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Form-ula for success
#18 Kyle Busch and #99 Carl Edwards were about as good as any non-champion can be in 2008. But neither has met expectations thus far in '09. Who will by season's end?

Community: Join a forum discussion |
Shop: #18 Kyle Busch | #99 Carl Edwards


Which driver currently in the top 12 in points but without a victory will go winless in 2009?
4. Ryan Newman #39 Chevy
6. Carl Edwards #99 Ford
7. Greg Biffle #16 Ford
10. Jeff Burton #31 Chevy
12. Denny Hamlin #11 Toyota


Report: Mayfield test was positive for meth
ESPN The Magazine has learned from sources identity of the drug.
NASCAR Today


Dodge cutbacks force Petty into layoffs
Nine (team members) let go, all salaries cut as byproduct of Chrysler bankruptcy.
More on Petty


Why Stewart-Haas can win a Cup title
Apologetic Dave Rodman now sees the improbable can be achieved.
Race Chatter


Five things about ... the Gibson guitar
The truth behind artist Sam Bass' reaction to the Busch smashing.
Blog: Smashing success


#17 Kenseth continues routine as baby nears
Matt will 'play it by ear' as Katie Kenseth about a month from giving birth.
Shop: Kenseth gear!


Champ happy with his team's direction
#48 Jimmie Johnson tells the TNT broadcast crew that the "sky is the limit."
Week in NASCAR


Garage Expert: The meaning of it all
Larry McReynolds explains the new double-file restart procedure.
Driver thoughts


As weather heats up, so does the drama
1 down, 5 to go: Follow the action this week from Michigan.
RaceBuddy blog: Day 5


Napoleon, Mich. - Sunny 53°F - Forecast

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A triumph of the will
Despite a leg injury suffered in World War II that would hinder him through the rest of his life, Red Byron returned home, jumped back into a car and made NASCAR history.

Also: Owner Parks donates championship trophies to NASCAR Hall of Fame


Is NASCAR a country music sport, or a rock and roll sport?
Country Music -OR- Rock and Roll


Motor City on center stage amid crisis
Travel Log: Even lean times provide ample points of interest.
Purchase Tickets


Preview Show: Keep on rolling on at MIS
#99 Edwards among drivers to watch as Michigan pops up on schedule
#55 Waltrip's future plans


Power Rankings: Coasting to the top
#14 Stewart the new No. 1 this week after managing fuel for victory.
Garage Expert


Rock-like gesture shatters perceptions
Country music no longer echoes as the prevailing sound in NASCAR.
A smashing success


True Character: A tasty tour with Robby
#7 Gordon gives fans a memorable tour of the Jim Beam VIP bus.
Shop: R. Gordon


Kyle's Corner: Don't be a distraction
Petty wants to eliminate distractions to drivers so roads can be safer.
Danica's dance


Report: Mayfield test was positive for meth
ESPN The Magazine has learned from sources identity of the drug.
NASCAR Today


As weather heats up, so does the drama
1 down, 5 to go: Follow the action this week from Michigan.
RaceBuddy blog: Day 6


Napoleon, Mich. - Partly Cloudy 60°F - Forecast

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The new contender
He leads the points. He just won his 1st race (2nd if you include the All-Star victory). And, well, he calls the shots. Is Tony Stewart setting himself up for a title?

Rodman: Why Stewart-Haas can be a champion |
Menzer: Expect more to come


Can points leader Tony Stewart be considered a favorite for the Cup championship this early in the season?
Yes -OR- No


Marlin's '01 win put Dodge in Victory Lane
Michigan victory was manufacturer's first in Cup Series since 1977.
2001 Race Results


Track Facts: Aiming to impress at MIS
Which 2 manufacturers have shined just outside of the Motor City?
Logano's double duty


Roush drivers take the lead at Michigan
Stable of Fords has proven tough in past, and at sister Fontana.
Fantasy Report


Detroit struggles but MIS looks to gain
Officials positive near nation's hardest hit area during the recession.
Added incentive


Edwards won't pass judgment on Mayfield
Says he never felt Mayfield was a danger to him on the race track.
Edwards weighs in


No place like home for Roush at Michigan
Cup Numbers: Edwards has best average finish, won two of last four.
Garage Cam


Kentucky on a streak of 1st-time winners
Nationwide Numbers: Gilliland, Leicht and then Logano. Who's next?
By the Numbers: Truck


As weather heats up, so does the drama
1 down, 5 to go: Follow the action this week from Michigan.
RaceBuddy blog: Day 7


Napoleon, Mich. - Showers 60°F - Forecast

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Sonoma's home team

The sponsor shows it. The short drive for owner Kevin Buckler shows it. Sunday's race at Infineon is a home game for David Gilliland and the No. 71 TRG Motorsports team. The first goal was accomplished Friday by making the field. Now for the next one.

Also: Gilliland's Season Statistics |
Infineon: Race Lineup | Video: Weather Blast


Truck Series race rained out at The Mile
Milwaukee's Copart 200 postponed until 1:30 p.m. ET Saturday.
Race Lineup


Vickers wins pole for road race at Sonoma
Bested defending race winner Kyle Busch for the top spot at Infineon.
Vickers on pole


Double-file restarts add new twist to road
Infineon presents unknown challenge with new rule change.
Your Turn: Weigh In


Fein's 5: Answering the tough questions
Mark Martin talks to TNT about his team, his diet and his rocking chair.
Sound Off: Martin


A third car for the Stewart-Haas team?
Smoke says if right sponsor combination was there, he'd pursue.
Sound Off: Newman


Mayfield has July 1 federal court hearing
If the ruling goes in his favor, could possibly compete at Daytona.
Expert under fire


Childress confident in team, manufacturer
Owner part of GM's cutbacks, talks about future of the No. 3 car.
GM cutback reax


Cup qualifying | Sonoma


Which of the following top-10 qualifers at Sonoma will have the best finish?
1. Brian Vickers #83 Toyota
3. Marcos Ambrose #47 Toyota
5. Kasey Kahne #9 Dodge
6. Martin Truex Jr. #1 Chevy
8. Elliott Sadler #19 Dodge
9. Boris Said # 08 Ford

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Lenox Industrial Tools 301 Fact Sheet
http://racing-reference.info/factsheets/...009-17.htm

Track facts:

New Hampshire Motor Speedway hosted its first Sprint Cup race on July 11, 1993, with Rusty Wallace winning that event.
There have been 2 Sprint Cup races per season at New Hampshire since 1997 and Sunday's race will be the 29th at this track.

Track records:

Most lead changes: 23 in 1996 and 2002.
Closest finish: Denny Hamlin's .068 second margin over Jeff Gordon in 2007.
Most caution flags: 17 in 1994.

From 2001-2008 a typical New Hampshire race had 14 lead changes, 9 cautions for 45 laps, and an average green-flag run of 25.3 laps.

Manufacturers / Owners:


Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 12 victories at New Hampshire, followed by Ford (11), Dodge (3) and Pontiac (2).

Roush-Fenway Racing has 7 wins at Loudon, followed by Hendrick Motorsports (6) and Penske Racing with 4.

Driver Notes:

* Two drivers have swept a season's races at New Hampshire:
Jimmie Johnson in 2003 and Kurt Busch in 2004.

* A driver has won a New Hampshire Sprint Cup race from the pole on 4 occasions, the last time being Clint Bowyer's win in 2007.
The worst starting spot for a race winner is 38th, by Jeff Burton in 1999.

* Jeff Burton led all 300 laps here in his 2000 victory, the only time a driver has led every lap in a race at New Hampshire.
Burton also set the mark for the fewest laps led by a race-winning driver, leading just 2 laps in his 1999 win.

* Four drivers have competed in all 28 previous events at this track:
Jeff Burton, Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte and Joe Nemechek.

* Currently-active drivers hold all of the career marks in the above categories.
Mark Martin has participated in Sprint Cup races at New Hampshire 24 times without a DNF.

Best average finish among active drivers at New Hampshire
(3 or more starts):
№11 Denny Hamlin (7.2) - Toyota
№1 Martin Truex, Jr. (9.8) - Chevy
№48 Jimmie Johnson (9.9) - Chevy
№5 Mark Martin (11.0) - Chevy
№24 Jeff Gordon (11.6) - Chevy
№17 Matt Kenseth (12.6) - Ford
№29 Kevin Harvick (12.6) - Chevy
№20 Tony Stewart (12.6) - Chevy

Worst average finish among active drivers at New Hampshire
(3 or more starts):
#44 A.J. Allmendinger (38.0)
#71 David Gilliland (34.4)
#** Travis Kvapil (30.3)
#78 Regan Smith (29.5)

Random semi-significant driver facts covering
Sprint Cup races at New Hampshire ONLY:

* Clint Bowyer won from the pole here in 2007, collecting his first Sprint Cup victory, but aside from that race Clint's average finish at New Hampshire is 24th place.

* Jeff Burton leads all drivers with 4 victories at Loudon, winning one race each year here from 1997-2000.
Burton has recorded just one top-5 finish since his last victory, a 4th place result in the September, 2008 event.

* 2008 was Kurt Busch's best season at New Hampshire since his 2004 sweep;
Kurt came home 1st and 6th in last year's races here after averaging a 26th place finish in 2006-2007.

* On the other hand, 2008 was not a good year at New Hampshire for Kyle Busch.
Kyle's average finish here was 29.5, and he only posted a worse average than that at two other tracks (Pocono, Martinsville) during his successful 2008 season.

* Dale Earnhardt, Jr. hasn't won here in 19 tries, his best result being a 4th place finish in 2007.
However, Earnhardt has 7 top-10s in his last 12 New Hampshire events, and the 108 laps he led here in 2008 were the second most of any driver.

* Carl Edwards has just 2 top-10 finishes at this track in 9 career races, but his most recent outing was also his most successful one:
Edwards started on the outside pole and finished third in September, 2008.

* Jeff Gordon has 3 career wins at New Hampshire, but none since 1998 although he does have 8 top-5 finishes since that victory.

* Robby Gordon achieved his first Sprint Cup victory here in 2001 - his only career victory on an oval track - but his best finish since that win is 15th place.

* Denny Hamlin has posted 5 top-10s in 6 New Hampshire races, and has never finished worse than 15th here.

* Ryan Newman posted at least one top-10 finish at New Hampshire every season from 2002-2007 but that streak ended in 2008.
Newman's 520 laps led in his career is the fourth-most of any driver at Loudon and the three drivers ahead of him have all raced at least 6 more times at this track than Newman has.

* David Reutimann has made 4 starts at New Hampshire, registering an average finish of 32nd place in 2007 but improving to an average of 17th in 2008.

* Tony Stewart led the most laps of any driver at this track in 2008, but only managed finishes of 13th and 8th.

* Martin Truex, Jr.'s average finish of 9.8 is the second-best of any current driver at New Hampshire.
Truex has a streak of 4 top-10 finishes in a row here and has completed every lap in all 6 of his starts.

* Elliott Sadler (5th) and Michael Waltrip (2nd) both achieved their career-best finishes here during last year's rain-shortened event.
In both cases it was their first and only top-5 finish at this track.

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Prayer and a whole lot more

Think Motor Racing Outreach's involvement stops with an invocation? Think again. From kids' activities and Bible studies to one-on-one mentoring, the race track ministry forms a family feel in the infield each weekend. Mark Aumann followed along.

1on1: Motor Racing Outreach president, CEO Billy Mauldin Jr. talks relationships


In what aspect of racing do you think too much loyalty is shown, sometimes at the expense of having success?
* Team owners to manufacturers
* Drivers to team owners
* Fans to drivers


Dale Earnhardt Jr. Commercial


Preview Show: New magic at the Mile
Beau Estes, Mike Bell break down NHMS for Race to the Chase.
Travel Log: Loudon


Rationale for early- season struggles
Bowyer contends he and RCR are turning things around just in time.
RCR's struggles


Loyalty often found in eye of the beholder
Is it a concept that has been overblown in this kind of economy?
RPM exploring options


Nailing down the future for Keselowski
Michael Jones, Bill Kimm discuss driver's options, what next year holds.
Meeting with Hendrick


Victorious boost for mid-season climb
Power Rankings: Win moves Kahne from unranked into top five.
Garage Expert


Kyle's Corner: Roid rage in baseball
Petty on the attorney who leaked the names of players testing positive.
More Videos


True Character: Go inside the RGM walls
Robby provides a quick tour of his shop, Robby Gordon Motorsports.
Shop: Robby Gordon


As weather heats up, so does the drama
Three (3) down, three (3) to go: Catch up on the action next week from Loudon.
Buddy's blog: Day 20

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Repeat dominance = First Milwaukee. Then Memphis.
Ron Hornaday led 175 of 201 laps, held off a challenge from Brian Scott and was awarded his 2`nd consecutive Elvis trophy.
Memphis: Results | Standings |
Video: Final Laps | Victory Lane | Race Reactions


Which former winner during the past 8 races is most likely to end New Hampshire's streak of a different winner during that span?
#16 Greg Biffle - Ford
#33 Clint Bowyer - Chevy
#2 Kurt Busch - Dodge
#18 Kyle Busch - Toyota
#11 Denny Hamlin - Toyota
#29 Kevin Harvick - Chevy
#39 Ryan Newman - Chevy
#14 Tony Stewart - Chevy


Nationwide race | NHMS


Chase looming large for some drivers
It's not a test, but some will leave Loudon with a full set of notes.
Sound Off: Gordon


As weather heats up, so does the drama
Three (3) down, three (3) to go: Catch up on the action this week from Loudon.
Buddy's blog: Day 23


Busch wins 5`th N'wide race of '09
Car wasn't dominant, but team made it better to end a run of frustration.
Victory Lane


Final Laps: Busch one happy camper
Led the final 36 laps to post his 1`st series win at New Hampshire.
Speed irks Vickers


Sorenson hopes to keep wins coming
Top-5 runs in both Saturday practices have RPM driver excited.
Final practice speeds


Truex brothers on display at Loudon
Martin fastest in final Cup practice; Ryan 2`nd in East race.
Camping World East


Times and fans are changing in NASCAR
Petty weighs in on the economy, the fans and the manufacturers.
RPM weighing options


New Hampshire a true success story
Some had doubts, but those familiar with area knew track would shine.
Snider 6: Loudon

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First for Logano
Veteran crew chief Greg Zipadelli played the rain game to perfection at New Hampshire to make Joey Logano the youngest winner in the history of the Cup Series.
New Hampshire: Unofficial Results | Unofficial Standings |


Who would have won the Cup race at New Hampshire if it didn't start to rain?
#24 Jeff Gordon - Chevy
#2 Kurt Busch - Dodge
#14 Tony Stewart - Chevy


Lenox 301 | New Hampshire


Busch, Gordon settle for top-5s at NHMS
Battled each other for position on several restarts in wild race.
Race intensifies


It's always Busch's fault, even if it isn't
Several quick to point finger for pileup after double-file restart.
Truex spun out


Race Rewind: Relive the action from NHMS
http://www.nascar.com/video/race_rewind/...ind.nascar
Watch a condensed version of the Lenox Industrial Tools 301.
Press Pass: Busch


As weather heats up, so does the drama
Four (4) down, two (2) to go: Catch up on the action next week at Daytona.
Buddy's blog: Day 24


Victory Lane: Indoor celebration at NHMS
First-time winner Joey Logano soaks it all in after the race.
Post-Race Reactions


Final Laps: Strategy at New Hampshire
The #20 car stays out on green-flag stops and waits for the rain.
Press Pass: Gordon


TNT Post-Race Show: New Hampshire
Kyle Busch, Gibbs and Hornish talk on Logano's rain-shortened win.
Press Pass: Logano


Lap-by-Lap: Recap of New Hampshire
Several early cautions, double-file restart crash and late rain.
McMurray in wall

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Sights & Sounds: Loudon
Rain washed out 27 laps of the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 in Loudon but there was still plenty of excitement. Relive all the drama of Joey Logano's first Cup Series victory.

Loudon: Results | Standings |
Video: Lap-by-Lap |
Audio: NASCAR Today | Garage Pass




Rain, competition shrink cutoff margin
The race for a Chase berth tightened up after New Hampshire.
Race Rewind: NHMS


Logano has makeup to elevate to star
Joe Menzer says Logano looks like the next Most Popular Driver.
Shop: Logano gear!


Moment Changed The Game: Loudon
Logano turns misfortune into a win as rain works into his race strategy.
Around the Track


An imperfect victory at the perfect place
Not how Joey Logano envisioned his first Cup win, but he will take it.
Youngest winner


HOF nominees to be unveiled on SPEED
Special to air Thursday from site of the new NASCAR Hall of Fame.
NASCAR Says ...

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Who's in first?Darrell Waltrip and Bobby Allison
... are two of the 25 names nominated for the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. While both drivers are certainly worthy of Hall of Fame status, which one should be among the first enshrined?
More: Hall of Fame nominees to be unveiled | HOF archive |
Shop: HOF merchandise


This season, 3 drivers have won their 1st Cup Series race.
Which of these drivers will be next?
A.J. Allmendinger #44 Dodge
Marcos Ambrose #47 Toyota
Sam Hornish Jr. $77 Dodge
David Ragan #6 Ford
Reed Sorenson #43 dodge


#42 Montoya - Garage Shots | NHMS


Who's next for their first Cup victory?
Head2Head: Ambrose, Ragan favorites to be next first-time winner.
Fein 5: Ambrose


Colorful display of America's freedom
Five things you didn't know about Daytona's spectacular fireworks.
Get your tickets

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А общий зачёт, выложить ? мона ?

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А общий зачёт, выложить ? мона ?

Sprint Cup = STANDINGS
2009 Official Driver Standings: Lenox Industrial Tools 301
Lenox Industrial Tools 301 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | Race 17 of 36
http://www.nascar.com/races/cup/2009/dat...icial.html
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Nationwide = STANDINGS
2009 Official Driver Standings: Camping World RV Sales 200 presented by Turtle Wax
Camping World RV Sales 200 presented by Turtle Wax | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | Race 16 of 35
http://www.nascar.com/races/bg/2009/data...icial.html
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Camping World = STANDINGS
2009 Official Driver Standings: MemphisTravel.com 200 presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts
MemphisTravel.com 200 presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts | Memphis Motorsports Park | Race 11 of 25
http://www.nascar.com/races/truck/2009/d...icial.html

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Очередное чмо победило из-за дождя.

=) Угу. ВР очень добрый форум. Браво! Ты похоже про Логано ?
Уж лучше прямым текстом ругать - чем так вот "из-за кулис".
Намёк: Знатоки Наскар сразу признали что ЭТА победа Крю-Чифа.
№20 = очередной успех для Грега Зипаделли. Тоже скажешь "чмо" ?

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Daytona's OTHER Race
Battles between Pearson, Petty and Allison ... a presidential visit for the King ... and a win by Junior to help NASCAR Nation heal.
They all are vital parts to Daytona's racing history.
Not Daytona 500 history, but fireworks from the hot and steamy July race.
Daytona: The building of Daytona | Modern Era track winners |




Where is the best racing in NASCAR?
National series -OR- Regional series


#42 Juan Pablo Montoya


Federal judge lifts Mayfield suspension
Judge Mullen says harm to Mayfield outweighs harm to NASCAR.
Share your thoughts


Two more names revealed for Hall
Glen Wood and Richard Childress on nominee list. Who gets your vote?
Nominee show Thurs.


Preview Show: World center of attention
Bob Fiscella and Mike Bell look ahead to this week's race at Daytona.
Five things ... fireworks


Power Rankings: Two improve at NHMS
Between Gordon, Busch and rain, that was some good racing for second.
Race intensifies


Major difference in NASCAR's levels
National series are held to a higher standard than regional racing.
Change at Indy


Travel Log: Welcome back to Daytona
Independence Day focused on music, the King and an infield party.
Garage Expert


Kyle's Corner: The pregnant man's son
Petty ponders logistics of natural childbirth and breastfeeding.
Ponytail Express

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And the nominees are ...
Twenty-five men have been nominated for the Hall of Fame's inaugural class in 2010. From Allison to Yarborough, the list is a who's who of NASCAR lore including officials, team owners and drivers -- and fans will have the opportunity to vote for their favorites.
Fans: Register to vote! |
More: About the Hall of Fame |
Shop: HOF merchandise


The search is on for the 'next big thing'
Track Smack: Joey or Danica? One on the way up, other on the way.
Sound off: Busch


Petty recalls Reagan visit for 200th victory
Memorable 1984 Daytona win paired the King with the President.
The King's 200th win

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Pushing the envelope - The first block was legitimate.
The second one was, well, a bit too much and ultimately ended in Kyle Busch's spectacular crash at the end of Saturday's race. Joe Menzer wonders if anything will be learned in all the aftermath of the Coke Zero 400.
Cup: Results | Standings |
Video: Victory Lane |
Video Player: Lap-by-Lap


Who is more at fault for the last-lap crash at Daytona in which Kyle Busch spun from the lead and Tony Stewart won?
#18 Kyle Busch for blocking late
#14 Tony Stewart for staying in gas
Nobody; it's a racing deal


Coke Zero 400 | Daytona


Hamlin sees positives in his top-5 finish
Driver dominant most of night, but glad to hang on in final laps at DIS.
Press Pass: Hamlin


Race Rewind: Coke Zero 400 at Daytona
A finish to remember, but it's not all that happened Saturday.
Final Laps


Stewart dominates way to Daytona win
Smoke led most laps but had to battle Kyle Busch to the checkered.
Press Pass: Stewart


As weather heats up, so does the drama
One race left in Summer Series as the series heads to Windy City.
Buddy's blog: Day 31


Fan voting open for most popular driver
Voting under way for national and regional touring series awards.
NASCAR Home Tracks


If winner concerned, there is an issue
It was supposed to be a celebration for Tony Stewart, but wasn't.
Stewart on SPEED


Daytona crashes alter battle for Chase
Kahne improves to 12th position despite being in both big wrecks.
Martin hit in points


Lap-by-Lap: Points change with crashes
See how Stewart added to his lead and others fell from Chase contention.
Post-race reactions

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Domination continues
Kyle Busch continues his streak of 1-2 finishes as he takes advantage of Kevin Harvick running out of fuel and cruises to his 6`th win on the '09 Nationwide season.
Final Laps: Busch pulls away


Which rookie has impressed you the most?
Joey Logano (20th in Cup points)
Justin Allgaier (6`th in Nationwide points) *foto*
Tayler Malsam (7`th in Truck points)


Truck Race | Kentucky

NASCAR Racing Experience brings track action to fans

NASCAR has reached an agreement to rebrand the former Jeff Gordon Racing School into the NASCAR Racing Experience. The multi-year licensing agreement brings an authentic racing experience to NASCAR fans, its sponsors and business partners at race tracks throughout the country.

The NASCAR Racing Experience provides a menu of racing programs from a ride-along as a front-seat passenger to the full racing experience which puts fans behind the wheel of an authentic race car. The program will use current Sprint Cup Series race cars for all of its programs.


Victory Lane: Busch getting used to this
Kyle Busch celebrates his sixth win of the season at Gateway.
Post-race reactions


Harvick has empty feeling late in race
Team waited one lap too long and No. 33 runs out of fuel at Gateway.


Tempers flare after wreck in Gateway
Steven Wallace not happy with Scott Lagasse Jr. after Turn 1 contact.
Lagasse 'dumped'


Hornaday continues '09 roll at Kentucky
Wins 3`rd in a row and becomes track's first repeat winner.
Victory Lane


Final Laps: Thrice is nice for Hornaday
After engine concerns, Ron Hornaday battles Mike Skinner for the win.
Post-race reactions


Crash sets up big finish in Kentucky
With less than 15 to go, Terry Cook spins setting of a chain reaction.
Almirola hits wall


Right now, Mayfield is own worst enemy
Recent defiant outbursts in wake of allegations won't help his cause.
Harsh words


Chicagoland to look at race ticket policy
Track has refused to sell single-day tickets to events since it opened.
Chicagoland Speedway

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No. 1 pick
You just started a Cup team and need a driver, who is the first driver you would call to fill the seat?
Bill Kimm and Jarrod Breeze debate in this week's Head2Head.


Do you think there has been sufficient testing to ensure there won't be another tire debacle at Indianapolis?
Yes -OR- No


Some uncertainty as season starts again
Brickyard could provide some answers to numerous questions.
Around the Track


Garage Expert: Talk of the town is tires
Larry McReynolds and Steve Letarte discuss the Indy tire problems.
Tires dead issue


Montoya riding Chase wave of momentum
1on1: Montoya heads to the ocean to wind surf for his relaxation.
Excited about future


Sport's most eligible bachelor opens up
Points leader chimes in on school shopping, sushi and settling down.


Deflecting the blame for poor performance
What's the problem eating away at Junior's on-track effectiveness?


McGriff, 81, oldest to drive in NASCAR race
Finishes 13th out of the 26-car field in Camping World West event.
Around the Track

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Lessons of the Brickyard
When Goodyear officials left Indianapolis Motor Speedway after last year's race, they vowed to fix the tire problem that plagued the event. One year, seven tire tests and countless hours of research later, the 'unprecedented' effort will be put to the test.

2008 Flashback: Pemberton on tire problems
Audio: Kahne on Goodyear's progress


Is the honeymoon over at Indianapolis? The last Brickyard race wasn't a good one. Neither is the economy. Gordon's Indy dream


Power Rankings: He's a Brick(yard) house. Tony Stewart continues to lead to pack going to his beloved Indy. Five things ... Stewart


Garage Pass: Junior's lows also TV's? Ratings vs. Earnhardt, and Biffle sides with NASCAR over Mayfield. Independent test clean.


Kyle's Corner: Can't go to race without it. Petty unafraid to toot his own horn about virtues of portable toilets.


Gordon's drive for five at Indianapolis. Fan puts stock in No. 24 driver's ability to kiss the bricks once again. Join the Community


Travel Log: Special trip for race fans. Daytona, Charlotte, Darlington. And then there's Indianapolis. Track Page: Indy


True Character: Out back for a wild ride. Robby Gordon takes clients out to the farm to play in the woods.

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Shades of trouble ?
Kevin Harvick wants out; Richard Childress says not yet.
Is this a relationship that can weather another year bound by contract?
Also, is the Brickyard a true barometer of a champion, or just concidence?
Finally, debating the merits of a two-track town.


Will Ron Hornaday win his 4`th consecutive Truck Series race on Friday night at ORP?
Yes -OR- No


Hornaday goes for a Truck first at ORP
Going for four in a row this week at O'Reilly, where he has won twice.


Shepherd tops win total at O'Reilly
But Nationwide points leader Busch closing fast and on a hot streak.


DeWalt not returning to sponsor No. 17
10-year partnership with Kenseth to end following this season.
Kenseth still focused


Preview Show: Look ahead to Brickyard
Beau Estes and Mike Bell recap the standings then move on to Indy.
Power Rankings


The faces who didn't make show at Indy
What happened to those who failed to qualify for the '94 Brickyard 400?
1994 Brickyard Results


Familiar names top list of Indy favorites
Stewart, Johnson and Gordon among those expected to contend.
Stucker on tires


History an indicator of how Indy may go
Johnson, Stewart have each won 2 of the last 4 Brickyard races.
Fantasy Report

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One for the books
Put Ron Hornaday's name down in history.
He became the only Truck Series driver to win 4 races in a row when he held off Mike Skinner at ORP on Friday night.


What would have the biggest impact on improving Kyle Busch's performance on the track?
` Attitude adjustment
` Damage control on bad days
` Better luck


Truck Race | ORP


Final Laps: Hornaday fights off Skinner
Furious battle in closing laps leaves No. 33 in Victory Lane again.
Bodine into the wall


Goodyear's Indy tire passes its first test
Drivers agree that the new compound should last in Sunday's race.
Lessons from Indy


Busch admits attitude change may help
Driver says he needs to be better at leading his team into the Chase.
Sound Off: Busch


Hornish confident for his second Brickyard
Says he's committed to stock cars and feeling more comfortable.
Tires under scrutiny


Gordon not worried about tire issues
Four-time Brickyard winner says last year's problem a dead topic.
Gordon remembers


Johnson, Busch put feud behind them
No peace meeting, but two drivers ready to move on, focus on Indy.
The spectacle


Stewart continuing heritage of No. 14
Foyt made it famous, Smoke carries it now, but others played a role.
Sound Off: Stewart


Appeals court overturns injunction
Jeremy Mayfield is back under suspension for a failed random drug test.
Mayfield sells team

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Saturday night special
After a heated battle with Kyle Busch for the lead, Carl Edwards pulled away and cruised to victory in the final 15 laps at O'Reilly Raceway Park on Saturday night.


Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart have won the last 4 Brickyard 400s.
Can they continue their streak?
Yes, Jimmie Johnson will win
Yes, Tony Stewart will win
No, the streak will end


Nationwide Race | ORP
Final Laps: Edwards fights it out for win
A side-by-side battle ends with Edwards finally gaining edge on Busch.


Why NASCAR needs to race at Brickyard
Indy is the best in America, so the 43 best drivers must race there.
Greatest spectacle


Practice speeds favor Johnson, SHR cars
No. 48 leads final practice until Newman sneaks into top spot.
Happy Hour Speeds


Only obvious with Harvick is frustration
No. 29 driver silent about whether he is seeking to get out of RCR deal.
Is Happy unhappy?


Martin's wait ends with pole for Indy
Veteran to share front row with Montoya for Sunday's Brickyard race.
No. 5 in top spot


Kenseth calls loss of DeWalt 'sign of times'
Sponsor has been with No. 17 since early years of driver's Cup career.
Kenseth losing sponsor


Earnhardt recovering from flu at Indy
Been taking in a lot of fluids, expects to be OK for race at Brickyard.


Montoya backs up fast practice speeds
Inches out Earnhardt to earn front-row starting spot for Sunday's race.
Elliott draws cheers

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History - Brick by brick
Three-time Cup champion. Now back-to-back Brickyard winner.
Jimmie Johnson took advantage of the leader's mistake, then a late caution and held off Mark Martin.


In the wake of Juan Montoya's pit-road speeding penalty and his denial of speeding, should NASCAR examine the procedure of clocking the cars' speeds?
Yes -OR- No


Allstate 400 at the Brickyard


Indy penalty leaves Montoya wondering
Speeding on pit road took Sunday's best car out of the running.
Montoya penalized


Trouble at Indy drops Busch out of top 12
Driver's new attitude put to test after falling 82 points out of Chase.
Busch slams wall


Race Rewind: All the Brickyard highlights
Unlike last year, no tire issues; just like last year, Johnson wins.
Hamlin gets 'shaft


Victory Lane: Back to place of familiarity
Johnson celebrates at the Brickyard for 3`rd time in past 4 years.
Race Reactions


Final Laps: Johnson holds off Martin
Makes winning pass from outside lane on final restart with 24 laps left.
Press Pass: Johnson


Press Pass: Martin on runner-up finish
Talks about trying to catch Superman, aka Jimmie Johnson.
Press Pass: Stewart


Lap-by-Lap: Allstate 400 at the Brickyard
Johnson makes pass on final restart to win at Indy for 3`rd time.
Sound Off: Logano


Junior's good run at Indy ends with DNF
Brings out final caution when motor problems knock him out.
Early first caution

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Fan voting is now open
You know the names: Allison, Earnhardt, Flock, France, Pearson, Petty, Yarborough.
You know the numbers: 1948, seven driver championships, 11 owner titles, 200 wins.
Now, cast your ballot for up to 5 nominees for the inaugural Hall of Fame class


Vote now!
From Petty, Pearson and Earnhardt to dirt-trackers and team owners,
the 25 nominees for the inaugural Hall of Fame class is packed with prestige.
Now you have the opportunity to cast a ballot for up to 5 nominees

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Blue Sunday - Series-high nine wins in 2008. Zero in '09.
It's been that kind of year for Carl Edwards and his Roush Fenway mates, who are struggling to keep up with the Hendrickes.


What are you most looking forward to on Saturday?
* Nationwide Series debut at Iowa Speedway
* Busch goes for 9`th consecutive top-2 finish
* Hornaday goes for 5`th consecutive win
* Anything Cup related at Pocono


Cup qualifying | Pocono


Red Bull getting close on car make, Vickers
GM Frye returns from team meeting in Austria with plan in place.
Shop: No. 83 die-cast


Precise system keeps fine line on pit road
Most drivers concur with how NASCAR goes about nabbing speeders.
Sound Off: Montoya


Rain puts Stewart on pole at Pocono
Points leader will take green with Johnson on outside of front row.
Pole not essential


Kurt: Maybe Kyle should focus on Cup
Suggests racing in Nationwide and Trucks starting to take toll.
Sound Off: Kurt


Iowa Speedway out to prove it's worthy
In just 3 short years the track is garnering national attention.
Race Preview


SMI, Lowe's refute sponsorship report
Marcus Smith said both sides still negotiating to reach new deal.
Lowe's won't renew

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Emotional boost
Just days after losing his grandmother, Denny Hamlin took all the emotions of that loss coupled with a tough season and used it to push him to victory at Pocono.


Whose finish was the most surprising at Pocono?
1. Denny Hamlin
2. Juan Montoya
4. Sam Hornish Jr.
13. Jimmie Johnson
18. Carl Edwards




Lap-by-Lap: You choose how to watch
Relive Pocono the way you want: by driver, by lap, by highlight, etc.
http://lapbylap.nascar.com/player2.html


Race Rewind: Pocono condensed version
Tempers flare, trouble for points leaders and a heartfelt victory.
http://www.nascar.com/video/race_rewind/...ind.nascar

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The free pass ... over and over
Jimmie Johnson was 3 laps down at Pocono yet finished 13th, ahead of 17 other lead-lap cars.
Per NASCAR's free-pass rule, he was in position to get his laps back.
But should NASCAR limit the number of free passes a driver earns in a race?


Garage Shots | Pocono


Johnson, Stewart tough to keep down
Both faced adversity and both came through it relatively unscathed.
Pocono race recap


Writer's Block: Qualifying quandary
Mark Aumann opines on the process of setting the starting lineup.


Five things about ... one Kyle Busch
When you get to know him you find out he's really not a bad guy.
http://www.kylebuschfoundation.org/


Garage Expert: Pressure of racing
How different tire pressures change the way the car handles.
101: Racing tires


Race Chatter: Hamlin can talk the talk
Listen to the 11 team's in-car audio as they go for the win at Pocono.
Fueled by emotion

[doc Yezde]

Кайл Буш вместе со своими подружками.

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Race 22 - Watkins Glen International - *** @ the GLEN
http://www.nascar.com/races/tracks/wgi/



It's always been 'right'
Despite being known for oval racing, NASCAR has always had road-courses.
From the Beach and Road Course in Daytona to Wine Country in California to an airport in New York, road courses have played an integral part in the 61-year history of the sport.


Of the road courses to host a Cup race, which one is your favorite?
* Daytona Beach
* Infineon / Sonoma
* Riverside
* Watkins Glen


Preview Show: Final time on the 'road'
Marc Fein and Mike Bell on what it will take to win Sunday at Watkins Glen.
Around the Track


It's refreshing to hear the truth sometimes
Blogger wants drivers to say what's on their mind, not be politically correct.
Join the community

Track facts for Watkins Glen International:
http://racing-reference.info/factsheets/...009-22.htm

Number of previous races: 26.
First Cup race: August 4, 1957, won by Buck Baker.
Last Cup race: August 10, 2008, won by Kyle Busch.
Won from pole: 9, last time by Kyle Busch in 2008 (qualifying was rained out).
Worst starting spot for race winner: 18th, by Steve Park in 2000.
Most laps led: 83, by Tony Stewart in 2005.
Fewest laps led by a race winner: 4, by Ricky Rudd in 1988.

Track records:

- Fastest race: 103.030 mph by Mark Martin in 1995.
- Fastest qualifying speed: 124.580 mph by Jeff Gordon in 2003.
- Most lead changes: 14 in 1991 and 2006.
- Closest finish: Jeff Gordon's .172 second margin over Jeff Burton in 2001.
- Most caution flags: 10 in 2006.
- There have been two caution-free races at this track (1957 and 1965).

* From 2001-2008 a typical Watkins Glen race had:
10.8 lead changes, 6.5 cautions for 15.1 laps, and an average green-flag run of 10.0 laps.
* Sprint Cup qualifying has been rained out at Watkins Glen in 4 of the past 5 years.

Manufacturers / Owners:

Victories by manufacturer:
Chevrolet 14, Ford 5, Pontiac 4, Buick 1, Mercury 1, Toyota 1.

Victories by owner:
Rick Hendrick 6, Joe Gibbs 5, Jack Roush 3, Raymond Beadle 2, Richard Childress 2, all others 8.

Best average finish among active drivers at Watkins Glen (3+ starts):
#14 Tony Stewart (5.7)
#11 Denny Hamlin (6.7)
#5 Mark Martin (6.9)
#99 Carl Edwards (10.2)
#7 Robby Gordon (10.6)
#29 Kevin Harvick (11.2)
#18 Kyle Busch (12.5)
#1 Martin Truex, Jr. (13.0)

Worst average finish among active drivers at Watkins Glen (3+ starts):

#16 Greg Biffle (28.7)
#43 Reed Sorenson (23.7)
#83 Brian Vickers (22.6)

Chase drivers at Watkins Glen:
http://racing-reference.info/factsheets/...009-22.htm
Trends:

Sleepers:
Other drivers who have performed better lately, but who aren't currently in a position to make the Chase include:
#20 Joey Logano (12th in points over the last 6 races) and
#47 Marcos Ambrose (14th).

[doc Yezde]

Kup, и охота тебе засерать форум своими копированными объёмными перлами? Место на нём не безгранично.