Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Waving the Checkers: Burton impresses (Yahoo! Sports)
Waving the Checkers: Burton impresses (Yahoo! Sports)
Jeff Burton proved he can race with Jimmie Johnson and Greg Biffle, while Carl Edwards has to keep his focus on the prize.
Jeff Burton proved he can race with Jimmie Johnson and Greg Biffle, while Carl Edwards has to keep his focus on the prize.
Top Car Video Picks: Monday, October 13
231 mph in a blown BMW M6! Crash test mismatch: Audi Q7 vs. Fiat 500! A BMW doesn't choke on its own donuts!Read More
NASCAR must try harder to squeeze in qualifying
NASCAR must try harder to squeeze in qualifying
If NASCAR cares whether the Chase is fair, Lee Spencer says it can't set the field on points, like it did at Charlotte.
If NASCAR cares whether the Chase is fair, Lee Spencer says it can't set the field on points, like it did at Charlotte.
2009 Audi R8 Abt Sportsline First Drive
2009 Audi R8 Abt Sportsline First Drive
The 2009 Audi R8 Abt Sportsline is another supercharged version of the midengine Audi sports car, this one with 523 horsepower, a wild kit of aero parts and some great 20-inch wheels.
NASCAR must try harder to squeeze in qualifying
NASCAR must try harder to squeeze in qualifying
If NASCAR cares whether the Chase is fair, Lee Spencer says it can't set the field on points, like it did at Charlotte.
If NASCAR cares whether the Chase is fair, Lee Spencer says it can't set the field on points, like it did at Charlotte.
Women, minorities chase NASCAR dreams (AP)
Women, minorities chase NASCAR dreams (AP)
The long blonde hair hanging over the back of a racing suit covered with sponsor logos makes it apparent that Kristin Bumbera is not your average racer.
Love it or hate it, Talladega time is here
Love it or hate it, Talladega time is here
Talladega Superspeedway is the one race track that strikes fear into the hearts of the dozen drivers who are in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
Talladega Superspeedway is the one race track that strikes fear into the hearts of the dozen drivers who are in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
Burton new threat for Cup; Busch back to old tricks (NASCAR.com)
Burton new threat for Cup; Busch back to old tricks (NASCAR.com)
Burton new threat for Cup; Busch back to old tricks
2008 Aston Martin DBS James Bond First Drive
2008 Aston Martin DBS James Bond First Drive
Driving James Bond's Aston Martin DBS V12 from Quantum of Solace, the fastest, coolest movie car ever made. Yes, cars were harmed during the making of this movie.
Cindy McCain to make NASCAR appearance
Cindy McCain, the wife of Republican presidential candidate John McCain, will be the honorary race director at the NASCAR Bank of America 500 on Saturday in Concord, N.C. Read More
Burton wins, but prize is Johnson's
Burton wins, but prize is Johnson's
CONCORD, N.C. -- One by one, the title contenders dropped out Saturday night, giving Jimmie Johnson a clear shot at widening his lead in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
CONCORD, N.C. -- One by one, the title contenders dropped out Saturday night, giving Jimmie Johnson a clear shot at widening his lead in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
JTG Daugherty signs 'alliance' with Waltrip Racing
JTG Daugherty Racing has signed what team co-owner Brad Daugherty called a "technical alliance" with Michael Waltrip Racing, and thus will field Toyota Camrys full-time in the Sprint Cup Series beginning in 2009. Read More
Smith disagrees with Dega penalty
If Regan Smith knew then what he knows now, Tony Stewart might have finished Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway in the infield hospital instead of Victory Lane. Read More
In The Pits: Edwards would change last week's mess (AP)
If Carl Edwards fails to win the Sprint Cup title this year, he'll likely always blame a six-day tailspin of trading paint, insults and shoves.
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Stewart, Gordon aim to end slumps
Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart are in serious jeopardy of watching their long winning streaks come to an end with just seven races remaining in the Sprint Cup season. Read More
Tony Stewart Dodges Tire Problems to Take Talladega
Tony Stewart Dodges Tire Problems to Take Talladega
If you are a restrictor plate racing fan the 2008 AMP Energy 500 has to be one of your favorite races of all time. There was no quiet part...
If you are a restrictor plate racing fan the 2008 AMP Energy 500 has to be one of your favorite races of all time. There was no quiet part...
Top Car Video Picks: Monday, October 13
231 mph in a blown BMW M6! Crash test mismatch: Audi Q7 vs. Fiat 500! A BMW doesn't choke on its own donuts!Read More
The Hot Pass: Burton puts himself in position for title
With a victory in Saturday's race, Jeff Burton put himself in position to pull a "Jimmie Johnson" and win the title, Lee Spencer says. Read More
Burton wins, but prize is Johnson's
Burton wins, but prize is Johnson's
CONCORD, N.C. -- One by one, the title contenders dropped out Saturday night, giving Jimmie Johnson a clear shot at widening his lead in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
CONCORD, N.C. -- One by one, the title contenders dropped out Saturday night, giving Jimmie Johnson a clear shot at widening his lead in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
Chase Watch: Charlotte
With a strong run Saturday, Greg Biffle stayed in title contention. But what about the rest of the Chasers? Get the latest here. Read More
Photos show Edwards grabbed Harvick by throat
Photos show Edwards grabbed Harvick by throat
Photographs of the scuffle between Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick show a more physical confrontation than witnesses described, with Edwards at one point grabbing Harvick by the throat. The two NASCAR stars argued during Thursday's practice when Edwards confronted Harvick in his garage stall at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The photographs, obtained Saturday by The Associated Press, show the two drivers clutching each other as their conversation grew heated.
Photographs of the scuffle between Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick show a more physical confrontation than witnesses described, with Edwards at one point grabbing Harvick by the throat. The two NASCAR stars argued during Thursday's practice when Edwards confronted Harvick in his garage stall at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The photographs, obtained Saturday by The Associated Press, show the two drivers clutching each other as their conversation grew heated.
Bodine bumps Busch, wins third straight plate race
Todd Bodine took the lead on the last lap and held off Ron Hornaday Jr. and Kyle Busch on Saturday in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. Read More
NASCAR Rulebook Quiz
NASCAR Rulebook Quiz
There has been a lot of talk lately about the NASCAR rules. Passing below the line, actions detrimental to the sport and the points system are all high in the...
There has been a lot of talk lately about the NASCAR rules. Passing below the line, actions detrimental to the sport and the points system are all high in the...
Menard to join Yates after end of season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Paul Menard is heading to Yates Racing at the end of the season in a switch certain to hurt Dale Earnhardt Inc. DEI is losing both a driver and a sponsor at a time when a bleak economic outlook has made funding difficult. Read More
Alonso wins in Japan; Massa, Hamilton collide
OMAYA, Japan -- Fernando Alonso won Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix for a victory that was almost a sideshow to a breathless race that provided another twist in the title fight. Read More
Top Car Video Picks: Monday, October 13
Top Car Video Picks: Monday, October 13
231 mph in a blown BMW M6! Crash test mismatch: Audi Q7 vs. Fiat 500! A BMW doesn't choke on its own donuts!
Goodyear thinks softer tires the answer
Goodyear and NASCAR officials say tire wear has improved significantly during this week's testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Read More
Cindy McCain to make NASCAR appearance
Cindy McCain, the wife of Republican presidential candidate John McCain, will be the honorary race director at the NASCAR Bank of America 500 on Saturday in Concord, N.C. Read More
Army to sponsor Newman's car in '09, not No. 8
Army to sponsor Newman's car in '09, not No. 8
There was a somewhat awkward moment on Thursday as Stewart-Haas Racing announced that the U.S. Army will sponsor Ryan Newman's car next season.
There was a somewhat awkward moment on Thursday as Stewart-Haas Racing announced that the U.S. Army will sponsor Ryan Newman's car next season.
Goodyear thinks softer tires the answer
Goodyear thinks softer tires the answer
Goodyear and NASCAR officials say tire wear has improved significantly during this week's testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Goodyear and NASCAR officials say tire wear has improved significantly during this week's testing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Don Banks: Snap Judgments for Week 6
Don Banks: Snap Judgments for Week 6
After a season of infamy, the first-place Falcons are the NFL's best story, says Don Banks. Also, the return of the Colts' passing game and more from Week 6.
After a season of infamy, the first-place Falcons are the NFL's best story, says Don Banks. Also, the return of the Colts' passing game and more from Week 6.
Army to sponsor Newman's car in '09, not No. 8
Army to sponsor Newman's car in '09, not No. 8
There was a somewhat awkward moment on Thursday as Stewart-Haas Racing announced that the U.S. Army will sponsor Ryan Newman's car next season.
There was a somewhat awkward moment on Thursday as Stewart-Haas Racing announced that the U.S. Army will sponsor Ryan Newman's car next season.
Victory propels Allgaier from third to ARCA title
Victory propels Allgaier from third to ARCA title
Justin Allgaier won the ARCA RE/MAX Series season title Sunday, beating Matt Carter by 0.579 seconds in the Hantz Group 200 at Toledo Speedway for his third straight victory and sixth of the year.
Justin Allgaier won the ARCA RE/MAX Series season title Sunday, beating Matt Carter by 0.579 seconds in the Hantz Group 200 at Toledo Speedway for his third straight victory and sixth of the year.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Gamble fuels Burton's victory (Yahoo! Sports)
Gamble fuels Burton's victory (Yahoo! Sports)
Opting to take fuel only on his final pit stop helped Jeff Burton win the Bank of America 500 and put himself back in title contention.
Opting to take fuel only on his final pit stop helped Jeff Burton win the Bank of America 500 and put himself back in title contention.
Harvick fires Sprague from truck team with 5 to go
Harvick fires Sprague from truck team with 5 to go
Three-time Craftsman Truck Series champion Jack Sprague was fired Tuesday by Kevin Harvick Inc. after 20 races in which his No. 2 Chevrolet ran well behind the No. 33 of defending champion and current points-leading teammate Ron Hornaday Jr.
Three-time Craftsman Truck Series champion Jack Sprague was fired Tuesday by Kevin Harvick Inc. after 20 races in which his No. 2 Chevrolet ran well behind the No. 33 of defending champion and current points-leading teammate Ron Hornaday Jr.
Paul Forrester: Celtics season preview
Paul Forrester: Celtics season preview
Can the Celtics maintain their motivation as they try to repeat?
Can the Celtics maintain their motivation as they try to repeat?
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Long-Term Test
Read MoreThe 2009 VW Jetta TDI is the first of the new breed of clean diesels, and we've acquired one for a full one-year, 20,000-mile test of practicality and durability.
Harvick fires Sprague from truck team with 5 to go
Harvick fires Sprague from truck team with 5 to go
Three-time Craftsman Truck Series champion Jack Sprague was fired Tuesday by Kevin Harvick Inc. after 20 races in which his No. 2 Chevrolet ran well behind the No. 33 of defending champion and current points-leading teammate Ron Hornaday Jr.
Three-time Craftsman Truck Series champion Jack Sprague was fired Tuesday by Kevin Harvick Inc. after 20 races in which his No. 2 Chevrolet ran well behind the No. 33 of defending champion and current points-leading teammate Ron Hornaday Jr.
2009 Audi R8 Abt Sportsline First Drive
Read MoreThe 2009 Audi R8 Abt Sportsline is another supercharged version of the midengine Audi sports car, this one with 523 horsepower, a wild kit of aero parts and some great 20-inch wheels.
Victory propels Allgaier from third to ARCA title
Justin Allgaier won the ARCA RE/MAX Series season title Sunday, beating Matt Carter by 0.579 seconds in the Hantz Group 200 at Toledo Speedway for his third straight victory and sixth of the year. Read More
Earnhardt Jr.'s tire explodes, sparks crash
Dale Earnhardt Jr. had a tire explode during practice Friday, starting a multicar accident and destroying the back end of the No. 88 Chevrolet. Read More
Jeff Burton Wins 2008 Lowes Chase Race on Strategy
Saturday night's 2008 Bank of America 500 at Lowes Motor Speedway didn't see a lot of great on-track action. This event came down to pit strategy. Since clean... Read More
Lancia Stratos: Bad Attitude
Read MoreThe wild, brutal-looking Lancia Stratos with its Ferrari V6 changed the way we think about midengine cars back in the 1970s, and it's still the ultimate bad boy ride.
Title contenders see hopes fade at Lowe's
As if dealing with a prerace fight wasn't enough, Carl Edwards was one of several Chasers to stumble Saturday, Lee Spencer says. Read More
Wallace denies report he'll end retirement
Rusty Wallace denied a report by his brother that claims he is considering a return to NASCAR's top level. Read More
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Long-Term Test
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Long-Term Test
The 2009 VW Jetta TDI is the first of the new breed of clean diesels, and we've acquired one for a full one-year, 20,000-mile test of practicality and durability.
Chase Rolls Into Lowes Motor Speedway
Chase Rolls Into Lowes Motor Speedway
Last week Jimmie Johnson avoided troubles in Talladega and extended his point lead over Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle. This week the Chase visits Lowes Motor Speedway for the...
Last week Jimmie Johnson avoided troubles in Talladega and extended his point lead over Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle. This week the Chase visits Lowes Motor Speedway for the...
Menard to join Yates after end of season
Menard to join Yates after end of season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Paul Menard is heading to Yates Racing at the end of the season in a switch certain to hurt Dale Earnhardt Inc. DEI is losing both a driver and a sponsor at a time when a bleak economic outlook has made funding difficult.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Paul Menard is heading to Yates Racing at the end of the season in a switch certain to hurt Dale Earnhardt Inc. DEI is losing both a driver and a sponsor at a time when a bleak economic outlook has made funding difficult.
Stewart, Gordon aim to end slumps
Stewart, Gordon aim to end slumps
Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart are in serious jeopardy of watching their long winning streaks come to an end with just seven races remaining in the Sprint Cup season.
Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart are in serious jeopardy of watching their long winning streaks come to an end with just seven races remaining in the Sprint Cup season.
Stewart, Gordon aim to end slumps
Stewart, Gordon aim to end slumps
Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart are in serious jeopardy of watching their long winning streaks come to an end with just seven races remaining in the Sprint Cup season.
Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart are in serious jeopardy of watching their long winning streaks come to an end with just seven races remaining in the Sprint Cup season.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Long-Term Test
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Long-Term Test
The 2009 VW Jetta TDI is the first of the new breed of clean diesels, and we've acquired one for a full one-year, 20,000-mile test of practicality and durability.
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Bluetec Follow-Up Test
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 Bluetec Follow-Up Test
Mercedes ML320 Bluetec diesel is a comfortable family SUV that earns respectable fuel mileage.
Allgaier passes Logano on last lap for ARCA win
Allgaier passes Logano on last lap for ARCA win
Justin Allgaier won the wreck-filled ARCA RE/MAX 250 on Friday at Talladega Superspeedway, passing teen star Joey Logano on the final lap and holding on for a 0.113-second victory.
Justin Allgaier won the wreck-filled ARCA RE/MAX 250 on Friday at Talladega Superspeedway, passing teen star Joey Logano on the final lap and holding on for a 0.113-second victory.
Win at Lowe's pushes Burton into title contention
Jeff Burton staved off a brief challenge from points leader Jimmie Johnson when the race resumed with 34 laps to go, but held on to snap a 25-race winless streak.
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Photos show Edwards grabbed Harvick by throat
Photos show Edwards grabbed Harvick by throat
Photographs of the scuffle between Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick show a more physical confrontation than witnesses described, with Edwards at one point grabbing Harvick by the throat. The two NASCAR stars argued during Thursday's practice when Edwards confronted Harvick in his garage stall at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The photographs, obtained Saturday by The Associated Press, show the two drivers clutching each other as their conversation grew heated.
Photographs of the scuffle between Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick show a more physical confrontation than witnesses described, with Edwards at one point grabbing Harvick by the throat. The two NASCAR stars argued during Thursday's practice when Edwards confronted Harvick in his garage stall at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The photographs, obtained Saturday by The Associated Press, show the two drivers clutching each other as their conversation grew heated.
Biffle says Edwards' late move at Kansas too risky
Greg Biffle believes Carl Edwards took too big a risk in trying to win on the last lap at Kansas Speedway last week. Read More
2009 Audi Q7 V12 TDI First Drive
Read MoreWe drive the 2009 Audi Q7 V12 TDI, a 155-mph SUV powered by a 6.0-liter V12 diesel with 738 lb-ft of torque, the leading edge of the coming onslaught of diesel-powered performance vehicles.
Lancia Stratos: Bad Attitude
Lancia Stratos: Bad Attitude
The wild, brutal-looking Lancia Stratos with its Ferrari V6 changed the way we think about midengine cars back in the 1970s, and it's still the ultimate bad boy ride.
Don Banks: Snap Judgments for Week 6
After a season of infamy, the first-place Falcons are the NFL's best story, says Don Banks. Also, the return of the Colts' passing game and more from Week 6.
Read More
Busch's N'wide win is 20th victory of 2008
Busch's N'wide win is 20th victory of 2008
Overcoming his recent bad luck that has virtually ended his chances at a Sprint Cup championship, Kyle Busch returned to his familiar spot in the Nationwide Series on Friday night, cruising to a win in the soggy, wreck-filled Dollar General 300.
Overcoming his recent bad luck that has virtually ended his chances at a Sprint Cup championship, Kyle Busch returned to his familiar spot in the Nationwide Series on Friday night, cruising to a win in the soggy, wreck-filled Dollar General 300.
Ignition failure damages Edwards' Chase hopes
Ignition failure damages Edwards' Chase hopes
First Carl Edwards heard his car vibrating. Later his crew didn't get the lug nuts on tightly. Then his car stalled, leaving him stranded in the pits. A night full of problems left Edwards in the back of the pack Saturday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway and severely damaged his Sprint Cup championship hopes. Edwards entered the Bank of America 500 in second place in the Chase for the championship, 72 points behind Jimmie Johnson.
First Carl Edwards heard his car vibrating. Later his crew didn't get the lug nuts on tightly. Then his car stalled, leaving him stranded in the pits. A night full of problems left Edwards in the back of the pack Saturday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway and severely damaged his Sprint Cup championship hopes. Edwards entered the Bank of America 500 in second place in the Chase for the championship, 72 points behind Jimmie Johnson.
2009 Audi R8 Abt Sportsline First Drive
Read MoreThe 2009 Audi R8 Abt Sportsline is another supercharged version of the midengine Audi sports car, this one with 523 horsepower, a wild kit of aero parts and some great 20-inch wheels.
Waving the Checkers: Burton impresses (Yahoo! Sports)
Waving the Checkers: Burton impresses (Yahoo! Sports)
Jeff Burton proved he can race with Jimmie Johnson and Greg Biffle, while Carl Edwards has to keep his focus on the prize.
Jeff Burton proved he can race with Jimmie Johnson and Greg Biffle, while Carl Edwards has to keep his focus on the prize.
Official Statement Regarding Passing Below the Yellow Line
Official Statement Regarding Passing Below the Yellow Line
The finish to yesterday's 2008 AMP Energy 500 in Talladega featured quite a controversy. Rookie Regan Smith crossed below the yellow line on the final lap and passed Tony...
The finish to yesterday's 2008 AMP Energy 500 in Talladega featured quite a controversy. Rookie Regan Smith crossed below the yellow line on the final lap and passed Tony...
Win at Lowe's pushes Burton into title contention
Win at Lowe's pushes Burton into title contention
Jeff Burton staved off a brief challenge from points leader Jimmie Johnson when the race resumed with 34 laps to go, but held on to snap a 25-race winless streak.
Jeff Burton staved off a brief challenge from points leader Jimmie Johnson when the race resumed with 34 laps to go, but held on to snap a 25-race winless streak.
Burton wins, but prize is Johnson's
Burton wins, but prize is Johnson's
CONCORD, N.C. -- One by one, the title contenders dropped out Saturday night, giving Jimmie Johnson a clear shot at widening his lead in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
CONCORD, N.C. -- One by one, the title contenders dropped out Saturday night, giving Jimmie Johnson a clear shot at widening his lead in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
2008 Talladega Chase Race Preview
This weekend the 2008 Chase for the Cup will tackle Talladega. The AMP Energy 500 is the fourth race of the ten race Chase. Three drivers have taken an... Read More
Love it or hate it, Talladega time is here
Love it or hate it, Talladega time is here
Talladega Superspeedway is the one race track that strikes fear into the hearts of the dozen drivers who are in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
Talladega Superspeedway is the one race track that strikes fear into the hearts of the dozen drivers who are in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
Angry Carpentier released by Gillett Evernham
Patrick Carpentier has been released from Gillett Evernham Motorsports, sources confirmed Tuesday. Carpentier was the driver of the No. 10 Dodge for GEM. Read More
Official Statement Regarding Passing Below the Yellow Line
Official Statement Regarding Passing Below the Yellow Line
The finish to yesterday's 2008 AMP Energy 500 in Talladega featured quite a controversy. Rookie Regan Smith crossed below the yellow line on the final lap and passed Tony...
The finish to yesterday's 2008 AMP Energy 500 in Talladega featured quite a controversy. Rookie Regan Smith crossed below the yellow line on the final lap and passed Tony...
2008 Talladega Chase Race Preview
2008 Talladega Chase Race Preview
This weekend the 2008 Chase for the Cup will tackle Talladega. The AMP Energy 500 is the fourth race of the ten race Chase. Three drivers have taken an...
This weekend the 2008 Chase for the Cup will tackle Talladega. The AMP Energy 500 is the fourth race of the ten race Chase. Three drivers have taken an...
2009 Audi R8 Abt Sportsline First Drive
Read MoreThe 2009 Audi R8 Abt Sportsline is another supercharged version of the midengine Audi sports car, this one with 523 horsepower, a wild kit of aero parts and some great 20-inch wheels.
Tony Stewart Dodges Tire Problems to Take Talladega
If you are a restrictor plate racing fan the 2008 AMP Energy 500 has to be one of your favorite races of all time. There was no quiet part... Read More
Tony Stewart Dodges Tire Problems to Take Talladega
Tony Stewart Dodges Tire Problems to Take Talladega
If you are a restrictor plate racing fan the 2008 AMP Energy 500 has to be one of your favorite races of all time. There was no quiet part...
If you are a restrictor plate racing fan the 2008 AMP Energy 500 has to be one of your favorite races of all time. There was no quiet part...
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Wallace denies report he'll end retirement
Wallace denies report he'll end retirement
Rusty Wallace denied a report by his brother that claims he is considering a return to NASCAR's top level.
Rusty Wallace denied a report by his brother that claims he is considering a return to NASCAR's top level.
Results positive in tire test at Indianapolis
Results positive in tire test at Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS -- Goodyear may have an answer for one of Indianapolis Motor Speedway's toughest challenges: softer tires.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Goodyear may have an answer for one of Indianapolis Motor Speedway's toughest challenges: softer tires.
Tony Stewart Dodges Tire Problems to Take Talladega
Tony Stewart Dodges Tire Problems to Take Talladega
If you are a restrictor plate racing fan the 2008 AMP Energy 500 has to be one of your favorite races of all time. There was no quiet part...
If you are a restrictor plate racing fan the 2008 AMP Energy 500 has to be one of your favorite races of all time. There was no quiet part...
Pedroia sparks Red Sox with resilient play, big mouth
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- It's 2004, and Stanford's Jed Lowrie is taking some ground balls before a late-season game against Arizona State. By this time, Lowrie has heard all about ASU's mouthy shortstop, Dustin Pedroia, a rival for the Pac-10 Player of the Year award. Now, he's about to hear from him.
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Harvick fires Sprague from truck team with 5 to go
Harvick fires Sprague from truck team with 5 to go
Three-time Craftsman Truck Series champion Jack Sprague was fired Tuesday by Kevin Harvick Inc. after 20 races in which his No. 2 Chevrolet ran well behind the No. 33 of defending champion and current points-leading teammate Ron Hornaday Jr.
Three-time Craftsman Truck Series champion Jack Sprague was fired Tuesday by Kevin Harvick Inc. after 20 races in which his No. 2 Chevrolet ran well behind the No. 33 of defending champion and current points-leading teammate Ron Hornaday Jr.
Army to sponsor Newman's car in '09, not No. 8
Army to sponsor Newman's car in '09, not No. 8
There was a somewhat awkward moment on Thursday as Stewart-Haas Racing announced that the U.S. Army will sponsor Ryan Newman's car next season.
There was a somewhat awkward moment on Thursday as Stewart-Haas Racing announced that the U.S. Army will sponsor Ryan Newman's car next season.
Results positive in tire test at Indianapolis
Results positive in tire test at Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS -- Goodyear may have an answer for one of Indianapolis Motor Speedway's toughest challenges: softer tires.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Goodyear may have an answer for one of Indianapolis Motor Speedway's toughest challenges: softer tires.
Burton wins at Lowe's to move up in standings (AP)
Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson. Those were the three guys everyone picked to win the Sprint Cup title.
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Earnhardt believes Smith won Talladega
Dale Earnhardt Jr. once used a questionable pass below the yellow line to beat Matt Kenseth at Talladega. Looking back at that 2003 victory, Earnhardt can't figure out what he did differently than Regan Smith did last week at the same track. Smith's last-lap pass of Tony Stewart was below the out-of-bounds line and ruled illegal, which denied Smith his first victory. "It was exactly the same. I was forced below (the yellow line) and that was declared OK," Earnhardt Jr. Read More
2009 Model Year Overview
2009 Model Year Overview
From Acura and Audi to VW and Volvo, detailed information on what's new for every car, truck, crossover and SUV for 2009.
Photos show Edwards grabbed Harvick by throat
Photos show Edwards grabbed Harvick by throat
Photographs of the scuffle between Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick show a more physical confrontation than witnesses described, with Edwards at one point grabbing Harvick by the throat. The two NASCAR stars argued during Thursday's practice when Edwards confronted Harvick in his garage stall at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The photographs, obtained Saturday by The Associated Press, show the two drivers clutching each other as their conversation grew heated.
Photographs of the scuffle between Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick show a more physical confrontation than witnesses described, with Edwards at one point grabbing Harvick by the throat. The two NASCAR stars argued during Thursday's practice when Edwards confronted Harvick in his garage stall at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The photographs, obtained Saturday by The Associated Press, show the two drivers clutching each other as their conversation grew heated.
Hamlin released from hospital
TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Denny Hamlin was released from a hospital Monday, a day after a tire failure led to a hard crash at Talladega Superspeedway. Read More
2009 Mazda: What's New for 2009
Read MoreDetailed information on what's new for every Mazda sedan, sports car, crossover, SUV and truck for 2009.
Results positive in tire test at Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS -- Goodyear may have an answer for one of Indianapolis Motor Speedway's toughest challenges: softer tires. Read More
Burton triumphs, Johnson retains Chase lead
Burton triumphs, Johnson retains Chase lead
With several title contenders stumbling, Jeff Burton capitalized by winning the Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
With several title contenders stumbling, Jeff Burton capitalized by winning the Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
Chase Leaders Weak At Plate Tracks
Chase Leaders Weak At Plate Tracks
This weekend the NASCAR Sprint Cup series will visit Talladega for the fourth and final restrictor plate race of 2008. Jimmie Johnson, Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle come into...
This weekend the NASCAR Sprint Cup series will visit Talladega for the fourth and final restrictor plate race of 2008. Jimmie Johnson, Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle come into...
Menard to join Yates after end of season
Menard to join Yates after end of season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Paul Menard is heading to Yates Racing at the end of the season in a switch certain to hurt Dale Earnhardt Inc. DEI is losing both a driver and a sponsor at a time when a bleak economic outlook has made funding difficult.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Paul Menard is heading to Yates Racing at the end of the season in a switch certain to hurt Dale Earnhardt Inc. DEI is losing both a driver and a sponsor at a time when a bleak economic outlook has made funding difficult.
Montoya Disqualified From Kansas Pole
Montoya Disqualified From Kansas Pole
When qualifying ended today at Kansas Speedway Juan Pablo Montoya had posted the fastest time and looked to have the first pole of his career. However post qualifying inspection...
When qualifying ended today at Kansas Speedway Juan Pablo Montoya had posted the fastest time and looked to have the first pole of his career. However post qualifying inspection...
2009 Dodge: What's New for 2009
2009 Dodge: What's New for 2009
Detailed information on what's new for every Dodge car, truck and SUV for 2009.
Title contenders see hopes fade at Lowe's
Title contenders see hopes fade at Lowe's
As if dealing with a prerace fight wasn't enough, Carl Edwards was one of several Chasers to stumble Saturday, Lee Spencer says.
As if dealing with a prerace fight wasn't enough, Carl Edwards was one of several Chasers to stumble Saturday, Lee Spencer says.
2009 Chevrolet: What's New for 2009
Read MoreDetailed information on what's new for every Chevrolet car, truck, crossover and SUV for 2009.
Photos show Edwards grabbed Harvick by throat
Photographs of the scuffle between Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick show a more physical confrontation than witnesses described, with Edwards at one point grabbing Harvick by the throat. The two NASCAR stars argued during Thursday's practice when Edwards confronted Harvick in his garage stall at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The photographs, obtained Saturday by The Associated Press, show the two drivers clutching each other as their conversation grew heated. Read More
2008 Chase Rolls Into Kansas Speedway
This weekend the 2008 Chase for the Cup visits Kansas Speedway for race number three of the ten race Chase. This 1.5 mile cookie-cutter track hasn't been on the... Read More
NASCAR Rulebook Quiz
There has been a lot of talk lately about the NASCAR rules. Passing below the line, actions detrimental to the sport and the points system are all high in the... Read More
Top Car Video Picks: Monday, October 13
231 mph in a blown BMW M6! Crash test mismatch: Audi Q7 vs. Fiat 500! A BMW doesn't choke on its own donuts!Read More
Edwards-Harvick fight: Frame-by-frame
Edwards-Harvick fight: Frame-by-frame
Hear about the tussle between Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards? Check out photos from the fight everybody is talking about.
Hear about the tussle between Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards? Check out photos from the fight everybody is talking about.
Burton wins at Lowe's to move up in standings (AP)
Burton wins at Lowe's to move up in standings (AP)
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