Hendrick Motorsports on Thursday said that Dale Earnhardt Jr. will sit out Saturday night’s race at Charlotte Motor Speedway and the following week’s race at Kansas Speedway.
Sprint Cup
NASCAR’s 2013 Schedule
NASCAR announced the 2013 schedule this past Tuesday (09/25/12). 2013, will mark the 65th season for NASCAR’s Cup series and will start with the Daytona 500 before moving to Phoenix on March 3rd and Las Vegas on March 10.
NASCAR News – Week of August 27, 2012
Tony Stewart joked on Tuesday that his toss of his helmet at Matt Kenseth was ”not bad for a 41-year-old who doesn’t work out.” The three-time NASCAR champion lost his infamous temper Saturday night at Bristol after contact with Kenseth… Read More ›
Martins Crash Has NASCAR’s Attention
Mark Martin’s car went sliding off the track at Michigan Speedway and crashed sideways into a pit road barrier. The vehicle was pierced by the short, narrow end of the wall, but Martin was able to walk away.
Penske Fires Allmendinger
NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger was fired from Penske Racing. Team owner Roger Penske announced Wednesday the decision to release Allmendinger after they met face-to-face on Tuesday.
Matt Kenseth and Jack Roush Parting Ways
Roush Fenway Racing announced Tuesday that Matt Kenseth would leave the organization at the end of this season and be replaced in the No. 17 car by current Nationwide Series champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
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 ›
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 ›