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Located just a few miles from the Hendrick Motorsport's complex and just down the road from Lowe's headquarters, Charlotte Motorspeedway is the perfect spot for Jimmie Johnson to dominate.More >>
Located just a few miles from the Hendrick Motorsport's complex and just down the road from Lowe's headquarters, Charlotte Motorspeedway is the perfect spot for Jimmie Johnson to dominate.More >>
The stick and ball sports have their All-Star games but, it is usually more of a social event instead of a hard fought competition. NASCAR's version places the past season's best teams against each otherMore >>
The stick-and-ball sports have their All-Star games but they are usually more a social event than a hard-fought competition. NASCAR's version places the past season's best teams against each other with the winner leaving with at least a million dollars in their pocket.More >>
May 2, 2012 Cold, windy, and, yes, even snow dominated this past weekend's Great Lakes Sprint Series Round 1 event at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex (previously BeaveRun Motorsports Complex).More >>
After a busy week of testing, simulating, and yes, even studying, the team and I made our way to the Anglesey Circuit in Wales for the second round of the BRSCC Avon Tyres Formula Ford National Championship.More >>
Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon, and Dale Earnhardt Sr. are but a few of the sports greats who have gone to victory lane in the Southern 500. Matt Kenseth can now add his name to that historic trophy afterMore >>
Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Sr. are but a few of the sports greats who have gone to victory lane in the Southern 500. Matt Kenseth can now add his name to that historic trophy after a late surge took him to the win Saturday night.More >>
Last week's white knuckle action at Talladega pitted driver against driver. This week it's a battle of another form as they try to defeat a "Track Too Tough to Tame" in Darlington, South Carolina. DarlingtonMore >>
Last week's white-knuckle action at Talladega pitted driver against driver. This week it's a battle of another form as they try to defeat a "Track Too Tough to Tame" in Darlington, SC.More >>
Talladega Speedway has long been known for its exciting racing action. However, the fans at Sunday's Aaron's 499 Cup Series event experienced some additional excitement in another form as a large thunderstormMore >>
Talladega Speedway has long been known for its exciting racing action. However, the fans at Sunday's Aaron's 499 Cup Series event experienced some additional excitement in another form as a large thunderstorm with one-eighth-inch hail that halted the event with 63 laps to go.More >>
The only thing that is predictable about Talladega is that it's unpredictable. You never know what to expect and the final lap is always one of the most exciting laps in all of NASCAR racing. Maybe theMore >>
The only thing that is predictable about Talladega is that it's unpredictable. You never know what to expect, and the final lap is always one of the most exciting laps in all of NASCAR racing.More >>
Richmond International Raceway has always been known as a place for action but Saturday night's Toyota Owner's 400 had many Cup Series drivers shaking their heads. The first portion of the event belongedMore >>
Richmond International Raceway has always been known as a place for action, but Saturday night's Toyota Owner's 400 had many Cup Series drivers shaking their heads. More >>
Growing up, Clint Bowyer cut his teeth driving the short track circuit of the Midwest. Now that he is a big time Sprint Cup driver, he is hoping that his short track experience puts him back in the winner'sMore >>
Growing up, Clint Bowyer cut his teeth driving the short track circuit of the Midwest. Now that he is a big time Sprint Cup driver, he is hoping that his short track experience puts him back in the winner's circle this week in Richmond.More >>
When Matt Kenseth made the unprecedented move from his long time home at Roush/Fenway Racing to Joe Gibbs Racing, many expected him to remain a championship threat; just not this soon. Capturing his secondMore >>
When Matt Kenseth made the unprecedented move from his longtime home at Roush/Fenway Racing to Joe Gibbs Racing, many expected him to remain a championship threat; just not this soon.More >>
Richard Petty once told me that bad luck comes in cycles. He said that you just continue to work hard and one day it will turn back around your way. That seems to be the case for the resurgent Kyle BuschMore >>
Richard Petty once told me that bad luck comes in cycles. He said that you just continue to work hard and one day it will turn back around your way. That seems to be the case for the resurgent Kyle Busch as he heads to Kansas this weekend.More >>
The two best cars battled it out under the lights at Texas Motorspeedway Saturday night with Martin Truex falling short in the final laps to Kyle Busch for the win. The win completed a weekend sweep forMore >>
The two best cars battled it out under the lights at Texas Motorspeedway Saturday night, with Martin Truex falling short in the final laps to Kyle Busch for the win.More >>
Bobby Labonte is one of my favorite drivers to interview. He has such an easy going down home style that you can't help but like the guy. As he returns to his home state of Texas this week, the formerMore >>
Bobby Labonte is one of my favorite drivers to interview. He has such an easygoing, down home style that you can't help but like about the guy.More >>
Jimmie Johnson dominated the final laps at Martinsville Speedway in route to his 62nd NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win and his eighth at Martinsville Speedway. The victory placed him third all-time in theMore >>
Jimmie Johnson dominated the final laps at Martinsville Speedway in route to his 62nd NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win and his eighth at Martinsville Speedway. More >>
Martinsville Speedway has not always been one of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s most successful race tracks. In fact in his first race, he hit everything around him including an ambulance. "Yeah, the ambulanceMore >>
Martinsville Speedway has not always been one of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s most successful race tracks. In fact in his first race, he hit everything around him including an ambulance. More >>
It's been six weeks since the Camping World Truck Series' drivers have strapped in for competition. For the veterans, the time off is appreciated but for the growing group of "Young Guns", is has beenMore >>
It's been six weeks since the Camping World Truck Series' drivers have strapped in for competition.More >>
Former Cup Series drivers moving over to the Nationwide Series has been a much debated topic over the last few years. Now with an influx of well known Cup drivers, the competition level has greatly increasedMore >>
Former Cup Series drivers moving over to the Nationwide Series has been a much debated topic over the last few years. Now with an influx of well-known Cup drivers, the competition level has greatly increased for Nationwide regulars.More >>
Kyle Busch broke a thirty-one race Cup Series winless streak with his victory in the Auto Club 400 on Sunday afternoon and gave Joe Gibbs Racing its first win at the Fontana, California track. However,More >>
Kyle Busch broke a 31-race Cup Series winless streak with his victory in the Auto Club 400 on Sunday afternoon and gave Joe Gibbs Racing its first win at the Fontana, CA, track.More >>
Brad Keselowski is wasting no time silencing the critics' claims that his 2012 Cup Series Championship was a flute. The young driver has quickly moved into the point standing lead after the first fourMore >>
Brad Keselowski is wasting no time silencing the critics' claims that his 2012 Cup Series Championship was a fluke. More >>
The first short track test for NASCAR's new Gen6 car was a rousing success and for the first time in eleven years, Kasey Kahne succeeded in crossing the Bristol finish line in first place. Since 2002,More >>
The first short track test for NASCAR's new Gen6 car was a rousing success, and for the first time in 11 years, Kasey Kahne succeeded in crossing the Bristol finish line in first place.More >>
Aric Almirola is not a name that you are accustomed to seeing at the top of the Cup Series point standings. However, after a strong 2012 finish that produced two top tens in the last four races, AlmirolaMore >>
Aric Almirola is not a name that you are accustomed to seeing at the top of the Cup Series point standings. However, after a strong 2012 finish that produced two Top 10s in the last four races, Almirola was poised to take things to a new level.More >>
Race car drivers are a competitive bunch and most consider finishing second as being the first looser. In fact, many in the NASCAR garage see each week's contest as a struggle that ends with one winnerMore >>
Race car drivers are a competitive bunch, and most consider finishing second as being the first loser. In fact, many in the NASCAR garage see each week's contest as a struggle that ends with one winner and 42 losers.More >>
The chances of winning a fortune in Vegas are very slim but a few NASCAR Cup Series drivers are hoping their fortunes change as the teams roll in this weekend. Here are a few to keep an eye on. ThereMore >>
The chances of winning a fortune in Vegas are very slim, but a few NASCAR Cup Series drivers are hoping their fortunes change as the teams roll in this weekend. Here are a few to keep an eye on.More >>
Phoenix International Speedway has always been a special place for Carl Edwards. His victory in Sunday's Subway Fresh Fit 500 reinforced that fact. Edwards victory broke a 70 race winless streak for theMore >>
Phoenix International Speedway has always been a special place for Carl Edwards. His victory in Sunday's Subway Fresh Fit 500 reinforced that fact. More >>
To NASCAR fans, the third weekend of May always starts a time of great racing action at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The first event is the most popular of them all, the Nextel All Star Race. The All-StarMore >>
To NASCAR fans, the third weekend of May always starts a time of great racing action at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The first event is the most popular of them all, the Nextel All Star Race. More >>
Danica Patrick made history last week by being the first female to earn a Cup Series Pole at Daytona. As historic as that achievement was for the young NASCAR driver, many still questioned how she wouldMore >>
Danica Patrick earned respect with her gritty performance in the Daytona 500. More >>
To say it has been an historic Speedweeks in Daytona would be an understatement. First, Danica Patrick becomes the first female to sit on the Pole for the "Great American Race". Now, Kevin Harvick hasMore >>
To say it has been a historic Speedweeks in Daytona would be an understatement. First, Danica Patrick became the first female to sit on the Pole for the Great American Race. Now, Kevin Harvick has a chance to become the first driver to sweep all Cup events in Speedweeks.More >>
Danica Patrick became the sixteenth woman to race in NASCAR's premier division when she began her Sprint Cup career last season. Despite the accomplishments of the woman before her, Patrick now has oneMore >>
Danica Patrick is the sixteenth woman to race in NASCAR's premier division when she began her Sprint Cup career last season, and Sunday, she became the first to win the pole position in a Sprint Cup race. More >>
NASCAR has always enjoyed great relationships over the years. Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Richard Childress, Jeff Gordon and DuPont, and Jack Roush and Ford are but a few. However, the relationship betweenMore >>
Over the years, NASCAR drivers, owners, sponsors and automakers have enjoyed many great relationships. Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Richard Childress, Jeff Gordon and DuPont, and Jack Roush and Ford are but a few. However, the relationship between Herb Thomas and the Hudson Hornet is considered one of the best that NASCAR has ever seen.More >>
Rusty Wallace has been a controversial figure in NASCAR racing since he first stepped into a race car in 1980. Known for his straight talk and aggressive driving abilities, the Hall of Fame inductee recentlyMore >>
Rusty Wallace has been a controversial figure in NASCAR since he first stepped into a race car in 1980. Known for his straight talk and aggressive driving, the Hall of Fame inductee recently sounded off on several topics.More >>
NASCAR is the second largest spectator sport in America and the most popular form of Motorsports in the world. Even with that type of success, the sport's governing body is not satisfied and sat down withMore >>
NASCAR is the second largest spectator sport in America and the most popular form of Motorsports in the world. More >>
NASCAR teams are a very competitive group. They spend lots of money trying to gain a few tenths of a second advantage over their competition. However, the new Gen 6 race car has leveled the playing fieldMore >>
NASCAR teams are a very competitive group. They spend lots of money trying to gain a few tenths of a second advantage over their competition. A new car may level the playing field. More >>
The Augusta International Speedway hosted the Grand National Series, now Sprint Cup Series, from 1962 to 1969. During that time span they ran 12 races with 8 different winners.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:50 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:50:16 GMT
TOKYO (APTN/FOX) - An 80-year-old climber became the oldest person ever to climb Mount Everest, despite undergoing heart surgery in January. Japanese mountaineer Yuichiro Miura called his daughter from theMore >>
The old-age ascent is just the latest in a lifetime of daring feats for adventurous Yuichiro Miura.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:26:22 GMT
MONTAGUE COUNTY, TX (KTVT/FOX) - A law enforcement officer who took three bullets at close range will return to work Sunday after two months away from the job. Deputy James Boyd pulled over a car MarchMore >>
The officer's bulletproof vest saved his life, but some physical and mental scars will remain visible for a long time.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:24 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:24:25 GMT
MOORE, OK (RTV/FOX) - The deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma aren't just taking a toll on people, they're also affecting pets. Many of them have lost their owners and are now housed at a makeshift shelter. TheMore >>
A makeshift animal shelter has cared for between 50 and 60 cats and dogs since Monday, and in some cases there are happy reunions. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:03:31 GMT
DOTHAN, AL (WHDN/FOX) - State health officials said a mysterious respiratory illness has left two people dead and five hospitalized in southeast Alabama. The Alabama Department of Public Health said inMore >>
Two of the seven people already admitted to the hospital have died, and no one knows what is causing the illness.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:58 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:58:53 GMT
WASHINGTON, DC (WTTG/FOX) – While preparing for Memorial Day or any other outside activity, many people forget one important thing – sunscreen. Tim Turnham, an expert with the Melanoma Research Foundation, saidMore >>
Cases of melanoma, a type of skin cancer, are growing 2 percent annually for children and 3 percent for adults. The rate has doubled since 1973.More >>