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Johnson shrugs off criticism after another win

 May 20, 2013; Updated: 11:42 pm

Concord, N.C. - It's only fitting that Jimmie Johnson's latest romp through the record books was shrouded in post-race controversy.

What's a Johnson win, after all, without a good conspiracy theory?

The latest instance of black...

NASCAR favorite Trickle found dead

 May 17, 2013; Updated: 11:42 pm

Concord, N.C. - Dick Trickle, a former NASCAR driver whose larger-than-life personality and penchant for fun won him legions of fans despite a lack of success beyond the nation's small tracks, died Thursday of an apparent self-inflicted...

Kenseth finally breaks dry spell at Darlington

 May 13, 2013; Updated: 11:42 pm

Darlington, S.C. - Matt Kenseth has rarely been more pleased in victory than he was this weekend at Darlington Raceway. Maybe that's because of what he overcame to achieve the win.

Kenseth has long been one of NASCAR's stars, a past...

Busch earns pole at Darlington with record-setting lap

 May 11, 2013; Updated: 12:21 am

Kurt Busch ended up on top at Darlington Raceway a week after finishing upside-down at Talladega.

Five days ago, Busch went airborne near the end of the Aaron's 499 and crash landed on Ryan Newman.

On Friday, Busch sped around...

Ragan wins with a little help from his friend

 May 6, 2013; Updated: 11:16 pm

Talladega, Ala. - A pair of Davids slayed the Goliaths at Talladega Superspeedway.

David Ragan hooked up with teammate David Gilliland in a two-lap overtime sprint, and together they picked off some of the top drivers in NASCAR to...

Kenseth went overtime for Saturday night win

 April 29, 2013; Updated: 11:29 pm

Richmond, Va. - When the dust settled at Richmond, "Ol Happy Harvick was the only driver smiling.

Kevin Harvick plowed through traffic on the final restart, driving from seventh to Victory Lane in a two-lap overtime sprint to the...

Hamlin's still sitting on the sidelines

 April 26, 2013; Updated: 11:42 pm

Richmond, Va. - Denny Hamlin wishes he didn't need medical clearance to race.

The 32-year-old NASCAR star drove himself to Richmond International Raceway on Thursday, but was begrudgingly preparing for another weekend watching...

NASCAR penalizes Kenseth after engine fails

 April 25, 2013; Updated: 11:42 pm

Charlotte, N.C. - NASCAR has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to engines, tires and fuel on a race car. Anything even slightly improper is dealt with swiftly and severely. NASCAR always throws the book at offenders.

Matt Kenseth...

Kenseth takes the title again at Kansas City

 April 22, 2013; Updated: 11:16 pm

Kansas City, Kan. - Matt Kenseth knew that he had a front-running car Sunday.

It was simply a matter of getting there.

So when a caution flag came out with several leaders on pit road, and Kenseth found himself leading the pack...

Busch used late yellow flag to pick up victory Saturday night

 April 15, 2013; Updated: 11:29 pm

Fort Worth, Texas - Kyle Busch was just trying to maintain the pace behind Martin Truex Jr. while waiting for his chance.

The No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing team pounced when the yellow flag came out with 21 laps to go at Texas Motor...

Johnson rolls to victory

 April 8, 2013; Updated: 12:34 am

Martinsville, Va. - Jimmie Johnson dominated Martinsville Speedway again.

Johnson led a career-best 346 laps Sunday and pulled away on a restart with eight laps to go for his eighth career victory at Martinsville Speedway on...

No NASCAR penalties issued after California race

 March 27, 2013; Updated: 11:42 pm

Charlotte, N.C. - NASCAR won't penalize Tony Stewart for scuffling with Joey Logano on pit road at California and saw nothing to indicate Logano or Denny Hamlin were trying to intentionally wreck each other as they raced for the...

Hamlin fractures lower spine

 March 26, 2013; Updated: 11:42 pm

Denny Hamlin suffered a compression fracture in his lower spine during a last-lap crash while racing for the win against former teammate Joey Logano, and Joe Gibbs Racing gave no indication Monday how long its driver could be sidelined.

"I...

Busch wins amidst chaos at Fontana

 March 25, 2013; Updated: 12:08 am

Fontana, Calif. - Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano raced side by side into the final lap, two bitter rivals unwilling to give even an inch - right up until they made contact with less than a mile to go.

The race ended with Hamlin in the...

Kahne finally wins at Bristol

 March 18, 2013; Updated: 11:29 pm

Bristol, Tenn. - Kasey Kahne's bumper-banging battle with Brad Keselowski was just the warm-up act in an action-packed race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Former teammates Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano exchanged words after the race - in...

Kenseth drives to victory in Vegas

 March 11, 2013; Updated: 11:42 pm

Las Vegas - Matt Kenseth won on his 41st birthday in just his third start for the Joe Gibbs Racing, barely holding off Kasey Kahne at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday for his 25th career victory.

"I was real nervous all day,"...

Hornish Jr. drives to Nationwide victory

 March 10, 2013; Updated: 11:29 pm

Las Vegas - Sam Hornish Jr. didn't know the name of Saturday's race until he went to the drivers' meeting for the Sam's Town 300.

"That's a pretty good one for me to win," he thought to himself. "Already got my name on the...

NASCAR fines Hamlin

 March 8, 2013; Updated: 11:42 pm

Las Vegas - Denny Hamlin was fined $25,000 by NASCAR on Thursday for criticizing the new Gen-6 race car after last week's race at Phoenix, and the furious driver said he won't pay.

Hamlin compared the new race car unfavorably to last...

Edwards snaps winless streak

 March 4, 2013; Updated: 11:29 pm

Avondale, Ariz. - Carl Edwards climbed from his car, stood on the door and landed a backflip near the finish line. He then hopped up on the wall in front of the grandstand, grabbed the checkered flag and waded into the crowd, trading...

Injured fans may sue NASCAR

 February 27, 2013; Updated: 11:55 pm

Orlando, Fla. - The attorney for three NASCAR fans injured last weekend during a race the day before the Daytona 500 says they are exploring a possible lawsuit, but some experts say they could face tough obstacles in winning...

Jimmy Johnson wins Daytona 500

 February 25, 2013; Updated: 11:26 pm

Daytona Beach, Fla. - A big first for Danica Patrick, but an even bigger second for Jimmie Johnson.
Patrick made history up front at the Daytona 500 Sunday, only to see Johnson make a...

Johnson wins Daytona 500 while Patrick finishes eighth

 February 24, 2013; Updated: 5:29 pm

Daytona Beach, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson has won his second Daytona 500, racing past defending NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski on the final restart, while Danica Patrick finished eighth.

Patrick is building quite the following

 February 24, 2013; Updated: 11:42 pm

Daytona Beach, Fla. - The big boys brought their little girls to see NASCAR's shining star.

Jeff Gordon, Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson all took their daughters to meet Danica Patrick this week at Daytona International...

Harvick and Kyle Busch wins Daytona 500 duels

 February 22, 2013; Updated: 11:55 pm

Daytona Beach, Fla. - There are two certainties heading into the Daytona 500: Kevin Harvick is the favorite, and no one is sure what the action will look like in the "Great American Race."

Harvick remained perfect through Speedweeks...

New cars make for a harrowing practice round

 February 21, 2013; Updated: 12:08 am

Daytona Beach, Fla. - It took all of 15 minutes for NASCAR's new Gen-6 race car to throw drivers a few curves of its own at the first practice for the Daytona 500.

Ryan Newman lost control of his Chevrolet right in front of Carl...

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