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1. Stephen Stanfield, Richmond423   2. Doug Winn, Alberta400   3. David Whitlock, Mechanicsville397   4. Christopher Zappa, Richmond395   5. Sean Larkin, Mechanicsville395   6. Stephanie Sweeney, Richmond393   7. Megan...

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June 04, 2009

Ownership duties haven’t compromised Stewart’s skill as a driver

Thus far, says points leader Tony Stewart, “It’s been a dream season for us.“ DOVER, Del.—When Tony Stewart saw his team celebrating...


June 03, 2009

R&R Racing: Jimmie picks up speed

Ralph and Chris talk about Jimmie Johnson’s dominance at Dover, and why Tony Stewart leads in points. Plus a preview of Pocono.

SPORTS BRIEFS: Mayfield case shifts to federal court

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - NASCAR yesterday moved Jeremy Mayfield’s challenge of his indefinite suspension to federal court, a move that could keep the driver...


June 02, 2009

Long’s suspension upheld by NASCAR appeals board

NASCAR driver Carl Long says he lost his appeal Tuesday of a 12-race suspension and penalty.

Hendrick pledges support for GM

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - General Motors has become the second of NASCAR’s four manufacturers to enter Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but industry leaders...


June 01, 2009

Johnson overtakes Stewart for victory at Dover
Johnson overtakes Stewart for victory at Dover

Jimmie Johnson nosed past Tony Stewart with two laps left in a thrilling battle to the finish and won the Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International...

Dixon wins at Milwaukee

WEST ALLIS, Wis. - Scott Dixon took advantage of the heavy Milwaukee Mile traffic to pass Ryan Briscoe and drive away to a victory yesterday at the Milwaukee...

NASCAR notes

Dale Earnhardt Jr. worked with his interim crew chief a week earlier than expected. The solid result in the No. 88 Chevrolet came just in time. Earnhardt...


May 31, 2009

Jimmie Johnson wins at Dover
Jimmie Johnson wins at Dover

DOVER, Del. (AP)—Jimmie Johnson nosed past Tony Stewart with two laps left in a thrilling battle to the finish and has won the Sprint Cup Series...

Busch sets the pace in Nationwide and trucks races, but falters late
Busch sets the pace in Nationwide and trucks races, but falters late

Brad Keselowski found the emotional boost he needed in his first Nationwide Series victory of the year. A day after he failed to qualify for the Sprint...

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AUTO RACING ABC SUPPLY/A.J. FOYT INDY 225 LINEUP  (Today at West Allis, Wis.)  (Car no.), Make  Speed   1. (6) Ryan Briscoe, Honda————————————-168.394...

Nationwide Heluva Good! 200 Results

HELUVA GOOD! 200 RESULTS  (Starting pos.), Make  Laps, Money   1. (12) Brad Keselowski, Chevy————200, $44,388  ...

Earnhardt continues to slump amid pressure

All Martin Truex Jr. needs to do to gauge the enormous impact Dale Earnhardt Jr. has on NASCAR is take a peek at the packed stands every race day. The...


May 30, 2009

Keselowski wins Nationwide race at Dover

Brad Keselowski raced to his first NASCAR Nationwide Series victory of the season on Saturday, taking the lead during a restart with two laps left at Dover...

Oakley captures Late Model victory

Finally, Jeff Oakley cleared the hurdle that he couldn’t get over the past several years at Southside Speedway. The Prince George resident doubled...

Earnhardt moves on with new crew chief

Kyle Busch couldn’t resist taking a poke at the driver who replaced him at Hendrick Motorsports. Busch’s career has skyrocketed since signing...

Reutimann: Sprint Cup win, then pole

David Reutimann has won the pole at Dover International Speedway, continuing the best week of his Cup career. Reutimann ran a lap of 156.794 mph yesterday...


May 29, 2009

Latest winners of R&R Racing Fantasy Contest

Darren L. Mitchell won two tickets to next month’s IndyCar race at Richmond International Raceway, courtesy of RIR, by posting the top score in our...

Eury no longer has role of crew chief

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Dale Earnhardt Jr. stayed loyal to his cousin and crew chief through last year’s frustrating finish and this year’s slumping...


May 28, 2009

Logano living up to expectations as NASCAR’s young star

Joey Logano, who recorded two straight ninth-place finishes and three in his past four races, is sitting at 25th place in the Cup standings. Joey Logano...


May 27, 2009

R&R Racing: look to Dover

Ralph and Chris talk about David Reutimann’s victory in the Coca-Cola 600, Castroneves’ third win at Indy, and predict who will win at Dover....

R Gordon docked 50 points for failed inspection

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)—Robby Gordon was docked 50 points by NASCAR on Wednesday for failing inspection after his best finish in almost four years.


May 26, 2009

Reutimann winds up winner with 600 halted by rain
Reutimann winds up winner with 600 halted by rain

It took 75 races and three rain delays for David Reutimann to earn his first Sprint Cup Series victory. After a decision not to make a pit stop left him...

For Castroneves, Indy success follows scar

Success can soothe the pain. Helio Castroneves also knows that his anguish from the past six months will never completely disappear. “The scar is...


May 25, 2009

David Reutimann wins 1st Cup race in Coca-Cola 600
David Reutimann wins 1st Cup race in Coca-Cola 600

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — David Reutimann has won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 for his first victory at NASCAR’s top level. Reutimann took the...

Lap-by-lap coverage

Check out what happened on each lap of the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motorspeedway in Charlotte.

Castroneves wins third Indy 500; Patrick third
Castroneves wins third Indy 500; Patrick third

INDIANAPOLIS—Pumping his fist as he took the checkered flag and breaking down in tears when he was done, Helio Castroneves capped a perfect month...

Patrick inches forward at Indy

Danica Patrick (foreground) led Townsend Bell early in the Indianapolis 500. Despite some miscues, Patrick finished third. INDIANAPOLIS—Danica Patrick...


May 24, 2009

NASCAR drug tests 10 crew members during delay

CONCORD, N.C. (AP)—NASCAR randomly drug-tested 10 crew members from 10 teams during the rain delay at the Coca-Cola 600, an apparent tweak to the...

What a month: Castroneves wins his third Indy 500
What a month: Castroneves wins his third Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS (AP)—Helio Castroneves has won his third Indianapolis 500, beating 2005 winner Dan Wheldon by 1.981 seconds. Danica Patrick was third,...

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