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Gordon: Drivers must respect NASCAR

March 10, 2013

Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon believes drivers have to know when and how to voice criticisms after Denny Hamlin was fined for comments about the new Gen 6 car.
 

NASCAR: fence action for Talladega

March 06, 2013

NASCAR has promised to implement any immediate lessons from its review of the Nationwide Series crash at Daytona in time for this year's races at Talladega.
 

NASCAR inquiry over Daytona crashes wide-ranging

March 03, 2013

Sanctioning body will examine gates, fencing and car construction in aftermath of the Daytona Nationwide Series wreck that injured spectators, and the separate crash that injured driver Michael Annett.
 

Calderon wins first NASCAR Mexico Toyota Series race in the U.S.

March 02, 2013

Abraham Calderón takes first race for NASCAR's Mexican touring series in America, supporting the Cup stars at Phoenix.
 

Jimmie Johnson: Crash must prompt changes

February 26, 2013

Daytona 500 winner Jimmie Johnson believes NASCAR needs to learn from the accident in last weekend's Nationwide Series race that left several fans injured, although he urged against any knee-jerk reactions.
 

Most injured fans leave hospital

February 24, 2013

All bar two of the 14 Daytona spectators hospitalized after Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series race incident have now been released.
 

Q&A: NASCAR's Joie Chitwood and Steve O'Donnell on Daytona crowd injuries

February 24, 2013

Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood and NASCAR Senior Vice President for Racing Operations Steve O'Donnell meet the media to answer questions about the wreck in Saturday's Nationwide Series race that injured 28 spectators.
 

Daytona confident over crowd safety

February 24, 2013

Daytona International Speedway president Joie Chitwood says the venue is confident that it has done everything it can to ensure crowd safety for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup opener following the fan injuries in Saturday's Nationwide event.
 

Park, Hayley victorious in wild "Battle At The Beach" at Daytona

February 20, 2013

The last lap provided all the drama for the second consecutive night at the UNOH Battle At The Beach.
 

NASCAR unveils new track-drying system ahead of Speedweeks

February 13, 2013

Air Titan, which will debut this weekend for the Sprint Unlimited shootout and Daytona 500 pole qualifying events, is the first phase in an ongoing process designed to ultimately shorten rain delays by 80 percent.
 

Kyle Busch signs long-term extension with JGR

January 25, 2013

Joe Gibbs Racing confirmed during the Sprint Media Tour presented by Charlotte Motor Speedway that Kyle Busch had signed a new long-term deal with the team.
 

Danica Patrick, Ricky Stenhouse acknowledge relationship

January 25, 2013

Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who will be rivals for the Sunoco Rookie of the Year Award in NASCAR Sprint Cup this year, have acknowledged publicly that they are dating in a report by the Associated Press.
 

NASCAR plans improved track-drying system

January 23, 2013

NASCAR is developing a new generation of track dryers that are expected to significantly shortening the time necessary to prepare oval tracks for racing following rain showers.
 

NASCAR: Unique technology will help enhance fan experience

January 15, 2013

NASCAR expects its new Fan and Media Engagement Center to serve as a model not only for other sports but also for other business and marketing organizations.
 

NASCAR launches "Fan Engagement Center"

January 14, 2013

New Charlotte-based resource "will enable NASCAR to better serve its industry, partners and fans through a cutting-edge technology platform that facilitates near real-time response and analytics of traditional, digital and social media," the sanctioning body says.
 

NASCAR reveals more details of short-track event at Daytona Speedweeks

January 11, 2013

The inaugural UNOH Battle At The Beach will include three 150-lap feature races for the Late Model division of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tours and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series.
 

Allmendinger: I have unfinished business in NASCAR

January 07, 2013

AJ Allmendinger believes he has "unfinished business" in NASCAR following his ban following testing positive for a prohibited substance in 2012.
 

NASCAR announces personnel changes

December 19, 2012

Modifications to competition and management positions for NASCAR's stock car and road racing groups
 

Pulliam crowned NASCAR Whelen Weekly champion

December 07, 2012

NASCAR short-track top performers of 2012 are honored at NASCAR Hall of Fame.
 

NASCAR extends live UK TV deal

November 16, 2012

The NASCAR Sprint Cup will be shown live on British television for the next two years after Premier Sports increased its deal with the series.
 

Winning hands in NASCAR engine building at Hendrick Showdown

November 08, 2012

Watch how a BMW technician and machinist from Hendrick Motorsports won the 11th annual Randy Dorton Hendrick Engine Builder Showdown by building their final Chevrolet R07.2 engine in 27 minutes and 46 seconds. (includes video).
 

Stewart still has faith in Danica Patrick

October 22, 2012

Tony Stewart insists he still has confidence in Danica Patrick's ability to deliver in NASCAR despite her tough first full season in stock cars.
 

NASCAR announces 2013 competition changes

October 16, 2012

Revised qualifying format for Sprint Cup; revised testing policies; maximum field sizes for Nationwide Series.
 

Q&A: NASCAR's Steve O'Donnell on Earnhardt Jr. concussion

October 11, 2012

NASCAR Senior VP of Racing Operations Steve O'Donnell meets the media in Charlotte to address questions about Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s concussion.
 

Kenseth wins in destructive finish

October 07, 2012

Matt Kenseth claimed his second NASCAR Sprint Cup win of the season by driving through the carnage of a last-lap pile-up at Talladega.
 

NASCAR Mexico Toyota Series hits the U.S. with Phoenix race for 2013

October 02, 2012

NASCAR's southern tour will run as a support race as next spring's Sprint Cup weekend; Toyota NASCAR wagon giveaway, too.
 

Cup drivers back Allmendinger return

September 22, 2012

Leading NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers welcomed the news of NASCAR's reinstatement of AJ Allmendinger, following his suspension after a failed test for prohibited substances.
 

Allmendinger reinstated by NASCAR

September 18, 2012

AJ Allmendinger has been reinstated by NASCAR after completing its Road to Recovery Program.
 

Aaron Fike completes NASCAR Road to Recovery program

August 22, 2012

The former driver in the NASCAR Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series was reinstated Tuesday by the sanctioning body after completing the NASCAR Substance Abuse Policy Road to Recovery program.
 

NASCAR hopes Dodge returns again

August 07, 2012

Brian France hopes Dodge makes another return to NASCAR in the future, following the announcement that is withdrawing at the end of the year.
 

Penske to run Roush engines

August 07, 2012

Penske will not build its own engines when it switches to Ford for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season and will instead get units from Roush Yates.
 

Montoya takes pole at Pocono

August 04, 2012

Juan Pablo Montoya claimed pole position for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Pocono, setting an early benchmark that stood unbeaten for the rest of the session.
 

Penske open-minded on Allmendinger

July 30, 2012

Roger Penske has promised to sit down with his banned NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger to discuss their future in the wake of the latter's positive test for a stimulant.
 

Ragan: Allmendinger will enter NASCAR Road to recovery program

July 25, 2012

After NASCAR outlined the steps necessary for suspended driver AJ Allmendinger to be reinstated following the second positive test result for a stimulant, his manager Tara Ragan confirmed Wednesday that the Penske Racing driver will participate in NASCAR's Road to Recovery program, as specified in the Sprint Cup rule book.
 

UPDATED: Allmendinger "B" sample confirms "A" results

July 24, 2012

Test confirms the "B" sample matches the "A" tested and positive drug test, and moves the driver to indefinite suspension. NASCAR lays out the steps required for Penske driver's reinstatement.
 

NASCAR explains B-sample timeline for Allmendinger

July 17, 2012

Once a NASCAR member requests a "B" sample test, he or she has 30 days within which to schedule the test, which has been scheduled for Allmendinger on July 24.
 

B sample test set for Allmendinger

July 17, 2012

Suspended NASCAR driver will have a second test July 24, his business manager confirms.
 

Keselowski fears Allmendinger tainted

July 15, 2012

Brad Keselowski believes his Penske teammate AJ Allmendinger faces a tough road ahead following his positive test for a stimulant, which led to his suspension from NASCAR.
 

Keselowski: Drivers shouldn't use supplements

July 14, 2012

In response to ongoing controversy over AJ Allmendinger's failed drug test, Penske Racing teammate says that all supplements should be outlawed..
 

Allmendinger denies report he wants attorney present at re-test

July 14, 2012

Tara Ragan, business manager for suspended driver AJ Allmendinger, denied published reports that Walldinger Racing plans to bring an attorney to the testing of Allmendinger's "B" sample, the next step in the procedure under NASCAR's substance abuse program.
 

Hamlin extends Joe Gibbs deal

July 01, 2012

Denny Hamlin will remain with Joe Gibbs Racing for the foreseeable future after announcing he has a new multi-year deal in place with the Toyota outfit.
 

Piquet: No rush toward Sprint Cup

June 27, 2012

Nelson Piquet Jr. is confident that his steady approach to his NASCAR transition will pay off better than if he had tried to move straight into Sprint Cup, like other open-wheel racers.
 

Bristol makeover tipped to make racing closer following tire test

June 13, 2012

NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Tony Stewart and Jeff Burton believe the reconfigured banking at Bristol Motor Speedway is set to make racing closer after testing on the new surface.
 

Gordon hopes Busch learns lessons

June 08, 2012

Jeff Gordon believes Kurt Busch's suspension is a step backward in the 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion's career but still hopes he can bounce back and show his best on the track again.
 

Cotton Owens passes away at 88

June 07, 2012

NASCAR legend and 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Cotton Owens passes away Thursday.
 

Gordon lauds new Pocono surface

June 07, 2012

Jeff Gordon has praised the resurfacing of Pocono Raceway after driving on the new asphalt on Wednesday, although he expects the main novelty to be a shorter race at the tri-oval this Sunday.
 

Kurt Busch suspended for latest incident

June 04, 2012

Kurt Busch suspended from NASCAR competition until June 13 after latest media run-in.
 

Patrick: "I wanted to be here"

May 25, 2012

Danica Patrick says she doesn't miss being at Indianapolis for the first time in seven years, but insists that the door remains open for her to return to the Indy 500 in the future.
 

NASCAR and EPA team up to promote "environmental awareness" to fans

May 22, 2012

NASCAR and the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have formed a partnership to encourage greater environmental awareness and adoption of green products and solutions with NASCAR fans and the racing industry.
 

NASCAR launches Twitter initiative

May 18, 2012

NASCAR is to launch a new webpage in partnership with Twitter aimed at enhancing the fans' experience through social media.
 

Fine, probation for Busch, crewmen

May 15, 2012

NASCAR has issued fines and probations to Kurt Busch, one of his crew members, and the crew chief for Ryan Newman following the altercation at the conclusion of last weekend's Sprint Cup race at Darlington.
 

Earnhardt targets end to two streaks at Talladega

May 02, 2012

Five-time Talladega winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. could bag two birds with the same slingshot on Sunday - giving Hendrick Motorsports its long-awaited 200th victory and in the process snap a personal 138-race winless streak dating to June 2008.
 

Bristol to change progressive banking

April 26, 2012

Bristol Motor Speedway is set to lose its progressive banking before NASCAR returns in August, track officials announced Wednesday.
 

Forbes names Jimmie Johnson America's most influential athlete, again

April 25, 2012

For the second straight year, Forbes magazine has ranked five-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson as the Most Influential Athlete in America.
 

Work starts on Kansas repave

April 23, 2012

Kansas Speedway officials have started work on the repave and reconfiguration of the track, following Sunday's Sprint Cup series race.
 

Drivers split over Kansas repaving plans

April 20, 2012

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers have expressed mixed views over the upcoming repaving of Kansas Speedway, where they compete on the current surface for the last time this weekend.
 

Kentucky track GM confident traffic issues solved

April 19, 2012

An overpass for tram traffic and additional parking areas should prevent a repeat of last year's notorious event, in which many fans were turned away from the track.
 

Johnson glad about NASCAR inspections

April 14, 2012

Jimmie Johnson is glad that NASCAR is planning to be more thorough than ever before with its technical inspections, following the controversy over his Daytona 500 car and the penalties initially imposed being overturned.
 

Bristol to undergo changes

March 29, 2012

Bristol Motor Speedway will undergo changes to its configuration before its next round of the NASCAR Sprint Cup, track owner Bruton Smith has announced.
 

All-Star race gets adjusted format

March 28, 2012

The 2012 NASCAR Sprint All-Star race will feature a revised format, rewarding the winners of each segment plus putting a premium on strategy before the final sprint.
 

Mayfield's suit against NASCAR rejected in federal court

March 27, 2012

A federal appeals court on Monday refused to reinstate former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield's lawsuit against the sanctioning body over his 2009 suspension for failing a random drug test.
 

Johnson: Appeal proves car was legal

March 24, 2012

Jimmie Johnson claims that last Tuesday's final appeal ruling proves his Daytona 500 car was legal and believes all penalties for his team should have been overturned.
 

NASCAR defends inspection process

March 23, 2012

NASCAR President Mike Helton has defended the inspection process and the ruling against Jimmie Johnson and his team following the Daytona 500, despite a final appeal overturning most of the penalties imposed.
 

Piquet claims first NASCAR win

March 18, 2012

Former Formula 1 driver Nelson Piquet Jr. scored his first NASCAR victory Saturday at Bristol in the KN East series support race.
 

Dodge: All options still on the table

March 14, 2012

Despite revealing its 2013 Sprint Cup Charger, Dodge racing boss says there are no guarantees about its NASCAR program following Penske's defection to Ford.
 

Patrick: I created false expectations

March 09, 2012

Danica Patrick believes she probably set herself too high a target for her first full NASCAR Nationwide Series season, following poor results in the opening two races.
 

Keselowski: In-car tweets were not planned

March 03, 2012

Penske Racing driver says that while he was glad his Twitter use during the Daytona 500 red-flag interruption gained him thousands of followers, he actually carries his phone during races for other purposes.
 

Penske needed "benchmark" rival

March 02, 2012

Roger Penske has explained that the decision to switch his NASCAR team from Dodge to Ford is so that it can directly compare itself to other frontline teams.
 

Dodge to evaluate NASCAR future

March 01, 2012

Dodge officials say the they will evaluate the future of their NASCAR program after Penske announced it will join Ford's ranks in 2013.
 

Penske Racing to drop Dodge for Ford in NASCAR

March 01, 2012

Just days after the Daytona 500, Penske announces it will switch to Ford products for the 2013 NASCAR season.
 

No penalty for Keselowski over tweet

February 29, 2012

Brad Keselowski will not be penalized for tweeting from behind the wheel of his racecar during a red-flag period of Monday's Daytona 500.
 

NASCAR to publicly announce all fines

January 26, 2012

Drivers endorse the sanctioning body's scrapping of previous policy of keeping some disciplinary actions under wraps.
 

NASCAR acts on tandem drafting

December 16, 2011

NASCAR has revealed the technical changes that it hopes will eliminate the tandem drafting that dominated restrictor plate races in 2011.
 

More penalties for Kyle Busch

November 08, 2011

Joe Gibbs Racing star has been fined and placed on probation by NASCAR adding to his suspension from racing last weekend at Texas.
 

UPDATED: Rick Hendrick escapes plane crash

November 01, 2011

NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick and his wife Linda escaped serious injury after a technical failure caused the jet they were flying in to run off the runway when landing at Key West, Fla.
 

Supercross ace Stewart to try NASCAR with Gibbs

October 26, 2011

Supercross star James "Bubba" Stewart is set to try his hand at NASCAR, having signed a deal to ride and drive for Joe Gibbs Racing's motocross and NASCAR teams.
 

NASCAR to honor Wheldon

October 20, 2011

Dan Wheldon will be honored by NASCAR drivers and crews this weekend at Talladega, with special decals to be stuck on the cars, and moments of silence to be held in his memory.
 

Dollar General confirms JGR plans

October 13, 2011

Home Depot drops back to part-time backing of Joey Logano's Sprint Cup entry in favor of Dollar General, which also will back Joe Gibbs Racing's Nationwide Series and Kyle Busch's Truck efforts.
 

Patrick: Teams key to transition

October 07, 2011

Danica Patrick hopes being supported by top and established teams while moving to NASCAR will allow her to succeed in her transition.
 

Goodyear extends NASCAR deal

October 03, 2011

Goodyear will continue to supply tires for NASCAR's national touring series through 2017 after the manufacturer signed an extended agreement with the sanctioning body.
 

Jacquelyn Butler tops practice for Better Half Dash at Charlotte

September 29, 2011

David Ragan's girlfriend sets pace for charity race
 

Matt Kenseth's wife injured in practice for charity race

September 27, 2011

Katie Kenseth suffers broken shoulder blade during practice in a Bandolero for "Better Half Dash," set for Oct. 15 at Charlotte.
 

No action over Menard incident

September 17, 2011

Paul Menard and his Richard Childress Racing team look set to escape punishment after NASCAR reviewed evidence from Menard's spin in the closing laps of last week's race at Richmond.
 

NASCAR to investigate Menard, RCR

September 16, 2011

Paul Menard and his Richard Childress Racing team are under investigation from NASCAR amid allegations that they deliberately caused a caution last week at Richmond in an attempt to help Menard's teammate Kevin Harvick win the race.
 

Busch vows to put Johnson row behind

September 15, 2011

Kurt Busch hopes to keep his cool in this year's Chase and put his feud with Jimmie Johnson to rest as he vows to make the most of his chance of winning a second Sprint Cup title this year.
 

Gordon: Danica Patrick still has a lot to prove

August 26, 2011

Jeff Gordon believes Danica Patrick has plenty to prove in NASCAR while living up to the expectations being set on her.
 

Stewart chimes in on Patrick's switch

August 25, 2011

Danica Patrick's new Sprint Cup boss and teammate Tony Stewart welcomed the IndyCar racer to the NASCAR fold, following her announcement on Thursday.
 

Danica Patrick confirms NASCAR switch

August 25, 2011

Full-time Nationwide move, with part-time Cup schedule; Indy 500 future still undecided.
 

Patrick set to announce NASCAR move

August 25, 2011

Danica Patrick is set to announce her full-time switch to NASCAR in 2012 during a news conference on Thursday.
 

Kyle Busch slapped with fine, suspended license for speeding incident

August 24, 2011

In a court appearance on Tuesday, NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Kyle Busch lost his driver's license for 45 days for driving 128mph on a public road.
 

Report: Danica Patrick announcement delayed til Thursday

August 24, 2011

The expected press conference Wednesday announcing Danica Patrick's move to NASCAR has been delayed until Thursday, according to SceneDaily.com.
 

Earnhardt coy on Patrick reports

August 19, 2011

Dale Earnhardt Jr. remains tight-lipped about the chances of Danica Patrick making a full switch to NASCAR with his Nationwide Series team, amid suggestions that an announcement will be made as early as next week.
 

NASCAR approves new HANS device

August 11, 2011

NASCAR has approved a development of the HANS device for use in its championships.
 

Edwards re-signs with Roush Fenway

August 04, 2011

Carl Edwards had ended speculation over his future after agreeing a multi-year deal with current team Roush Fenway Racing.
 

Nashville Speedway bows out of NASCAR for 2012

August 03, 2011

Speedway's owner, Dover Motorsports, tells NASCAR it will decline 2012 race dates.
 

Cal Wells splits with Michael Waltrip

July 25, 2011

Michael Waltrip Racing announced on Monday that executive vp of operations Cal Wells has left the team in what team co-owners Rob Kauffman and Michael Waltrip said in a release was a mutual agreement.
 

Kentucky to address traffic issues

July 16, 2011

NASCAR and Kentucky Speedway owners have vowed to understand and fix the traffic issues that cast a shadow over the inaugural Sprint Cup Series event at the track.
 

Kyle Busch: 2011 is best title chance

July 15, 2011

Kyle Busch believes his 2011 season is proving to be his best opportunity yet to claim the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title.
 

Michael Waltrip Racing suing Williams F1 team

July 15, 2011

Michael Waltrip Racing has filed a lawsuit against Mike Coughlan and the Williams Formula 1 team over the former's hiring as chief engineer, claiming breach of contract and interference from Williams.
 

Newman takes Loudon pole

July 15, 2011

Ryan Newman claimed his 47th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career pole position with a record-breaking lap in qualifying at Loudon, as his teammate Tony Stewart ensured Stewart Haas Racing's first front row sweep.
 

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