July 10, 2009
JOLIET, Ill. — Kyle Busch says Tony Stewart "dumped" him at the end of last weekend's NASCAR race and that Sprint Cup officials should penalize such action. Tony Stewart, who said earlier this week that he and Busch were "on the same...
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JOLIET, Ill. — Tony Eury Jr. says media pressure contributed to Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s tailspin this season and that's why the crew chief-driver pairing were split earlier this season. Eury spoke publicly for the first time since car owner Rick Hendri...
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July 8, 2009
CORNELIUS — Michael Waltrip didn't hand Martin Truex Jr. any keys to his car Tuesday. Instead, Waltrip gave Truex an oversized NAPA hat. And so began the transformation of Michael Waltrip the racer to Michael Waltrip the owner. And yes, Waltrip will...
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Former champion Darrell Waltrip says drivers are racing more recklessly and he worries how soon it could be before a driver is unable to walk away from a spectacular accident. Waltrip admits the cars are safer but suggests that the added safety measures e...
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July 7, 2009
NASCAR is asking a federal judge to stay the injunction granted Jeremy Mayfield and also has filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Richmond, Va. NASCAR filed the paperwork Monday. Judge Graham Mullen granted an in...
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July 6, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- When do finishes like Saturday night's at Daytona International Speedway become unacceptable? At what point does a fan's need to be thrilled cross the line? What happens if the driver doesn't walk away? Another restrictor-plate race...
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July 5, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Tony Stewart won. Kyle Busch slammed the wall. Then was rammed in the back. Then T-Boned. So ended Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway, where a battle between Stewart and Busch for the lead as they headed toward...
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Jeremy Mayfield never made it to Daytona International Speedway this weekend after winning an injunction to begin competing again, but he said in a statement he hopes to be at Chicagoland Speedway for next week's race. "Followi...
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July 4, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - This day would be different. Competitors knew it and felt it. Yet its significance would not be truly realized until years later. All that was evident July 4, 1984, was that crew members had to arrive earlier than normal to the garag...
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR Chairman Brian France passionately defended the sport's drug policy Friday, two days after a federal judge granted Jeremy Mayfield an injunction to compete in Sprint Cup events for the first time since his suspension in May f...
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July 3, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A day after a federal judge in Charlotte allowed Jeremy Mayfield to again compete in NASCAR Sprint Cup series events, Mayfield and his team missed the deadline to enter in Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway. His...
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Editor's note: Staff Writer Dustin Long is among those who will vote for the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame class. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Although some fans claim that the NASCAR has abandoned its roots, that's not true with the 25 men nominated for t...
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The last time Carl Edwards raced at a restrictor-plate track, he was flying into the catchfence at Talladega at the end of the race. So now that he's back at Daytona, he was asked if he had any trepidation.
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June 29, 2009
LOUDON, N.H. -- To call Sunday the best day of Joey Logano's life would be overstating things because he's only 19 years old. He likely will have even better days. Yet, no matter how long he races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series, it's unlikely he will hav...
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LOUDON, N.H. -- Kyle Busch apologized, but such words won't help some drivers' chances of making the title Chase. An eight-car accident -- triggered when Dale Earnhardt Jr. got a slow restart and others behind him bunched up -- could impact the hopes for...
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June 28, 2009
LOUDON, N.H. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been winless for more than a year and needs the greatest comeback since the title Chase was created to even hope to contend for a Sprint Cup crown, but he remains NASCAR's dominant seller. Despite his lack of success...
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LOUDON, N.H. -- While many will focus on those vying for a spot in the Chase during these next 10 Sprint Cup races, a more pivotal race is taking place. The race for bonus points. Each winner through the Richmond race in September scores 10 bonus points t...
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June 27, 2009
LOUDON, N.H. -- Jeremy Mayfield's suspension for failing a drug test has drained his finances and forced him to lay off 10 employees of his NASCAR Sprint Cup team, according to court documents. Mayfield, whose career earnings top $21 million, states in an...
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June 24, 2009
This is getting to be quite familiar for Kasey Kahne. Ten races to go until the field for this year's title Chase is set and Kahne is battling for a spot. His victory Sunday at Infineon Raceway moved him within three points of the last transfer spot. Twic...
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June 23, 2009
A title Chase without Kyle Busch? Or how about one without Daytona 500 champ Matt Kenseth, who has never missed a Chase? Or one without any cars from either Joe Gibbs Racing or Richard Childress Racing? Ten races before the 12-man title field is set and t...
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June 22, 2009
SONOMA, Calif. -- Richard Petty returned to victory lane for the first time in 10 years at the unlikeliest of places. Just as unlikely was the driver who joined him. Kasey Kahne, who had never finished better than 23rd in five previous races at Infineon R...
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SONOMA, Calif. -- Car owner Rick Hendrick's NASCAR Sprint Cup empire could grow significantly next season. A report states that Red Bull will switch from Toyota to Chevrolet. The team likely would get its engines and technical support from Hendrick if tha...
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June 21, 2009
SONOMA, Calif. -- It is hard not to root for Mark Martin. Doing so, though, comes with risk. Few drivers have been tormented as often. For every great moment, there is another that frustrates him. And his fans. Yes, all drivers eventually have their tough...
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SONOMA, Calif. -- Jeff Burton doesn't know what to expect. Juan Pablo Montoya does and is worried. Tony Stewart isn't concerned. They're all referring to double-file restarts. Since NASCAR mandated double-file restarts three weeks ago, there have been few...
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June 20, 2009
SONOMA, Calif. -- Juan Pablo Montoya confesses he'll focus on the points race Sunday at Infineon Raceway. "Surprising, isn't it?'' says the driver with a road-course pedigree that includes victories in Formula One and Indy Cars. Hold on. Before anyon...
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