NASCAR said it will stop issuing undisclosed fines. A practice that made fans distrust the sanctioning body.
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The 2013 Cup Series Ford Fusion
The 2013 Ford Fusion Sprint Cup car was unveiled earlier this week. It was worked on by Ford designers in an effort to bring brand identity back to NASCAR.
Cale Yarborough HOF Speech
Thank you, Ken. You know, tonight as far as I’m concerned is a thank you night for so many people that have made it possible for me to be here tonight. You know, racing is kind of like a big,… Read More ›
DW’s Hall of Fame speech
The following is a Transcript of the speech given by Darrell Waltrip at his NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction. I’ve got to straighten something out before we can get to any of this other stuff. It wasn’t that I talked… Read More ›
Danica Getting Comfortable
With moving to NASCAR full time this season Patrick will need to be fierce. Danica who is participating in her first Sprint Cup testing will have to balance her time between driving the No. 7 Chevy full time for JR… Read More ›
Kurt Busch gets a ride for 2012
Weeks after Kurt Busch leaves Penske Racing in a mutual parting, Busch puts a deal together with team owner James Finch. Kurt will drive the No. 51 Chevrolet for Phoenix Racing starting in 2012.
Allmendinger joins Penske Racing
AJ Allmendinger, who celebrated his birthday on Friday, has been selected to drive Penske Racing’s No. 22 Shell/AAA Dodge in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for 2012 Allmendinger replaces Kurt Busch who in a mutual parting left Penske on December… Read More ›
Kurt Busch out at Penske Racing
On Monday both Kurt Busch and Roger Penske agreed to part ways after six seasons. Both Busch and Penske came to the realization the organization was not the best fit for either side. In a statement Roger Penske said. “I… Read More ›
Grubb Out, Addington In
Eight days after helping Tony Stewart to a NASCAR championship crew chief Darian Grubb was fired on Monday. Steve Addington, who quit as Kurt Busch’s crew chief and will take over immediately.
Penske Racing Apologizes for Kurt Busch’s actions!
Penske Racing issued a formal apology after a video of Kurt Busch showed the Sprint Cup driver having an outburst at a pit reporter during this past Sunday’s race at Homestead-Miami surfaced on the web.
Ragan Out for 2012
Team owner Jack Roush can’t see any possibilities where he would keep driver David Ragan at Roush Fenway Racing for 2012. Ragan, who has driven Roush’s fourth Sprint Cup car for the last five seasons already knew the car’s current… Read More ›
NASCAR and Fining Drivers
NASCAR defended its policy of fining drivers who make critical comments about the series on Friday. Brian France, NASCAR Chairman, says he saw no benefit in making the penalties public. When pushed about the penalties France explained the policy will… Read More ›
NASCAR Honoring Wheldon
NASCAR is providing all its teams a decal that honors Dan Wheldon to place on their cars this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. The two-time Indianapolis 500 winner was killed Sunday in the IndyCar season finale at Las Vegas. Many NASCAR… Read More ›
Tony Stewart 2 for 2
Tony Stewart became just the second driver to win the first two races in the Chase for the Sprint Cup on Sunday after winning at New Hampshitre. Fuel mileage was a deciding factor when several contenders ran out of fuel…. Read More ›
Bowyer Unhappy with Montoya
Juan Montoya on lap 240 during the Atlanta race on Tuesday tapped the back of Clint Bowyer’s car sending it into the wall. The accident most likely ruined any chances of Bowyer making the chase for 2011. Bowyer was running… Read More ›
Dale Earnhardt Jr. signs 5 year Extension
“We’re excited to have everything formalized and announced. Junior and I had a handshake agreement months ago, and we let other people work out the finer points from there. It was as simple and smooth as it gets. My feelings… Read More ›
It’s Official, Danica in 2012
“We are pleased Danica Patrick has chosen to race full-time in NASCAR in 2012, she has demonstrated a strong desire to compete and NASCAR provides the best opportunity to race against the top drivers in the world with the largest and… Read More ›
Danica moving in 2012
Danica Patrick will announce her plans for 2012 next week in Phoenix. A press conference is tentatively scheduled on Wednesday, August 24th. Patrick, 29, will run the full season in the Nationwide Series for JR Motorsports in 2012 with the… Read More ›
Marcos Ambrose wins at the Glen
Marcos Ambrose beat Brad Keselowski and Kyle Busch on a two-lap dash to the checkered flag to win the rain-delayed Cup race at Watkins Glen, Monday morning. It was Ambrose first victory in 105 starts and has won three of… Read More ›
Menard wins at the Brickyard
Paul Menard’s victory Sunday at Indianapolis (The Brickyard) continued the trend of first-time winners this season in NASCAR’s crown jewel events. Trevor Bayne won the Daytona 500, Regan Smith won at Darlington Raceway and David Ragan won earlier this month… Read More ›
NASCAR at New Hampshire
Ryan Newman held off his teammate and owner, Tony Stewart, by 0.773 seconds at the line in the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Stewart pitted nine laps later and had plenty of fuel to go to… Read More ›
David Ragan’s First Career Win
Matt Kenseth pushed David Ragan for the final two laps as Ragan cruised to his first career Sprint Cup win in 163 starts. It helped Ragan atone for the Daytona 500, when he was black-flagged for passing too early on the… Read More ›
Hamlin wins at Michigan
Denny Hamlin being the defending race winner had his weekend start by NASCAR confiscating the teams’s unapproved oil pan. Hamlin started the race in the 10th position and a caution on lap 191 brought out by Dale Earnhardt Jr. when… Read More ›
Childress fined $150,000
Richard Childress was fined $150,000 on Monday for assaulting Kyle Busch. Childress was also placed on probation through the end of the year. NASCAR found the 65-year old team owner solely at fault for the incident on Saturday at the… Read More ›
Keselowski wins at Kansas
Stretching his fuel mileage at Kansas Speedway, Brad Keselowski ended a 60-race winless streak and made his second trip to Victory Lane in the Cup Series. “It’s not always the fastest car that seems to be winning these races;” Said… Read More ›
Carl’s Million Dollar Victory
Saturday night Carl Edwards in a stellar performance wins the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Using brilliant pit strategy and winning multiple segments Carl brought home the million dollar prize money. His only mistake of the… Read More ›
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