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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 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
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
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
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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