Tuesday, October 14, 2008

NASCAR at a glance

NASCAR at a glance
Current points standings

Age no roadblock for Burton in Chase

Age no roadblock for Burton in Chase
CONCORD, N.C. -- Jeff Burton failed to win a championship when he was anointed NASCAR's next big star, the guy everyone thought would challenge for multiple titles.

Women, minorities chase NASCAR dreams (AP)

NASCAR Drive for Diversity combine driver Trista Stevenson waits for her turn to the drive at South Boston Speedway in South Boston, VA., Monday, Oct. 13, 2008.

The long blonde hair hanging over the back of a racing suit covered with sponsor logos makes it apparent that Kristin Bumbera is not your average racer.


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Hamlin released from hospital

TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Denny Hamlin was released from a hospital Monday, a day after a tire failure led to a hard crash at Talladega Superspeedway. Read More

Chase Rolls Into Lowes Motor Speedway

Chase Rolls Into Lowes Motor Speedway
Last week Jimmie Johnson avoided troubles in Talladega and extended his point lead over Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle. This week the Chase visits Lowes Motor Speedway for the...

Chase Rolls Into Lowes Motor Speedway

Chase Rolls Into Lowes Motor Speedway
Last week Jimmie Johnson avoided troubles in Talladega and extended his point lead over Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle. This week the Chase visits Lowes Motor Speedway for the...

Johnson's Chase lead shinks after fifth race

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Stewart conquers Talladega

Stewart conquers Talladega
NASCAR rules Smith's pass at finish to be illegal

Madden's 476-game streak to end Sunday night

Madden's 476-game streak to end Sunday night
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Edwards would change last week's mess

Edwards would change last week's mess
If Carl Edwards fails to win the Sprint Cup title this year, he'll likely always blame a six-day tailspin of trading paint, insults and shoves. It culminated Saturday night when his 33rd-place finish at Lowe's Motor Speedway dropped him from second to fourth in the standings, a distant 168 points behind leader Jimmie Johnson with five races to go. "I can guarantee you that if I had the week to do over again, the last seven days would be a lot different," Edwards said.

Chase Rolls Into Lowes Motor Speedway

Chase Rolls Into Lowes Motor Speedway
Last week Jimmie Johnson avoided troubles in Talladega and extended his point lead over Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle. This week the Chase visits Lowes Motor Speedway for the...

Waving the Checkers: Burton impresses (Yahoo! Sports)

Waving the Checkers: Burton impresses (Yahoo! Sports)
Jeff Burton proved he can race with Jimmie Johnson and Greg Biffle, while Carl Edwards has to keep his focus on the prize.

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Lap-by-Lap: Charlotte (NASCAR.com)

Jeff Burton moved to second in points with his LMS victory.

Lap-by-Lap: Charlotte


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Menard to join Yates after end of season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Paul Menard is heading to Yates Racing at the end of the season in a switch certain to hurt Dale Earnhardt Inc. DEI is losing both a driver and a sponsor at a time when a bleak economic outlook has made funding difficult. Read More