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Sprint Cup Series: 05|09|08 to 04|24|08

  • 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
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