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Ex-NASCAR driver Kevin Grubb’s racing career had been cut short because of alleged substance abuse.

Mark Martin doesn’t want to drive race cars forever. But as long as he can compete at the highest level, he can’t bring himself to walk away...

Cohosts Ralph and Chris talk about Kyle Busch’s dominance at Richmond International Raceway, plus look at the best bets for Darlington. Can Greg...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)—Mark Martin doesn’t want to drive race cars forever. But as long as he can compete at the highest level, he can’t...

Some might consider Jimmie Johnson a lock to win his fourth consecutive Sprint Cup championship. Besides, he’s a position better than he was a year...

CONCORD, N.C. - Speedway Motorsports Inc. officials said yesterday they have asked NASCAR to add Kentucky to the 2010 Sprint Cup Series schedule. SMI Chairman...

Kyle Busch didn’t shed a tear for Denny Hamlin, but he appeared genuinely empathetic toward his teammate. Busch, if only awkwardly, searched for...

Again, Denny Hamlin was the rabbit in a distance race. Hamlin, as he did last year at Richmond International Raceway, showed the way last night in the...

For most NASCAR tailgaters, a sturdy flatbed and an endless cooler of beverages are the only requirements. But Kent Kannegieter and his group of buddies...

Chesterfield native Denny Hamlin has his car serviced during an early pit stop in the Russ Friedman 400. A disastrous pit stop later dropped him from first...

2009 Schedule and 2008 Results for the Sprint Cup Series.

Former Formula One driver Scott Speed is looking to build on his success at Talladega Superspeedway, where he finished fifth last week. Scott Speed lives...

We ended up surviving Richmond with a 21st-place finish; that isn’t too bad. We seriously thought we had a better car than that and really started...

The week did not go well for Chrysler. A deal to keep the auto manufacturer solvent fell through at the last minute. Instead, bankruptcy is looming. The...

Note: Money not available at press time. RACE STATISTICS  Average speed: 90.627 mph Time: 3 hours, 18 minutes, 37 seconds Margin of victory: 2.751...

In an effort to dry the racetrack after afternoon showers, NASCAR officials ran several laps to improve track conditions at Richmond International Raceway...

Kyle Busch celebrated his 24th birthday by winning the Crown Royal Presents Russ Friedman 400 tonight.

Jeff Gordon regained first place and led after 350 laps at RIR.

Kyle Busch is your leader after 300 laps at RIR.

Denny Hamlin retook his lead by winning the race off pit road following Kasey Kahne’s spin.

Former Chesterfield resident Denny Hamlin passed Jeff Gordon for the lead and was leading after 100 laps at RIR.

The Crown Royal Presents Russ Friedman 400 began at 7:54 p.m. with a green-yellow start.

Trucks with mounted dryers are working on the Richmond International Raceway track, attempting to dry it after a recent rain shower.

Jeff Gordon pulling away early at RIR.

Brian Vickers figures he’ll need a strong showing in tonight’s Crown Royal Presents Russell Friedman 400 to prove he’s a legitimate contender...

RIR RACE WEEK  7: Sprint Cup driver introductions   7:30: Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal Presents The Russ Friedman 400

Here’s another reason for casual fans to like the racing at RIR: Chances are a big-name driver is going to win tonight. Last week’s race at...

NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Russ Friedman 400 Lineup

Fox Sports maintains a healthy optimism about tonight’s race and its TV potential. Just don’t mention the R-word. Rain is the enemy at the...

They aren’t quite the Hatfields and McCoys, but Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr. aren’t exactly fishing buddies, either. Their relationship...