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Subway Fresh Fit 500 Results: Edwards Makes a Statement

Tommy Joe Martins — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:28:31 +0000

This wasn’t just a win for Carl Edwards. This was a statement. With merely a few laps remaining in the Subway Fresh Fit 500, Edwards’ rear view mirror was filled with the images of the winners of the last 6 Sprint Cup championships: Jimmie Johnson & Brad Keselowski. Edwards’ seemed to be pulling away from [...]

Jimmie Johnson Wins Daytona 500; Danica Patrick Finishes 8th

Joe Student — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:17:55 +0000

Jimmie Johnson won the Daytona 500 on Sunday, holding off Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin, Brad Keselowski and Ryan Newman to win the first points race of the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Pole-sitter Danica Patrick finished eighth. Earlier in the race on lap 90, Patrick became the first woman to lead a lap at the Daytona 500.

With two laps left in the race, Johnson led Greg Biffle and Patrick, with Earnhardt in fourth, when the final charge began. Johnson, a five-time Cup Series champion, was able to dash away while Earnhardt made his m

Watch Horrifying Spectator Video of Daytona Nationwide Wreck

GuySpeed Editors — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:16:49 +0000

Kyle Larson’s horrifying crash at Daytona International Speedway in the Nationwide Series race Saturday has stunned the nation. During the crash, parts of the car and the engine flew into the grandstands and a fan was able to catch it all on video.

Kyle Larson Crash At End Of NASCAR Nationwide Race Injures Fans (UPDATE)

Joe Student — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:03:42 +0000

A multi-car crash at the end of NASCAR's Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway injured at least 28 spectators on Saturday, NASCAR said. After the lead cars became entangled coming down the front stretch on the final lap of the Drive4COPD

Danica Patrick Ready To Make Daytona 500 History

Mike Moody — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:44:44 +0000

Danica Patrick will be hitting the track hard and fast on Sunday as a pole position starter in the Daytona 500; the first woman ever to do so. In a recent interview, the smokin’ 30-year-old IndyCar and NASCAR driver and GoDaddy spokesperson said she’s excited about getting the chance to compete in the 500, and [...]

Danica Patrick Wins Daytona 500 Pole, Becomes First Woman To Win A Cup Series Pole

Joe Student — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:53:51 +0000

Danica Patrick won the pole of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, becoming the first woman in NASCAR history to win the pole position of a Cup Series event. Patrick turned in a qualifying speed of 196.434, besting fellow drivers Jeff Gordon, Trevor Bayne, Ryan Newman and teammate Tony Ste

Watch this Insane Fight Between NASCAR Pit Crews

Ben Chew — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:40:37 +0000

With about two laps to go in the AdvoCare 500, NASCAR Driver Jeff Gordon crashed into fellow driver Clint Bowyer. The bump sent Bowyer into the wall and sparked one of the greatest NASCAR fights of all-time — in the pits! After both cars were sent to pit row, Gordon appeared ready to call it [...]

Jimmie Johnson Increases Points Lead With Win at Texas

Scott Blaine — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:21:46 +0000

For the second straight week, Jimmie Johnson found himself in victory lane, as he took the checkered flag at the AAA Texas 500 at the Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday. It was Johnson’s fifth victory of the season and the 60th of his impressive career. Brad Keselowski looked to have victory in hand with an [...]

Jimmie Johnson Takes Victory and Points Lead at Martinsville

Scott Blaine — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:57:29 +0000

Jimmie Johnson stood in victory lane on Sunday after winning the Tums Fast Relief 500 in Martinsville, Virginia. It was Johnson’s fourth victory of the season and his first in the 10-race championship series. Johnson and Clint Bowyer both led well over 100 laps. With 10 laps remaining following a caution, Johnson took the lead [...]

5 of the Best Confrontations in NASCAR History

Tom Barrabi — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:34:09 +0000

On Sunday at Talladega, defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champ Tony Stewart set off a 25-car wreck, which somehow Matt Kenseth avoided, allowing him to come away with the win under caution. Fortunately this huge pile-up didn't lead to any infield confrontations, but quite often they do.

The NASCAR circuit has produced its fair share of high-profile feuds over the years (many involving Stewart). Most of the time, these disputes are settled with a few choice words and some mild jostling. On the other hand, it's never a huge surprise when two drivers come to blows after trading paint. Here's a look at a few of NASCAR's most memorable confrontations:

Baby Born at NASCAR Track, Receives Free Tickets for Life

Mike Adams — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:00:41 +0000

In a desperate situation where a man is faced with the decision to either seek out immediate medical attention or watch his pregnant girlfriend give birth in the backseat of his car, the only available option is to — you guessed it — pull into a NASCAR Speedway. That is exactly what happened to Shawna [...]

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reads Incredibly Moving Note to His 16-Year-Old Self [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:10:56 +0000

Attention all Nascar fans, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was on "CBS This Morning," and he read a note to his 16 year-old self, advising him on racing, family and confidence. The letter is extremely moving, emotional and inspiring, and I thought I would pass it on to you!

Lightning Strike at Pocono NASCAR Race Kills 1 Fan, Injures 9 Others

Joe Student — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:43:49 +0000

A lightning strike in a parking lot outside a NASCAR race at Pocono Raceway on Sunday killed one fan and injured nine others, race officials said. Two people were taken to area hospitals in critical condition immediately after the strike near the Long Pond, Pa. facility, officials said. Track president Brandon Igdalsky later notified the [...]

Eli Young Band Continues As Daily Duel Champion – Now Faces Tim McGraw [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:32:56 +0000

'Even If It Breaks Your Heart' from the Eli Young Band took 73% of the vote against 'Time is Love' by Josh Turner on the last daily duel.

Now, EYB will go on to face the latest release from Tim McGraw.

Edwards Flips Out in Sin City

Marcie Pink — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:37:04 +0000

Nascar was in Sin City for the Kolbalt Tools 400 this weekend. It was an exciting race with Kyle Busch barbecuing his Snickers car. Carl Edwards won his 19th race of his career and the third out of the last five races. Race highlights after the jump.

Daytona 500 [VIDEO]

Marcie Pink — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:57:16 +0000

If you weren’t able to catch all the of the big race yesterday here is are some photos — enjoy!