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Penske replaces crew chief for Hornish's No. 77
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:36:45 EDT
NASCAR delays cheating penalties against JGR
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:30:25 EDT
Tim Tuttle: Penske's divided loyalties hurting Sprint Cup program
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:01:28 EDT
Source: Atlanta to get night race for '09 season
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:31:06 EDT
Edwards completes Mich. sweep
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:42:27 EDT
Sebastien Loeb wins 7th straight German Rally
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:13:49 EDT
Stewart-Haas Racing seeking new crew chiefs
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:30:37 EDT
Edwards earns third Nationwide win of season
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:35:05 EDT
Notebook: Coleman ready for Sprint Cup debut
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:41:39 EDT
Sullivan offers to buy NASCAR team
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:48:16 EDT
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Newton: What killed Bristol?
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:48:39 PDT
Drivers love the repaved Bristol Motor Speedway and the way the new car races on it. Fans raised on a Bristol diet of banging and shouting and helmet throwing? They're probably out of luck, writes David Newton.
Blount's Blitz: No surprises on '09 schedule
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:23:03 PDT
There weren't many surprises when the 2009 Sprint Cup schedule was announced Tuesday. But what does the more distant future hold? Look for big changes in 2010, writes Terry Blount.
Texaco leaving Montoya, NASCAR at season's end
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:05:31 PDT
Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates will need to find another sponsor for Juan Pablo Montoya because Texaco sponsorship will dry up at the end of the season.
NASCAR rookie Hornish assigned new crew chief
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:19:00 PDT
Travis Geisler replaced Chris Carrier as crew chief for rookie Sam Hornish Jr. in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series on Tuesday.
Stewart says Newman's new ride will be No. 39
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:54:30 PDT
Tony Stewart says Ryan Newman will be racing in the No. 39 next season.
Edwards completes sweep at Michigan
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:54:38 PDT
Carl Edwards completed a weekend sweep at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, beating NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Kyle Busch off pit road on their last stops.
Sources: Hendrick engineer gets Stewart offer
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:07:42 PDT
Darien Grubb, engineering manager for Hendrick Motorsports' Nos. 5 and 88 Chevrolets, is the lead candidate for the crew chief position for Tony Stewart's No. 14 Chevrolet in 2009, sources close to Stewart-Haas Racing told ESPN.com on Saturday.
Edwards wins Nationwide race at Michigan
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:58:07 PDT
Carl Edwards took the lead in the pits, then drove away with his first NASCAR Nationwide Series victory Saturday at Michigan International Speedway.
Sources: Childress Racing set to welcome Mears
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:55:39 PDT
Barring a major snag Richard Childress Racing will introduce Casey Mears as its fourth driver next weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, multiple sources told ESPN.com on Saturday.
Darlington regains Southern 500 name for '09 race
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:40:07 PDT
The Southern 500 is back at Darlington Raceway.
Kansas wants second Cup race if hotel/casino built
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:59:15 PDT
Kansas is seeking a second Cup race tied to the building of a hotel and casino.
Skinner to take over Waltrip's No. 00 for 3 races
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:46:17 PDT
Mike Skinner will drive the next three races in the Waltrip No. 00 car for evaluation purposes.
Ambrose takes Nationwide victory at Watkins Glen
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:36:43 PDT
Marcos Ambrose took advantage of a fortuitous pit stop midway through the Nationwide Zippo 200 on Saturday and easily beat Kyle Busch for his first career NASCAR victory.
Benson fifth Truckster to win three straight races
Sat, 9 Aug 2008 20:18:58 PDT
Johnny Benson became the fifth NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver to win three straight races, passing Erik Darnell with three laps left and pulling away in the Toyota Tundra 200 on Saturday.
NASCAR defends firing of employee who filed suit
Sat, 9 Aug 2008 09:16:49 PDT
NASCAR denies a former official ever complained to her superiors about incidents of racial discrimination or sexual harassment in its response to her $225 million lawsuit.
Said to race in Petty's No. 45 Dodge after rainout
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:11:31 PDT
Boris Said went from another bad-luck day of rained-out qualifying Friday to landing a ride in the No. 45 Dodge to drive for Kyle Petty in the Centurion Boats at The Glen on Sunday.
Officially staying at DEI in '09, Truex looks beyond
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 14:36:17 PDT
Martin Truex Jr. walked into Dale Earnhardt Inc. headquarters Wednesday and stood in front of the 350 employees who were anxiously hoping to hear him say he was staying at DEI.
ESPN.com has launched many new NASCAR widgets that offer scores, stats, and news
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:21:02 PDT
Visit the ESPN Widget Center.
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NASCAR hands out penalties, suspensions to Gibbs (AP)
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:19:29 PDT
NASCAR has stripped Joe Gibbs Racing drivers Tony Stewart and Joey Logano of 150 points each and their crew chiefs were suspended indefinitely Wednesday for cheating during Saturday's Nationwide Series race.
Hornish gets new crew chief (AP)
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:51:45 PDT
Travis Geisler replaced Chris Carrier as crew chief for rookie Sam Hornish Jr. in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series on Tuesday.
3 NASCAR tracks swap dates in 2009 (AP)
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:20:28 PDT
Ladies and gentlemen, rearrange your calendars!
NASCAR announces 2009 schedules (PA SportsTicker)
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:36:47 PDT
NASCAR on Tuesday unveiled its 2009 schedules, which feature realigned dates for the Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Truck series slates.
Nationwide Series to race at Iowa Speedway (AP)
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:37:20 PDT
The Iowa Speedway in Newton will host a NASCAR Nationwide Series race next season. Track officials announced Tuesday that the 250-lap race will be held Aug. 1. Landing a Nationwide Series race is a major coup for the track, which was designed by Rusty Wallace. The yet-to-be named race is the second from a major circuit on the track's 2009 schedule, joining the Indy Racing League's Iowa 250.
Dixon to race in ALMS at Atlanta (AP)
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:23:40 PDT
Indianapolis 500 winner and IndyCar Series points leader Scott Dixon will team with former Indy winner Gil de Ferran in the 10-hour Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta on Oct. 4. It's the 10th race this season in the American Le Mans Series and will be Dixon's first Petit Le Mans since 1999. Dixon, going for his second IndyCar championship, has won six races this season for Ganassi Racing.
Could Jeff Gordon really miss the Chase? (PA SportsTicker)
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:59:33 PDT
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AP Jeff Gordon pulls into the garage area during the NASCAR 3M Performance 400 auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. Gordon cut a tire from a bump with Jimmie Johnson and hit the wall, sending him to the garage for repairs. He finished 42nd and fell from sixth to ninth in the standings. Edwards closes in on Busch with win at Michigan (AP)
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:06:55 PDT
Jeff Gordon pulls into the garage area during the NASCAR 3M Performance 400 auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. Gordon cut a tire from a bump with Jimmie Johnson and hit the wall, sending him to the garage for repairs. He finished 42nd and fell from sixth to ninth in the standings.

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Gordon drops to ninth, finds himself in fight for Chase bid
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:26:35 GMT
Jeff Gordon led NASCAR's premier series by 276 points at this point last year, but now finds himself just 57 points away from ...

Three NASCAR tracks swap dates in 2009
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:43:37 GMT
Atlanta Motor Speedway will move its fall race from October to Labor Day weekend, with Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., ...

Dixon to race in ALMS at Atlanta
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:34:17 GMT
Indianapolis 500 winner and IndyCar Series points leader Scott Dixon will team with former Indy winner Gil de Ferran in the 10-hour ...

Edwards revs to fifth victory of season, beats Kyle Busch
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:29:15 GMT
Carl Edwards collected his fifth NASCAR Sprint Cup win of the season, gave team owner Jack Roush his 20th overall victory at ...

Schumacher torches Top Fuel field for fifth straight win
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:24:25 GMT
Tony Schumacher raced to his fifth straight Top Fuel victory and 10th of the season Sunday, beating Larry Dixon with a 3.845-second ...

Gibbs' Nationwide teams caught manipulating NASCAR test
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:10:24 GMT
Joe Gibbs Racing's two Nationwide Series teams face penalties after NASCAR officials caught them trying to mask engine strength ...

Edwards head over heels after Nationwide win at Michigan
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:43:24 GMT
Carl Edwards took the lead in the pits, then drove away Saturday for his first NASCAR Nationwide Series victory at Michigan International ...

Competing drivers support Stewart-Newman pairing
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:31:11 GMT
Tony Stewart introduced Ryan Newman on Friday as the second driver for the newly formed Stewart Haas Racing team, uniting the ...

Results are evidence Speed is fast learner
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:13:50 GMT
Pedicures, European chic clothing and dancing. Fitting interests for pop stars, yes, but they are also high on the list for stock ...

Darlington Raceway regains Southern 500 name
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:46:12 GMT
The Southern 500 is back at Darlington Raceway. Track president Chris Browning says the historic name will return to Darlington ...

No. 14 team heats up, but in the worst possible way at Kentucky
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:22:48 GMT
Well if we're 13th, it must be Kentucky. At least that's the way it seems. But there were some major differences for our ABC ...

'What slump?' Busch answers skeptical peers with win
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:41:31 GMT
Seconds after crossing the finish line first at Watkins Glen International to end one Sprint Cup skirmish Sunday, Kyle Busch ...

Kyle Busch confirms he is king of road with Watkins Glen win
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:43:42 GMT
Kyle Busch crowned himself king of NASCAR's road courses Sunday while taking another step toward an even bigger title: Sprint ...

Schumacher closes in on Top Fuel victories record
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:10:25 GMT
Tony Schumacher raced to his fourth consecutive victory and ninth of the season Sunday, winning the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals ...

Busch able to stay out of pileup
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:53:08 GMT
Rain put Kyle Busch's No. 18 Toyota in the top starting spot for the second time in four races, and the Joe Gibbs Racing driver ...

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