Those who suggest that racing for more than a million dollars might not be a powerful motivator haven't spoken to Jamie McMurray, NASCAR racing's self-confessed resident skinflint. After getting the better of Carl Edwards in a breathtaking game of chicken at 190 mph, McMurray held off fast-closing Kevin Harvick to win Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. After the race, McMurray couldn't contain his elation at winning the million-dollar prize that goes to the winner. "I can't explain to you guys how unbelievable that is to hold a check up for that much money," McMurray said.
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