NEWS ARCHIVES

Biffle earns pole as track record falls at Darlington

Darlington not kind despite newer, faster race surface

Notes: Darlington claims its victims in Friday practice

Bowyer, Childress just fine with being overshadowed

Ragan wants reputation to not include word 'wrecker'

Biffle says new Darlington surface should lead to fun

Fast track puts Darlington records in the crosshairs

Cup rookies quickly learn the nuances of Darlington

Hendrick reopens museum after renovations complete

Fantasy: Darlington

Questions remain as teams ready for 'new' Darlington

Even NASCAR not immune to rising prices of gasoline

All-Star risk vs. reward calls for unconventional

Darrell Waltrip Racing Experience to open in fall

McMurray paces final Cup Series test at Lowe's

Sadler tops speed chart during testing at Charlotte

Gordon leaves Richmond more relieved than upset

Martin has goal in mind as a part-timer: win a race

Richmond's version of Big One leaves mark on field

Bowyer wins as Hamlin, Junior come oh so close

Source says Labonte signs extension with Petty team

Richmond keeps sellout streak intact with late sales

Osborne happy to be back on top of No. 99 pit box

Economic difficulties felt in garage, seen in the stands

Hamlin earns first pole of season with fast lap at RIR

New three-year deal keeps Edwards at Roush Fenway

Biffle likes his position -- on the season, and at Roush

For Vickers, the tracks may differ but momentum same

Sadler now auctioning off Autism Awareness helmet

Labonte golf tournament tops $100,000 for charity

Richmond brings a dubious anniversary for Earnhardt

SAFER barriers on tap along backstretch at LMS

Fan-photo mosaic unveiled during Dale Earnhardt Day

Schrader to drive No. 40 for Franchitti at Richmond

Stewart's Talladega slump remains even in dominance

No restrictions for Montoya in second-place 'Dega run

Busch wins at Talladega ahead of final-lap wreck

Owner and president of JGR want Stewart to stay

Stremme replacing injured Franchitti at Talladega only

Vision could be a problem in tight packs at Talladega

Ragan's comfort starting earlier on race weekends

Nemechek earns Talladega pole with late-session lap

Waltrip hopes to build on success at one of top tracks

Cup's pool of free agents not just limited to Stewart

Dodge among the leaders in Talladega's practices

Roush Fenway admits to 'conversation' with Patrick

Hamlin, Busch business as usual amid Stewart chatter

First-time winners defy the odds at big, bad Talladega

Smoke signals: End of the line for Stewart at JGR?

Fantasy: Talladega Preview

Allmendinger to return to No. 84 Toyota at Talladega

Haas CNC Racing tabs Papis for road courses

Bowyer hopes practice will make perfect on burnouts

Important two months lie ahead for Truex, DEI future

Hornish Jr. says it's a no go for the Indianapolis 500

April 29 set for seventh annual Dale Earnhardt Day

Schrader to drive No. 70 car for Haas at Talladega

NASCAR adds May test at Lowe's Motor Speedway

Ganassi swaps crew chiefs for Montoya, Sorenson

BAM Racing may not return to Cup Series until the fall

Harvick exploring options of NHRA team ownership

Edwards among those to dodge trouble at Phoenix

Notebook: Yeley leaves his hometown outside top 35

Helton defends NASCAR's current drug-testing policy

Stremme expected to be Cup test driver for Penske

Engine problems hinder Dodge's front-row starters

Fuel gamble helps Johnson to first victory of season

Martin leads final practice; Yeley has engine trouble

Stewart's vast experience at Phoenix gives him edge

RCR's legacy of durability alive and well team-wide

Edwards streaking as Cup Series heads to Phoenix

Sauter gets the call, and gets Haas CNC into race

Newman ties Baker with 43rd pole; Sadler second

Franchitti relies on racing brother during tough time

Champ begins weekend with Jimmie Johnson 150

Drivers voice support for tougher drug testing policy

Hamlin, FedEx to support March of Dimes at Phoenix

Wheeler offers to open Lowe's track for Cup test

Days after crash, McDowell takes flight in fighter jet

NASCAR official killed in accident near Charlotte

Cooper named new crew chief for Petty, No. 45 car

Newman hit with 25-point penalty for Texas infraction

Mayfield released as driver of Haas' No. 70 Chevrolet

GEM's Fan Appreciation Day to be Friday, May 23

McDowell gaining national exposure from Texas crash

Gaunt named VP at Bill Davis amid reorganization

Drivers mixed on new car's aero push, ability to pass

Hamlin's crew chief thinks two-lap overtime 'asinine'

Notes: Hamlin nearly faints from sweltering Texas heat

Gordon's woes at Texas continue with early crash

Edwards cruises at Texas with third win of season

Texas familiar to Hornish, Cup still work in progress

RCR drivers look forward to adding fourth car to mix

Earnhardt hopes Sunday is 'his day' once again at TMS

McDowell's wrecked car to be examined by officials

Edwards wanted pole, glad team is on familiar ground

The King remains positive amid rough week for Petty

Earnhardt Jr. earns pole for Sunday's Texas Cup race

'Mr. Burton,' McDowell chat after M'ville mends tension

McDowell OK after near head-on crash in qualifying

Details, drivers announced for Prelude to a Dream

LifeLock to sponsor No. 10 of Carpentier in eight races

Gordon running better at Texas, still eyes first victory

Harvick has strong N'wide finishes despite pit stops

DLP extends relationship with Hall of Fame Racing

BAM Racing to skip Cup races at Texas and Phoenix

General Mills' move to RCR has Petty searching for '09

Truck regular McCumbee to fill in for Petty at Texas

Earnhardt Jr. will go retro on May 10 at Darlington

Helton, founder of MRO, dies at 67 from cancer

Pressure produces results for some on top-35 bubble

Burton new points leader, but by no means satisfied

Notes: Burton not pleased with newcomer McDowell

Hamlin holds on for win in home state at Martinsville

When it's needed the most, McMurray finding his speed

Waltrip had Roush part, refutes notion it was stolen

Gordon wins his seventh career pole at Martinsville

Biffle hopes to put an end to struggles at Martinsville

Busch's emotions present balancing act for driver

Back injury might keep Sadler out at Martinsville

Martinsville a beginning for McDowell ... but Johnson?

Fantasy: M'ville Preview

McDowell's virtual M'ville preparing him for real track

Kennedy named crew chief for 55 in MWR role switch

Stewart, Newman to show their car collection at LMS

A.J. Allmendinger

Sam Hornish Jr.

Rare NASCAR prototypes to be on display at Lowe's

Michael McDowell

Paul Menard

Patrick Carpentier

Aric Almirola

David Ragan

David Reutimann

Regan Smith

Reutimann feels pressure of replacing Jarrett in 44

Lowe's to honor Jarrett with All-Star ticket package

Juan Montoya

Dario Franchitti

Petty to remain in No. 45 despite being below top 35

HOF names Boyer as crew chief for Yeley, No. 96 car

Petty team among several now facing top-35 dilemma

Gordon takes what he can after rough day at Bristol

Almirola's top-10 has him excited, 8 crew confident

BMS provides quiet ending for Jarrett's final Cup race

Burton steals win at Bristol after Harvick clips Stewart

One year later, new car still trying to garner approval

McDowell eyes scoreboard on his way to Martinsville

Notes: Drivers like Bristol's new configuration, banking

Title alone no indicator of Jarrett's impact in sport

Junior, others feel their concerns fall on deaf ears

Biffle adds to tire talk, says test at Darlington too fast

New characters to appear in weekly top 35 drama

Words between Stewart, Goodyear expose a gap

Rain washes out qualifying for Sunday's Food City 500

Busch runs well at Bristol, now he has momentum

Gee was more than link between Hendrick, Dale Jr.

After two DNFs, Mears needs a good run at Bristol

Fantasy: Bristol Preview

Roush opts not to appeal penalties levied after Vegas

Kenseth puts together late rally to get top-10 at AMS

Knaus, 48 team stumped for second week in a row

Stewart, Earnhardt think bad of Goodyear's tires

Atlanta race will always be known as Toyota's first win

Busch returns 18 to Victory Lane, gives Toyota first win

Stewart continues to sound off against Goodyear's tires

Ragan getting comfortable behind wheel of No. 6 car

Rain turned Busch's Friday into a 13-hour marathon

Notebook: Accident doesn't lessen Gordon's resolve

Time (and points) back on Gordon's side after appeal

Gordon takes Atlanta pole, Earnhardt to start second

Carpentier keeps it off wall to get it in race at Atlanta

Roush fires off at critics, denies intent of cheating

Drivers concerned about safety at some racetracks

Johnson, Gordon looking to put an end to the bad luck

Allison's memories vivid for the fans, but not self

NSCRC overturns penalties levied against R. Gordon

Edwards hit with penalty, loses lead in Cup standings

Appeal now in final stage as Gordon fights for future

Paving completed as part of $10M Darlington project

Stewart will pay tribute to 10 years with Home Depot

Martin to be inducted into Texas Motor Sports HoF

Red Bull opts for Skinner to jump start No. 84 at AMS

Atlanta's NASCAR history dotted by champs, speed

Earnhardt back in top 10 after strong run at Vegas

Third-place Biffle feels he had best car at Las Vegas

Allmendinger could be out of No. 84 Red Bull Toyota

Crash has Gordon wanting safety upgrades at LVMS

NASCAR finds 'issue' with 99 in post-race inspection

Edwards pulls away from Junior to win at Las Vegas

Stewart sore but OK after hard crash at Las Vegas

Final practice shows high line the fastest and riskiest

Martin still remembers inaugural Vegas win

Harvick, Roush concerned with Toyota horsepower

Frye bringing substance to Red Bull's established style

Kyle Busch continues to ride wave with Vegas pole

Combination of fast track, new car too much for some

Smith proposes date swap between California, Atlanta

Kahne hopes early success a sign for the entire season

Crown Royal picks winner of 'Your Name Here 400'

Younger Busch coming home to Vegas on a roll

Las Vegas where Hendrick, Johnson began to hit stride

Points leader in Cup, Truck has Busch enjoying view

Edwards wins at Fontana on a sunny California day

Rain, seeping water turn Cup race into marathon

Notes: Gordon says right move to cancel qualifying

Mears excited about quick bond with new No. 5 team

Cup guys finally practice, rain ends it after 17 laps

Some moonlighting Cup drivers prefer N'wide car

The good and bad of top 35 rule evident at California

Former Hendrick general manager Johnson dies

Auction to ride with driver at Bristol starts Friday

'Innocent mistake' at root of Gordon's penalty appeal

JGR a testament to power of one man's strong belief

Burton lends helping hand in repaving of Darlington

R. Gordon loses 100 points, crew chief suspended

Hat's off to the winner: How Pepsi landed Dale Jr.

Martin preparing to make 700th Cup start at Fontana

IROC to liquidate with auction in New Jersey

Duel tops cable time slot with nearly 2M households

50th Daytona 500 caps ratings increase for FOX

NASCAR begins campaign that targets core fan base

California has ties to past while focusing on future

Hornish gives Penske one more Daytona 500 surprise

Gibbs, Toyota did it all in the Daytona 500 but win

MWR auctions gold wheels that ran in Daytona 500

Dodge opens strong with top-heavy finish in the 500

Notebook: Hendrick, others start new season in a hole

Newman gets last-lap push from teammate to win 500

Andretti humbled, excited about starting Daytona 500

With a little luck, Harvick ready to defend 500 title

Petty surprises in final 500 practice; Edwards fastest

RCR undergoes change in hopes of catching HMS

In 1959, first Daytona 500 changed city, sport forever

Villeneuve out of 27 Cup car for foreseeable future

Notes: Junior's N'wide car impounded after changes

At Daytona, Earnhardts share a winning history

A lap around Daytona can be quite the bumpy ride

NASCAR follows trend of increased bling for champs

Toyota's outlook much more promising this year

10 to watch at Daytona

Daytona excitement sets standard in Truck openers

Bad luck keeps Said, others out of the Daytona 500

Push from Waltrip helps Jarrett make his final 500

Earnhardt Jr., Hamlin win qualifying races at Daytona

First time in history Wood Bros. fail to make 500 field

Teams struggle to match tires, new car at Daytona

Vickers goes from jumping out of plane to start in 500

Atlanta offers $100 tickets for D500 winner's number

Notes: Jarrett likes his chances in Duel 150

Crew chief for MWR enjoys resurgence

HoF Racing forms board with sponsor-value focus

Stewart, Ku. Busch placed on probation for six races

Amid banners at Hendrick, Junior looks for his place

Johnson, Waltrip take front row for 50th Daytona 500

Earnhardt's 500-winning paint scheme on display

Often overlooked, Bowyer fine with sleeper role again

Busch, Stewart pick up from last season at practice

Notebook: Gordon fails 500 inspection due to car nose

Waltrip trying to leave wreckage of 2007 behind

Yarborough wouldn't mind sharing mark with Johnson

Ku. Busch draws pole for 30th Budweiser Shootout

Notes: Waltrip has simple qual procedure for Daytona

Fans help Wheeler install new seats for LMS project

Said out to be Giants of 500 quals

'Shifting Gears' to give glimpse inside Dale Jr.

For JGR's engine builder, it's been really early to rise

Predicting the Cup champ? Gordon will take the fifth

Yates lands first primary sponsorship for No. 38 car

'Last American Hero' set to drive Daytona 500 pace car

Memorable commercials: 'NASCAR in 30 Seconds'

Busch, Tryson excited about full season together

30th annual Bud Shootout drops green on '08 season