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Dale Jr. The Prankster

A talking race car? Martinsville winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. had a little fun with some unwitting bystanders in Davidson, N.C., showing off the new Goody's paint scheme on the 88 Chevrolet. Story » Whaaaa?Video 

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TURN 4

THE RUNDOWN

MEDIA

Marty and McGee - Ricky Craven

Marty Smith and Ryan McGee delve into Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s win at Martinsville and talk with former NASCAR driver and ESPN analyst Ricky Craven.

Kyle Busch, NASCAR

NASCAR's Kyle Busch tells Dan Le Batard about what growing up in his family was like, his reputation and more.

Marty and McGee - Martinsville

Marty Smith and Ryan McGee discuss the upcoming race at Martinsville, Marty's new contract with ESPN and Ryan shares a story about his time in Waco, Texas.

Marty and McGee - Paul Finebaum

Marty Smith and Ryan McGee welcome SEC Network's Paul Finebaum to discuss his most memorable callers, how his career started by covering NASCAR and much more.

Marty and McGee - Paul McMahon

Marty Smith and Ryan McGee discuss the Ontario County DA's decision in the Tony Stewart case and talk with Sprint Car driver Paul McMahan. Plus, an update on #406 T-shirts.

The Thundering Herd

Colin Cowherd discusses the difficulty of doling out discipline, talks about Tony Stewart and chats with Greg Cosell, Adam Schefter and Kirk Herbstreit.

Marty and McGee - Look Ahead To Loudon

Marty Smith and Ryan McGee discuss McGee finally becoming a real ESPN employee, what to make of the latest Tony Stewart news and who will win this weekend at Loudon.

Marty and McGee - NASCAR Chase

Marty Smith and Ryan McGee discuss the NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase, answer questions from the Marty & McGee mailbag, delve into a 406 member's time as a child model and more.

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COLUMNISTS

Marty Smith
Ten Years Later

Rick Hendrick lost the heart of his race team -- and in many ways his heart -- in a plane crash on Bull Mountain outside Martinsville, Va.

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Ryan McGee
Power Rankings

Brad Keselowski roared into the next round of the Chase with a win at Talladega. Was it enough for him to knock off Penske teammate Joey Logano in our Power Rankings?

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Survivor: Talladega

With his back to the wall, Brad Keselowski saved his Cup season with a Chase-advancing victory at Talladega.

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STANDINGS AND SCHEDULES

Standings | Schedule
DriverPtsBehind
1 Jeff Gordon 4044 ---
2 Ryan Newman 4041 3
3 Joey Logano 4040 4
4 Matt Kenseth 4039 5
5 Denny Hamlin 4037 7
6 Carl Edwards 4024 20
7 Brad Keselowski 4013 31
8 Kevin Harvick 4011 33
9 Kyle Busch 2230 1814
10 AJ Allmendinger 2198 1846

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 Saturday, Nov. 1
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