Angry Carpentier released by Gillett Evernham

Angry Carpentier released by Gillett Evernham
Patrick Carpentier has been released from Gillett Evernham Motorsports, sources confirmed Tuesday. Carpentier was the driver of the No. 10 Dodge for GEM.

Love it or hate it, Talladega time is here

Love it or hate it, Talladega time is here
Talladega Superspeedway is the one race track that strikes fear into the hearts of the dozen drivers who are in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.

Ben Reiter: "Maverick" Maddon does it his way

Ben Reiter: "Maverick" Maddon does it his way
Looking for a real "maverick?" The Rays' Joe Maddon does it his way.

Smith disagrees with Dega penalty

Smith disagrees with Dega penalty
If Regan Smith knew then what he knows now, Tony Stewart might have finished Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway in the infield hospital instead of Victory Lane.

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

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

Lap-by-Lap: Charlotte

In The Pits: Edwards would change last week's mess (AP)

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.

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Army to sponsor Newman's car in '09, not No. 8

There was a somewhat awkward moment on Thursday as Stewart-Haas Racing announced that the U.S. Army will sponsor Ryan Newman's car next season. Read More

Truex not ready to give up on DEI

Truex not ready to give up on DEI
TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Martin Truex Jr. is aware of the criticism that Dale Earnhardt Inc. might be in trouble. One car is leaving at the end of the season, sponsorship is scarce and the wins have all dried up.

Women, minorities chase NASCAR dreams (AP)

Women, minorities chase NASCAR dreams (AP)

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.

Harvick fires Sprague from truck team with 5 to go

Three-time Craftsman Truck Series champion Jack Sprague was fired Tuesday by Kevin Harvick Inc. after 20 races in which his No. 2 Chevrolet ran well behind the No. 33 of defending champion and current points-leading teammate Ron Hornaday Jr. Read More

NASCAR confers with Harvick, Edwards about fight

NASCAR confers with Harvick, Edwards about fight
Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick were warned before Saturday night's Sprint Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway not to let the physical confrontation they had on Thursday spill over onto the track.

Truex not ready to give up on DEI

Truex not ready to give up on DEI
TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Martin Truex Jr. is aware of the criticism that Dale Earnhardt Inc. might be in trouble. One car is leaving at the end of the season, sponsorship is scarce and the wins have all dried up.

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

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

Lap-by-Lap: Charlotte

Angry Carpentier released by Gillett Evernham

Angry Carpentier released by Gillett Evernham
Patrick Carpentier has been released from Gillett Evernham Motorsports, sources confirmed Tuesday. Carpentier was the driver of the No. 10 Dodge for GEM.

Edwards-Harvick fight: Frame-by-frame

Hear about the tussle between Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards? Check out photos from the fight everybody is talking about. Read More