Nascar Stories

Jimmie Johnson prepares to climb into his car before practice for Sunday’s NASCAR Coca-Cola 6...
Associated Press

Johnson ‘shocked’ NASCAR questioned side skirt issue

Jimmie Johnson said Thursday he was "shocked" to learn NASCAR was looking into whether his No. 48 team illegally altered the car's side skirts during last weekend's All-Star race.
9 years ago
Crew members push driver Kevin Harvick’s car through the garage before practice for Sunday&#8...
Associated Press

Kevin Harvick on top heading to NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600

Kevin Harvick is right where he usually is when the Coca-Cola 600 rolls around on the schedule: On top and seeking even more success.
9 years ago
Associated Press

Smith, Labonte head up NASCAR Hall of Fame class

Speedway Motorsports Executive Chairman Bruton Smith and two-time Sprint Cup champion Terry Labonte topped the newest group of five headed to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
9 years ago
Chris Buescher races his car during the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race, Sunday, May 17, 2015, at I...
Associated Press

Buescher rallies to win NASCAR Xfinity race in Iowa

Chris Buescher pulled away on a restart in a green-white-checkered finish Sunday to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Iowa Speedway.
9 years ago
Drivers make their way down the front stretch to start the NASCAR Sprint All-Star auto race at Char...
Associated Press

Hamlin gives Joe Gibbs first victory in NASCAR All-Star race

Denny Hamlin gave Joe Gibbs Racing its first victory in NASCAR's Sprint All-Star race by using clean air to hold off Kevin Harvick at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
9 years ago
The crew for the Brendan Gaughan’s car work to get the car covered as rain starts to fall bef...
Associated Press

Iowa poised to host NASCAR Xfinity race

In less than a decade, Iowa Speedway has established itself as one of the most important tracks for young NASCAR drivers.
9 years ago
Associated Press

NASCAR mandates fire safety gear after pit road blazes

NASCAR will soon require pit crew members to wear additional fire safety gear after a recent explosive accident at Richmond.
9 years ago
FILE – In this April 15, 21015, file photo, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Busch smiles...
Associated Press

Kyle Busch eligible for NASCAR’s Chase despite missing races

Kyle Busch is eligible to compete for the NASCAR championship despite missing the first 11 races this season because he was injured.
9 years ago
NASCAR driver Joey Logano (22) leads the first lap during a Sprint Cup Series auto race at Kansas S...
Associated Press

Column: NASCAR’s All-Star race has been a dud of late

The lore of NASCAR's annual All-Star race has been building since 1987, when Dale Earnhardt's "pass in the grass" gave him the victory.
9 years ago
Fans watch a multi-car crash on the back straight during the Talladega 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series...
Associated Press

Edwards speaks with NASCAR about chaotic Talladega finish

Carl Edwards spoke with NASCAR President Mike Helton on Friday about the finish of last week's race at Talladega, which ended under green despite a massive wreck.
9 years ago
Associated Press

Newman remains focused after NASCAR upholds RCR penalties

Ryan Newman is confident his "B team" will deliver this weekend at Kansas Speedway after NASCAR upheld the penalties levied against Richard Childress Racing for manipulating his tires.
9 years ago
Emergency personnel put out a fire near a crew member for Ryan Newman (31) in the pit area during t...
Associated Press

NASCAR appeals officer upholds penalties against RCR

NASCAR's final appeals officer upheld penalties levied against Richard Childress Racing for intentionally manipulating Ryan Newman's tires in March.
9 years ago
Race fans cheer the start of the Talladega 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Talladega Supe...
Associated Press

Abreu headlines NASCAR’s 2015 class of ‘Next’ stars

Rico Abreu, the reigning USAC national champion and winner of this year's Chili Bowl, was among the 12 drivers named to NASCAR's latest "Next" class on Tuesday.
9 years ago
Track officials check on the condition of Kyle Busch, still in the car, after he flipped over in a ...
KTAR.com

Almirola wins rain-cut NASCAR race at Daytona

It had been more than 15 years since the iconic No. 43 drove to Victory Lane.
10 years ago
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Paul Calvisi

Gentlemen, start your engines…and your fists

Did NASCAR penalize anyone in any way for the FFF – Fantastic Fontana Finish? Of course not. Not even in the aftermath of a crash, a fight and a broken back. Why not? That’s easy. Over the past few years, NASCAR ratings have been lagging and sagging. Television, ticket sales and corporate sponsorships have all […]
11 years ago