Dale Earnhardt Jr. was running in the Top 10 when he slammed into the wall in Turn 2 courtesy of David Reutimann.

Follow Jimmie Johnson's day at New Hampshire as he begins his quest for an historical fourth consecutive Sprint Cup championship.

NASCAR president Mike Helton joins Greg Biffle and Michael Waltrip to discuss the state of the sport.

Listen to Alan Gustafson and Mark Martin play the pit strategy game and win the first race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

Relive the drama of Mark Martin battling Juan Montoya down the stretch as Martin captures the first race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

While leaving his pit stall, Denny Hamlin clips a crew member from the No. 07 team.

Kurt Busch hits David Ragan while leaving the pits, damaging the No. 2 car.

Mark Martin powers past a feisty Juan Montoya coming to two to go and holds on for his series-best fifth win of the season.

Mark Martin joins Larry McReynolds, Jimmy Spencer, and John Roberts to discuss his fifth win of the season.

Jimmy Spencer and Larry McReynolds answer questions about Juan Montoya's odds of winning the Championship, as well as Kasey Kahne's chances after a disappointing day at Loudon.

A flawless pit stop late in the race helps Mark Martin retain track position and capture his fifth win of the season.

The winner of the Sylvania 300 defends his moves in the last few laps of the race and talks about why he's so humbled.

The Chase driver talks about what he saw from his perspective on the last few laps of the Sylvania 300.

Chase driver Montoya talks about why he thinks Mark Martin is the biggest threat for the Cup championship.

Chase driver Martin wins the Sylvania 300 and extends his lead in the points.

After holding off Juan Pablo Montoya on a series of double-file restarts, Mark Martin wins the first race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

David Reutimann comes up the track and puts Junior into the wall, ending his day in Loudon.

Joey Logano turns Elliott Sadler, resulting in a pile-up on the backstretch.

Chase driver Kurt Busch hits the No. 6 car on pit road, spinning David Ragan into his stall, and causing some right-front damage to the No. 2 car.

Wendy Venturini sits down with defending champion Jimmie Johnson to discuss the possibility of winning a fourth consecutive Sprint Cup title.

Martin reveals his plans to drive for GoDaddy.com next year and says he is signed with Hendrick Motorsports through 2011.

Juan Montoya drives deep into Turn 3 and slides into Jeff Burton. Burton later shows his displeasure during a debris caution.

Chase driver Kasey Kahne loses his engine less than 100 laps into the Sylvania 300.

Larry McReynolds visits a brake manufacturer and closely examines NASCAR's most important safety feature.

Denny Hamlin joins the crew to talk about his first win in Virginia and his hopes for the Chase.

Juan Montoya breaks a new qualifying track record at New Hampshire Motorspeedway.

The farthest back of the 12 Chase drivers, Brian Vickers qualifies on the 13th row.

After a string of bad finishes, Tony Stewart will start on the front row in Loudon and is confident about Sunday's race.

Veteran driver, Jeff Gordon is optimistic about getting the chase underway commenting on the changes over the years and the keys to winning it all.

Denny Hamlin feels fifty-percent better than the first of the year and in his third Chase, he comments on experience that will factor in to this years contest.

Carl Edwards talks about his practice session in Loudon, how the Chase is up for grabs, and how he connects with fans.

Kasey Kahne talks about how he plans to amp up his mediocre finishes and says that wins are the key to the championship.

TNT's Marty Snider breaks down which of the Chase drivers should run well this weekend, which ones need momentum and who might struggle.

Stewart talks about the philosophy at Stewart-Haas and how he thinks that has led the team to their successes this year.

Juan Montoya comments on making the Chase, last year's changes, and the team's expectations.

Greg Biffle gives his take on the Chase advantage, his past Chase experience, and how to be successful at Loudon.

Chase contender Brian Vickers talks about his busy week, the Chase, and his thoughts on the dark horse.

Johnson shares his feelings on the Chase, his confidence, and teammate Mark Martin's contract extension.

No. 33 mechanic Mike Brill explains how NASCAR life is tough, but definitely worth it.

HLN meteorologist Bob Van Dillen forecasts the weather for the weekend's slate of races.

Montoya comments on being the first Hispanic driver to make the Chase and how much ground he's covered in his short Cup career.

Stewart talks about plans for a turnaround after a lax month for the No. 14 team, plus his pride in being the owner of a team with two cars in the Chase.

Martin on what a great opportunity it is for he and his team to be in the Chase and how he plans on fighting until the end.

At a press conference in New York, Vickers says he considers the 2009 season a successful year with or without a championship.

Edwards on using his previous Chase experience to help him in 2009 and why he's going to have to apply everything he's got to win the championship.

Martin reveals his greatest racing moment, who he would like to have dinner with and what makes him nervous.

NASCAR.COM's Mike Bell has a two-time Loudon winner at the top of his list of picks to click at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

SPEED Host Rutledge Wood visits Grandpa Eddie's for renowned ribs, BBQ, and cornbread!

NASCAR.COM's Beau Estes and Mike Bell break down Loudon and drivers suggest it's essential to get off to a good start in the first Chase race.

Robby Gordon goes to a U.S. Army Reserve center near Richmond and mingles with the troops.

Carl Edwards drops by the Aflac Cancer Center in Atlanta to see a special 99 car design and get interviewed by one of the patients.

Kyle Petty marvels at the size and cost of the Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl rings.

Chad Knaus and Jimmy Spencer on why Loudon makes for a fitting first race in the Chase.

Jimmie Johnson says the emotions of pursuing an historical fourth consecutive championship haven't sunk in just yet.

Larry McReynolds breaks down the Chase format and what it will take to win the Sprint Cup championship.