October 18, 2009
Auto Racing Results
AUTO RACING DOLLAR GENERAL 300 RESULTS (Yesterday at Concord, N.C.) (Starting pos.), Make Laps 1. (5) Kyle Busch, Toyota————————————-200...
NASCAR notes: Harvick’s status doesn’t worry owner
Richard Childress doesn’t appear to be too concerned about Kevin Harvick’s possible departure at the end of the 2010 season. Childress said...
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...
Kyle rolls to another win
CONCORD, N.C.—Kyle Busch is feeling better, thanks. The NASCACR star shrugged off walking pneumonia to dominate the Nationwide Series race at Lowe’s...
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 16, 2009
NASCAR Notes: Biffle regrets running into Logano
Greg Biffle says he “probably shouldn’t have” run into fellow NASCAR driver Joey Logano during last week’s Nationwide race, an...
October 15, 2009
NASCAR’s 1st Hall of Fame class
The Intimidator—who won 76 Cup races and seven championships—made his black No. 3 a larger-than-life symbol in NASCAR with an aggressive driving...
Frances, Petty, Earhardt lead first class into NASCAR hall
NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. headlined the five inductees into the first Hall of Fame class, a group that drew mixed reactions to the inclusion of France’s...
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”...
R&R Fantasy Results: Race 28
1. David Wolfe, Colonial Heights406 2. Diane Bowles, Richmond406 3. William Conner, Manquin406 4. James Barnett, Sandston406 ...
NASCAR’s upcoming races
Sprint CupRace: NASCAR Banking 500 When: Saturday, 7 p.m. Where: Lowe’s Motor Speedway (Concord, N.C.) Qualifying: Thursday, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Track...
October 12, 2009
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...
NASCAR notes
FONTANA, Calif.—Don’t tell Rick Hendrick that NASCAR needs Danica Patrick. Hendrick said while he’d be intrigued if the IndyCar driver...
Neff lends a hand by ousting Pedregon
If Mike Neff’s teammates saw him out at dinner last night, it’s a good bet his check was paid for. Not a factor in the NHRA playoffs, Neff...
Auto racing roundup
HAMPTON—C.E. Falk wrapped up a championship season by leading from pole to checkers to win the Crossroads Fuel Service 100 Late Model stock car race...
October 11, 2009
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...
NHRA notes: Fast times in qualifying
With the fast times and speeds that were being posted during yesterday’s two qualifying sessions at Virginia Motorsports Park, drivers Larry Dixon...
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...
Auto Racing Results
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
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...
Auto Racing Results
AUTO RACING FIRESTONE INDY 300 LINEUP (Today at Homestead, Fla.) (Car no.), Make Speed 1. (10) Dario Franchitti, Honda———212.696...
October 09, 2009
NHRA notes
If she can continue her string of solid finishes, Ashley Force Hood could be blazing her way into history in the NHRA’s Funny Car class. Force Hood...
