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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 [...]

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

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 [...]

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Out With Concussion, Will Miss Next Two Races

Scott Blaine — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:04:00 +0000

Just when things start to look up for Dale Earnhardt Jr., bad luck strikes again. Earnhardt will miss the next two races in the chase for the Sprint Cup Championship in Charlotte and Kansas due to a concussion. This will end his championship run. At Thursday’s press conference Earnhardt revealed that he had sustained a [...]

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:

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 [...]

NASCAR Fans Boo Michelle Obama

Marcie Pink — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:38:14 +0000

First Lady along with Joe Biden's wife, Dr. Jilly Bidden spent their Sunday supporting NASCAR and an organization "Joining Forces" which has been created to help our veterans with training and ultimately jobs. Unfortunately they were met with boos as heard in the video after the jump.

Brandon Rhyder was Singing on ESPN Saturday [VIDEO]

Buddy Logan — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:59:51 +0000

If you missed it, you and I have at least two things in common 1. We missed it and 2. We're sad we did. But thankfully we've actually got three things in common, the internet. And I'm sure glad there are people kind enough to post things like "Brandon Rhyder -National Anthem NASCAR" on youtube so we don't have to miss anything, anymore.

NASCAR Preacher Thanks the Heavens for 'Mighty Machines' and His 'Smoking Hot Wife' [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:00:15 +0000

In a prayer before Saturday night’s NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Nashville, Tennessee, Pastor Joe Nelms name-checked several big sponsors and supporters of the sport, thanking the Almighty for things like “GM performance technology,” “Goodyear tires” — and of course his “smoking hot wife Lisa.” He wraps up the whole thing “in Jesus’ name, boogity boogity boogity, amen.”

Cameraman Messes With NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch on National TV [VIDEO]

Jordan Breindel — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:00:20 +0000

Yesterday marked one of the best-named sporting events of our time, “The Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 NASCAR Sprint Cut Race” at the Michigan International Speedway. The entertainment didn’t stop there: during the post-race interviews, a TV cameraman positioned behind Kyle Busch mimed slapping around the third-place finisher in his lens. You know, like when you close one of your eyes and pretend to squish the head of someone in the distance. Cameraman stuff. If only we could see it from his perspective.

Fort Worth – Texas Brings Kenseth a Victory

Marcie Pink — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:11:57 +0000

Did you take some time to watch the race this weekend? The only times Kenseth was trailing late while on the track were behind Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch when they both were out of sequence on stops and tried to stretch fuel in hopes of catching a caution. Luckily for Kenseth, there were no [...]

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!