Dale Jr. sets Dover track record, wins pole

Dale Earnhardt Jr. turned a track record lap of 161.849 mph to win the pole at Dover International Speedway.

Hinton: Handicapping the Chase

Does Matt Kenseth truly believe he can win this thing? Will Jimmie Johnson flip the switch and the lights come on? How motivated is wildest of wild-cards Ryan Newman? Ed Hinton breaks down the Chase.

Who will make NASCAR's Chase?

Newton: Cleaning up

No one would have blamed Kasey Kahne for pushing Matt Kenseth aside -- or even wrecking him -- to win at Bristol, but that's not Kahne's game. Nice in NASCAR? It was a nice win for Kenseth.

Newton: Bristol beckons

The Race to the Chase is at a fever pitch as Bristol awaits, and the man of the hour is ... Kurt Busch? Yes, this NASCAR season might be crazier than ever.

Davis: Michigan heat

Brad Keselowski wants his first win of the season at his home track in Michigan. Jimmie Johnson wants any win at Michigan. The heat is on as the Sprint Cup Series hits the regular-season homestretch.

Newton: Junior ready to win

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is running well, but not well enough. He's looking for that final ingredient that can turn good finishes into winning finishes. And he thinks he's getting close.

Newton: Kahne ready to contend?

Kasey Kahne's victory on Sunday means more than another trophy in the case. His second win of the season likely allows him and crew chief Kenny Francis to swing for the fences until the Chase begins.