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Truex looks to rediscover winning ways at Dover Sep 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Martin Truex Jr. waited a lifetime for the triumphant feeling of winning a Cup race. When he took the checkered flag at Dover International Speedway in June 2007, Truex’s boyhood dream came true — at a spot he considers his hometown track. More than five years later, in what only seems like a lifetime in NASCAR, Truex is still waiting for his second win.
Darian Grubb proves he’s the right fit for Hamlin Sep 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Darian Grubb had job offers from all over the garage, but Denny Hamlin wasn't convinced he was the best fit for the No. 11 team. Hamlin had been with Mike Ford for his entire Sprint Cup Series career, and he didn't necessarily need to make a change. True, he was coming off a flat 2011 season after nearly winning the title the year before, but there wasn't a pressing need to replace Ford.
Hamlin takes New Hampshire for 5th NASCAR win Sep 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR race at New Hampshire on Sunday, getting the mistake-free trip he needed to win for the series-leading fifth time this year. Jimmie Johnson finished second and took the lead in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
Helio races from IndyCar finale to the dance floor Sep 22, 2012 12:00 AM
Ask Helio Castroneves how rehearsal is going for "Dancing with the Stars" and he whips out his cellphone to show a video of him practicing a routine. The three-time Indianapolis 500 winner is playing catch-up on the competition for the All-Star edition of the ABC show. While the other couples were working on their first routine, Castroneves was completing the final race of the IndyCar season. The season premiere of the reality show premieres Monday night.
Buescher wins at Kentucky Speedway Sep 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Once the smoke cleared, James Buescher made sure the field knew his truck was the strongest. Again. Buescher won the wreck-filled NASCAR Trucks race Friday night to complete a Kentucky Speedway season sweep, using strong pit stops and restarts to stay in contention before pulling away en route to his fourth victory of the year.
Keselowski takes Chase opener, points lead Sep 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Patrick back near home, ready for Sprint Cup run Sep 15, 2012 12:00 AM
Spellman’s Scorecard: What to do with Bears off this weekend Sep 14, 2012 12:00 AM
Even though the Bears won't play again for over a week, Mike Spellman says not to worry, there's plenty of other events to keep you busy.The Scorecard also looks at some interesting numbers and marvels at the class of Tom Hanks.
Can Stewart continue Chicagoland dominance? Sep 13, 2012 12:00 AM
When it comes to racing in Chicago, no NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver has more wins at Chicagoland than Tony Stewart. Or laps led. Or a better average finish or a better average running position. In this Q&A, Stewart talks about his past success in Chicago, the nature of this year's Chase for the Sprint Cup, and which driver he is worried about the most this weekend when NASCAR's best race at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet for the 2012 Geico 400.
Event to celebrate history of Meadowdale Raceway Sep 13, 2012 12:00 AM
On Saturday, a local preservation group is holding "Motorsports and Memories," a fourth-annual event that celebrates Meadowdale International Raceway's past as a 3.27 mile track that attracted some of the biggest racing legends of the 1950s and 60s.
Jeff Gordon rejuvenated heading into Chase Sep 12, 2012 12:00 AM
The infamous mustache is making a comeback — and Jeff Gordon believes he is, too. The four-time NASCAR champion grabbed the final spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship away from Kyle Busch with a vintage performance last week. He will try to end his long "Drive for Five," starting Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway. "This is the defining moment for me at this stage of my career," Gordon said. "Not making this Chase could have had devastating results."
Bowyer wins race, Gordon gets into Chase Sep 9, 2012 12:00 AM
Clint Bowyer won the rain-delayed race at Richmond, and Jeff Gordon drove his way into the title picture by grabbing the last wild-card berth in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Bowyer came back from a mid-race spin to pick up his second win of the season. The Saturday night victory gave the Michael Waltrip Racing driver another three bonus points to take into the Chase.
Harvick wins Nationwide race at Richmond Sep 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Kevin Harvick took the lead by dodging a caution caused by race leader Kurt Busch, then pulled away on a restart with 17 laps to go and won the Nationwide Series race at Richmond International Raceway. The victory snapped a 30-race winless streak in the series for Harvick, whose last victory came in this race two years ago.
NASCAR puts limits on Hendrick development Sep 6, 2012 12:00 AM
NASCAR on Thursday passed a rule that will curb the ability of teams to set their cars up in a way that gives the driver easier rear steer. The technical bulletin issued by NASCAR goes into effect next week at Chicago, when the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship begins, and many believe it is aimed directly at powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports.
Power and Hunter-Reay go down to the wire in IndyCar championship Sep 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Ryan Hunter-Reay went into last weekend's Baltimore Grand Prix with his IndCar championship chances dwindling, and pulled off a victory that kept him in the title race. He heads into the Sept. 15 season finale trailing Will Power by 17 points. Still, team owner Michael Andretti believes winning the title won't be easy.
Watkins Glen president a testament to diversity Aug 30, 2012 12:00 AM
In quiet moments — and there aren't many in the world of auto racing — Michael Printup often marvels at this juncture of his professional life: a Seneca Indian overseeing a historic racetrack by the shores of Seneca Lake. Printup, who at 47 is completing his third year as president of Watkins Glen International, the famed road course in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York that NASCAR visits each August.
Martin wins pole at MIS, his 4th of season Aug 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Mark Martin posted the top qualifying speed Friday of 199.706 mph on Michigan International Speedway's still-new surface. It was the fourth pole of the year for the 53-year-old Martin, who is making only his 15th Cup start this season. He entered only two of the previous seven races on the circuit but showed no sign of rust.
Howard uses NASCAR experience to fuel F1 movie Aug 2, 2012 12:00 AM
Ron Howard got to drive the pace car that led the field to the green flag of last Sunday's Brickyard 400. The award-winning director is working on a racing-themed movie — "Rush," the story of the 1970s rivalry between Formula One stars James Hunt and Niki Lauda.
Spellman’s Scorecard: Pistorius a true Olympian Aug 2, 2012 12:00 AM
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Sadler penalty hands Indy win to Keselowski Jul 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Brad Keselowski planted an emphatic kiss on the yard of bricks at the finish line, becoming the first driver to celebrate a win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in NASCAR's Nationwide Series. Elliott Sadler was fuming, certain that he should have been celebrating instead. Keselowski took the lead when Sadler was penalized for jumping a late restart, then held on to win a controversial finish.