Former radio exec who embezzled to buy lottery tickets learns he won before he pleads guiltyOctober 2nd, 2009 Man wins lottery prize during embezzlement caseGIRARD, Kan. — A former Kansas radio executive who admitted that he embezzled to support an addiction to scratch-off lottery tickets won a $96,000 lottery prize.
3 crew members suspended by NASCAR for violating substance abuse policySeptember 2nd, 2009 NASCAR suspends 3 for substance abuse violationsDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR has suspended three crew members for violating its toughened substance abuse policy.
Federal judges in Ohio consider arguments on reviving Kentucky Speedway lawsuit against NASCARJuly 30th, 2009 Appeals court hears arguments in Ky. NASCAR suitCINCINNATI — The former owners of the Kentucky Speedway are asking a federal appeals court for a green flag to pursue their antitrust claim against NASCAR.
NASCAR says it's still analyzing Jeremy Mayfield's latest drug testJuly 10th, 2009 NASCAR: Mayfield drug test process continuesCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR says it's still analyzing Jeremy Mayfield's latest drug test.
Attorney: Mayfield to skip Chicago after failing to find sponsorship, ride for Saturday's raceJuly 9th, 2009 Attorney for Mayfield says he won't be in ChicagoCHARLOTTE, N.C. — An attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says he will not go to Chicago for this weekend's NASCAR race.
NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield not on entry list for Saturday's Cup race in ChicagoJuly 6th, 2009 Mayfield not on entry list for Chicago raceDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield's team isn't on the entry list for Saturday's race at Chicagoland Speedway.
Greg Biffle, Sam Hornish Jr. crash during practice at Daytona International SpeedwayJuly 3rd, 2009 Biffle, Hornish crash during practiceDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Greg Biffle and Sam Hornish Jr.
Mayfield heads into federal court to fight NASCAR's drug suspensionJuly 1st, 2009 Mayfield in court to fight NASCAR suspensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield is in court trying to get his indefinite suspension from NASCAR lifted by a federal judge.
NASCAR Mexico driver Carlos Pardo killed in crash at race in PueblaJune 15th, 2009 NASCAR Mexico driver killed in crashMEXICO CITY — Driver Carlos Pardo has been killed in a crash during the final laps of a NASCAR Mexico race, organizers said. Pardo was leading the race in the 97th lap when his car was nudged by a competitor from behind and slid sideways into a wall at the entrance to the pit lane at about 120 mph on Sunday.
Rain cuts into Indy 500 practice schedule already shortened 2 days because of the economyMay 6th, 2009 Teams cope with schedule cutback and rainINDIANAPOLIS — What once was billed the Thirty Days of May is now down to a half-dozen, maybe fewer if the rain continues. The traditional monthlong Indianapolis 500 schedule, first trimmed amid fears of a gas shortage in the 1970s and then adjusted and readjusted several times over the years, has taken another hit because of the state of the economy.
Speedway Motorsports Inc. asks NASCAR to consider Kentucky for 2010 Sprint Cup scheduleMay 4th, 2009 SMI willing to move one of its races to KentuckyCONCORD, N.C. — Speedway Motorsports Inc.
Dixon gets lead on Briscoe's tough-luck pit, holds on at Kansas for 17th career IndyCar winApril 27th, 2009 Dixon wins at Kansas SpeedwayKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Scott Dixon took advantage of Ryan Briscoe's tough-luck pit stop with 47 laps left, then held off Helio Castroneves down the stretch to win the Road Runner Turbo Indy 500 on Sunday.
NASCAR truck race suspended due to thunderstorms, tornadosApril 26th, 2009 Weather forces suspension of truck raceKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The NASCAR truck race at Kansas Speedway was suspended due to thunderstorms and will resume on Monday.
Montoya wins 1st pole of NASCAR career with strong qualifying run at TalladegaApril 25th, 2009 Montoya wins pole at TalladegaTALLADEGA, Ala. — It didn't take Juan Pablo Montoya long to adapt to restrictor-plate racing.
NASCAR places Earnhardt, Mears on 6-race probation for Phoenix skirmishApril 21st, 2009 Earnhardt, Mears get probation for skirmishCONCORD, N.C. — Dale Earnhardt Jr.