Road course ringers fill out the NASCAR Nationwide Series podium, after mechanical issues rob Ambrose and Edwards.

Aussie road course star edges local hero Jacques Villeneuve for pole at Montreal

Jacques Villeneuve hopes to finally claim his first NASCAR victory this weekend, when he competes for the third time in Montreal in the Nationwide Series.

After spinning Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch held off Jason Leffler and polesitter Elliott Sadler through a spate of cautions in the closing laps to win Friday night's Food City 250 Nationwide Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Limitations on rewards for Cup drivers are among changes being considered, however.

JR Motorsports general manager Kelley Earnhardt announced Wednesday that the team has signed Aric Almirola to a multi-year contract for the company's flagship No. 88 Nationwide Series team starting in 2011.

Danica Patrick continued her learning process in the NASCAR Nationwide Series by finishing 27th in Saturday's race at Michigan International Speedway.

Balky clutch can't hold back Penske driver, who beats Carl Edwards.

Danica Patrick continues to keep her expectations low heading into this weekend's Nationwide Series race at Michigan but says she is glad to quickly move on from last weekend's disappointing IndyCar race at Mid Ohio.

Nelson Piquet Jr. finished seventh in his NASCAR Nationwide series debut on Saturday at Watkins Glen.