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the Big Ten: Biggest Headlines of 2007

by Tim Zaegel on January 24th, 2008

10. Dale Jarrett announces his retirement following the first five races if ’08.

9. NASCAR changes the primary sponsorship of all three of their series.

8. Kyle Busch signs with Joe Gibbs Racing for 2008.

7. Benny Parsons and Bill France both pass away.

6. Budweiser fails to come to an agreement with Dale Earnhardt Jr. & Hendrick Motorsports, and instead signs to sponsor Kasey Kahne in 2008.

5. Carl Edwards assaults Roush Racing teammate Matt Kenseth following the race.

4. Open wheel circuit drivers Sam Hornish Jr, Dario Franchitti, Jacques Villeneuve, and Patrick Carpentier all announce their jump to NASCAR’s premier series.

3. Joe Gibbs Racing announces the end of their partnership with Chevy and signs the contract to drive for Toyota in 2008.

2. Dale Earnhardt Jr. announces he will leave Dale Earnhardt Inc. following the 2007 season.

1. Dale Earnhardt Jr. joins Hendrick Motorsports to drive the no. 88 Chevy.

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