Thursday, July 31, 2008

Villeneuve set for Nationwide debut (AP)

Villeneuve set for Nationwide debut (AP)
Former Formula One and CART champion Jacques Villeneuve will make his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut Saturday on a very familiar track.

Tiptoeing through Indy wasn't wise decision

NASCAR could not have fooled even the most blindly loyal and dedicated of its fans by choosing to complete the farce that was the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. Read More

Sources: Truex to stay at DEI with two-year deal

Martin Truex Jr., who has been speculated as a candidate for every driver opening in the Sprint Cup garage, isn't going anywhere. Read More

Hamilton wins German Grand Prix

HOCKENHEIM, Germany -- Lewis Hamilton won the German Grand Prix on Sunday, solidifying his lead in the Formula One standings with two dramatic passes that made up for a strategic blunder by his McLaren team. Read More

Johnson to drive for Patriots WR Moss (PA SportsTicker)

Johnson to drive for Patriots WR Moss (PA SportsTicker)
ATLANTA (Ticker) - Coming off a victory last weekend, Jimmie Johnson is planning to keep Randy Moss on the fast track.

NASCAR at a glance

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Petty's break from Sprint Cup to last another race

Kyle Petty's break from the Sprint Cup circuit has been extended by one race. Read More

ESPN.com has launched many new NASCAR widgets that offer scores, stats, and news

Visit the ESPN Widget Center.

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Finney: Like Martin, Favre won't let go

Finney: Like Martin, Favre won't let go
NASCAR driver Mark Martin certainly can relate to what Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre is going through these days.

JJ to team up with Moss for August Truck race

JJ to team up with Moss for August Truck race
Two-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and NFL receiver Randy Moss will be on the same team on Aug. 20 at the Bristol Motor Speedway. Johnson will drive the No. 81 Chevrolet for Moss' Craftsman Truck Series team in the Bristol, Tenn. event.

The Economy Is Catching Up With NASCAR

It is no secret that the American auto industry has been struggling recently. It was just a matter of time before the auto makers' troubles affected NASCAR. General... Read More

Kyle Busch wins sixth in Nationwide

Kyle Busch led all but three laps Saturday night to win the Kroger 200. Read More

Hamilton wins German Grand Prix

Hamilton wins German Grand Prix
HOCKENHEIM, Germany -- Lewis Hamilton won the German Grand Prix on Sunday, solidifying his lead in the Formula One standings with two dramatic passes that made up for a strategic blunder by his McLaren team.

Report: Lynch leaves Broncos, explores options

Report: Lynch leaves Broncos, explores options
Read full story for latest details.


Newman Leaving Penske... For Stewart Haas?

Newman Leaving Penske... For Stewart Haas?
Another big 2008 silly season rumor came a little closer to coming true today when Ryan Newman announced that he will leave Penske Racing at the end of 2008. ...

Don Banks: Expectations high for Bills

Don Banks: Expectations high for Bills
This team is expecting to end the AFC's longest postseason drought.


Don Banks: Expectations high for Bills

This team is expecting to end the AFC's longest postseason drought.

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Power Rankings: Johnson moves into second spot

Power Rankings: Johnson moves into second spot
Making your list of guys who can grab the top spot? Judging by Jorge Mondaca's Power Rankings, Jimmie's a gimme to be there.

NASCAR at a glance

NASCAR at a glance
Points standings, upcoming races

NASCAR at a glance

NASCAR at a glance
Points standings, upcoming races

Pettys plan races as Kyle contemplates future

Kyle Petty could be softening on his decision to step away from the No. 45 car at Petty Enterprises next season. Read More

Hinton: The original windjammer

The best drafter in NASCAR? Junior Johnson, the man who invented the technique, says Jimmie Johnson is as good as they come, writes Ed Hinton. Read More

Sharapova pulls out of Rogers; Olympics next?

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Benson takes Truck points lead with win

Benson takes Truck points lead with win
SPARTA, Ky. -- Kyle Busch came up five spots short in his bid to make NASCAR history Saturday night and Johnny Benson took advantage, holding off Michael Annett to win the Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway.

ESPN.com has launched many new NASCAR widgets that offer scores, stats, and news

Visit the ESPN Widget Center.

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Don Banks: Expectations high for Bills

Don Banks: Expectations high for Bills
This team is expecting to end the AFC's longest postseason drought.


Report: Lynch leaves Broncos, explores options

Report: Lynch leaves Broncos, explores options
Read full story for latest details.


Don Banks: Expectations high for Bills

Don Banks: Expectations high for Bills
This team is expecting to end the AFC's longest postseason drought.


Villeneuve set for Nationwide debut (AP)

Former Formula One and CART champion Jacques Villeneuve will make his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut Saturday on a very familiar track. Read More

Newman Leaving Penske... For Stewart Haas?

Newman Leaving Penske... For Stewart Haas?
Another big 2008 silly season rumor came a little closer to coming true today when Ryan Newman announced that he will leave Penske Racing at the end of 2008. ...

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Johnson proves best on bad tires in Brickyard crawl

INDIANAPOLIS -- Jimmie Johnson celebrated his second victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a burnout. Read More

Harvick captures rain-delayed TD Banknorth 205

NASCAR's Kevin Harvick stayed an extra day and then raced to victory in the rain-delayed TD Banknorth 250 on Monday night.

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Ragan hungry to make the Chase

David Ragan may still be learning the ropes, but he is quietly putting himself in position to be a Chase surprise, Rea White says. Read More

Johnson to drive for Patriots WR Moss (PA SportsTicker)

Johnson to drive for Patriots WR Moss (PA SportsTicker)
ATLANTA (Ticker) - Coming off a victory last weekend, Jimmie Johnson is planning to keep Randy Moss on the fast track.

Villeneuve set for Nationwide debut (AP)

Villeneuve set for Nationwide debut (AP)
Former Formula One and CART champion Jacques Villeneuve will make his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut Saturday on a very familiar track.

Power Rankings: Johnson moves into second spot

Making your list of guys who can grab the top spot? Judging by Jorge Mondaca's Power Rankings, Jimmie's a gimme to be there. Read More

Johnson proves best on bad tires in Brickyard crawl

Johnson proves best on bad tires in Brickyard crawl
INDIANAPOLIS -- Jimmie Johnson celebrated his second victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a burnout.

Heyman: Surprise blockbuster of the century brewing

Heyman: Surprise blockbuster of the century brewing
Mark Teixeira, Ivan Rodriguez and now Manny Ramirez? The Marlins are in serious negotiations with the Red Sox over the All-Star slugger, writes Jon Heyman.


Blount's Blitz: Give NASCAR a little credit

Blount's Blitz: Give NASCAR a little credit
NASCAR isn't the first league to face a tire crisis on race day. Look at the CART debacle at Texas in 2001 and the F1 embarrassment at Indy three years ago. At least NASCAR ran a competitive race (sort of), writes Terry Blount.

Newman, Stewart mum about possible alliance

Ryan Newman says he's getting close to deciding where he'll drive next season but that he still has choices. Read More

Pudge dealt to Yankees for Farnsworth

Pudge dealt to Yankees for Farnsworth
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Newman to leave Penske at end of season

MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Ryan Newman, projected as a possible teammate for Tony Stewart on the two-time NASCAR champion's new team, will leave Penske Racing at the end of the 2008 season. Read More

Jimmie Johnson to drive for Randy Moss at Bristol (AP)

Jimmie Johnson to drive for Randy Moss at Bristol (AP)
Jimmie Johnson, coming off his victory in last Sunday's Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, has added a pair of races to his 2008 schedule.

Stewart to use Foyt's No. 14 with new team in '09

Tony Stewart will use childhood hero A.J. Foyt's No. 14 when he moves to his new team next season, and Office Depot and Old Spice will sponsor the two-time NASCAR champion. Read More

Petty's break from Sprint Cup to last another race

Petty's break from Sprint Cup to last another race
Kyle Petty's break from the Sprint Cup circuit has been extended by one race.

Getting rid of Manny would be foolish for the Red Sox

Why getting rid of Manny would be foolish, plus Boston's hidden star.

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Johnson to drive for Patriots WR Moss (PA SportsTicker)

ATLANTA (Ticker) - Coming off a victory last weekend, Jimmie Johnson is planning to keep Randy Moss on the fast track. Read More

Finney: Stewart's new pursuit draws interest from NASCAR drivers

While Tony Stewart prepares to become a partial owner of the Stewart-Haas Racing Sprint Cup Series team in 2009, other drivers are turning their attention in his direction, wondering just how this will all play out. Read More

Newman: NASCAR bears `ultimate responsibility' (AP)

NASCAR's apology went only so far with driver Ryan Newman, who held the governing body responsible for the tire fiasco that ruined the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last weekend. Read More

Newman: NASCAR bears `ultimate responsibility' (AP)

Newman: NASCAR bears `ultimate responsibility' (AP)
NASCAR's apology went only so far with driver Ryan Newman, who held the governing body responsible for the tire fiasco that ruined the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last weekend.

Rockets to get Artest from the Kings

Rockets to get Artest from the Kings
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JJ to team up with Moss for August Truck race

Two-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and NFL receiver Randy Moss will be on the same team on Aug. 20 at the Bristol Motor Speedway. Johnson will drive the No. 81 Chevrolet for Moss' Craftsman Truck Series team in the Bristol, Tenn. event. Read More

NASCAR apologizes for Indianapolis tire fiasco (AP)

NASCAR apologized Tuesday for the tire fiasco that ruined its prestigious race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and vowed to avoid a repeat. Read More

NASCAR Levels Nationwide Series Playing Field

Toyota has dominated the NASCAR Nationwide Series Victory Lanes so far in 2008. Joe Gibbs Racing has won 13 of the 21 Nationwide Series events held so far in... Read More

Newman verbally agrees with Stewart-Haas (PA SportsTicker)

Tony Stewart apparently has found a new teammate for next year. Read More

What I would have done at Indy

Darrell Waltrip is not looking to assign blame for Brickyard's tire travesty. But why hasn't NASCAR stuck around to fix the problem? Read More

It's Official: Stewart to Leave Joe Gibbs

Tony Stewart made it official today. He will leave Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of 2008 to become owner/driver of the Haas CNC Racing team. In 2009... Read More

Players still available on the trade market

With just two days before the non-waiver trade deadline, SI.com's Jon Heyman has the latest news on the possible deals: Who is available. And who's interested.

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Sources: Truex to stay at DEI with two-year deal

Martin Truex Jr., who has been speculated as a candidate for every driver opening in the Sprint Cup garage, isn't going anywhere. Read More

Players still available on the trade market

With just two days before the non-waiver trade deadline, SI.com's Jon Heyman has the latest news on the possible deals: Who is available. And who's interested.

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Phillies interested in trade for Manny

The Dodgers are one of a few teams to be showing interest in Manny Ramirez and are currently in discussions with Boston, SI.com has learned.

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NASCAR apologizes for Indianapolis tire fiasco (AP)

NASCAR apologizes for Indianapolis tire fiasco (AP)
NASCAR apologized Tuesday for the tire fiasco that ruined its prestigious race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and vowed to avoid a repeat.

J.J. to team up with Moss for August Truck race

J.J. to team up with Moss for August Truck race
Two-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson and NFL receiver Randy Moss will be on the same team on Aug. 20 at the Bristol Motor Speedway. Johnson will drive the No. 81 Chevrolet for Moss' Craftsman Truck Series team in the Bristol, Tenn. event.

Johnson gains redemption during second Indy win (AP)

Johnson gains redemption during second Indy win (AP)
Jimmie Johnson wasn't about to get caught again.

Finney: Like Martin, Favre won't let go

Finney: Like Martin, Favre won't let go
NASCAR driver Mark Martin certainly can relate to what Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre is going through these days.

Phillies interested in trade for Manny

The Dodgers are one of a few teams to be showing interest in Manny Ramirez and are currently in discussions with Boston, SI.com has learned.

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NASCAR Apologizes for Brickyard Fiasco

NASCAR today apologized for last weekend's Sprint Cup race in Indianapolis. "We've got to do a better job" said NASCAR's Vice-President of Competition Robin Pemberton. "I can't say enough how... Read More

NASCAR at a glance

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Donaghy gets 15 months in prison

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Toyota ordered to lower Nationwide horsepower

Toyota ordered to lower Nationwide horsepower
NASCAR tried to even the competition in the Nationwide Series on Wednesday by ordering teams using Toyota engines to squeeze down horsepower before the race in Indianapolis.

Teixeira headed to Angels; A's fielding Street offers

Teixeira headed to Angels; A's fielding Street offers
With the trade deadline quickly approaching, the Angels struck first, landing Mark Teixeira from the Braves. Get the latest trade rumors in Jon Heyman's blog.


Sore elbow sidelines Russell

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NASCAR drops Nationwide race in Mexico for 2009

NASCAR drops Nationwide race in Mexico for 2009
While NASCAR's Nationwide Series won't return to Mexico City for a fifth year in 2009, the sanctioning body isn't abandoning its efforts to build a stronger fan base in the country. It'll just do so by focusing on the NASCAR Corona Series.

Edwards pleases hometown fans with Gateway win

Carl Edwards passed Jason Leffler with 48 laps remaining Saturday night and cruised to victory at the Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 on Saturday night.

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Donaghy gets 15 months in prison

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Young driver works way up racing ladder

Nearly every wall of Rick Tori's Amer-Tech Auto Body in Elsmere is covered with auto racing memorabilia. Read More

USAC fines Stewart $10K for midget race actions

Tony Stewart was fined $10,000 Monday for what the U.S. Auto Club deemed unsportsmanlike conduct during a midget race last week at O'Reilly Raceway Park. Tony Stewart Racing also was placed on probation for the remainder of the USAC season. Stewart reportedly knocked a radio headset off the head of one USAC official and shoved another following a ruling Thursday involving Stewart's car, driven by Tracy Hines. Read More

Kyle Busch Drives Past Jimmie Johnson To Claim Chicagoland

The 2008 LifeLock.com 400 featured 397 pretty boring miles but the final three were worth the wait. Kyle Busch lead the most laps but Jimmie Johnson was out front... Read More

Blog: New feeling at ORP

From racing for Randy Moss to having a new pit boss at JR Motorsports, Landon Cassill guides you through his Indy weekend. Read More

NASCAR drops Nationwide race in Mexico for 2009

NASCAR drops Nationwide race in Mexico for 2009
While NASCAR's Nationwide Series won't return to Mexico City for a fifth year in 2009, the sanctioning body isn't abandoning its efforts to build a stronger fan base in the country. It'll just do so by focusing on the NASCAR Corona Series.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

NASCAR Returns to Legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway

NASCAR Returns to Legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway
This weekend the most famous race track in the world will host the greatest oval racing series. The 2008 Allstate 400 at The Brickyard will bring the NASCAR Sprint...

Johnson proves best on bad tires in Brickyard crawl

INDIANAPOLIS -- Jimmie Johnson celebrated his second victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a burnout. Read More

Kyle Busch Drives Past Jimmie Johnson To Claim Chicagoland

The 2008 LifeLock.com 400 featured 397 pretty boring miles but the final three were worth the wait. Kyle Busch lead the most laps but Jimmie Johnson was out front... Read More

NASCAR at a glance

NASCAR at a glance
Points standings, upcoming races

Eagles DE Clemons hospitalized for dehydration

Eagles DE Clemons hospitalized for dehydration
Read full story for latest details.


Kyle Busch Drives Past Jimmie Johnson To Claim Chicagoland

Kyle Busch Drives Past Jimmie Johnson To Claim Chicagoland
The 2008 LifeLock.com 400 featured 397 pretty boring miles but the final three were worth the wait. Kyle Busch lead the most laps but Jimmie Johnson was out front...

Newman Leaving Penske... For Stewart Haas?

Another big 2008 silly season rumor came a little closer to coming true today when Ryan Newman announced that he will leave Penske Racing at the end of 2008. ... Read More

NASCAR apologizes for Indy tire fiasco

NASCAR is apologizing for the tire fiasco that ruined Sunday's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and has already started working to avoid a repeat. Robin Pemberton, NASCAR's vice president of competition, says the organization is "sorry" for tire troubles during the Brickyard 400 and it is NASCAR's responsibility to make sure a similar situation doesn't happen again. A durability issue with the tires Goodyear brought to Indy forced NASCAR to call cautions every 10 to 12 laps Sunday. Read More

NASCAR Returns to Legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway

NASCAR Returns to Legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway
This weekend the most famous race track in the world will host the greatest oval racing series. The 2008 Allstate 400 at The Brickyard will bring the NASCAR Sprint...

NASCAR apologizes for Indianapolis tire fiasco (AP)

NASCAR apologizes for Indianapolis tire fiasco (AP)
NASCAR apologized Tuesday for the tire fiasco that ruined its prestigious race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and vowed to avoid a repeat.

Tire problems dredge up bad memories for Indy fans (AP)

Indianapolis racing fans expected more than a parade of caution periods Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Read More

It's Official: Stewart to Leave Joe Gibbs

Tony Stewart made it official today. He will leave Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of 2008 to become owner/driver of the Haas CNC Racing team. In 2009... Read More

Toyota ordered to lower Nationwide horsepower

NASCAR tried to even the competition in the Nationwide Series on Wednesday by ordering teams using Toyota engines to squeeze down horsepower before the race in Indianapolis. Read More

Blount: Decision time for NASCAR

Blount: Decision time for NASCAR
It's fairly obvious NASCAR's new, safer car doesn't mix well with Goodyear's old-school tires. The question, writes Terry Blount, is what does NASCAR do now?

NASCAR Levels Nationwide Series Playing Field

Toyota has dominated the NASCAR Nationwide Series Victory Lanes so far in 2008. Joe Gibbs Racing has won 13 of the 21 Nationwide Series events held so far in... Read More

For oft-traded Teixeira, this business is nothing new

For oft-traded Teixeira, this business is nothing new
ATLANTA -- He stood at his locker with his crisply pressed Georgia Tech polo shirt on, in front of the Braves' jersey with his name across the back that he probably never will wear again, and Mark Teixeira looked ... what? Happy? Sad? A little of both? Maybe neither?


Hamilton wins German Grand Prix

HOCKENHEIM, Germany -- Lewis Hamilton won the German Grand Prix on Sunday, solidifying his lead in the Formula One standings with two dramatic passes that made up for a strategic blunder by his McLaren team. Read More

Ten trades we'd like to see made before the deadline

It's easy to get bogged down when two teams start talking trades. Unless, of course, there are no rules to go by, no fans to answer to, no contracts to work with and nothing else to consider except the wild possibilities.

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Toyota ordered to lower Nationwide horsepower

Toyota ordered to lower Nationwide horsepower
NASCAR tried to even the competition in the Nationwide Series on Wednesday by ordering teams using Toyota engines to squeeze down horsepower before the race in Indianapolis.

Ichiro passes 3,000 hits in U.S., Japan

Ichiro passes 3,000 hits in U.S., Japan
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NASCAR drops Nationwide race in Mexico for 2009

While NASCAR's Nationwide Series won't return to Mexico City for a fifth year in 2009, the sanctioning body isn't abandoning its efforts to build a stronger fan base in the country. It'll just do so by focusing on the NASCAR Corona Series. Read More

Johnson wins from pole at Brickyard (PA SportsTicker)

Johnson wins from pole at Brickyard (PA SportsTicker)

Petty's break from Sprint Cup to last another race

Petty's break from Sprint Cup to last another race
Kyle Petty's break from the Sprint Cup circuit has been extended by one race.

Numbers tell the story at the Brickyard

Numbers tell the story at the Brickyard
The race wasn't riveting, but Jimmie Johnson was a deserving winner. Jorge Mondaca breaks down the Allstate 400 by the numbers.

Stewart to use Foyt's No. 14 with new team in '09

Stewart to use Foyt's No. 14 with new team in '09
Tony Stewart will use childhood hero A.J. Foyt's No. 14 when he moves to his new team next season, and Office Depot and Old Spice will sponsor the two-time NASCAR champion.

Ross Tucker: Quarterback competitions are a farce

Ross Tucker: Quarterback competitions are a farce
Can you really choose a starting quarterback based on a few practices? Or some preseason games? Quarterback competitions are a farce, writes Ross Tucker.


USAC fines Stewart $10K for midget race actions

USAC fines Stewart $10K for midget race actions
Tony Stewart was fined $10,000 Monday for what the U.S. Auto Club deemed unsportsmanlike conduct during a midget race last week at O'Reilly Raceway Park. Tony Stewart Racing also was placed on probation for the remainder of the USAC season. Stewart reportedly knocked a radio headset off the head of one USAC official and shoved another following a ruling Thursday involving Stewart's car, driven by Tracy Hines.

Gibbs says 4 teams not likely for 2009 (AP)

Joe Gibbs probably won't field a fourth team next season because he's running out of time to put a proper expansion package together. Read More

Martin stands behind Brickyard prediction

Mark Martin has been close enough to touch four championships and numerous Daytona 500 victories throughout his NASCAR career. Read More

Toyota ordered to lower Nationwide horsepower

Toyota ordered to lower Nationwide horsepower
NASCAR tried to even the competition in the Nationwide Series on Wednesday by ordering teams using Toyota engines to squeeze down horsepower before the race in Indianapolis.

Monday, July 28, 2008

Newman Leaving Penske... For Stewart Haas?

Newman Leaving Penske... For Stewart Haas?
Another big 2008 silly season rumor came a little closer to coming true today when Ryan Newman announced that he will leave Penske Racing at the end of 2008. ...

NASCAR drops Nationwide race in Mexico for 2009

NASCAR drops Nationwide race in Mexico for 2009
While NASCAR's Nationwide Series won't return to Mexico City for a fifth year in 2009, the sanctioning body isn't abandoning its efforts to build a stronger fan base in the country. It'll just do so by focusing on the NASCAR Corona Series.

Gibbs says 4 teams not likely for 2009 (AP)

Joe Gibbs probably won't field a fourth team next season because he's running out of time to put a proper expansion package together. Read More

NASCAR can't let Indy fiasco happen again

NASCAR can't let Indy fiasco happen again
What happened at Indy wasn't fair to anyone. Lee Spencer says there's a simple solution to avoid this debacle in the future.

Busch falls short of NASCAR history in Trucks race

Kyle Busch came up five spots short in his bid to make NASCAR history Saturday night and Johnny Benson took advantage, holding off Michael Annett to win the Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway. Read More

NASCAR Levels Nationwide Series Playing Field

NASCAR Levels Nationwide Series Playing Field
Toyota has dominated the NASCAR Nationwide Series Victory Lanes so far in 2008. Joe Gibbs Racing has won 13 of the 21 Nationwide Series events held so far in...

Kyle Busch Drives Past Jimmie Johnson To Claim Chicagoland

The 2008 LifeLock.com 400 featured 397 pretty boring miles but the final three were worth the wait. Kyle Busch lead the most laps but Jimmie Johnson was out front... Read More

Pistons reach deal with former No. 1 pick Brown

Pistons reach deal with former No. 1 pick Brown
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