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Like them or not, victory burnouts have become part of NASCAR

Sat, 17 May 2008 08:19:01 EDT

Baseball has a home run derby and basketball has a slam dunk contest. Now, NASCAR’s all-star event has its own short-attention-span, explosive sideshow.

All-Star race is a different energy altogether

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:01:00 EDT

All teams in Saturday night’s Sprint All-Star race will compete in what may seem to be something rather gimmicky, with buzzers and bells and guys pushing their cars the length of the arena to a finish line.
But the guys on the floor will be taking it all very seriously.

Dale Jarrett to join ESPN

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:48:00 EDT

Jarrett’s newest ride as he heads into the next phase of his career around NASCAR racing will be in a TV booth for ESPN with fellow announcers Andy Petree and Jerry Punch, two old buddies from Newton.

Richard Childress drivers confident about Cup chances

Tue, 13 May 2008 18:18:00 EDT

The result of Childress reaching deep into his bank account and a more strenuous testing program is likely to put all three drivers back in the Chase for the Sprint Cup, despite what looks like greater competition

Kyle Busch continues to win big

Mon, 12 May 2008 17:55:00 EDT

Eight major wins on seven different types of tracks. About the only question now, is Busch so hot that he’s front-loaded the stock car racing season and may burn out?

As expected, new surface means faster speeds

Sun, 11 May 2008 05:37:01 EDT

Thirty-one cars eclipsed Ward Burton’s track record of 173.797 mph set in the first race after the track was repaved in 1996.

Kyle Busch wins at Darlington

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:35:00 EDT

Carl Edwards finished 2nd, and Jeff Gordon was 3rd. Dale Earnhardt Jr. came across the line 4th.

Biffle Leads Record Assault at Darlington

Fri, 09 May 2008 21:55:00 EDT

The new surface turned the track “too tough to tame” into a lightning rod, and Greg Biffle had power at his fingertips during Cup qualifying.

Age hasn’t slowed down Jeff Burton

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:16:01 EDT

With the same determination he displayed as a rookie in the Cup series in 1994, Burton is still driving hard. He comes into this weekend’s Dodge Challenger 500 second in points.

Mears says inconsistency has been biggest problem

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:15:00 EDT

The month of May traditionally is a crucial month for NASCAR drivers and crew chiefs who haven’t won much lately, in part because sponsors are always hungry for more.

Gordon annoyed, but says things will improve

Thu, 08 May 2008 05:03:00 EDT

The new stock car has been awkward to drive. And now teams are heading to Darlington, just repaved, with its stunning 200 mph speeds, and then back here to Lowe’s Motor Speedway for a couple of weeks of work.

Qualifying paying off for David Ragan

Wed, 07 May 2008 18:10:00 EDT

Ragan hopes he can continue that momentum this week at the resurfaced Darlington.

Browning: New Darlington surface won’t be an issue

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:51:01 EDT

The resurfacing won’t be the only difference for NASCAR’s oldest superspeedway. A new infield tunnel has been constructed between Turns 3 and 4.

Bowyer benefits from late crash to win at Richmond

Sun, 04 May 2008 23:35:01 EDT

Denny Hamlin had the best car, Kyle Busch and Dale Jr. were fast, but late problems let the 07 car get the win.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. leads Sprint Cup practice at RIR

Fri, 02 May 2008 18:18:00 EDT

Dale Earnhardt Jr. posted the fastest lap during today’s practice session for NASCAR Sprint Cup teams as they prepared for tomorrow’s 7:30 p.m. 400-lap race at Richmond International Raceway.

Kahne wins poll for Richmond Nationwide race

Fri, 02 May 2008 17:43:00 EDT

Kasey Kahne edged out Carl Edwards by less than two-tenths of a MPH

Richmond NASCAR race may fail to sell out

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:50:00 EDT

Economic downturn, added capacity may be responsible for excess
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Maneuverability called key to success at RIR

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:46:00 EDT

Rusty Wallace found race didn’t always go to the swiftest

Without even trying, Busch is getting his point across

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:14:00 EDT

Three months into his tenure with Joe Gibbs Racing, Busch is the hottest driver in NASCAR.

Hamlin running strong toward homecoming

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:28:01 EDT

Richmond, this weekend’s Sprint Cup tour stop, will be homecoming for Denny Hamlin, one of the hot drivers this season, and now a driver who appears to have put all his bad luck behind him.

Female drivers taking off - except in NASCAR

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:02:00 EDT

It will be interesting to see how Patrick handles herself on Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Thursday night XM radio show. And it will be interesting to see how Earnhardt handles things from the NASCAR perspective.

Elledge helps Montoya show improvement

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:12:00 EDT

New crew chief Jimmy Elledge Elledge seems to have perked up Montoya, who broke out of the doldrums here and came within a few lengths of winning.

Special-teams players take roles to racetrack

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:18:00 EDT

Bryan White and Mark Miller spent most of their college football careers on special teams. The former U.Va. linebackers are putting that practice to work as crew members for two Penske Racing Sprint Cup teams.

Soaring gas prices hit NASCAR fans

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:56:00 EDT

Parking the RV against the fourth-turn fence: $600. Extra charge for infield wristbands: $105 each. Fuel to get here: Think body parts.

Joe Gibbs Racing wants Tony Stewart back

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:59:00 EDT

Stewart is under contract with Gibbs through 2009, but he admitted Friday he has been approached with two offers from other teams that involve ownership.

Young woman eyes stock-car career

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:16:00 EDT

Chrissy Wallace, just a couple of weeks after she finished 17th in her first-ever NASCAR Truck run, at Martinsville, is trying to figure out her next step in what she hopes will eventually become a major-league NASCAR career.

Stewart wins Nationwide race at Talladega

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:34:00 EDT

Franchitti breaks his ankle and will miss Cup race Sunday. Stewart hopes to follow this win with a victory in the Aaron’s 499.

Junior, Gordon, Stewart winless

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:17:00 EDT

The focus may be moving toward Tony Stewart coming to a track where he has never won - suddenly the issue is not about Victory Lane but rather his next NASCAR contract.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. focused on consistency

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:21:01 EDT

If Dale Earnhardt Jr. is getting frustrated by his long losing streak—next week it will be precisely two years since his last tour win—he’s hiding it well.

Busch has been hottest driver in NASCAR this year

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:17:00 EDT

Kyle Busch’s third straight Nationwide tour win, against a charging Marcos Ambrose, will naturally make him a headliner at Talladega Speedway.

RIR feels immediate Danica Mania impact

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:04:00 EDT

Within hours after Danica Patrick became the first female winner in IndyCar history shortly after midnight yesterday, RIR experienced an increase in ticket sales for its SunTrust Indy Challenge on June 28.

Danica Patrick Makes History In Japan

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:56:00 EDT

She becomes the first female ever to win an IndyCar race.

Pearson gives Edwards lesson on Darlington

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:05:01 EDT

The 73 year-old Pearson, who has been retired since 1986, showed Wednesday he could still could mix it up when he gets on the racetrack. The Spartanburg native went side-by-side with Sprint Cup driver Carl Edwards during a five-lap exhibition on the repaved surface at Darlington Raceway.

NASCAR drivers ready for annual trip to Mexico

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:01:00 EDT

It’s an odd one, to be sure, and perhaps still a bit ragged around the edges, but nevertheless a big moment for the Charlotte-Daytona sport of stock-car racing in one of the world’s biggest cities, even if Mexico City still isn’t quite sure just what to make of NASCAR - and vice versa.

Several drivers facing difficulties

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:34:00 EDT

NASCAR’s stop at Phoenix International Raceway was filled with more than enough issues and miscues to keep half the stock-car teams and officials and TV execs scratching their heads for another week.

Carl Edwards works hard to stay in shape

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:11:00 EDT

“For me physical fitness and trying to lead a fit, healthy lifestyle is a really big part of my life, and it’s helped me a in a lot of ways,” Edwards said.

Humpy Wheeler, others call for NASCAR testing changes

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:21:00 EDT

Humpy Wheeler and others are calling on NASCAR to change its testing rules and let teams do more open testing of the new winged car this spring at the Sprint Cup tour’s mid-sized tracks, after several lackluster shows.

Ryan Newman Wins Pole at Phoenix

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:46:00 EDT

Virginia native Elliott Sadler joins Newman on the front row after turning the second fastest lap Thursday.

Newman gets 25-point deduction

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:21:00 EDT

Ryan Newman and crew chief Roy McCauley got hit by NASCAR with penalties Tuesday for their Dodge being too high on the right-rear quarterpanel in post-race inspection.

Kahne hopes to recapture magic in Texas

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:26:00 EDT

Kasey Kahne knows his way around Texas Motor Speedway. In his first Cup start there, he finished second to Emporia native, and future teammate, Elliott Sadler. His third Cup victory came two years later on that same 1 1/2-mile surface, in the middle of his best season yet. He won six times that year.

Hamlin Gets Coveted First Win at Martinsville

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:10:00 EDT

Hendrick drivers led 146, 135 and 90 laps--but none of the big three could manage to win the race.

Sadler likely out of No. 19, for now, due to injury

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:11:00 EDT

Elliott Sadler is apparently incapable of sitting right now without extreme pain after a “sporting injury” suffered Wednesday. Because of that, Gillett Evernham Motorsports has lined up Craftsman Truck Series driver Dennis Setzer as a backup.

NASCAR and moonshine legend Junior Johnson to sign autographs in Martinsville March 28th

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:25:00 EDT

NASCAR and moonshine legend Junior Johnson to sign autographs in Martinsville March 28th

First 2008 “Under the Lights” race at South Boston Speedway on April 5th

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:56:00 EDT

The Randy Lajoie’s Safer Racer 150 is the second race of the 2008 season at America’s Hometown Track will feature the campaign’s first racing under the lights. The green flag for the start of NASCAR Whelen All American Series racing action on April 5th, is set to fly at 7:00 p.m.

NHRA Racing Marriage

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:36:01 EDT

Married racers feeling more pressure now that they are in same series

Hendrick again shut out again, as trend points to parity in NASCAR

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:19:00 EDT

Five races into the season, the team that won 18 of 36 races last year is still looking for its first victory. Yet to call it a Hendrick slump might be overstating what’s really going on right now in NASCAR.

Burton Steals Bristol Win

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:52:00 EDT

Burton steals win at Bristol after Harvick wrecks Stewart with 3 to go

Bowyer beats Kahne and the rain to win at Bristol

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:06:00 EDT

Clint Bowyer outraced Kasey Kahne and the rain to win the Nationwide Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway when it was stopped just past halfway.

Tony Stewart goes from driver to ticket seller at Martinsville

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:34:00 EDT

After voicing his complaints about Goodyear over the weekend, Tony Stewart showed a lighter side selling tickets Wednesday at Martinsville.

NASCAR’s defending champ off to slow start

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:19:00 EDT

Jimmie Johnson is off to a terrible start - for Jimmie Johnson, that is. The two-time reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup champion simply isn’t used to being ordinary.

Tires Remain Hot Topic After Atlanta

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:45:03 EDT

The NASCAR Cup Drivers were less than satisfied with the quality of tire that was provided for the Atlanta race. What’s new--is that the majority of drivers, not just an outspoken few-- were willing to criticize one of NASCAR’s long term contracted suppliers--Goodyear.

Petty Enterprises donates racecars to research lab

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:28:00 EDT

One of NASCAR’s most famous families want to make sure future generations of NASCAR fans can learn how to build and design better racecars.

Kyle Busch wins first race with new team, and takes Toyota along for a historic ride

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:32:00 EDT

The Japanese automaker became the first foreign winner in stock car racing’s top series since Jaguar in 1954, when NASCAR was still just a regional attraction not too far removed from its moonshining roots. Tony Stewart crossed the line second in another Camry to give the foreigners a 1-2 finish in the most red, white and blue of American sports.

Racecar maker’s headquarters to locate at VIR

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 14:20:00 EDT

The VIR location will be used for the Ariel Atom Experience, in which the public can try their hands at racecar driving

NASCAR penalizes Carl Edwards for post Las Vegas race inspection failure

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:57:00 EDT

Edwards was docked 100 points. He also was stripped of the 10 bonus points he earned toward the championship chase

NASCAR commission overturns penalty against Rusty Wallace Racing

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:36:01 EDT

A NASCAR appeals committee on Monday overturned all the penalties levied against Rusty Wallace Racing for an infraction discovered on David Stremme’s car before the season-opening Nationwide Series race.

Stewart injured in hard accident at Las Vegas

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:28:00 EDT

Two-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart bruised his foot, but was otherwise fine following a frightening crash Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

NASCAR Las Vegas

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:44:01 EDT

Vickers rolling, but still sweating out qualifying every week

Carl Edwards outduels reigning NASCAR champion to win in California

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:23:00 EDT

For Carl Edwards, it’s a signal. At least one NASCAR Sprint Cup team is ready to take on Hendrick Motorsports.

California race a learning experience for former open-wheel drivers

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:12:00 EDT

Juan Pablo Montoya, last year’s top Cup rookie, finished 20th, while fellow former open-wheel stars Dario Franchitti and Sam Hornish Jr. had considerably less success. Patrick Carpentier didn’t even get a chance to make the race when qualifying was rained out Friday.

Kyle Busch falls short of 3-peat

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:11:00 EDT

Busch finished behind race winner Carl Edwards and his former teammates at Hendrick Motorsports, Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon

Daytona winner Newman finishes 10th at California

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:10:00 EDT

“The car was just OK,” Newman said. “At times we were a seventh-place car and, at other times, we were a 15th-place car. If you average it out, I think we did a little bit better than we could have.”

Robby Gordon moving up

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:10:00 EDT

Robby Gordon’s 18th-place finish got his team heading in the right direction in the points, despite facing a 100-point loss if his appeal is denied by the National Stock Car Commission.

Kyle Busch drives to victory in truck race

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:39:00 EDT

It doesn’t matter what kind of car Kyle Busch is driving these days, he’s tough to beat.

Nationwide Races Postponed Till Sunday

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:38:00 EDT

Steady rain Saturday night forced the postponement of the NASCAR Nationwide Series race until Sunday, following the Sprint Cup series race at Auto Club Speedway.

Open-Wheel Merger

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:24:00 EDT

IRL will absorb Champ Car in completed open-wheel deal

Ryan Newman’s dad plays key role in son’s career and biggest win

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:44:00 EDT

Greg Newman could hardly wait for his son to get tall enough to sit behind the wheel of a go-kart and learn about competition. The father’s dream of being a race car driver had ended early, but the birth of his son gave him another chance.

Brian Vickers leads NASCAR’s growing green movement

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:01:00 EDT

The NASCAR garage area is filled with snorting 850-horsepower engines that get five miles per gallon on a good day and gruff crew guys who sip coffee out of one plastic foam cup and spit tobacco juice into another. It’s not the most likely environment for an environmentalist.

Strong Daytona debut behind him, Sam Hornish Jr. takes time to play Mr. Mom

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:00:00 EDT

There was no time for Sam Hornish Jr. to celebrate his 15th-place showing in Daytona 500. The open-wheel star had to hustle back to Ohio to pitch in on diaper duty.

Kyle Busch proves his worth in nearly winning Daytona 500, then calmly accepting defeat

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:02:00 EDT

Kyle Busch sent a message to his old team, his new team and everybody else in NASCAR. In nearly winning the Daytona 500, Busch proved being fired from Hendrick Motorsports didn’t derail his career.

Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman wants a Sprint Cup championship next

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:34:00 EDT

For some drivers, winning the Daytona 500 is the goal. Ryan Newman considers his win in NASCAR’s Super Bowl a good start to an even bigger ambition.

Newman Wins Daytona With A Little Help

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:21:00 EDT

When push came to shove, Ryan Newman had all the help he needed behind him and a clean view ahead of him.

Ryan Newman Races Through Daytona 500

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:49:00 EDT

Ryan Newman snapped an 81-race winless streak Sunday, using a huge push from teammate Kurt Busch to give car owner Roger Penske his first Daytona 500 victory.

Tony Stewart wins Nationwide race at Daytona

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:01:00 EDT

Tony Stewart wins Nationwide race at Daytona

Johnson Starts Up Front

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:55:00 EDT

Jimmie Johnson starts 2008 NASCAR season at the front in an apparent Hendrick-Gibbs showdown

Bodine Finally Finds Victory Lane at Daytona

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:41:00 EDT

It’s been a long wait for veteran Todd Bodine..but his truck victory at Daytona Friday night was one to remember.

Earnhardt Jr, Hamlin win Gatorade Duels

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:14:00 EDT

Dale Jr and Denny Hamlin reminded everyone why Hendrick and Gibbs are the two dominate teams in NASCAR.

Ready or not, the Car of Tomorrow is now the car of today

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:13:00 EDT

After a 16-race preview last year, the bigger, bulkier and, hopefully, safer vehicle is now the car of today. It will be used for the entire 2008 Sprint Cup season, beginning with Sunday’s Daytona 500.

Fan’s dream, lucky penny help propel Dale Earnhardt Sr. to Daytona 500 win 10 years ago

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:25:00 EDT

The day before the 1998 Daytona 500, a race Earnhardt was desperate to win in his 20th try, the unlucky driver had disappeared, leaving his crew chief alone to worry. Again.

NASCAR team owners feeling financial crunch as season revs up

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:18:00 EDT

If you’re looking for a sign that NASCAR’s sustained surge of success is leveling off, just ask veteran driver Mark Martin if he’d ever be interested in owning a racing team. “I’m just not going to do it,” Martin said. “I’ve worked too hard too long, and I know all about this business. I owned a team, and I went broke in 1982. I know how this deal works, even when things look really good, like two years ago. Then you look at the climate of the sport today from an owner’s standpoint or whatever, and the climate is not so good.”

Busch And Stewart On 6-Race Probation

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:15:00 EDT

NASCAR puts former champs Kurt Busch, Tony Stewart on 6-race probation following wreck

Dale Earnhardt Jr scores first win with new team in Budweiser Shootout

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:27:00 EDT

Earnhardt had a smashing debut in his Hendrick Motorsports ride, getting a boost from his new teammates to power past Tony Stewart to win the Budweiser Shootout on Saturday night.

Daytona Saturday Practice

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:26:00 EDT

Tony Stewart’s dustup with Kurt Busch didn’t seem to be a distraction when he returned to the track Saturday.

Kyle Busch attempting 3 races at Daytona

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:24:00 EDT

Kyle Busch might be the busiest driver at Daytona. He’s planning to run all three of the major races next weekend: the Craftsman Truck series race, the Nationwide race and the Daytona 500.

Will another cheating scandal overshadow Daytona 500?

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:20:00 EDT

NASCAR officials hope not. They would prefer the focus of the sport’s premier event remain on racing - for a change.
The cheating crackdown began in 2006, when Jimmie Johnson’s crew chief, Chad Knaus, was thrown out of Daytona and suspended four races after officials found illegal modifications following qualifying.

Annett wins crashed-filled ARCA race in Daytona debut

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:18:00 EDT

Michael Annett’s mom wanted him to keep playing hockey. The 21-year-old was determined to go racing. Looks as though the youngster made the right decision.

NASCAR warns Stewart, Busch to avoid another confrontation

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:54:00 EDT

Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch were ordered to steer clear of each other Saturday in hopes of preventing a repeat of their high-octane confrontation on the first day of Speedweeks.

Wrecks during NASCAR practice at Daytona

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:34:00 EDT

Tony Stewart tangles with Kurt Busch, Busch then retailiates as cars head back to garage

Kurt Busch stuck in bed with the flu

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:24:00 EDT

Kurt Busch has drawn the top starting spot for Saturday night’s Bud Shootout, but he hasn’t been feeling so hot this week.

Adidas NASCAR driver’s suit put on hold

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:23:00 EDT

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s deal with Adidas includes the development of a new driver’s suit, but that project has been put on hold for now.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. to debut new Hendrick ride in Saturday’s exhibition race

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:10:00 EDT

With a powerful new Chevrolet built by mighty Hendrick Motorsports, Earnhardt hopes to return to his winning ways starting with Saturday night’s exhibition Budweiser Shootout. The first test of the most scrutinized move in NASCAR history is here, and Earnhardt is ready to get rolling in his new ride.

Junior Johnson to drive Daytona pace car

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:57:00 EDT

Johnson won 50 NASCAR races, including the 1960 Daytona 500

John Force coming back in a hurry

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:57:00 EDT

Beginning his comeback from serious injuries sustained in a crash last September, 14-time NHRA champion John Force wrapped up an impressive preseason test last week at Firebird Raceway in Phoenix, Ariz., with a quarter-mile run in 4.76 seconds at 327.66 mph.

ARCA 200 at Daytona to field big numbers

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:57:00 EDT

The 45th annual ARCA 200 at Daytona will get Speed Weeks off to a strong start Thursday when practice for Saturday’s race begins with 74 cars and drivers on the entry list.

Penske Pair

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:39:01 EDT

Busch and Tryson set for full-season effort to put Penske team on top

Junior’s move to Hendrick hits high gear as he readies for Daytona debut

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:17:00 EDT

After assembling NASCAR’s version of a “Murder’s Row” lineup of drivers, owner Rick Hendrick understands the difficulties ahead in ensuring all four of his teams will contend for wins now that Earnhardt is in the mix.

Gibbs Racing Ready to Challenge for NASCAR Supremacy

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:44:00 EDT

With a talented trio of drivers and a manufacturer who appears committed to winning, Joe Gibbs Racing could be the next big player in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. clears up confusion about moving of cars and memorabilia at DEI

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:20:00 EDT

Dale Earnhardt Jr. said his feelings about the removal of show cars and memorabilia at Dale Earnhardt Inc. were mischaracterized, and he has no ill will toward his late father’s company

Earnhardt says getting car ready has been a challenge

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and other NASCAR drivers and crews are battling high winds and periods of rain at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, in a crucial week of testing for NASCAR.

NASCAR: Kroger Revvs Up Daytona 500 Marketing Campaign

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:07:00 EDT

Dozens of grocery items, including Ruffles potato chips, Chip’s Ahoy cookies, Banquet frozen dinners and many Kroger-brand products carry Daytona 500 logos.