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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)—Danica Patrick will make her NASCAR debut this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. The IndyCar star will drive the No. 7 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports in Saturday’s second-tier Nationwide Series race.
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February 08, 2010
Patrick to make NASCAR debut at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)—Danica Patrick will make her NASCAR debut this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. The IndyCar star will drive the...
Commentary: Bud Shootout lacked spice
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. There was a tangible sense of electricity surrounding the first event of Speedweeks, a race everyone expected to be so rough-and-tumble...
February 07, 2010
R&R Racing Extra: Harvick wins Bud Shootout
Because the weather created early deadlines for the Times-Dispatch on Saturday night, the results of the Bud Shootout exhibition race did not appear in...
NASCAR notes: Mark Martin takes pole for Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Hendrick Motorsports teammates Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt Jr. secured the front row for the Daytona 500 yesterday. Martin, the...
New season begins for RTD R&R Fantasy Auto Racing
It’s one week until the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup season begins with the Daytona 500, but the season begins today for the Richmond Times-Dispatch R&R...
Danica Patrick finishes sixth in stock-car debut
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - IndyCar star Danica Patrick finished sixth in her stock car debut at Daytona International Speedway. Patrick, racing a part-time...
February 04, 2010
Daytona practice marred by multicar crash
An on-track tangle between Mark Martin and Denny Hamlin triggered a seven-car accident Thursday that may set the tone for two weeks of ramped-up racing...
January 31, 2010
24 Hours of Daytona starts in the rain
The first five laps were under caution on a slick Daytona International Speedway on Saturday before the rain began to subside. The race was then green...
Back on track, wingtips and all
BRISTOL, Tenn. It was a chilly Wednesday morning in the hills of Tennessee, but Dave Marcis was in racing mode. The NASCAR legend attended a press conference...
January 29, 2010
NASCAR giving tracks some relief in tough economy
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)—NASCAR has alleviated some of the financial strain on racetracks during the rough economic climate. The sanctioning body...
January 18, 2010
Joe Gibbs Racing signs Busch to longterm contract extension
CONCORD, N.C. (AP)—Joe Gibbs Racing signed Kyle Busch to a long-term extension, ensuring he won’t be distracted while the team attempts to...
December 22, 2009
R&R Racing: the award winners
The NASCAR season is over, and the winners of our fantasy contest have earned a final bow. Hear from Scott Gibbs, Jim McGroarty, and Mallory Bracken.
December 06, 2009
Only NASCAR’s venue changes
LAS VEGAS - Rick Hendrick capped a record-making season Friday night with NASCAR’s highest award, and the car owner had to stop to compose himself...
November 27, 2009
Auto racing fantasy winner
Age: 42 Hometown: Richmond Occupation: Contract sales manager and construction cleanup Who’s your favorite driver? Growing up,...
November 26, 2009
R&R Racing: The 2009 Awards Show
See who Chris and George pick for Driver of the Year, Most Disappointing Driver, Most Improved, and more.
November 24, 2009
R&R Fantasy Results: Race 36
1. Stephen Stanfield, Richmond423 2. Doug Winn, Alberta400 3. David Whitlock, Mechanicsville397 4. Christopher Zappa, Richmond395...
November 23, 2009
Johnson drives into history; Hamlin wins race
All Jimmie Johnson ever wanted was a chance to race with the best in NASCAR. Maybe even win a race or two. Never did he expect to be a champion. Especially...
November 22, 2009
Johnson and Martin take title race into finale
Mark Martin has lost to Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart — some of NASCAR’s greatest drivers — in his frustrating bid for...
November 20, 2009
NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson wins pole at Homestead
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP)—Jimmie Johnson’s run for his fourth straight Cup title starts from the pole. Johnson turned a lap of 173.919 mph on Friday...
November 19, 2009
R&R Racing Extra: Chris’ take—Chase would be a waste in Nationwide, trucks series
R&R Racing Extra: Chris’ take—Chase would be a waste in Nationwide, trucks series
November 18, 2009
R & R Racing: four for Jimmie?
As Jimmie Johnson gets ready to slam the door on the other title contenders, Chris and George ask: does the Chase need more than 10 drivers?
November 17, 2009
Hamlin, Keselowski feud heats up
AVONDALE, Ariz. Brad Keselowski’s crew chief was headed to the prerace driver meeting when Juan Pablo Montoya cut him off at the door. “The...
R&R Fantasy Results: Race 34
1. Brian Foley, Chester392 2. Doug Winn, Alberta392 3. Scott Ramkey, Chesterfield388 4. Sherie Claybrook, Midlothian384 ...
November 16, 2009
Johnson nears season crown after bounce-back victory
When a fluke accident cost Jimmie Johnson a huge chunk of his points lead, he knew there was no more room for error in his bid to win a NASCAR record fourth...
November 14, 2009
Incentive remains for drivers eliminated from Sprint Cup championship
AVONDALE, Ariz.—Jimmie Johnson has such a stranglehold on the championship that it’s out of reach for every driver besides Mark Martin. And...
November 13, 2009
Again, Johnson sets pace in title chase
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—This season was supposed to have the most competitive title race since the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship format began six...
November 11, 2009
R&R Racing: still no contest?
Is Jimmie Johnson in for another rude awakening this weekend in Phoenix? Chris and George debate.
November 09, 2009
Chase standings
Driver Points 1. Jimmie Johnson6,297 2. Mark Martin-73 3. Jeff Gordon-112 4. Kurt Busch-171 5. Tony Stewart-178 6. Juan Montoya-236...
November 08, 2009
Edwards isn’t flipping out over winless season
FORT WORTH, Texas Carl Edwards has found a way to try to mask the frustration of his winless NASCAR Sprint Cup season. “I’ve kind of tried...
Busch doubles up at Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas - Kyle Busch keeps extending streaks at Texas in search of a NASCAR first. Busch won the O’Reilly Challenge yesterday, his fourth...
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