November 02, 2009

McMurray wins; Johnson closes in on another Sprint Cup title

TALLADEGA, Ala.—Jamie McMurray was the unlikely winner of an uncharacteristically dull race at Talladega Superspeedway, where a ban on bump-drafting...

Auto racing scoreboard

AUTO RACING ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX RESULTS  (Yesterday at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)  Driver, Make  Laps   1. Sebastian Vettel, Red...


November 01, 2009

Drivers race with fate by bump-drafting at Talladega

Michael Waltrip pulled up to the back of Jimmie Johnson’s car, settled in on his bumper and shoved him all the way around Talladega Superspeedway...

Auto racing scoreboard

AUTO RACING ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX LINEUP  (Today at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)  (Car no.), Make  Speed   1. (1) L. Hamilton, Mercedes———-198.066...

Win comes down to a push for Busch

TALLADEGA, Ala.—Kyle Busch used a generous bump from teammate Aric Almirola a few hundred yards from the finish to win the Mountain Dew 250 NASCAR...

NASCAR notes: Qualifying rained out; Johnson to start on pole

TALLADEGA, Ala.—Jimmie Johnson last started from the pole at Talladega Superspeedway in 2002, as the points leader, lined up next to Mark Martin....


October 31, 2009

NASCAR notes: Earnhardt’s crew chief will return

TALLADEGA, Ala.—Dale Earnhardt Jr. will keep his crew chief next season. Hendrick Motorsports says Lance McGrew will stay with the No. 88 team in...

Talladega represents the flip side of racing

MILWAUKEE—A driver spends more time looking through his rear window than his windshield, and the leader in the final turn seems to be in the wrong...

Auto racing scoreboard

AUTO RACING MOUNTAIN DEW 250 LINEUP  (Today at Talladega, Alabama)  (Car no.), Make  Speed   1. (6) Colin Braun, Ford————————————-179.608...


October 30, 2009

AJ Allmendinger on probation after DUI

MOORESVILLE, N.C.—NASCAR placed driver AJ Allmendinger on probation yesterday following his arrest early in the morning on a charge of drunken driving....


October 28, 2009

R&R Racing: tweak Talladega

Chris and George debate how to improve racing at Talladega. Also, Tony Stewart is George’s pick to win this weekend, but Chris likes Dale Jr.‘s...


October 27, 2009

Kyle Busch’s crew chief reassigned

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Kyle Busch will have a new crew chief after this weekend’s race at Talladega Superspeedway, with Joe Gibbs Racing replacing...

R&R Fantasy Results: Race 31

1. William Scott Gibbs, Richmond433   2.Whitney Mattison, Midlothian433   3.Bruce K. Howells, Chesterfield433   4.David Benfield, Sandston433...

No title shot, but Hamlin still has drive

MARTINSVILLE Denny Hamlin is learning to relish making the best of things after the end of his championship bid, and trying to set himself up to be somebody...


October 26, 2009

Hamlin collects win and revenge at Martinsville
Hamlin collects win and revenge at Martinsville

Denny Hamlin passes Jimmie Johnson, ending the three-time defending series champion’s run of five trips to victory lane in the previous six races...

Sprint Cup point standings

1. Jimmie Johnson6,098 2. Mark Martin-118 3. Jeff Gordon-150 4. Tony Stewart-192 5. Juan Montoya-200 6. Kurt Busch-240 7. Ryan Newman-312 ...

Montoya gets tough with Gordon on track

Juan Pablo Montoya had had it with Jeff Gordon, and when he felt Gordon began crowding him in the turns yesterday at Martinsville Speedway, he got physical....


October 25, 2009

NASCAR: Chesterfield’s Denny Hamlin wins in Martinsville

MARTINSVILLE—Denny Hamlin of Chesterfield County turned a dominant car into a winner today at Martinsville Speedway, passing Jimmie Johnson with...

Martinsville spring race set tone for Stewart-Haas’ season

Since the Goody’s Headache Powder 500 on March 29, Stewart-Haas Racing has become a force to be reckoned with. Before the race at Martinsville on...

Auto racing scoreboard

AUTO RACING KROGER ON TRACK FOR THE CURE 250 RESULTS  (Yesterday at Millington, Tenn.)  (Starting pos.), Make  Laps   1. (7) Brad Keselowski,...


October 24, 2009

Newman claims pole at Martinsville

MARTINSVILLE - Ryan Newman edged Jeff Gordon in qualifying for tomorrow’s Tums Fast Relief 500, turning a lap of 96.795 mph yesterday to secure the...

In Sprint Cup, one good turn deserves another

Martin Montoya MARTINSVILLE Twice in the first five races of NASCAR’s season-ending, 10-race Chase for the Sprint Cup, Juan Pablo Montoya’s...


October 23, 2009

Uncertain future unnerves Mears, others

CONCORD, N.C. - Casey Mears didn’t expect to find himself looking for work so soon. The NASCAR veteran began the year as the newest driver at Richard...


October 22, 2009

R&R Racing: Jimmie’s total domination

Cohost George hates the Chase format because Jimmie Johnson’s practically destined to win. Where’s the drama? Also, a preview of Martinsville....

Hopeful Hamlin

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Forgive Denny Hamlin if he’s a bit frustrated these days. He thought he had a chance this year to win his first NASCAR championship....


October 20, 2009

Hendrick not giving up on Earnhardt

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Nobody is trying to sugarcoat the train wreck that is Dale Earnhardt Jr.‘s season. He knows it’s bad. His car owner knows it’s...

R&R Fantasy Results: Race 28

1. Jimmy Graves, Richmond421   2. Kevin Ruiz, Richmond421   3. Jerry Duffey, Richmond417   4. Michael Snyder Sr., Richmond417  ...


October 19, 2009

Johnson’s points cushion brings no comfort

CONCORD, N.C. - Denny Hamlin was already at home when Jimmie Johnson crossed the finish line for his third victory in five championship races. Juan Pablo...

Sprint Cup point standings

1. Jimmie Johnson5,728 2. Mark Martin-90   3. Jeff Gordon-135   4. Tony Stewart-155   5. Kurt Busch-177   6. Juan Montoya-195...


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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