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Spellman’s Scorecard: The lists just keep on coming Dec 28, 2012 12:00 AM
It's that time of year when everyone publishes their lists. Spellman's Scorecard didn't want to be left out.
Earnhardt Jr. gives 2013 car solid review at test Dec 11, 2012 12:00 AM
NASCAR spent almost the entire year developing its 2013 car in hopes the "Gen 6" model will dramatically improve the racing. After his first test drive Tuesday, NASCAR's most popular driver approved of the car. "This sport is going to be revolutionized again with this car," Dale Earnhardt Jr. said.
Mike North branches out with Las Vegas venture Nov 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Las Vegas always seems to offer a little something for everyone who visits. Soon there will be one more offering for some of the 37 million tourists who visit Vegas annually, and it will be aimed directly at sports fans and the radio stations that bring them their sports. "Score! Be The Legend!" — an interactive and technologically advanced venue — is part broadcast facility, part Hall of Fame, and part retail shop inside the Luxor Hotel. It is the brainchild of Fox Sports Radio host and Daily Herald columnist Mike North and his business partner, Jim Beckman.
Danica Patrick announces divorce on Facebook Nov 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Danica Patrick and her husband are divorcing after seven years of marriage. Patrick announced the split with Paul Hospenthal on her Facebook page Tuesday. "I am sad to inform my fans that after seven years, Paul and I have decided amicably end our marriage," she said.
McLaren’s Hamilton wins US Grand Prix in Austin Nov 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Keselowski clinches NASCAR title for Penske, Dodge Nov 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Back in the day takes back seat to new reality Nov 16, 2012 12:00 AM
The uproar over Urlacher. The concern over Cutler. That and much more in Spellman's Scorecard.
Formula One is back in the U.S., but can it last? Nov 14, 2012 12:00 AM
Formula One, the world's most popular motor sport, is trying once again to conquer its final frontier: the United States. This time, the Europeans aim to make it stick. The glitzy sport with ultrafast cars and a flair for the exotic has landed deep in the heart of Texas.
Scott wins NASCAR trucks race at Phoenix Nov 9, 2012 12:00 AM
Brian Scott got the caution he wanted, racing off to his first NASCAR trucks win in three years. James Buescher got a bad break he didn't need, sending the series championship into what could be a wild finish next weekend.
Keselowski not feeling pressure headed to Phoenix Nov 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Schumacher, Brown headed for a showdown Nov 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Considering leadership goes hand-in-hand with all things U.S. Army, it's no surprise the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Top Fuel championship heads to this weekend's season-ending Auto Club NHRA Finals here with a U.S. Army driving duo occupying the top two spots in the standings. It took a near-perfect penultimate round at Las Vegas two weekends ago for seven-time Top Fuel champ Tony "The Sarge" Schumacher of Long Grove and his U.S. Army Dragster to pull within 65 points of his championship-leading Don Schumacher Racing teammate Antron Brown and the Matco Tools/U.S. Army team.
Cup leader Jimmy Johnson on Texas pole, Keselowski 8th Nov 2, 2012 12:00 AM
Jimmie Johnson finished his qualifying run at Texas with the fastest lap on the day, then stayed in his car while waiting to see if anybody would knock him off the pole. When the Sprint Cup points leader finally climbed out of the cockpit of his No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet more than 30 minutes later Friday, after Brad Keselowski and the rest of the field failed to top his lap of 191.076 mph, he was the polesitter for the second week in a row.
Danica’s 1 regret about bumping Cassill: execution Nov 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Danica Patrick has only one regret about purposely bumping Landon Cassill in her last race. "I still think it was important for me to stand up for myself, and I wouldn't change it," Patrick said Thursday. "I would change my execution of the actual incident. I didn't do a very good job with that, but I guess there's only one way to learn, is to try. It's just not that easy to take someone out."
Johnson wins at Martinsville, takes points lead Oct 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Randy Bernard steps down as IndyCar CEO Oct 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Earnhardt cleared, will race next week Oct 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is expected back on the track next weekend at Martinsville Speedway. Team owner Rick Hendrick said Sunday that NASCAR’s most popular driver has been headache-free for more than a week, and that tests by a specialist in Pittsburgh showed no lingering issues from two concussions that Earnhardt sustained in a six-week span.
Kenseth wins crazy race in Kansas Oct 21, 2012 12:00 AM
The recent repave at Kansas Speedway cluttered Sunday’s race with a record 14 cautions. But Matt Kenseth still managed to drive it to his second victory in three races
NASCAR and Fox sign 8-year extension through 2022 Oct 15, 2012 12:00 AM
NASCAR and Fox Sports Media Group announced a $2.4 billion, eight-year extension Monday that runs through 2022 and keeps the prestigious Daytona 500 and first third of the Sprint Cup Series on the network.
Logano wins Nationwide event at Charlotte Oct 12, 2012 12:00 AM
It’s hard to bet against Joey Logano these days when it comes to the Nationwide Series. Logano raced to his eighth Nationwide Series victory of the year Friday night, passing Brad Keselowski with eight laps to go after taking on two tires and a splash of gas.
Kenseth wins at Talladega Oct 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth won Sunday at Talladega Superpeedway, where a last-lap crash turned defending NASCAR champion Tony Stewart upside down.