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Jimmie and Chandra Johnson's daughter arrives; he will miss Friday qualifying
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson's wife, Chandra, gave birth early Friday morning to the couple's second daughter, Lydia Norriss, in Charlotte. A team press release said Lydia weighed five pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 inches long. ...
Read MoreThe Ultimate Racetrack Lineup for NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup
The upcoming 10-race Chase for the Sprint Cup is the marquee part of every NASCAR season. Over the course of the first nine years of the Chase, NASCAR worked out the bugs and made some necessary tweaks to give fans an optimal playoff. But whenever...
Read MoreRyan Newman: "I don't think anybody lied to me"
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Ryan Newman was asked Thursday night about the complaints many fans have had about how he was treated by Stewart-Haas Racing. Newman's contract was not renewed while the organization is adding Kevin Harvick next...
Read MoreFYI WIRZ:10 NASCAR Drivers Chase a Final Spot at Bumpy Richmond
Bubbles are about to burst in Richmond and none are in seltzer water or champagne. Mathematically, 10 drivers are on the Chase playoff bubble—Dale Earnhardt Jr., Joey Logano, Greg Biffle, Kurt Busch, Jeff Gordon, Martin Truex Jr., Ryan Newman, Brad...
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Will This Chase Go Down In History As an Anomaly?
By Jim Utter, Inside MotorsportsSince its inception in 2004, there has been a debate in NASCAR over the use of the Chase format to determine the Cup series champion.Whether one likes the format or not, there is no doubt it produces a variety of...
Read MoreNASCAR issues penalty for the Max Papis slap
NASCAR finally weighed in on the wild postrace incident following last Sunday's Camping World Truck Series race in Canada that featured the girlfriend of a driver slapping competitor Max Papis. On Wednesday, NASCAR fined Kelly Heaphy, girlfriend...
Read MoreRanking the 10 Worst Cup Title Defenses in NASCAR History
NASCAR has been filled with edge-of-your seat races, daring drivers who constantly push the limit and thrilling championship runs. It’s also been filled with several title defenses that didn’t work out the way drivers had hoped for. Not every champion...
Read MoreRanking the Small-Team NASCAR Drivers Who Are Ready to Jump to a Bigger Stage
It is no secret that when the green flag waves to start any NASCAR race, some drivers are heavy favorites to win, while others have absolutely no chance. It's not that these drivers aren't talented enough. They are just in a different situation than...
Read MoreThe Top Story Lines Heading into NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Richmond
Outside of the season-opening Daytona 500, there is arguably no other race on the Sprint Cup regular-season schedule that generates as much excitement as the fall race at Richmond International Raceway. This year is no exception. The final race before...
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BREAKING: Burton Out at RCR At End of 2013 Season
According to ESPN's Marty Smith, Jeff Burton will not return to Richard Childress Racing in 2014, sources close to the organization said Wednesday. RCR confirmed the move (text below) soon after the story posted.Sources say financial concerns played a...
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