NEWS ARCHIVES

With Chase berth secure, Bowyer eyes a bigger prize

For Ragan, a gutsy effort comes up 77 points short

GM Frye mum on future with Red Bull, Stewart offer

Johnson wins the race; Bowyer gets in the Chase

NASCAR aims at growth, promotion of Grand-Am

GEM suing Robby Gordon for violation of agreement

Logano's much-anticipated Cup Series debut on hold

Rain puts all bubble guys next to each other at start

Rain moves all Richmond track activity to Sunday

Pressure builds on the trio racing for final Chase spot

For Grubb, a new home but familiar surroundings

Chase cutoff or no, Busch, Hamlin favorites at RIR

Stewart hires Grubb as crew chief of new team

Keller approaches another milestone with start at RIR

Richmond left to settle a three-way battle for Chase

Kahne could be left with two victories, but no shot

This year's rookies under the radar compared to past

Stremme the pick to drive No. 12 for Penske Racing

Franchitti returning to IRL, but staying with Ganassi

Announcement of new drug policy imminent

Gordon loses another spot, struggles continue with car

Biffle feels vindicated with Chase spot on the horizon

Reutimann comes through with second career top-10

Bowyer holds his position in the points at Fontana

Pit mistakes ruin top-five day for Red Bull Racing

Johnson finds Chase form with convincing victory

Team hauler drivers keep eye on Hurricane Gustav

Stewart expected to name Grubb crew chief of No. 14

Sauter pleased as he gets EM Motorsports in first race

Burton's influence credited for turning around RCR

Chase hopefuls scattered throughout Fontana field

Johnson posts sub-40 lap to win pole at Fontana

NASCAR, Hollywood meet at annual So. Cal soiree

Edwards, Busch move on, hard feelings still remain

Driver opinions vary on new Bud Shootout format

Roush also has house in Cali, but he has company

'Other' Toyota driver Leffler needs good run at Fontana

Winless Gordon aims to do everything right at Fontana

Logano's rapid ascent a sign of changing times

Logano to drive five Cup races for Hall of Fame team

Busch, Edwards placed on probation for Bristol antics

Major changes coming to Budweiser Shootout in '09

Sorenson set to join Gillett Evernham team for 2009

Logano officially named to replace Stewart in No. 20

Radical new look in works for Cup testing in 2009

Amid wreckage, Hamlin leaves with needed boost

Potential Chase drivers find trouble early, often at BMS

Edwards nudges past Busch for win at Bristol

Mears' naming opens way for more mystery at RCR

RCR struggling to regain winning form since spring

Edwards earns first pole of season with fast lap at BMS

Quals crash sends hopeful Ragan to back of start grid

RCR to announce Mears as fourth driver on Saturday

Aaron's, Reutimann team up in Cup, N'wide in 2009

Junior one of the most consistent at the bullring

Burton looking for first Bristol Cup sweep since '03

Edwards is in Bowyer's rearview mirror, closing

Bristol no longer just about bump and grind, crashes

No. 41 crew chief Wingo fined for rule infraction

Penske makes crew chief change for No. 77 team

Hall of Fame Racing turns to Schrader for Bristol race

Newman to drive No. 39 for Stewart-Haas in 2009

Dale Jr.'s "Shifting Gears" to be available on DVD

Gibbs set to announce Logano will drive No. 20

Vickers 'disappointed' with seventh place at Michigan

Childress, Penske close to filling vacant Cup seats

Ragan takes owner's talk to heart, runs third at MIS

Gordon, Kahne take big fall in points after MIS trouble

Edwards wins at Michigan for fifth victory of season

Labonte glad to be back at oval track after big wreck

Coleman pushes pressure aside, ready for Cup debut

Junior looks to rediscover magic at site of earlier win

Vickers off to good start in attempt to close Chase gap

As Chase nears, 10th-place Biffle deflecting pressure

Burton: Fewer teams best for long-term health of Cup

Vickers follows top practice run with pole at Michigan

Pick 'em: Michigan

Newman makes it official, will drive for Stewart-Haas

Roush drivers, Ford have thrived at wide Michigan

Roush-laden fantasy teams best bet for Michigan race

At Darlington, right time for Southern 500's rebirth

Buddy Baker inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame

Talladega economic impact generates $407M for Ala.

Browning: 'Southern 500' returning to Darlington

Newman to join Stewart Haas for 2009 season

Skinner replaces McDowell in No. 00 for three races

Dale Earnhardt Inc. names Hutchens competition vp

Truex clawing back with career-best on road course

Crash a violent reminder that road courses can bite

Second has Stewart happy to keep digging for Chase

Labonte sent to hospital after big wreck at The Glen

Busch makes history with dominant win at The Glen

With another road win, Chase top seed is Busch's

Successful or not, rain tires aren't option for Cup -- yet

Truex happy to have DEI contract extension finished

Struggling Hall of Fame turns to Nationwide driver

Cup qualifying rained out; Said replaces Petty in 45

NAPA extends sponsorship with Waltrip for '09 season

Gordon, Stewart: Better have one on your roster

Stars coming out to help sell tickets for Charlotte

Edwards locks in on bonus points as the Chase nears

After problem in Montreal, Logano hoping for no rain

Third-place Crafton faces tough Nashville challenge

Lawyer: Grant's legal woes have no bearing on lawsuit

Countdown to the Chase

Truex Jr. re-signs with DEI

Yeley ousted from No. 96; Coleman tabbed as driver

Jones to sub for Yeley in No. 96 at Watkins Glen

Busch, No. 18 team able to use Pocono as test session

Riggs eager for answers from new team ownership

Kenseth's late fortunes still leave him on Chase outs

Harvick, Bowyer remain in teammate Chase battle

Right fuel strategy boosts Edwards to Pocono victory

By the Numbers

Tires color Indy black with dust, yellow with cautions

As others struggled, Sadler made best of Indy chaos

Gibbs says fourth team for '09 unlikely

Out of last pit first, Johnson wins Brickyard debacle

Tires stamped for Pocono sent to Indy, on stand-by

Truex denies report about a DEI contract extension

Teams get extra set of tires for race due to tirewear

Hendrick boys seemed poised for big day at Indy

Former Brickyard winner Elliott left out looking in

Johnson wins pole at Indy; Martin earns outside slot

Montoya's optimism does not include Indy repeat

Roush concerned about McMurray -- not fifth team

Martin believes it's his time at Indy, and so do others

Stewart happy to be back with Chevy Racing family

Wallace: Penske, Newman split maybe not so 'mutual'

Davis honored by Women in the Winner's Circle

Office Depot, Old Spice to sponsor Stewart's No. 14

Stewart, Gordon hot picks for fantasy team owners

Newman has history at Indy -- but little success

Reutimann hasn't let go of Indy miss last season

Annett, Cassill making big impact in cameo truck roles

New car adds new twist to Indy's venerable Brickyard

Hornish the pessimist optimistic about Brickyard

LMS pairs with local hotels to lower race week rates

Ambrose, Labonte among 47 on Brickyard entry list

NSCRC upholds penalties against Truex's No. 1 team

Logano driving Nationwide 20, but hoping for Cup 20

A trip home could be just what Edwards needs now

Busch going for a record this weekend at Kentucky

Scrubs' McGinley named grand marshal for Indy

Johnson wins Best Driver at 16th annual ESPY show

Ambrose moving to Cup with JTG/Daugherty team

Ambrose to drive full time in Cup Series for JTG in '09

Hitachi Power Tools inks six-race deal with Yates

NASCAR technical director Peterson, 58, dies at home

Movers and shakers

Penske makes decision to part ways with Newman

Harvick, Biffle take comfort after huge jump in points

Elledge off to fast start in new Red Bull Racing role

No further penalties to be dealt No. 96 after Chicago

Open for second-guessing

Busch uses late-race pass of Johnson for seventh win

Gibbs family focusing on a future without Stewart

Newman weighs option of joining Stewart-Haas team

Changes loom as Stewart looks to put stamp on team

Franchitti looking for a ride, still shocked at shutdown

DEI to appeal penalty from infractions prior to Daytona

Zipadelli to keep on going without Stewart in No. 20

Stewart's ownership roles

Haas CNC offered a deal Stewart could not refuse

Elledge replaces Viers as crew chief for No. 84 car

About Haas CNC Racing

Sospenzo new crew chief for McDowell's No. 00 car

Edwards' No. 99 to sport one-of-a-kind scheme

Grand marshal search begins for Martinsville

Stewart to leave JGR, join Haas CNC as part owner

150-point penalties levied against No. 1 driver, owner

Early success bodes well for Busch's title aspirations

Roush didn't repeat, but team had pretty solid day

Dodge with another strong performance at Daytona

Daytona a good points day for some, bad for others

Tough day for Newman, involved in three incidents

Busch edges Edwards as race ends under caution

Ill-stricken Stewart gives way to Yeley mid-race

NASCAR chairman defends hard line on new racecar

Said appreciates the bright days, moments at Daytona

Yates Racing makes strides despite lack of sponsorship

With Menard, Martin, DEI sweeps front row at DIS

Frustrating weekend for Busch continues in quals

Ragan confident he still can make a run for Chase spot

Martin signs two-year deal with Hendrick for the No. 5

Expect the unexpected with your Daytona picks

Busch ready to finally be the 'bride' at Daytona

Clauson impressing with Ganassi in part-time role

Free Coke Zero if Coca-Cola driver wins Daytona race

No. 1 fails Daytona practice inspection, car impounded

Move to DEI pays off with full-time ride for Almirola

Martin expected to drive for Hendrick next season

Lack of funding forces Ganassi to shut down 40

Gibbs drivers wondering what might've been at N.H.

Petty, Dallenbach to be at Daytona for book signing

For Carpentier, the lessons take place on and off track

Rain quenches thirst for some, soaks others' hopes

Kurt Busch in lead at NHMS when rain ends race early

Smith: New Hampshire's two Cup dates are safe

NASCAR, teams discuss no-limits testing policy

Ganassi teams strong in practice sessions at NHMS

Bowyer hopes NHMS race will serve as another jolt

Notes: Biffle, Bowyer sign deals with current teams

Sorenson sits out delay in the rain to keep qual time

Stewart's concerns not limited to performance

Carpentier reigns supreme in N.H. quals for first pole

Mears is on the move, and others may soon follow

Those strong at Sonoma should be up front at NHMS

Toyota announces shuffle in management structure

Cassill tries to focus while hometown still recovers

Childress trio hopes New Hampshire 'falls' their way

Mears, Hendrick to part ways after 2008 season

Finishes aren't indicative of No. 24 team's '08 struggles

Montoya salvages sixth; has issue with Ambrose

Ambrose upbeat despite early exit at Infineon

Gilliland impresses peers with career-best Cup finish

Busch posts first career road win, fifth of season

Almirola close to full-time ride with DEI next season

Montoya out to rediscover magic at site of only victory

Teacher Said says student Kahne has surpassed him

Ambrose taking advantage of opportunity at Sonoma

Forbes: HMS passes Roush as most valuable team

Richert moves from garage to TV analyst for SPEED

Caterpillar to sponsor the 31 car beginning in 2009

Pruett to replace Sorenson in No. 41 Dodge at Sonoma

Busch bows out of pursuit of all three different titles

GEM has another solid day, led by Kahne's runner-up

Kenseth, Vickers question how end of race played out

France defends NASCAR in former official's lawsuit

Yates cars prove tough in Saturday practice sessions

Gordon hears criticisms, warns not to point fingers

Edwards glad to bear Ford name on his back at MIS

NASCAR to monitor carbon monoxide level in Cup cars

Earnhardt credits success to cousin, crew chief Eury

Busch on pole after rain cancels Michigan qualifying

NASCAR holds meeting to tell drivers: Lay off new car

Childress knows first-hand why Pettys gave up control

Roush has dominated like no other at 2-mile Michigan

Petty deal may bring end to NASCAR's merger craze

Kahne looks to keep hot streak rolling in Michigan

Kentucky won't disappoint as fans will come for race

Ford winless in '08, but that could change at MIS

McMurray's car to feature 200 mph Father's Day card

France speaks on former official's $225 mil. lawsuit

Petty Enterprises partners with equity firm for future

Petty to re-sign Labonte, announce merger deal

Former NASCAR official files $225 million lawsuit

Commission rules penalties to stand against Haas CNC

Pocono full of 'could haves' for quartet of contenders

Red Bull Racing hits stride with another strong finish

Kurt Busch not impressed with comeback at Pocono

Busch makes history, but Cup leader loses points

Kahne overcomes pit snafu to dominate Pocono race

Busch crashes in practice; Edwards tops in sessions

TNT celebrates 25 years as NASCAR broadcast partner

Kahne only one to top 170, earns first pole of season

No joke: McMurray staying at Roush Fenway for now

Drivers gripe about Pocono but love track's new 'patch'

Loop data dissects Busch's stats at tripleheader tracks

Possible purchase of Alltel puts sponsor's fate in peril

Roush hoping current run will translate to Pocono

Last three Pocono winners heavy hitters for fantasy

'Man in Black' pays tribute to two American legends