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Johnson rebounds, on brink of title

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:38:23 GMT

Jimmie Johnson cruised to a dominating victory Sunday that moved him to the edge of history, winning the fourth race of this Chase for the Sprint Cup championship in what his rivals considered a "statement" showing. Click the headline to read more.

Texas two-step: Busch wins, JJ crashes

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:27:27 GMT

Jimmie Johnson sat in his car going nowhere for more than an hour, his NASCAR Sprint Cup lead shrinking with every passing lap. Click the headline to read more.

Keselowski replacing Stremme in No. 12

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:03:20 GMT

Brad Keselowski will start his new job at Penske Racing a little early. Click the headline to read more.

McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:17:57 GMT

Jamie McMurray snapped an 86-race winless streak by leading 32 late laps and holding on in a race that ended under caution. Click the headline to read more.

Hamlin holds off Johnson, captures win

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:12:13 GMT

Denny Hamlin turned a dominant car into a winner at Martinsville Speedway, passing Jimmie Johnson with 138 laps to go Sunday and holding off the Chase leader on a series of late restarts. Click the headline to read more.

Jack Daniels not returning in 2010

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:04:57 GMT

Richard Childress Racing says it is losing sponsor Jack Daniels at the end of the season. Click the headline to read more.

Martin grabs 5th win of season

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:56:59 GMT

Mark Martin held off Juan Pablo Montoya on a late frantic restart to win the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship opener at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Click the headline to read more.

Martin to stay with Hendrick until 2011

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:30:57 GMT

NASCAR championship contender Mark Martin will drive for Hendrick Motorsports through 2011, an easy commitment for a driver at the top of his game. Click the headline to read more.

NASCAR returning to Milw. in 2010

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:27:37 GMT

Despite the track's financial woes, two of NASCAR's national series are scheduled to return to the Milwaukee Mile in 2010.

Hamlin wins, Kenseth out of "Chase"

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:52:50 GMT

Denny Hamlin finally grabbed a coveted win at his home track in a bittersweet night for Joe Gibbs Racing. Click the headline to read more.

RPM, Yates to merge in 2010

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:16:55 GMT

Richard Petty Motorsports and Yates Racing plan to merge in 2010, with the four-car team running Fords under the RPM banner. Click the headline to read more.

Busch outlasts Martin for Bristol sweep

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:37:14 GMT

Kyle Busch saved his season Saturday night by winning a gutsy side-by-side sprint to the finish against Mark Martin at Bristol Motor Speedway. Click on the headline to read more.

Group seeks to save Milwaukee Mile

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:04:52 GMT

The Wisconsin State Fair Park board has introduced the potential promoter seeking to save the historic but financially troubled Milwaukee Mile racetrack.

Motocross Phenom

Paige Pearson — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:29:47 GMT

The next Motocross star just might come from Wisconsin. FOX 11's Paige Pearson caught up with a young boy who is bound for the Amateur National Motocross Championship.

Kenseth finds another sponsor

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:56:11 GMT

NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth wasn't without a sponsor for long.

Click on the link to find out who it is.

Jimmie Johnson wins 2009 Brickyard 400

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:20:31 GMT

Jimmie Johnson cashed in on the most expensive speeding ticket in NASCAR history, grabbing an improbable third victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway when a penalty to Juan Pablo Montoya blew the race wide open.

Edwards back of the pack start gets win

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:57:47 GMT

Carl Edwards has an idea that would revolutionize racing. He'd be in favor of starting the fastest cars in the back so the fans could enjoy watching them blow past their competition while trying to get to the front.

Martin wins Brickyard pole

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:14:20 GMT

Mark Martin has won the pole at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, edging Juan Pablo Montoya for the top starting spot in Sunday's race. Martin posted a lap at 182.054 mph on Saturday to earn his fourth pole of the season.

Hornaday wins 4th straight trucks race

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:10:23 GMT

Ron Hornaday Jr. wasn't sure if he could keep Mike Skinner at bay in his quest to make NASCAR trucks history.

Kenseth losing sponsor after 10 years

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:40:39 GMT

Former NASCAR champion Matt Kenseth is losing his sponsor after 10 seasons. Click the headline to read the full story.

Martin a windy city winner

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:41:27 GMT

Mark Marin finds victory lane for the fourth time this season.

Tony George tells why he left IMS, IRL

Scott Sander — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:07:56 GMT

Friday morning he released a statement on the Vision Racing's Web site - the team he still runs. In it, he explains why he turned down the chance to stay in charge of IndyCar racing.

Stewart: Goodyear tire problems solved

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:14:30 GMT

Two-time Allstate 400 winner Tony Stewart said Wednesday he is confident Goodyear has solved the tire problems that plagued last year's race at the Brickyard.

Stewart wins race after late wreck

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:57:13 GMT

Tony Stewart usually takes every win any way he can. After wrecking Kyle Busch on the last lap at Daytona International Speedway, he didn't much feel like celebrating.

Judge: Mayfield can race despite test

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:56:49 GMT

NASCAR confirmed Wednesday that suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield tested positive for methamphetamines.

Milwaukee Mile's future still uncertain

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:49:42 GMT

The Milwaukee Mile's promoters are behind on payments to NASCAR and the Indy Racing League, leaving its future uncertain.

Allison, Waltrip among nominees for HOF

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:39:52 GMT

Former drivers Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip are two of the 25 nominees for the first NASCAR Hall of Fame induction class.

George out as CEO of IMS/Hulman Co.

Eric Halvorson — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:04:02 GMT

After a 20 year reign Tony George is out as President and CEO of the Hulman-George Companies.

Logano becomes youngest NASCAR winner

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:32:10 GMT

How old is Joey Logano?

Busch back in victory lane

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:42:54 GMT

Kyle Busch figured out a way to win again.