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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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
Kahne leads Chase drivers in Talladega qualifying Oct 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Ride or race was the question NASCAR's title contenders are considering as they prepare for Talladega Superspeedway. The fourth race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup could be the one that shuffles the 12-driver championship field. The use of restrictor plates bunches the field, and the unpredictability of drafting and relying on partners usually creates a chaotic race that can end a drivers' title hopes.
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.
Kurt Busch set to drive No. 78 in Charlotte Sep 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Kurt Busch is so confident in his new ride he’s starting to sound a bit like LeBron James. “I’m going to bring my talents to Denver,” Busch said, “and bring the championship out there.” Busch is taking his talents to the No. 78 Chevrolet for Furniture Row Racing — his third team in three years — and he paraphrased the NBA star’s famous line in announcing his plans.
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.