NASCAR to open 2010 testing to regional series tracksSeptember 23rd, 2009 NASCAR to allow testing at regional tracksDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR will allow teams to test next season at tracks that host regional touring events.
NASCAR goes dry: Jim Beam joins Jack Daniels in ending Sprint Cup sponsorshipsSeptember 22nd, 2009 First Jack, now Jim, on way out of NASCARCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The maker of Jim Beam Bourbon will stop sponsoring Robby Gordon's Sprint Cup team next season, sending another liquor company to the NASCAR sidelines.
NASCAR submits testimony from four who claim to have witnessed Mayfield drug useSeptember 21st, 2009 NASCAR asks for evaluations of MayfieldCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR has asked a federal judge to order a mental and physical examination on suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield to determine if he has a substance-abuse problem.
Earnhardt Jr. says NASCAR's racing falling flat, new car design needs tweaksAugust 14th, 2009 Earnhardt: NASCAR falling flat, car needs tweaksBROOKLYN, Mich. — Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Team owner Ganassi tells Danica Patrick to finish her IndyCar goals before moving to NASCARJuly 24th, 2009 Ganassi only "maybe" interested in Danica PatrickINDIANAPOLIS — Chip Ganassi says he counseled Danica Patrick to finish all her IndyCar goals before moving to NASCAR. Patrick has not ruled out NASCAR for next season and recently visited several race shops in North Carolina.
Martin Truex Jr. penalized by NASCAR for rules violation at Chicagoland SpeedwayJuly 15th, 2009 Truex Jr. penalized by NASCAR for rules violationDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Martin Truex Jr.
Stewart clears with air with Kyle Busch after last-lap wreck at DaytonaJuly 8th, 2009 Stewart: He and Busch on 'same page' after wreckINDIANAPOLIS — Tony Stewart called his last-lap dust up with Kyle Busch at Daytona International Speedway last weekend "just a part of racing," and Busch apparently agrees. Stewart said he spoke to Busch on Tuesday and that the two NASCAR stars were on the "same page" following the accident that sent Busch to the infield care center and Stewart to Victory Lane in the final moments of the 400-mile race on Saturday night.
Last-lap wreck with Busch gives Stewart victory at DaytonaJuly 5th, 2009 Stewart wins at Daytona after last-lap wreckDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Tony Stewart led lap after lap around Daytona International Speedway, using a flawless pit-road performance to inch closer to his second win as owner of his race team.
NASCAR chairman Brian France says sport's drug testing policy is fairJuly 3rd, 2009 France defends NASCAR's drug policyDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Brian France says NASCAR's drug-testing policy is a fair system that protects its competitors and fans from the dangers of an impaired driver on the race track.
NASCAR files federal motion to discredit expert in Mayfield's court fightJune 16th, 2009 NASCAR says Mayfield expert lied in affidavitCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR has filed a motion in federal court that says an expert witness for suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield lied about his credentials.
Financially strapped GM planning to cut support to NASCAR teamsJune 12th, 2009 GM set to make "NASCAR-wide" cutsBROOKLYN, Mich. — General Motors is planning to cut back on its support of NASCAR teams in all of the sanctioning body's professional series.
All-Star race prompts NASCAR to move to double-file restarts for Cup racingJune 5th, 2009 NASCAR sticking with shift to double-file restartsLONG POND, Pa. — The excitement caused by the double-file restarts at the All-Star race is one reason why NASCAR has implemented the new procedure for the rest of the Sprint Cup season.
NASCAR files countersuit against suspended Mayfield, denies all claimsJune 5th, 2009 NASCAR countersues against suspended MayfieldLONG POND, Pa. — NASCAR has filed a countersuit in federal court against driver Jeremy Mayfield and denied each of the suspended driver's arguments why his failed drug test should be overturned.
NASCAR files motion to move Mayfield challenge into federal courtJune 3rd, 2009 NASCAR asks to move Mayfield case to federal courtCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR has asked to move Jeremy Mayfield's challenge of his indefinite suspension to federal court.
Keselowski makes right move off restart to win Nationwide race at Dover International SpeedwayMay 31st, 2009 Keselowski wins Nationwide race at DoverDOVER, Del. — Brad Keselowski raced to his first NASCAR Nationwide Series victory of the season on Saturday, taking the lead during a restart with two laps left at Dover International Speedway.