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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 to think of it differently,“ Edwards said. “It’s not that we haven’t had no...

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October 22, 2009

NASCAR: Childress shuffling crew chiefs

WELCOME, N.C. - Richard Childress Racing will shuffle two crew chiefs following this weekend’s race at Martinsville Speedway. Todd Berrier will take...


October 18, 2009

Johnson boosts margin with win
Johnson boosts margin with win

CONCORD, N.C.—Jimmie Johnson raced to his third victory in the Chase for the Sprint Cup last night to widen his lead in the championship standings....

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AUTO RACING DOLLAR GENERAL 300 RESULTS  (Yesterday at Concord, N.C.)  (Starting pos.), Make  Laps   1. (5) Kyle Busch, Toyota————————————-200...


October 17, 2009

R&R Racing Extra: Denny Hamlin talks about last week’s disappointment

Barring a miracle, former Chesterfield resident Denny Hamlin’s title hopes are gone, but he looks as though he could be one to watch tonight.

Hamlin: Last week’s debacle forgotten

Denny Hamlin is over last week’s debacle at Auto Club Speedway. He just wishes everybody else was, too. Hamlin likely saw his bid for his first NASCAR...

NASCAR notes: Earnhardt frustrated with season

Dale Earnhardt Jr. hit rock bottom during his last trip to Lowe’s Motor Speedway. He struggled with his car, feuded with his crew chief and finished...

Today’s race

Tonight’s raceRace: NASCAR Banking 500 When: 7 p.m. Where: Lowe’s Motor Speedway (Concord, N.C.) Track length: 1.5 miles Race distance: 501...


October 15, 2009

NASCAR’s Johnson to film series with HBO Sports

CONCORD, N.C. (AP)—NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is opening his life for HBO Sports’ award-winning “24/7” program.


October 14, 2009

R&R Racing: Hall of Fame

See what cohosts Chris and George think about the picks for the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame.


October 13, 2009

Kasey Kahne accuses NASCAR of creating bogus caution

CHARLOTTE, N.C. It was just a little more than two years ago when two-time series champion Tony Stewart accused NASCAR officials of “playing God”...


October 12, 2009

Bernstein snaps long Top Fuel losing streak
Bernstein snaps long Top Fuel losing streak

DINWIDDIE—Tony Schumacher grinned, turned around, and pointed to the Top Fuel bracket on the wall behind him. It was about 90 minutes before the...

Once again, the driver’s seat belongs to Johnson

FONTANA, Calif.—Jimmie Johnson is back in control of NASCAR’s Chase for the Championship. The three-time defending Sprint Cup champion easily...


October 11, 2009

Johnson rolls to victory in California
Johnson rolls to victory in California

FONTANA, Calif. (AP)—Jimmie Johnson is back in control of NASCAR’s Chase for the Championship. The three-time defending champion easily pulled...

Matt Hagan claims third seed in today’s Virginia Nationals
Matt Hagan claims third seed in today’s Virginia Nationals

After checking on the cows, Matt Hagan sometimes putters around his 500-acre farm in Christiansburg on a 130-horsepower tractor. Top speed through the...

R&R Racing Extra: Three to watch for in Sunday’s race

1. Denny Hamlin: So can the former Chesterfield resident turn a pole-winning effort Friday into a much-needed race victory Sunday? Hamlin backed up his...

Johnson tells Danica don’t go to NASCAR part-time

Jimmie Johnson has some advice for Danica Patrick if the IndyCar star really wants to make the move to NASCAR: don’t do it part-time. Patrick has...

Auto roundup: Franchitti is IRL champion

Dario Franchitti’s return to IndyCar racing couldn’t have gone better. He’s the IRL champion once again. “I still can’t believe...

Home is wherever Capps chooses to park

At the end of the day, Ron Capps enjoys walking through the front door and being greeted by the smell of his wife’s cooking. Since Capps is one of...

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AUTO RACING COPART 300 RESULTS  (Yesterday at Fontana, Calif.)  (Starting pos.), Make  Laps   1. (1) Joey Logano, Toyota————————————-152...


October 10, 2009

On foot or behind the wheel, speed is his signature
On foot or behind the wheel, speed is his signature

If all Antron Brown did was drive a Top Fuel dragster, he would be unusual. After all, there aren’t that many Top Fuel drivers in the country. Only...

Hamlin claims pole

Former Chesterfield resident Denny Hamlin won the pole for tomorrow’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Auto Club Speedway. Hamlin averaged 183.870 mph during...

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AUTO RACING FIRESTONE INDY 300 LINEUP  (Today at Homestead, Fla.)  (Car no.), Make  Speed   1. (10) Dario Franchitti, Honda———212.696...


October 09, 2009

Who’ll fill our need for speed?

Full Throttle, an “energy drink”, is the sponsor of the National Hot Rod Association, and a more perfect combination of product and sport could...

Auto racing fantasy winner

Ken Jacob sen became the first two-time winner this year when he scored 419 points in last week’s Sprint Cup fantasy contest for Kansas. Remember,...


October 08, 2009

Patrick’s future is still the craze

Danica Patrick’s moment of clarity came three years ago. It was the Firestone Indy 400 at Michigan International Speedway, a race made memorable...

Auto notes: NASCAR sets consistent start times

NASCAR will attempt to halt its sinking television ratings through consistent, earlier start times that appeal to longtime race fans. NASCAR chairman Brian...


October 07, 2009

R&R Racing: change the tracks

Chris and George talk about why NASCAR should switch up the 10 races in the Chase. Plus, why Jimmie Johnson is the odds-on favorite to win this weekend....


October 06, 2009

Drama returns to Chase as Hendrick teams get reality check

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Longtime NASCAR fans deride the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship as manufactured drama that has ruined the racing. Try telling that...


October 05, 2009

Stewart pulls out clutch victory

Tony Stewart found himself in danger of letting a title slip away after just two rounds in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. The two-time champion...

Vettel keeps title hopes alive by winning Japanese Grand Prix

Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel never trailed and won Formula One’s Japanese Grand Prix yesterday, reviving his championship hopes. Vettel finished...

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