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Herbert's already proven he's a winner

By David Newton

Monday, September 21, 2009

CONCORD, N.C. -- The bid for the 10-week-old puppy, an adorable mixture of Chihuahua and chocolate Lab, had reached $1,200. "Going once!" the auctioneer yelled. "Twice …" A voice from a table just off the stage bellowed, "Ten thousand dollars!" Jaws dropped. The room at nearby Lowe's Motor Speedway went quiet before erupting into applause for NHRA Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson for his generous bid. The applause got louder when Johnson gave the puppy to a woman who had been eyeing it al ...

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