Backing of sponsor puts rookie in seat for the final 12 races, starting this weekend in Atlanta.

Kyle Busch made history by becoming the first driver to win in the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Truck Series on the same weekend, after claiming his third Cup victory of the season on Saturday night at Bristol.

Brian Vickers believes he will be ready to return to racing in 2011 after undergoing successful heart surgery, and expects to finish his blood clot treatment in early January.

Jimmie Johnson claimed his first pole position of the season in qualifying for Saturday night's Sprint Cup series race at Bristol.

Sprint Cup champ discusses the Chase, his current points position ahead of Saturday night's race in Bristol, other drivers and more.

"I'm almost wondering right now if it's more important to win during the regular season than it is in the Chase," Jeff Gordon says.

Cup, Nationwide and Truck Series all feature changes.

Australian replaces Kasey Kahne at Richard Petty Motorsports

With Kasey Kahne heading for Red Bull, Bud's Sprint Cup program goes in a new direction.

Kevin Harvick claimed his third victory of the season at Michigan and became the first driver to secure a place in this year's championship playoff series.