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Johnson cruising into finale

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:06:36 GMT

Jimmie Johnson won't plan any parties this week, or waste a minute pondering his place in NASCAR history. Instead, he'll spend this next week mentally running laps around Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Kurt Busch wins at Texas

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:26:13 GMT

Jimmie Johnson's drive to history took a hard hit against a wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas trying to complete an unprecedented NASCAR trifecta.

Johnson's Wreck Opens Up NASCAR Race

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:04:05 GMT

Jimmie Johnson's trouble gives those chasing him in the Chase two more shots to win the title.

Keselowski holds off Busch to win

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:28:47 GMT

Brad Keselowski held off points leader Kyle Busch on the final lap to win the Kroger On Track For the Cure 250 in a green-white-checker finish in Saturday's Nationwide Series race at Memphis Motorsports Park.

Petty, Earnhardt Lead NASCAR HOF Class

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:35:52 GMT

NASCAR's two seven-time champions headline the first class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Smoke Takes Price Chopper 400

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:27:06 GMT

Tony Stewart's pit road gamble paid off big on Sunday in Kansas.

Johnson dominates at Dover

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:10:13 GMT

Jimmie Johnson says winning a Chase race gives his No. 48 team direction. If the last three seasons are his map, all roads lead toward another Sprint Cup championship.

Johnson Wins At Dover

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:35:19 GMT

Jimmie Johnson closed the gap, but Mark Martin still leads the Chase.

Rookie OK After Wild Ride

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:34:29 GMT

Rookie Joey Logano is OK after a wild ride at Dover.

Martin Makes Statement

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:54:22 GMT

Mark Martin made a big statement in his quest for his first NASCAR Championship.

Smoke Steamed After New Hampshire

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:54:19 GMT

Tony Stewart was unhappy after an inexpensive bolt cost him dearly.

Martin grabs 5th win in Chase opener

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:37:57 GMT

Mark Martin held off Denny Hamlin and Juan Pablo Montoya on a late frantic restart to win the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship opener at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Montoya wins pole for Chase

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:21:01 GMT

Juan Pablo Montoya will have a hard time playing the role of darkhorse if he keeps driving like this.

Top NASCAR drivers talk Chase

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:40:12 GMT

Four of the top NASCAR drivers spoke with the media at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square in New York City on Thursday.

Petty Returns To Ford

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:35:09 GMT

After a 40-year absence, Richard Petty's team will run Fords in 2010.

Johnson favorite among NASCAR's Chasers

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:18:30 GMT

Several drivers think Jimmie Johnson is the favorite in the Chase, even though no driver in NASCAR's Cup-level history has won four championships in a row.

Busch comes up short in bid for Chase

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:09:39 GMT

NASCAR's bad boy won't have a chance to race for the championship, and Kyle Busch figures he only has himself to blame.

Kahne closer to Chase after Atlanta win

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:51:09 GMT

Four guys are in the Chase for the Championship. Ten others are sweating it out.

Harvick reclaims lead late for win

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:47:08 GMT

Dale Earnhardt Jr. won a late gamble on gas, but that wasn't enough to overcome Kevin Harvick's dominance.

Kenseth on the bubble for NASCAR Chase

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:40:33 GMT

Going into this week's race at Atlanta on Sunday night, Matt Kenseth is 12th in the series standings, the Chase cutoff spot.

Memorial car to race in Va. on Sept. 11

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:58:16 GMT

A custom-designed racecar bearing the phrase "Always Remember" was unveiled Monday by NASCAR's Benny Gordon across from the World Trade Center site.

Vickers outlasts Johnson in fuel duel

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:04:50 GMT

Brian Vickers outlasted Jimmie Johnson in yet another fuel-mileage duel at Michigan International Speedway, taking the lead with two laps to go after Johnson ran out of gas and holding on to win his first Sprint Cup race of the season Sunday.

Keselowski wins Nationwide race

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:39:21 GMT

Brian Vickers didn't see it coming. Brad Keselowski sure did.

Rusty Wallace, Ray Evernham talk racing

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:42:42 GMT

Former NASCAR Champion Rusty Wallace and former NASCAR team owner and crew chief Ray Evernham spoke to the media Tuesday about the state of NASCAR.

Rain postpones Cup race at The Glen

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:58:27 GMT

Andy Lally will have to curb his enthusiasm for another day.

Ambrose wins again at Watkins Glen

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:17:36 GMT

A year ago Marcos Ambrose used pit strategy to win at Watkins Glen International. The second time around he used a little aggression.

Johnson wins Watkins Glen pole

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:09:35 GMT

Jimmie Johnson will never have a better view at Watkins Glen International. He just hopes he can keep it.

Reutimann still angry about wreck

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:02:25 GMT

David Reutimann says he is "mad as heck" at Denny Hamlin over their wreck at Pocono Raceway.

Busch running out of time to make Chase

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:16:36 GMT

Kyle Busch is known for being fearless in pursuit of victory — and grouchy when he doesn't achieve it.

Hamlin wins Pocono for grandmother

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:53:59 GMT

Ask most drivers which track they least like to visit and Pocono Raceway is near the top of the list for most of them. Well, except for Denny Hamlin.