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Petty to Danica: 'This is not as easy as it looks' 3 days ago

Fans love to hate on Jimmie Johnson 4 days ago

Jimmie Johnson is on the cusp of staking claim to being one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, so why isn't he revered? The man who holds that "greatest" title thinks the problem is you.

Working the garage yields fun results November 01, 2009

Attorney: Mayfield owes him 'a lot' November 01, 2009

Charlotte-based attorney Bill Diehl says suspended Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield hasn't paid him for services.

No-bump rule frustrates fans, drivers November 01, 2009

NASCAR's 11th-hour announcement that it would not tolerate bump drafting in the turns of Sunday's Amp Energy 500 drew widespread criticism in the garage -- and on the Internet.

Drafting at Talledega to be monitored November 01, 2009

The first and maybe even second, third or fourth car to cross the finish line in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Talladega may not be declared the winner if NASCAR rules an advantage was gained by bump drafting or pushing through the final turn.

Junior keeping McGrew, but lacking excitement October 31, 2009

Aggressive drivers face stiffer scrutiny October 31, 2009

NASCAR plans to crack down on aggressive driving and bump drafting, particularly in a two-car breakaway that has become a new phenomenon with the new car, in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR monitoring Allmendinger October 30, 2009

A.J. Allmendinger, who was charged with driving under the influence on Thursday, was administered a breathalyzer prior to Friday's first Sprint Cup practice at Talladega Superspeedway.

At the end of the day, it's still Talladega October 30, 2009

You can decrease horsepower and raise the catch fence, but you can't remove the danger element from Talladega Superspeedway. At the end of the day, it's still Talladega.

Dover done in Memphis; races moved October 30, 2009

Dover Motorsports Inc. has ceased all operations at Memphis Motorsports Park, forcing NASCAR to revamp its Nationwide and Truck series schedule for 2010.

Addington evaluating future options October 30, 2009

Steve Addington said he was "surprised" by the change that will put replace him as Kyle Busch's crew chief and plans to explore all options inside and outside of Joe Gibbs Racing.

Here's your chance to sponsor a Cup car October 29, 2009

Allmendinger placed on probation October 29, 2009

NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger has been arrested for drunk driving.

Halloween at Dega: Enter at own risk October 28, 2009

The "big one" at Talladega Superspeedway can be downright frightening. But the real horror show is found in the Dega infield, where creatures lurk and dark thoughts prevail.

New crew chief for underachieving Busch October 28, 2009

Rogers taking over No. 18 October 27, 2009

Kyle Busch will have a new crew chief in the Sprint Cup series for the final three races.

Sorry, Denny: JJ's still the story October 25, 2009

Denny Hamlin won the Sprint Cup race Sunday at Martinsville, but the real winner was Jimmie Johnson, who's threatening to blow up the 2009 Chase ... again.

Busch may get new crew chief in '10 October 25, 2009

JGR is looking at several things to improve the performance of Kyle Busch's team, including the possibility of replacing crew chief Steve Addington.

RPM starts Dodge-to-Ford transition October 25, 2009

Richard Petty Motorsports is set to put one driver in a Ford for the remainder of the season.