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Sprint Cup Recap — Quicken Loans 400

Tommy Joe Martins — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:30:18 +0000

In a role reversal from last week’s race in Pocono, Greg Biffle held off a late charge from Jimmie Johnson to take home the victory Sunday at the Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway. But, he got a little help. Johnson started 10th on the race’s final restart, and had been reeling Biffle in [...]

Sprint Cup Recap — Party in the Poconos 400

Tommy Joe Martins — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:33:43 +0000

After a heartbreaking penalty last week robbed him of a win in Dover, Jimmie Johnson got his vengeance Sunday by winning the Party in the Poconos 400. Or did he? “It doesn’t make up for much,” Johnson said. “But, we know we’re a great race team. Things won’t keep us down. We had a great [...]

Camera Cable Breaks During NASCAR Race [Video] NSFW

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 28 May 2013 08:08:48 +0000

Saturday night Fox Television became part of the story of the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race in Charlotte North Carolina. A cable carrying the network's "sky cam" snapped and dropped down into the crowd and across the t

Charmin Sponsors Hilarious 'Stop Skidmarks' Billboard At NASCAR Race

Joe Student — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:11:04 +0000

Product placement and sponsorship can be a precarious situation. Companies who spend millions of dollars on a branding campaign can wind up coming across as too pushy or stiff to relate to consumers. Sometimes, however, a corporate branding campaign loosens its grip and the result is a memorable ad from a brand that doesn’t take [...]

Nascar Pulls the Plug on Billy Currington Show After Indictment

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:11:21 +0000

Josh Turner will perform at the 29th annual NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on May 18 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, replacing Billy Currington, who was originally scheduled to perform.

Dick Trickle NASCAR Star Dead

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:52:07 +0000

Authorities in North Carolina believe Dick Trickle died from a self inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71 years old. Trickle had over 1,000 racing victories on his resume, he may be the best short track driver that ever lived.

NASCAR Crash – The Big One From Talladega [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:00:50 +0000

You know it's going to happen you just never know when. Here is the "big one" from yesterdays race at Talladega.

Hear Dale Earnhardt Sr. & Other NASCAR Stars Sing on Their 1985 Country Music Album

Joe Student — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:00:40 +0000

NASCAR's roots are in the American South. Before its expansion over the past two decades, the racing circuit was thought of as a regional sport, one with a great deal in common with country music. In 1985, some of the biggest names i

NASCAR Stars Funny Moment Before He Made The Big Time [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:02:38 +0000

A very funny thing happens to this race driver on the way to finish line. I'm sure this NASCAR star couldn't believe what happened either.

Jeff Gordon Scares The Heck Out Of A Chevy Salesman [Video]

Michael Scott — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:57:50 +0000

Jeff Gordon pulled a fast one recently on an unsuspecting Chevy salesman, and it’s pretty great. Ha, he pulled a fast one…get it? I’m not sure how much of this is staged or not, but the sales guy seems to get genuinely freaked out! Jeff Gordon got all kinds of makeup put on so the [...]

Buzzer Beaters: Hamlin Rejects NASCAR Fine, Rivera to Retire and More

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:30:40 +0000

Today’s top sports stories: NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin is refusing to pay a fine for his comments regarding the new Generation 6 cars. Said Hamlin: “I’m not going to pay the fine. If they suspend me, they suspend me. I don’t care at this point.” [USA Today] The New York Yankees’ Mariano Rivera, widely regarded as the best [...]

Jimmie Johnson Wins Daytona 500; Danica Patrick Finishes 8th

Joe Student — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:17:55 +0000

Jimmie Johnson won the Daytona 500 on Sunday, holding off Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin, Brad Keselowski and Ryan Newman to win the first points race of the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Pole-sitter Danica Patrick finished eighth. Earlier in the race on lap 90, Patrick became the first woman to lead a lap at the Daytona 500.

With two laps left in the race, Johnson led Greg Biffle and Patrick, with Earnhardt in fourth, when the final charge began. Johnson, a five-time Cup Series champion, was able to dash away while Earnhardt made his m

NASCAR Doesn't Make Sense? – These Other 5 Things Are Dumber

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:57:14 +0000

As dumb as you might think car racing is, I have found 5 other things that make even less sense. Let's see if you agree.

Danica Patrick Ready To Make Daytona 500 History

Mike Moody — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:44:44 +0000

The Daytona 500 is expected to start on schedule despite yesterdays horrific crash in the Nationwide Series.

Over Two Dozen NASCAR Fans Injured at End of Daytona Race

Billy Dukes — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 11:20:45 +0000

A multi-car accident during the Nationwide Series race at Daytona ended with Kyle Larson's car flying from the pavement, into the catch fence that separates the track from the fans.

Kyle Larson Crash At End Of NASCAR Nationwide Race Injures Fans (UPDATE)

Joe Student — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:03:42 +0000

A multi-car crash at the end of NASCAR's Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway injured at least 28 spectators on Saturday, NASCAR said. After the lead cars became entangled coming down the front stretch on the final lap of the Drive4COPD

This Weekend in Sports: Daytona 500 and UFC 157

Joe Student — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:49:43 +0000

NASCAR and mixed martial arts command the spotlight in the upcoming sports calendar. Here’s what to watch this weekend: Friday, February 22 San Antonio at Golden State Oracle Arena, Oakland; 10:30 p.m. (ET) on ESPN Winners of nine of their last 10 games, the San Antonio Spurs (43-12) have the NBA’s best record. Point guard [...]

Danica Patrick Wins Daytona 500 Pole, Becomes First Woman To Win A Cup Series Pole

Joe Student — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:53:51 +0000

Danica Patrick won the pole of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, becoming the first woman in NASCAR history to win the pole position of a Cup Series event. Patrick turned in a qualifying speed of 196.434, besting fellow drivers Jeff Gordon, Trevor Bayne, Ryan Newman and teammate Tony Ste

Danica Patrick Announces Divorce From Paul Hospenthal On Facebook Fan Page

Michael Scott — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:37:02 +0000

Well, it's good news bad I guess as Danica Patrick announces divorce from Paul Hospenthal on Facebook Fan Page.

Brad Keselowski And Penske Racing Take NASCAR's Season Crown

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:00:24 +0000

The season finale featured loads of drama but no fist fights and a first time champion.