Articles filed under NASCAR
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Erik Jones navigates NASCAR Cup rookie season without fatherMar 11, 2017 6:00 am - LAS VEGAS (AP) - When Erik Jones climbs into his NASCAR Cup Series car Sunday, an important watch will be stowed away in his nearby motorhome. Jones reached the pinnacle...
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Redskins, spandex, impatient driver irk Dale Earnhardt Jr.Mar 10, 2017 6:00 am - LAS VEGAS (AP) - Dale Earnhardt Jr. was ticked off with his ill-handling car early in Friday's first NASCAR Cup practice. From a road rage incident while riding his bike...
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Keselowski on pole for NASCAR Las Vegas stop, Truex Jr. 2ndMar 10, 2017 6:00 am - LAS VEGAS (AP) - Brad Keselowski will begin his bid for a third victory in the past four NASCAR Cup races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway from the pole after topping qualify...
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Ford a cut above Chevy, Toyota early in NASCAR Cup seasonMar 10, 2017 6:00 am - LAS VEGAS (AP) - Kurt Busch brought up front-end geometry, serpentine systems and aerodynamic balance. The Daytona 500 champion was trying to explain Ford's superiority ...
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Gibbs, Penske, Allison among NASCAR Hall of Fame nomineesMar 09, 2017 6:00 am - DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Championship team owners Joe Gibbs and Roger Penske as well as the late Davey Allison are among five new nominees for the 2018 NASCAR Hall of ...
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Money is behind Las Vegas becoming NASCAR's busiest marketMar 09, 2017 6:00 am - LAS VEGAS (AP) - The signature event remains in Florida and most race teams call North Carolina home, but the nation's gambling mecca is about to become NASCAR's busiest...
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Allmendinger crew chief suspended 3 races and fined $65,000Mar 08, 2017 6:00 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - NASCAR has fined three teams for penalties tied to last weekend's races at Atlanta Motor Speedway and hardest hit was AJ Allmendinger for loose lu...
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Column: NASCAR needs some rivalries to spice up the actionMar 06, 2017 6:00 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Rivalries are the lifeblood of sports, and NASCAR sorely needs a few to spice up the action. The discourse among drivers has been tame for several...
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Keselowski steals Atlanta win after Harvick caught speedingMar 05, 2017 6:00 am - HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) - Kevin Harvick was faster than everyone at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Too fast, it turned out. Harvick ruined a dominating performance by speeding on his...
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Kyle Busch wins Atlanta Xfinity race for 2nd year in a rowMar 04, 2017 6:00 am - HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) - After a bunch of close calls at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Kyle Busch has found the winning touch in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Busch cruised to his sec...