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Denny Hamlin Settles Score With Brad Keselowski-Maybe...at Dover this year. Hamlin also contends that Keselowski forced him into a three-wide wreck at California this season, as well as blatantly wrecking him at last weekend's Nationwide race at Phoenix International Raceway. Keselowski on the... In this article: Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski, Nascar, Mike Helton, Phoenix International Raceway, Ford 300, Kyle Busch, Dover, and California |
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The Journal Gazette | November 15, 2009
Nationwide title on ice for Busch
...pit road. NHRA: Robert Hight wrapped up his first Funny Car championship, qualifying third in the season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif., to take an insurmountable 106-point lead over teammate Ashley Force Hood. This is...
In this article: Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski, and Nascar
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SignOnSanDiego.com RSS Feeds Sports | October 26, 2009
Hamlin dominates at end to win at Martinsville
...fun." The rest? Not so much. Before the 10-race playoffs started, Hamlin said he felt like the driver to beat, and he was sixth in points, just 103 back, when he arrived at Fontana., Calif., two weeks ago. There, he was leading with 60...
In this article: Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson, Juan Pablo Montoya, Mark Martin, Hendrick Motorsports, Jeff Gordon, Virginia, Martinsville Speedway, and Nascar
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Miami Herald | November 14, 2009
Edwards' win staves off Busch title
...rebounding in Nationwide title hunt Current points leader Kyle Busch, who suffered from flu-like symptoms throughout the weekend at California, got relief from Denny Hamlin early in the 300-mile race. Hamlin moved into the lead shortly...
In this article: Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Clint Bowyer, Denny Hamlin, Nascar, Brad Keselowski, Dover, Dover, Kansas, and Texas
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Kansas City Star | October 11, 2009
Johnson takes points lead with another win at California
...another title contender, Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick. </p><p>Several Chase competitors endured a frustrating race at California, most notably Denny Hamlin, who finished 37th. Hamlin led the field for a restart on lap 189, but bumped...
In this article: Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon, Juan Pablo Montoya, David Gilliland, Denny Hamlin, Kasey Kahne, Tony Stewart, and Kurt Busch
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USATODAY.com | October 21, 2009
Team notes: Chase enters second half with Martinsville race
...were definitely exceeded more so (in) our rookie year." Last week: Hamlin had one of the best cars at California, but when he crashed on lap 191, his day was over. He was credited with running 195 laps and finished 37th. "I made...
In this article: Jimmie Johnson, Kurt Busch, Kasey Kahne, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin, Chevrolet, Greg Biffle, Denny Hamlin, and Jeff Burton
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California (pronounced: /en-us-California.ogg/) is the most populous state in the United States, and the third largest by area. California is the second most populous sub-national entity in the Americas, behind only São Paulo, Brazil. It is located on the West Coast of the United States, and is bordered by Oregon to the north, Nevada to the northeast, Arizona to the southeast, the Mexican state of Baja California to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Its four largest cities are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and San Francisco. The state is home to the nation's second and sixth largest metropolitan areas as well as eight of the nation's fifty largest cities. It is known for its varied climate and geography, as well as its diverse population.
California is the third-largest U.S. state by land area, after Alaska and Texas. Its geography ranges from the Pacific coast to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the east, to Mojave desert areas in the southeast and the Redwood–Douglas fir forests of the northwest. The center of the state is dominated by the Central Valley, one of the most productive agricultural areas in the world. California is the most geographically diverse state in the nation, and contains the highest (Mount Whitney) and lowest (Death Valley) points in the contiguous United States.
- Name:
- California
- Also Known As:
- The Golden State
- Capital:
- Sacramento
- Motto:
- Eureka
- Largest City:
- Los Angeles
- Governor:
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)
- Lieutenant Governor:
- vacant
- Total Area:
- 423,970
- Area of Land:
- 403 932
- Area of Inland Water:
- 7,740
- Latitude:
- 32° 32′ N to 42° N
- Longitude:
- 114° 8′ W to 124° 26′ W
- Elevation Lowest Point:
- -86
- Lowest Point:
- Death Valley
- Elevation highest point:
- 14,505
- Highest Point:
- Mount Whitney
- Borders:
- Arizona, Nevada, Oregon
- Admittance Date:
- September 09, 1850
- State Song:
- "I Love You, California"
- Flower:
- California Poppy
- Gemstone:
- Benitoite
- Time Zone:
- Pacific: UTC, -8/-7
- Demonym:
- Californian
- Median Income:
- US$54,385
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