Three-time defending Sprint champion Jimmie Johnson crashes on 3rd lap in Texas

Jimmie Johnson wrecks on 3rd lap in Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas — Jimmie Johnson crashed on the third lap of the NASCAR race at Texas, where he was trying to move closer to an unprecedented fourth consecutive Sprint Cup season championship.

Jamie McMurray an unlikely winner at Talladega; Jimmie Johnson likely seals 4th straight title

Jamie McMurray takes Talladega to end 86-race skid

Jamie McMurray an unlikely winner in surreal Talladega race

McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak

TALLADEGA, Ala. — NASCAR demanded drivers be on their best behavior at Talladega Superspeedway, where a ban on bump-drafting sanitized what’s usually one of the most spectacular races of the season.

Kyle Busch uses late bump from teammate for sixth NASCAR Trucks win of season

Kyle Busch bumped to victory at Talladega

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Kyle Busch finally found a way to pass Todd Bodine.

Safety measures taken as NASCAR seeks to prevent spectacular Talladega crash

NASCAR tries to avoid another Talladega disaster

Judge rules Bristol Motor Speedway doesn’t have to pay $397K tax for broadcast revenue

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A judge in Tennessee has ruled Bristol Motor Speedway does not have to pay $397,000 in taxes for broadcast revenue it made on NASCAR races.

Mayfield set to hire Mark Geragos in drug suspension fight with NASCAR

Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield is turning to high-profile attorney Mark Geragos to help fight his drug suspension.

NASCAR submits testimony from four who claim to have witnessed Mayfield drug use

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR asked a federal judge Monday to order a mental and physical examination on suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield to determine if he has a substance-abuse problem and/or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

3 crew members suspended by NASCAR for violating substance abuse policy

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR has suspended three crew members for violating its toughened substance abuse policy.

Kenny Wallace thanks fans, but it’s business as usual for the No. 28 Border Patrol car

MONTREAL — The back bumper of Kenny Wallace’s No. 28 had “Merci Fans!” emblazoned across it on Saturday and thousands of names in tiny black letters were all over the bright red Border Patrol Chevy.

Obama honors 3-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, other drivers at White House

WASHINGTON — Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson had the gas to get to the White House on Wednesday, where President Barack Obama honored the 2008 winner as well as auto racing.

Gordon’s back stiff following ugly accident at Watkins Glen

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon has a stiff back a day after a spectacular accident at Watkins Glen.

Jeff Gordon and Sam Hornish Jr. unhurt after violent crash at Watkins Glen

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. —The NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen Internationnal has been red-flagged on lap 63 after a violent multicar crash involving Jeff Gordon and Sam Hornish Jr.

Robby Gordon and Joey Logano don’t see eye to eye on Nationwide run-ins

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. —Robby Gordon says he’s glad Joey Logano is OK after their run-ins at Watkins Glen International.

Points leader Tony Stewart wrecks in Pocono practice; loses pole, will start at back

LONG POND, Pa. — Tony Stewart lost his pole position and will start from the back of the pack after wrecking his car during practice for the Pennsylvania 500 on Saturday.

Federal judges in Ohio consider arguments on reviving Kentucky Speedway lawsuit against NASCAR

CINCINNATI — The former owners of the Kentucky Speedway are asking a federal appeals court for a green flag to pursue their antitrust claim against NASCAR.

Appeals court rules in NASCAR’s favor to keep driver Jeremy Mayfield off the race track

INDIANAPOLIS — Jeremy Mayfield is back under suspension for a failed random drug test after an appeals court ruled in NASCAR’s favor Friday, issuing a stay on the injunction that gave the driver the right to return to the race track.

Mayfield court filing claims independent test negative for methamphetamines

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An independent drug test on Jeremy Mayfield was negative for methamphetamines, contradicting the results of a NASCAR test taken 40 minutes earlier, the driver claimed in court documents filed Tuesday.

Mayfield response claims judge correctly granted injunction

Attorneys for Jeremy Mayfield on Monday said a federal judge correctly granted an injunction that lifted the drivers’ indefinite suspension for failing a random drug test.

NASCAR court filing: Driver Jeremy Mayfield tests positive for meth in July 6 random test

Jeremy Mayfield tested positive again for methamphetamine, NASCAR said, igniting another round of denials from the driver, who angrily accused the sanctioning body of paying his stepmother to lie about his alleged past drug use.

NASCAR: Driver Jeremy Mayfield’s latest drug test still being analyzed

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR was still analyzing Jeremy Mayfield’s latest drug test Friday, four days after demanding the driver submit to a random test.

NASCAR says it’s still analyzing Jeremy Mayfield’s latest drug test

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR says it’s still analyzing Jeremy Mayfield’s latest drug test.

NASCAR backs drug-testing policy that banned driver Mayfield, while outside experts see flaws

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Although NASCAR contends it has the best anti-doping procedures in sports, some experts see flaws in the policy and question whether drivers are getting a fair shake in the lab or a safe ride on the track.

NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield willing to sell race team after failed sponsorship search

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Unable to find funding since his suspension for failing a random drug test, Jeremy Mayfield is considering selling his race team.

Attorney: Mayfield to skip Chicago after failing to find sponsorship, ride for Saturday’s race

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says he will not go to Chicago for this weekend’s NASCAR race.

Mayfield lawyer: NASCAR driver had two drug tests Monday _ one at lab, one at home with NASCAR

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says the NASCAR driver was tested twice for drugs on Monday — once at an independent laboratory and once at his home by NASCAR.

NASCAR cites potential for fatalities in asking appeals court to restore Mayfield’s suspension

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR on Wednesday asked an appeals court to ban Jeremy Mayfield from racing, alleging the participation of “a proven methamphetamine user” could lead to fatal consequences for other competitors and fans.

NASCAR asks court to reverse ruling, restore driver Jeremy Mayfield’s drug suspension

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR asked a federal judge Monday to reverse the ruling that lifted driver Jeremy Mayfield’s indefinite suspension for failing a random drug test.

NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield not on entry list for Saturday’s Cup race in Chicago

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield’s team isn’t on the entry list for Saturday’s race at Chicagoland Speedway.

Last-lap wreck leads to another Daytona disaster for NASCAR driver Kyle Busch

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Kyle Busch climbed out his car window, pulled off his gloves and helmet in disgust and started walking back toward the finish line.

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