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September 12, 2009
The question at RIR: Whose number is up?
It might not have quite the “cool factor” on the official race logo, but mathematicians everywhere would surely appreciate it. Tonight’s...
Region counting on big race weekend
As drivers and crews scramble for top spots going into the Chase for the Sprint Cup, the Richmond region is scrambling to cash in on race weekend when...
Question of the day
NICK MILLER Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Age: 44 Occupation: Brick layer Driver to miss: Matt Kenseth Quotable: “I...
9/11 survivor strives to promote memorial
Mickey Kross was in the middle of one of America’s most terrifying days following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. A now-retired lieutenant...
Aggressive approach puts Martin on pole for Rock & Roll 400
Mark Martin admits he’d rather play it safe than risk a little slip when it comes to qualifying. But not yesterday. With a lot on the line, the 50-year-old...
Crew chiefs, drivers have key decisions to make
As he sits on his pit-box perch tonight deciding whether to take four tires, two tires or no tires, crew chief Drew Blickensderfer will have another decision...
Harvick looks to salvage subpar season
Want to win a few bucks in a pre-race bet with friends? See if they can name the driver who has led the most laps at Richmond International Raceway over...
NASCAR notes
Crew chief Pat Tryson, who has been working with Kurt Busch, will leave at the end of the season, reportedly to work for Martin Truex Jr.‘s team...
September 11, 2009
Edwards takes Nationwide race at RIR
RICHMOND, Va. (AP)—Carl Edwards grabbed the lead from Kevin Harvick on pit road with 24 laps to go Saturday night and won the NASCAR Nationwide Series...
Kurt Busch’s crew chief is leaving team
Crew chief Pat Tryson, who has been working with Kurt Busch, will leave at the end of the season, reportedly to work for Martin Truex Jr.‘s team...
Martin takes pole for Sprint Cup race
Mark Martin will start on the pole in Saturday night’s Chevy Rock and Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway, followed by Martin Truex Jr. and...
RIR: Last chance to make the grade
The talk around NASCAR garages this week is all about the final spots in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Eleven drivers are competing for eight spots, with...
Stewart riding wave of success as driver-owner
Doing the difficult—driving a race car in bumper-to-bumper traffic at speeds exceeding 120 mph—is not enough for Tony Stewart. He opted to...
Kyle Busch: Love him? Hate him? Whatever
Kyle Busch sits on the Chase bubble despite being tied for the Sprint Cup Series lead in victories this year. Kyle Busch, wunderkind of a NASCAR driver,...
Class comes first with Martin
Above: Mark Martin has made 39 trips to victory lane—including this one at Chicagoland Speedway in July—since beginning his Cup career in 1981....
NASCAR’s Logano helps build Richmond playground
No disrespect intended to rakes, shovels, hammers and other tools fueled by sweat, grunts and muscle, but Joey Logano was looking for something with a...
Driver appearances
TODAY Joey Logano , Sam Hornish Jr. , Kenny Wallace and Brendan Gaughan will appear at the Scotts Miracle-Gro Party Zone fan hospitality area before the...
WOODY COLUMN: Winning isn’t everything, especially in NASCAR
Kyle Busch acknowledged the crowd at Richmond International Raceway in May after one of his four Sprint Cup victories this season. Busch sits in 14th place...
Tweeting is fundamental
David Ragan and his sponsor, UPS, keep fans posted through their Twitter feeds. Social media’s various incarnations—Twitter, Facebook and the...
September 10, 2009
Denny delivers
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin helps kids prepare for emergencies by assembling first-aid kits. Hamlin appeared at St. Joseph’s Villa in Henrico County...
Richard Petty Motorsports, Yates to merge in 2010
STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP)—Richard Petty Motorsports and Yates Racing plan to merge in 2010, with the four-car team running Fords under the RPM banner....
September 09, 2009
R&R Racing: homecoming
NASCAR is in da house, and Saturday night’s Sprint Cup race in Richmond features a herd of hungry drivers fighting for a place in the Chase.
September 08, 2009
One giant leap for Kahne heading into Richmond race
Kasey Kahne celebrated in victory lane at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday night after claiming his second victory of the season and 11th of his career....
Analysis: Patrick should take slow track to NASCAR
CHARLOTTE, N.C. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out Danica Patrick plans to give NASCAR a try. After all, why would she use her summer...
R&R Fantasy Results: Race 25
1. Michael W. Pitts, Midlothian393 2. Justin Dowdy, Richmond393 3. Gary Gibson, Buffalo Junction384 4. Sean Larkin, Mechanicsville381...
This week’s races
Sprint CupRace: Chevy Rock & Roll 400 When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Where: Richmond International Raceway Qualifying: Friday, 5:30 p.m., ESPN2 Track length:...
September 03, 2009
NASCAR: Edwards will race Atlanta despite broken foot
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)—Carl Edwards will race this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway despite breaking his right foot playing frisbee.
September 02, 2009
R&R Racing: night racing time
Night racing in Hotlanta, with 10 drivers fighting for six sports in the Chase. Sounds like fun.
NASCAR suspends 3 for substance abuse violations
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)—NASCAR has suspended three crew members for violating its toughened substance abuse policy.
Tuesday’s auto racing roundup: Keselowski moving to Penske in 2010
Brad Keselowski will drive in the Cup and Nationwide series in 2010 for Penske Racing. CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Brad Keselowski’s long courtship with...
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