EDT

T is for Texas and -- tires! CNN's Michael Jones calls on NASCAR.com's Bill Kimm for a preview of Sunday's race at Texas Motor Speedway where tires will be under scrutiny.

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CNN — Tue, 2 April 2008 14:00:12 EDT

NASCAR.com's Bill Kimm joins CNN's Michael Jones for a chat on the improvements and adjustments at Michael Waltrip Racing.

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CNN — Mon, 1 April 2008 14:00:32 EDT

Open Wheelers Struggle. CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Bill Kimm discuss the difficulty some former Indy 500 champions are having adjusting to life in a stock car.

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CNN — Mon, 31 March 2008 14:00:32 EDT

Living the "RV" life. Driver and broadcaster Kenny Wallace tells CNN's Michael Jones what it's like to live much of the year in a recreational vehicle.

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CNN — Fri, 28 March 2008 14:00:24 EDT

Racing the "paper clip." CNN's Michael Jones and driver/broadcaster Kenny Wallace preview Sunday's race in Martinsville, Virginia.

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CNN — Thu, 27 March 2008 14:00:24 EDT

CNN's Michael Jones talks to driver Kenny Wallace about the challenges of a "typical race week."

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CNN — Wed, 26 March 2008 14:00:42 EDT

CNN's Michael Jones asks driver Kenny Wallace about the expense of automobile racing for drivers and fans.

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CNN — Tue, 25 March 2008 14:00:42 EDT

The Top 35 rule. CNN's Michael Jones calls on driver and broadcaster Kenny Wallace to discuss the controversial way fields are set for each race.

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CNN — Mon, 24 March 2008 14:00:12 EDT

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. versus Kyle Busch. CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann say it's a comparison you can't help but watch this year.

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CNN — Fri, 21 March 2008 14:00:12 EDT

That "new car" smell! CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann provide an update on the "new car" five races into the season.

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CNN — Thu, 20 March 2008 14:00:23 EDT

Top 35 or bust. CNN's Michael Jones and NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann discuss the importance of staying in the Top 35. In racing's twist to March Madness, several teams are on the bubble.

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CNN — Wed, 19 March 2008 14:00:32 EDT

RCR is gearing up for a title challenge. CNN's Michael Jones calls on NASCAR.com's Mark Aumann to discuss the success of Richard Childress Racing after a 1-2-3 finish.