JR Motorsports could move up to Cup – with Stewart too
UPDATE #2 Tony Stewart said he is getting closer to determining what he will be doing next season and beyond. Stewart, who is signed with Joe Gibbs Racing through 2009, … Read More
Category: NASCAR Cup Series
Manufacturers prefer NASCAR over the IRL
While much of the open-wheel racing world has been celebrating the merger of Champ Car and the Indy Racing League, one Ford racing official says the deal was potentially bad … Read More
‘Crabby’ cars may be scaled back by NASCAR
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' today. NASCAR sent a memo to Sprint Cup teams this week putting a limit on the amount of rear adjustment being made to … Read More
NASCAR issues ruling on axle placement
NASCAR has issued a memo limiting how the wheels can be positioned on the rear axle of the new model car being used in the Sprint Cup Series. The rule … Read More
Toyota and MWR Announce One-Year Diversity Apprenticeship
Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. (TMS) and Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) have joined forces to offer a one year apprenticeship to a deserving diversity graduate of Toyota’s Technician Training and Education … Read More
NASCAR Beat Podcast: Coca-Cola 600
Mark Martin, one of the most successful drivers in Lowe's Motor Speedway history, talks about why the track is his favorite and Brett Bodine explains how difficult it is to … Read More
NASCAR drivers no longer welcomed in Indy 500
UPDATE A reader writes, Gordon said "The saying is to be a star, you've got to beat a star, and they're going to have to rebuild that process." HENCE THE … Read More
Aflac announces multiyear contract with Carl Edwards
Aflac Inc. announced Wednesday it has signed a multiyear contract to serve as primary sponsor of Carl Edwards beginning in 2009. Aflac had been an associate sponsor of Edwards (with … Read More
Top NASCAR Driver TV Exposure
Despite a third-place standing in the driver’s championship battle and joining a new team this season, Dale Earnhardt Jr. stands alone in terms of generating television exposure for his sponsoring … Read More
Jobless Mayfield visits Iraq
Jeremy Mayfield left May 6 for 12 days where even if he got offered another NASCAR ride, he wouldn’t be able to accept it until he returned. Mayfield took a … Read More
Ganassi fires crew chief
Jimmy Elledge, crew chief for Sprint Cup driver Juan Pablo Montoya and the No. 42 Dodge, has been released from his duties at Chip Ganassi Racing, team officials confirmed Tuesday. … Read More
SPEED Earns Record Ratings with NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race
SPEED scored its highest rating in network history, earning a Nielsen Media Research mark of 3.74 (2,701,000 households), up six percent from last year’s 3.53 (2,480,000 Households), making it the … Read More
Toyota poised to bury Chevy, Ford and Dodge
Just like they did in IMSA and CART, and later the NASCAR Truck Series, get ready for Toyota to bury the competition in the Sprint Cup Series. Consider it a … Read More
Montoya plays down NASCAR rival’s F1 test
(GMM) Former grand prix winner turned NASCAR driver Juan Pablo Montoya has warned his American rival Kyle Busch about getting too excited about a forthcoming opportunity to test a formula … Read More
Gibbs tested own engines in All-Star race
Joe Gibbs Racing used its engines in the all-star race as opposed to the engines it receives from Toyota Racing Development. The team plans to go back to TRD motors … Read More
Marlin expected to run #40 car in Cole 600
Chip Ganassi didn't enter his #40 Dodge in the All-Star race activities because driver Dario Franchitti is still nursing a broken left foot. The car will be back for next … Read More
Allmendinger defeats Hornish to make All-Star race
A.J. Allmendinger raced his way into the field for Saturday night’s running of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All Star race with a victory in the Sprint Showdown at Lowe’s … Read More
Montoya Talks About The Indy 500
Juan Montoya DOES IT FEEL STRANGE TO BE IN STOCK CAR COUNTRY AND NOT IN INDIANAPOLIS THIS TIME OF YEAR? Juan Pablo Montoya (JPM): “I only ran (Indy 500) once. … Read More
TV Cameras Can’t Hide Empty Seats
SPEED put on a brave face Friday as the network continued with on-track NASCAR action from 9AM until almost 11PM at Lowe's Motor Speedway. For TV viewers, SPEED's efforts were … Read More
Evernham still involved in GEM
Ray Evernham says he is still an essential part of Gillett Evernham Motorsports. Rumors have been circulating that the 50-year-old Evernham had sold his remaining interest in the organization that … Read More
Sadler tops Sprint showdown practice
Gillett Evernham Motorsports' Elliott Sadler led the Sprint Showdown practice Friday at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The session involved the 28 teams that will be vying for a spot in Saturday … Read More
Martin does not like All-Star qualifying format
Later today, Mark Martin will qualify his car for the Sprint All-Star Race by driving one lap, stopping on pit road for a four-tire stop and zooming off again for … Read More
Hornish has no regrets leaving IndyCars
Tired of playing second fiddle in the PR department to IRL poster girl Danica Patrick, the IRL's best driver has no regrets leaving IndyCars for NASCAR Sam Hornish Jr. could … Read More
Biffle could leave Roush for Gibbs, or not
UPDATE #2 Greg Biffle said on Thursday he remains 100% committed to re-signing with Roush Fenway Racing. Biffle's commitment to signing a new deal was questioned after he criticized his … Read More