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Peyton Sellers (left) outran adversity to win last season’s East Series finale. Peyton Sellers figured he was on his way after winning the NASCAR...

It’s been an up-and-down season for Dale Earnhardt Jr., but he gained some momentum after a second-place finish at Talladega on Sunday. Earnhardt...

Despite a series of poor finishes this season, such as his 27th at Daytona in February (top), Dale Earnhardt Jr. always seems to be surrounded by the spotlight...

David Ragan celebrates with his crew after winning the Aaron’s 312 at Talladega Superspeedway last Saturday. David Ragan spun his wheels, then came...

Nearly a third of the way through the NASCAR season, a number of Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series teams are still scrambling to secure...

Just past layaway and around the corner from the Honey Nut Cheerios boxes, Jeff Burton dazzled the Wal-Mart employee break room. He was asked about last...

A year ago, Denny Hamlin appeared to be cruising to a victory at Richmond International Raceway. But the win slipped away and the resulting disappointment...

The swine flu outbreak has caused Henrico County Health Department officials to advise race fans to take precautions when attending events this weekend...

Cohosts Ralph and Chris talk about Carl Edwards’ crash at Talladega and interview Denny Hamlin at his new car wash venture. Also, a preview of RIR...

Some wonder if Joe Gibbs Racing isn’t rushing the spotlight upon 18-year-old Joey Logano.

RIR RACE WEEK  Noon: Sprint Cup practice, SPEED   2 p.m.: Sprint Cup final practice, SPEED   4: Nationwide pole qualifying, SPEED  ...

The fence worked. The fence at Talladega Superspeedway kept Carl Edwards’ car from going into the stands at the end of Sunday’s race. Debris...

If Joey Logano wins the Crown Royal Presents The Russ Friedman 400 on Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway, he’ll gladly take the check...

Denny Hamlin is scheduled to appear at the grand opening celebration of his car wash at 13550 Hull St., Midlothian, from 4 to 6 p.m. and will sign autographs...

Virginians Eddie Pardue and Joey Cohen have developed a reputation as one of the best crew chief/engineer tandems in the Nationwide Series. And they proved...

Sprint Cup Race: Crown Royal 400 When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

1. David Whitlock, Mechanicsville342   2. Michael Myers, Glen Allen342   3. James Barnett, Sandston336   4. Kevin Cook, Midlothian324...

TALLADEGA, Ala. Bobby Allison left Talladega Superspeedway before Carl Edwards’ car hurled into the safety fence and showered the stands with debris....

Brenda G. Sweeney of Richmond, who had the high score in the eighth week of the R&R Fantasy Auto Racing Contest, won the drawing for tickets from among...

Carl Edwards’ battered car soared 15 feet off the ground, scraped along the safety fence and bounced back onto the track in flames.

Seven fans were injured by debris when Carl Edwards’ car went airborne into the safety fence on the final lap at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday....

TALLADEGA, Ala. - Juan Pablo Montoya knows that what he did yesterday at Talladega Superspeedway might not have much to do with what happens to him today...

(Starting pos.), Make  Laps, Money   1. (14) David Ragan, Ford————————————-120,...

When: 2 p.m.   Where: Talladega Superspeedway   Track length : 2.66 miles   Race distance: 500 miles (188 laps)   Defending champion:...

David Ragan made his first visit to victory lane yesterday in one of NASCAR’s top three series.

TALLADEGA, Ala.—Jeff Gordon will chase his fifth Sprint Cup title with a bad back. Gordon expects to drive with some discomfort this season and the...

AUTO RACING AARON’S 312 LINEUP  (Today at Talladega, Ala.)  (Car no.), Make  Speed   1. (33) Ryan Newman, Chevy————————————-185.877...

AGE: 61   HOMETOWN: Richmond   OCCUPATION: CEO of the Sweeney Family Clan   WHO’S YOUR FAVORITE DRIVER? Jeff Gordon. I still have...

The Henrico County Department of Public Works will modify traffic patterns on major routes to Richmond International Raceway in preparation for next weekend’s...

Bobby Labonte will have a new crew chief starting this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. Ben Leslie, who had been the field manager for Ford Racing the...