The Pit Stop with Sheri Vegas

NCWTS - Memphistravel.com 200

2009-06-27T22:33:00.003-04:00

Ron Hornaday Jr wins 2 in-a-row! Hornaday dominated the Memphistravel.com 200 for his 2nd consecutive win and back-to-back wins @ Memphis.Hornaday started on the pole, jumped out in front of the field immediately and would go on to lead a race-high 175 of 201 laps, but the race wasn't without drama. With 5 laps to go, an accident between Dennis Setzer and Tayler Malsam brought out the 6th and

On Track - Saturday @ NHMS

2009-06-27T21:31:00.002-04:00

On track activities started early today @ NHMS.There were 2 Sprint Cup Series practice sessions held with little or no incidents. Reed Sorenson was fastest during the 1st and 4th quickest during Happy Hour. Martin Truex Jr was on top of the speed chart for that final practice round.(Photo Credit: Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR) There are 11 drivers pulling double duty this weekend.Joey

NNS - Camping World RV Sales 200

2009-06-27T20:25:00.002-04:00

After 2 straight runner-up finishes, Kyle Busch gets the job done today @ New Hampshire Motor Speedway!Kyle didn't lead the most laps as we've seen him do over the past couple of races, but he was able to pass his JGR team-mate Joey Logano with 35 laps to go. Busch held off another charge by Logano in the closing laps to collect his 26th Nationwide series win.(Photo Credit: Drew Hallowell/Getty

On Track - Friday @ NHMS

2009-06-26T22:26:00.006-04:00

It was a rough start to the race weekend in Loudon and an even rougher start for some.Mark Martin and Tony Stewart crashed during their first practice session less than 2 hours before rain moved through the area. Sprint Cup Series qualifying was washed out. The weekend schedule has been revised.Points leader Tony Stewart crashed in turn 2 after running 29 laps in practice midday Friday.“I just

Double-File Restarts for the Nationwide Series

2009-06-26T17:45:00.002-04:00

A press release from NASCAR:DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 26, 2009) – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) today announced the addition of “Double-File Restarts – Shootout Style” throughout each race for the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Beginning next weekend at Daytona International Speedway, the first- and second-place cars will line up side-by-side as the green flag is

Need For Speed Race Preview: Loudon

2009-06-26T17:18:00.013-04:00

(June 26, 2009) The Race to the Chase begins this Sunday at "The Magic Mile" in Loudon, New Hampshire. It's a 10 race countdown until the Chase for the Championship starts.Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon sit 1-2 in the standings. They're tied with 8 top-5 finishes this season and 1 points race each. They'll both line up on the front row for Sunday's race as qualifying has been rained out.They are

NSCS - Toyota/SaveMart 350

2009-06-21T20:49:00.041-04:00

Kasey Kahne held off Tony Stewart on a green-white-checker finish to put his #9 and his boss man, Richard Petty in victory lane @ Sonoma!"It feels great," Kahne said. "With myself, I've had issues here in the past with finishing anywhere on this course ... and then race really strong today was the first time that I've been able to pull that off. Working with Kenny Francis (crew chief), Keith

Around The Track: Infineon

2009-06-21T00:46:00.001-04:00

NNS - Northerntool.com 250

2009-06-20T22:59:00.018-04:00

From last to first, Carl Edwards won @ Milwaukee Mile - 2 years in a row. And yes, he celebrated with his signature back flip.Edwards was unable to make it in time to qualify @ Milwaukee, so he was forced to the back for the start. He traveled over 2,000 miles from Sonoma to race in the series.Jack Roush, himself, flew the plane from California to Wisconsin.(Photo Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty

NCWTS - Copart 200

2009-06-20T22:47:00.030-04:00

Birthday win for Ron Hornaday Jr"It's a cool day," Hornaday said. "What'd they (say), 'How old are you?' I don't know. I'm in my 50s, now, I guess."51 to be precise.Hornaday is the only series drivers to win a race on their birthday. A feat he has actually accomplished twice. He won the truck race @ Bristol on June 20, 1998.Driving the #33 Copart Chevrolet Silverado for KHI, Hornaday dominated

On Track - Saturday

2009-06-20T22:47:00.017-04:00

There were a couple of incidents during the first practice session @ Sonoma earlier today.David Gilliland ran into the back of John Andretti at the end of pit road. There was some damage done to the back of Andretti's car, but Gilliland will have to go to a back-up.Marcos Ambrose's engine blew in his #47 ride about 15 minutes into the first practice. After qualifying 3rd, his best qualifying

On Track - Friday

2009-06-20T16:29:00.011-04:00

Jeff Burton, Dale Earnhardt Jr and David Reutimann spun during their first practice session early in the afternoon.Fastest during first practice:1. Marcos Ambrose 93.4042. Jeff Gordon 93.3683. Boris Said 93.3364. Jimmie Johnson 93.1165. Brian Vickers 92.8832 in a row for Brian Vickers. He won his ninth career pole and fourth of the season. It's his first pole in his 5 races @ Infineon.Kyle Busch

Need For Speed Race Preview: Sonoma

2009-06-18T22:27:00.014-04:00

Change of scenery this weekend as the Cup drivers have already set up shop in the Sonoma wine country for the first of 2 road course races on the current schedule. Are you a fan of road course racin'? Some are; some aren't; and there's those that would rather a road course be featured in the Chase.Infineon Raceway will celebrate 21 years of cup racin' this Sunday.Breaking down the stats:In 20

NSCS - Lifelock 400

2009-06-14T21:39:00.018-04:00

Out of gas but not out of luck! Mark Martin wins one on fuel mileage."You know, everybody knows that we have had some horrendous luck this year, and it's put us pretty far back," Martin said. "We are on the outside looking in to the Chase. We had a great racecar, but for me, I always, always come up short on the gas mileage thing. I always have. If you look at the stats, you know, I've lost 25

NNS - Meijer 300

2009-06-13T22:23:00.011-04:00

2 in a row from the pole - Joey Logano won under the lights @ Kentucky Speedway!"It's really cool", Logano said. "This place is one of my favorite racetracks. It's one of those places that just suits you. To win two for two here, that's really cool for me and the whole team."Logano also becomes the first repeat race winner at the track.John Sommers II/Getty ImagesA red flag with 15 laps to go

NCWTS - Michigan 200

2009-06-13T21:28:00.011-04:00

Colin Braun passed a dominate Kyle Busch for the lead and held on for the final 24 laps on the way to his first truck win."What an awesome truck... You poured your hearts into this," Braun told his crew. "It was cool to beat Kyle, and it was also cool to beat Toyotas here." By 'here' meaning Michigan International Speedway's close location to Ford's homebase and near Jack Roush's Roush

On Track - Saturday

2009-06-13T20:56:00.013-04:00

It's never a good sign to wake up early on race day with rain pouring down, but then again, it was early. I was up and moving by 6:30. Showers moved out of the area early enough for the tough trucks to make it out for time trails by 10.First up was an interview with the #17 crew chief, Drew Blickensderfer. The Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition 2009 National Finals will be held from June 14

Need For Speed Race Preview: Michigan

2009-06-11T14:40:00.015-04:00

There was already a lot of activity at the track as early as Wednesday in preparation for this weekend's races @ Michigan International Speedway.Traditionally, we know the June race is held on Father's Day, but not this year. It's the first time since the summer of 2001 that it hasn't been. And that's just due to the way the days fall on the calendar this year with the NASCAR schedule.It might

ARCA RE/MAX SERIES

2009-06-11T14:40:00.004-04:00

ARCA RE/MAX Series Qualifying presented by Ansell Michigan International Speedway, has been cancelled due to rain. The starting grid for Friday’s race will be set based on current car owner points.On a brighter note, the forecast calls for sunny skies with high's around 80 throughout the race weekend. Ideal racin' weather.In a press release from the track: Officials are still hopeful that ARCA RE

Double-File Restarts

2009-06-07T16:02:00.007-04:00

NASCAR vice president of competition Robin Pemberton said the excitement created by double-file restarts at last month's All-Star race at Lowe's Motor Speedway helped to determine the new format change.Jeff Burton: "I'm shocked that we are doing this this year. I have become very used to the ship liner analogy about how it is hard to turn a ship real quick. (I) believed we would do it in the

NSCS - Pocono 500

2009-06-07T14:19:00.018-04:00

Tony Stewart's dream season! He sits on top of the point standings and is winning races in his first year as an owner/driver.Stewart won the Pocono 500 for his first official points-paying race win as an owner/driver. Defeat was not in his vocabulary. He started in the back of the field in a back-up car after wrecking his primary in a practice accident. With an average fuel window of 33-39 laps,

NNS - Federated Auto Parts 300

2009-06-06T20:15:00.016-04:00

Kyle Busch scores a smashing win in Saturday night's Federated Auto Parts 300 Nationwide Series race @ Nashville Superspeedway.After leading the most laps in the past 3 series races without a win to show for it, things finally went Busch's way. He led 4 times for 173 of the 225 laps around, giving up the lead only for pit stops. He led the final 24 laps and beat Keselowski by 0.891 seconds.Chris

On Track - Saturday

2009-06-06T19:43:00.015-04:00

Tony Stewart wrecked during the first practice session today @ Pocono. He lost the pole position for tomorrow's race and will have to start in the back in his back-up car."I feel like it's better than the primary car," Stewart said."I was happier with that car then I was the first one," Stewart said. "If I'd known the second one was going to be so good, I would have crashed the first one the

On Track - Friday

2009-06-05T16:56:00.016-04:00

Once again, rain causes havoc for race fans. Sprint Cup Series qualifying was washed out. Drivers will line-up according to owners points. It puts Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon on the front row. The garage is about to close, until 8 tomorrow morning. Long Pond weather is supposed to be better for tomorrow, but there's a 40% chance for rain on Race Day Sunday.Here's what has been going on up until

It's Official! Penske to purchase Saturn

2009-06-05T16:24:00.005-04:00

The announcement came over today that Roger Penske's Penske Automotive Group won the bid for General Motors Corp.'s Saturn line. The sale should save 13,000 jobs and 350 dealers.“Saturn has a passionate customer base and outstanding dealer network,” Roger Penske said. “For nearly 20 years, Saturn has focused on treating the customer right. We share that philosophy, and we want to build on those

Need For Speed Race Preview: Pocono

2009-06-04T21:54:00.027-04:00

The race weekend just kicked off with a bang! Fans made noise and NASCAR listened. The official announcement was made today that "Double-File Restarts - Shootout Style" will become the norm in the Sprint Cup Series.Someone asked me if they didn't already line up double file for restarts. They do, but under this format change the race leader will have the option to restart on the inside or outside

Official Press Release from Obama

2009-06-01T16:55:00.000-04:00

THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press Secretary_______________________________________________________________________________________FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 1, 2009WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama made the following statement.“The decision by Judge Gonzalez of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to approve the Chrysler sale transaction paves the way

Rick Hendricks speaks out on GM

2009-06-01T14:28:00.002-04:00

Official press release from Hendrick Motorsports:CONCORD, N.C. (June 1, 2009) – Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports and chairman of Hendrick Automotive Group, today responded to the announcement by General Motors that it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection:"The products General Motors offers are the highest quality and most fuel efficient in its history, and I have an

NSCS - Autism Speaks 400 5/31

2009-05-31T17:57:00.017-04:00

Jimmie Johnson dominated - leading 298 of the 400 laps for his 4th win @ Dover and 2nd this season. It wasn't without some drama. After pitting under caution with 36 laps to go, Johnson's crew changed four tires dropping Johnson back to 9th for the restart. Johnson was back to the front to challenge Tony Stewart for the lead with 2 laps remaining."I just had to go," Johnson said in victory lane.

NCWTS - AAA Insurance 200

2009-05-30T21:18:00.008-04:00

(May 30, 2009) The gamble paid off for Brian Scott @ Dover. Good for his first win in the Camping World Truck Series.He opted to stay on the track and not pit for tires with 10 laps to the finish knowing fresh tires made a difference. Scott, Dennis Setzer, Stacy Compton and Jason White stayed out after watching Kyle Busch and Colin Braun both blow right fronts. Each hit the outside wall in the

NNS - Heluva Good! 200

2009-05-30T20:47:00.014-04:00

(May 30,2009) The name is right. We were treated to some great racin' @ Dover today!Brad Keselowski was the surprise race winner in an ending we might not have easily seen coming."We had a great car, we put ourselves in position to win, we needed a break, and we caught a break," said Keselowski, who won his 3rd Nationwide Series race. "Don't feel guilty about it. Not one bit. I saw the 18 slow

Rivalry?

2009-05-30T10:33:00.004-04:00

Thoughts?

On Track - Friday 5/29

2009-05-29T21:49:00.020-04:00

It’s raining again! Severe thunderstorms moved through the Dover area before the tough truck race was supposed to get underway. Wet weather delayed the race for forty minutes before washing it out altogether @ Dover. It has been rescheduled for tomorrow following the Nationwide Series. Good news! There isn’t a chance for rain in the forecast for the rest of the weekend.There was a lot of action

"Dale in the D"

2009-05-28T23:06:00.014-04:00

(May 28, 2009) A week ago and in conjunction with promoting the Sprint Cup Series race on June 14th, Michigan International Speedway announced "Dale in the D" at Motor City Casino's 1,500 seat Sound Board Theater. A special invite-only event where Earnhardt would meet, greet and answer questions for GM employees and members of the Michigan National Guard. As we were making our Memorial Day plans

Need For Speed Race Preview: Dover

2009-05-27T10:58:00.015-04:00

This weekend's race @ The Monster Mile marks the halfway point through the 'regular season' until the Chase begins.Who to watch for?Well, there's a very real chance this could be any of the drivers race to win. There have been 12 different race winners in the past 12 spring races @ Dover.Mark Martin and current points leader, Jeff Gordon lead all active drivers with 4 Dover wins each. Jimmie

Mandatory NASCAR meeting

2009-05-25T23:11:00.007-04:00

As announced during the pre-race show before the Coca-Cola 600, there will be a mandatory driver meeting this Tuesday morning at the Research and Development Center in Concord, NC.NASCAR chairman Brian France said a variety of issues will be discussed in a town hall meeting atmosphere. "Including what the economy has done, the sponsorship component, what's happening with the manufacturers, the

NSCS - Coca Cola 340.5 (600) 5/25

2009-05-25T19:35:00.016-04:00

David Reutimann won the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600! After over 24 hours since the scheduled start and 3 rain delays, the race was finally called after 227 of 400 scheduled laps Monday evening.Reutimann lead just 5 laps while under caution. He was running 14th when the #00 team decided to take a gamble to stay out when the front of the field opted to follow leader Kyle Busch down pit road during

Daytona Flooded

2009-05-25T15:22:00.010-04:00

Dodging rain drops all weekend @ Lowe's, but all of the south has been getting hit by heavy rainfall - especially Florida. Thank you Charles for forwarding on Mary's pictures of Daytona International Speedway. Pictures were taken yesterday, Sunday May 24th.Daytona International Speedway PR's Andrew Booth said there is no apparent damage. "It's a significant amount of water, but all it is, is

Coca-Cola 600 Postponed!

2009-05-24T20:33:00.005-04:00

The Coca-Cola 600 has been postponed due to weather. The race has been rescheduled for Noon tomorrow.There is still a chance for rain and thunderstorms for the forecast on Monday.For Charlotte weather, click here.

2009 Indianapolis 500

2009-05-24T19:46:00.013-04:00

It was a feel good story with a "Hollywood ending" as Helio Castroneves won the 93rd Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. And yes, he climbed the fence!Castroneves started from the pole; led the 1st 7 laps; ran in the top 10 for much of the race; made adjustments on his car himself throughout the day; and then took over the lead on lap 142 for the final 58 laps. On the final restart with 17 laps to go,

NNS - Carquest Auto Parts 300 5/23

2009-05-23T23:20:00.015-04:00

Rain was the uninvited guest @ Lowe's Motor Speedway for the Nationwide Series on Saturday night.After an hour long rain delay slowed the start of the race, wet weather hit with 30 laps to go.It was the first time a race has been called for rain in series history @ Lowe's.Mike Bliss was declared the race winner. He stayed out on the track for position when the front of the field headed down pit

On Track - Saturday 5/23

2009-05-23T22:17:00.005-04:00

Dodging rain drops @ Lowe's. Plus there's a chance of rain and thunderstorms on Sunday for the Coca-Cola 600.NSCS First practice on Saturday:Denny Hamlin posted the fastest speed with Greg Biffle, Casey Mears, Kyle Busch and Brian Vickers in the top 5. Jamie McMurray and Reed Sorenson made contact. Sorenson hit the wall. McMurray had some damage to the right side of the car.Rain washed out Happy

IRL - Indy 500 Weekend

2009-05-22T21:06:00.017-04:00

I was asked by a couple of people recently if I was going to post anything regarding the Indy 500? Certainly. In a perfect world, I would've posted a lot more throughout the month since so much has been going on @ Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I just haven't had much of a chance until now. Here ya go Mike & Jim!2-time Indy 500 Helio Castroneves will start from the pole. His 3rd Indy pole and

Just announced! Kid Rock @ M.I.S.

2009-05-22T16:11:00.014-04:00

Just announced today (5/22) Detroit’s own Kid Rock will serve as Grand Marshal for the LifeLock 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, June 14.In addition to Grand Marshall duties, he'll join driver Robby Gordon in the speedway’s fan hospitality club, Acceleration.“I’m a huge race fan, so being asked to be Grand Marshal for the Michigan race to help kick off my summer tour with (tour

On Track - Thursday 5/21

2009-05-21T23:47:00.012-04:00

Thursday night marked the return of "Flyin' Ryan". Newman won the pole for Sunday night's longest race of them all - Coca-Cola 600 @ Lowe's Motor Speedway.It's his 1st pole of the season, but it comes less than a week after his "boss" won the All-Star race last Saturday night. Should this surprise anyone? Newman leads all active drivers with 8 poles @ Lowe's Motor Speedway. It's his 44th pole in

Need For Speed Race Preview: Lowe's

2009-05-20T22:27:00.011-04:00

400 laps = 600 milesStrap in this weekend for the longest race of them all - the Coca-Cola 600. Some will jokingly ask can you stay awake? It's been a Memorial Day tradition for 50 years and actually ever since June 19, 1960. The 600-miler that year was pushed back a few weeks due to unfinished construction at the track."I think it's more of a mental thing that our minds are programmed for 500

2009 Sprint All-Star - Saturday 5/16

2009-05-17T20:11:00.018-04:00

Tony Stewart won the All-Star Race Saturday night under the lights @ Lowes Motor Speedway!Tony Stewart passed Matt Kenseth through turn 2 on lap 99 of 100 for his 1st All-Star race win and his 1st as an owner/driver."There's a lot of races I still haven't won yet. But it's a hard race to win," Stewart said soon after scoring his first win for Stewart-Haas. "There's nobody holds anything back. I

NASCAR Day

2009-05-15T10:46:00.006-04:00

Today, May 15th is the 6th Annual NASCAR Day.Proceeds raised will go to the NASCAR Foundation. Since 2004, NASCAR Day has united more than 400,000 fans and raised 6.5 million dollars for various charity organizations to help thousands of children lead better lives.If you'd like to participate, call (877)515-GIVE or online at: NASCAR.COM/NASCARDAYYou can also stop by a participating APlus at

Need For Speed Race Preview: All Star Race

2009-05-13T22:21:00.032-04:00

Saturday night, it'll be a quick dash for cash with no points on the line - just bragging rights and a very cool $1,022,975 paycheck!21 drivers will set the field for Saturday night's 100 lap race.Who's in?All Sprint Cup Series Drivers who have won a race within the past year (last season and so far this season); past All-Star race winners; active Sprint Cup Series champions from the past 10

NSCS - Southern 500 5/9

2009-05-09T20:28:00.013-04:00

There's no slowing Mark Martin down! He jumped out in front with 46 to go and cruised to victory lane! He calls it his "second childhood". We can call it momentum. It's his 2nd win in just 4 races. Career win #37 and his 2nd cup win @ Darlington - 16 years apart.Martin broke a 97-race winless streak last month @ Phoenix. He finished last @ Talladega, but didn't lose momentum as he comes off a 5th

Jeremy Mayfield Suspended & Comments

2009-05-09T20:24:00.006-04:00

Official NASCAR press release - conference held at 6pm on Saturday, May 9thDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 9, 2009) – Jeremy Mayfield, driver of the No. 41 carin the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Tony Martin, a licensed crew member with the No. 34team in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Ben Williams, a licensed crew member withthe No. 16 team in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, have been indefinitely

NNS - DHP 200 5/8

2009-05-09T00:26:00.004-04:00

Matt Kenseth won under the lights Friday night @ Darlington!The race had the look of another dominating win by Kyle Busch. He led 143 of 153 laps and all it took was a flat tire caused by debris on the track from a late race wreck to take Kyle from 1st to a 16th place finish. The crowd was cheering as Busch made it down pit road so his team could change the flat.Chris Trotman/Getty ImagesAs soon

On Track - Friday 5/8

2009-05-08T17:56:00.013-04:00

Dodging rain drops this afternoon @ Darlington. A shower went through just in time to wash out Nationwide Series qualifying. The starting line-up will be set according to the series rulebook.For the NNS starting line-up, click here.The Nationwide Series drivers were able to squeeze in their only practice on the track early in the morning (8:30-11 am). Mike Bliss was fastest. Jason Leffler was

Saving Abel's New Video

2009-05-07T23:00:00.006-04:00

Saving Abel's video for "Drowning (Face Down)" was just released this week. It features Jeremy Mayfield with cameos by Martin Truex Jr, Carl Edwards, Clint Bowyer and Brian Vickers.

2010 Chevy Camaro Unveil 3/6/09

2009-05-06T22:38:00.017-04:00

On Wednesday, May 6th, the official unveiling for the 2010 Chevy Camaro occurred at dealerships across the country.The relaunch has been highly anticipated over the past couple of years. Images of the newly redesigned Camaro have flooded popular auto magazines, network TV, movies and the internet.This week, the cars were set up on showroom floors across the country underneath giant red Camaro

Need For Speed Race Preview: Darlington

2009-05-04T14:27:00.010-04:00

Get ready to count Darlington stripes this weekend as NASCAR heads to the legendary and historic South Carolina track, commonly referred to as "The Lady In Black" for more racin' under the lights!We'll also hear the terms: Beating and Banging, Authentic, Tradition, Deceptive and Southern Hospitality a lot over the course of the weekend.Last week's race winner, Kyle Busch returns as defending race

NSCS - Crown Royal Presents... 400 5/2

2009-05-02T20:00:00.026-04:00

Kyle Busch's birthday surprise! A weekend sweep @ Richmond! Busch becomes just the 2nd driver to win a cup race on his actual birthdate. Win #3 and 4th top-10 finish this season for him and his 2nd career weekend sweep."It's an awesome win for us," Busch said. "It's really exciting to win on my birthday and to have my team enjoy it as much as I do. They're having a good time. We struggled for

NNS - Lipton Tea 250 5/1

2009-05-02T01:05:00.013-04:00

Kyle Busch won the Nationwide Series Lipton TEA 250 under the lights @ Richmond Friday night.It marks Kyle's 24th victory in the series and his 3rd win plus 8th top-10 finish this season. It's also his 3rd win and 8th top-10 @ Richmond.Kyle started 3rd; went to the front for the first time on lap 3 and would go on to lead 4 times for the race high 117 laps."I feel like tonight was a good night to

Need For Speed Race Preview: Richmond

2009-05-02T00:17:00.010-04:00

Ready for night racin' this weekend? NASCAR's @ Richmond; "America's Premier Short Track" as some people call it.It's just race 10 of the season, but for the drivers eyeing the Sprint Cup trophy - now is the time to get up and go. Nearly 80% of the drivers who've been in the top 10 or 12 in the point standings following this spring Richmond race have gone on to to qualify for the Chase.Points are

On Track - Friday 5/1

2009-05-02T00:17:00.009-04:00

As we gear up for night racin' @ Richmond, there's been a lot going on at the track... during the daytime hours.Cars were first out on the track beginning bright and early at 9 with Nationwide Series final practice. Kevin Harvick posted the fastest speed in his own Kevin Harvick Inc #33.2. Carl Edwards3. Mark Martin4. Mike Bliss5. Kyle Busch.Martin Truex Jr was fastest during the first Cup

Safety concerns addressed

2009-04-28T00:11:00.011-04:00

From (today) Monday, April 27th:NASCAR Vice President of Corporate Communications Jim Hunter responds to safety concerns from yesterday's race @ Talladega Superspeedway."In regards to Sunday's late race incident at Talladega Superspeedway, it's extremely unfortunate that a few fans suffered minor injuries. No one wants anyone to get hurt while attending one of our events and our thoughts are

NCWTS - O'Reilly Auto Parts 4/27

2009-04-27T22:34:00.006-04:00

Mike Skinner won the rain delayed and rainy O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 @ Kansas Speedway on Monday. His first win of the season, 26th career and the first for the team since becoming Randy Moss Motorsports last summer. NASCAR called the race after 132 laps, 35 laps short due to persistent rain.“Randy, we got it buddy,” Skinner said. “We got us one. It’s really, really cool. We’ve got a lot of effort

NSCS - Aaron's 399 4/26

2009-04-26T16:01:00.025-04:00

Another 1st time winner @ Talladega! Brad Keselowski won his 1st Sprint Cup Series race in a wild, wild finish! Where do we start with this one?! It's definitely worth another watch:With one lap to go, Ryan Newman and Dale Earnhardt Jr were out in front with Carl Edwards and Keselowski hooked up on the outside and coming quick. On the white flag, Edwards took the lead thanks to a big push from

On Track - Saturday 4/25

2009-04-25T17:37:00.015-04:00

Juan Pablo Montoya won the Coors Light Pole Award for the Aaron's 499. It's his 1st pole in 82 Sprint Cup Series races. There has now been a first-time pole winner for 23 consecutive cup seasons.Greg Biffle will start on the outside of the front row alongside Montoya. Martin Truex Jr qualified 3rd followed by Sam Hornish Jr, Clint Bowyer, Regan Smith, Mark Martin, Scott Speed, Brad Keselowski and

On Track - Friday 4/24

2009-04-25T16:44:00.008-04:00

As the Talladega Superspeedway celebrates their 40th anniversary, a lot has already been going on at the track by even just Friday afternoon.Friday morning, Tony Stewart announced details on this year's Prelude to a Dream at his Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. The 5th Annual Prelude to a Dream will take place on Wednesday, June 3rd with Pay-Per-View proceeds going towards 4 military-themed

Talladega's 40th Anniversary

2009-04-24T01:02:00.005-04:00

Originally known as Alabama International Speedway, the Talladega Superspeedway opened in 1969. The layout was designed by engineer Charles Moneypenny who also designed Daytona International Speedway. The concept was one step beyond DIS. The track was longer at 2.66 miles (compared to 2.5) and higher-banked at 33 degrees in the turns (compared to 31 degrees).Looking back at the some of the

Need For Speed Race Preview: Talladega

2009-04-23T23:07:00.016-04:00

The start of this racin' season may have a slightly different look and feel from recent years, but we've heard similar story lines before. Hendrick Domination, Kyle Busch and the cream always rises to the top.Hendrick Domination - Hendrick drivers have won the past 3 consecutive races. Jimmie Johnson took his first win of the season @ Martinsville followed by Gordon's first ever win @ Texas and

Phoenix Penalties

2009-04-23T23:01:00.008-04:00

It might not be much of a surprise.NASCAR announced on Tuesday that Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Casey Mears have been placed on probation for the next 6 races due to an on-track incident at the conclusion of last Saturday night's race @ Phoenix.Hard racin' and hot tempers? What's your take on it?

NSCS - Subway Fresh Fit 500 4/18

2009-04-19T19:19:00.014-04:00

Mark Martin returns to victory lane! Everyone from Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth, Jack Roush and NASCAR president Mike Helton pushed through a very crowded victory lane to pay their respects."The thought went through my mind -- 1989 with Jack Roush (Martin's former car owner) -- when I got my first win at Rockingham, I said, 'My life is fulfilled,'" Martin said in victory lane. "I

NNS - Bashas Supermarkets 200 4/17

2009-04-19T18:54:00.007-04:00

The gamble paid off big for Greg Biffle! He scores his 20th victory in 224 Nationwide Series races.He stayed out on the track as his competitors came in to pit for fresh tires. Track position was key but Biffle was able to hold on during a series of late race cautions and challenges for the lead from Jason Leffler. Biffle took the lead on lap 98 and held it for the race high 106 laps.Jeff Gross/

Need For Speed Race Preview: Phoenix

2009-04-19T18:23:00.005-04:00

Back from an off weekend for Saturday Night racin' at Phoenix!We left off with Jeff Gordon ending his 47 race winless streak @ Texas. Gordon is currently on top of the point standings - 162 points ahead of his teammate Jimmie Johnson.Between the two of them they've won the past 4 cup races @ Phoenix with Johnson winning the past 3 consecutive races @ Phoenix. We know he will be going for a 4th

NNS - Pepsi 300

2009-04-11T20:51:00.011-04:00

5 laps to go and all eyes were on race leader Joey Logano as his teammate Kyle Busch was inching closer for the lead. In the end, there can be only one. It was Logano's day. Kyle's runner-up finish is surprisingly the best he's ever finished @ Nashville Superspeedway in a NASCAR event. It wasn't what we'd call a bad day for Busch, he was out in front for 77 of the 225 laps."I wasn't too nervous.

NNS - Pepsi 300 Qualifying

2009-04-11T16:55:00.005-04:00

Carl Edwards won the Coors Light Pole Award for the Pepsi 300. His first pole @ Nashville Superspeedway. This is his second pole and 6th top-10 start in as many races this season in the series. Carl also posted the fastest speed during their one and only practice session.Dak Dillon for NASCARJoey Logano qualified second. Rookie Michael McDowell will start 3rd. Kyle Busch - 4th. Ricky Stenhouse Jr

Bad Weather Coverage

2009-04-11T16:14:00.004-04:00

Bad weather hit the Nashville area yesterday afternoon canceling most of the on-track activities. From NewsChannel5.com:

NNS heads to Nashville

2009-04-08T00:21:00.005-04:00

The Nationwide Series will have the spotlight this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway as the Cup Series will enjoy a weekend off to enjoy their holiday.At least all but 5 will have the weekend off. Unlike what we've seen in recent years, only 2 drivers are running both full-time Nationwide & Sprint Cup Series schedules - Carl Edwards & Kyle Busch. They sit 1-2 in the series standings. Michael

NSCS - Samsung 500 4/5

2009-04-05T21:07:00.011-04:00

Jeff Gordon finally breaks his career-high 47 race winless drought after scoring his first win at the 1.5 mile Texas Speedway.Gordon led 6 times for the race high 105 laps. He resumed the lead with 27 laps to go onto his 1st win and 9th top-10 finish in 17 races @ Texas. It marks Gordon's 82nd career win. He remains 6th on the all-time wins list, one behind Cale Yarborough. Bobby Allison and

NNS - O'Reilly 300 4/4

2009-04-05T18:14:00.005-04:00

Kyle Busch made it look way too easy @ Texas after leading 178 of 200 laps for the win in Saturday's Nationwide Series race. His 2nd win of the season and 23rd in the series. Kyle became the first driver to win a Nationwide Series race from the pole @ Texas as well as win three consecutive races @ Texas.Busch finished 1.447 seconds ahead of runner up finisher, Tony Stewart. Brad Keselowski

Garage Talk

2009-04-03T23:33:00.003-04:00

Huge in the garage already this weekend - GM's financial troubles. For more on this story, click here.Petty Motorsports to show up at the Indi 500. For more details, click here.The Sprint Cup banquet moves to Las Vegas this year. For more details, click here.

Need For Speed Race Preview: Texas

2009-04-03T22:48:00.012-04:00

It's just Friday afternoon and there's already been a lot of action at the Texas Motor Speedway!Mark Martin was fastest during the 1st practice session with David Reutimann, Kurt Busch, Greg Biffle and Jimmie Johnson also posting top 5 speeds on the leaderboard. 48 drivers will attempt to qualify for Sunday's race, Samsung 500. It might be worth mentioning that in 16 cup races @ Texas, just one

NCWTS - Kroger 250 3/30

2009-03-30T21:41:00.003-04:00

Kevin Harvick won the rain postponed Kroger 250 @ Martinsville Monday afternoon.Once again, we saw the driver who lead the most laps not win the race. Kyle Busch lead a race high 139 laps. He took the lead on lap 102 until 10 to go when Harvick was able to make the pass to take over the lead.Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR"I was able to get to his bumper there and just kind of get him up

NSCS - Goody's 500 3/29

2009-03-29T22:52:00.013-04:00

We've seen it often before - the dominant car doesn't always win. In this case, defending race winner Denny Hamlin led the race high 296 laps but couldn't hold on to take the checkered flag.With 15 laps to go, Jimmie Johnson made a pass for the lead and held on for the win. Johnson lead twice for 42 laps, but we can't forget he knows how to get around the track they call the "paper clip". Johnson

Garage Talk

2009-03-29T01:44:00.003-04:00

Juan Pablo Montoya attempted to apologize to Jamie McMurray for an on track incident @ Bristol. Jamie wasn't receptive and their talk was said to have been heated. For more, click here.Will Jeff Gordon need back surgery? For more, click here.USF1 interested in Allmendinger and Speed? Not Danica & Busch? For more, click here.Dale Jr and Hendrick had a "constructive" meeting regarding season woes.

On Track - Saturday 3/28

2009-03-29T00:22:00.011-04:00

Rain, rain go away...Rain washed out a portion of the on track activities Saturday @ Martinsville.The Camping World Truck Series squeezed in final practice and qualifying before the wet weather hit.Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCARRick Crawford won the Keystone Light pole award. It's his 6th pole in the series and 2nd @ Martinsville. Crawford has 1 series victory at the track with his win in

On Track - Friday 3/27

2009-03-29T00:10:00.009-04:00

Teams are dodging rain drops @ Martinsville.Both the Camping World Truck & Sprint Cup Series were able to squeeze in practice sessions early in the day on Friday before the rain hit.Geoff Burke/Getty ImagesWith rain in the forecast for today & tomorrow, teams are choosing to work on their race set-up rather than the qualifying set-up.The defending race winner Denny Hamlin was fastest during the

Need For Speed Martinsville Preview

2009-03-27T17:24:00.012-04:00

The Martinsville Speedway will host its 122nd Sprint Cup Series race this Sunday.Thesouthern Virginia track is the oldest on the cup schedule and one of the oldest continuously operating racing facilities in the US. The first cup series race was held on Sept. 25, 1949.Known for its tight turns and paper clip shape, drivers will have to be up on the wheel for 500 laps/263 miles.Will we see

MIS Press Release - Congrats to Roger Curtis

2009-03-23T19:25:00.002-04:00

Michigan International Speedway’s Curtis receives local chamber awardBROOKLYN, Mich. (March 23, 2009) — Being an active member of the local community is important to Michigan International Speedway President Roger Curtis. The Brooklyn-Irish Hills area is home to MIS and Curtis is committed to support a community that has embraced the track as its own for over 40 years.The Brooklyn-Irish Hills

NSCS - Food City 500 @ Bristol 3-22-09

2009-03-22T18:40:00.015-04:00

Kyle Busch won the Food City 500 in dominant fashion! What a difference 24 hours can make. Kyle dominated the Nationwide Series race @ Bristol on Saturday, but problems during a late race pit stop took him out of contention to win. Fast Forward to Sunday, Kyle lead 378 of 503 laps and held off his teammate on the green-white-checkered finish on his way to victory lane."It was a good day for us.

NNS - Scotts Turf Builder 300 @ Bristol 3-21-09

2009-03-22T17:43:00.006-04:00

Kevin Harvick won the Scotts Turf Builder 300 @ Bristol on Saturday. His 5th Nationwide Series win @ Bristol; the new all-time series win record at the high banked short track.It's Harvick's 1st series win of the season and 2nd top 10 finish. The win on Saturday also marks the first time he won in his own car for Kevin Harvick Inc."Finally, we got this out of the way," Harvick said. "The

Need For Speed Bristol Preview

2009-03-20T19:15:00.008-04:00

NASCAR's back after the 1st off weekend of the season - Thunder Valley here we go! Where we left off:Jeff Gordon sits on top of the point standings. Kurt Busch dominated the last race 2 weeks ago @ Atlanta.They may be the 2 to watch for in Sunday's race. Jeff Gordon & Kurt Busch each have 5 wins @ Bristol - tops among active drivers.Gordon has posted 13 top 5's & 19 top 10's in his 32 races @

NSCS - Kobalt Tools 500

2009-03-08T23:45:00.007-04:00

The weekend belonged to the Busch brothers. Kyle won the Camping World Truck Series race on Saturday. Kurt dominated the Sprint Cup Series on Sunday.Kurt led 234 of the 330 laps. He led more laps Sunday afternoon than he led all of last season combined (164). It was his race to lose. Kurt survived a couple of hard scrapes in the wall and a late race caution. Kurt restarted 3rd and had to pass

On Track - Friday March 6th

2009-03-06T23:38:00.013-05:00

Mark Martin won the pole Friday night for the Kobalt Tools 500 with a lap of 29.640 seconds at 187.045 mph.This is his 42nd pole in 726 Cup Series races. Martin’s last pole was at Richmond on May 5, 2001. Some 281 races ago. This is his first pole and third top-10 start - so far this season. This is his second pole in 47 races @ Atlanta Motor Speedway. Martin also posted the fastest lap during

Need For Speed Atlanta Preview

2009-03-05T23:08:00.044-05:00

Fast-lanta is on the schedule this weekend as the tough trucks & cup series head to the Atlanta Motor Speedway. The Nationwide Series will enjoy a weekend off.Track Length: 1.54 Miles (325 laps = 500.5 miles)Race Length: 500 Miles (1/2)Grandstand Seating Capacity: 124,000First Race: July 31, 1960 – Dixie 300Banking: 24 degrees in corners, 5 degrees on straightsFrontstretch: 2,332 feetBackstretch:

NSCS - Shelby 427

2009-03-01T21:34:00.016-05:00

Bigger than the Daytona 500 to Kyle Busch."It's bigger than winning the Daytona 500. I said it wasn't going to be, but it is" Kyle Busch said of his first win at his hometown track. Kyle's Mother and big brother Kurt were among the first to congratulate him in victory lane.This one will take a second to sort out. It will go down in NASCAR's history book that Kyle Busch won the Shelby 427 at Las

On Track - Saturday Feb. 28th

2009-02-28T23:50:00.013-05:00

Nationwide Series qualifying took place bright and early Las Vegas time. The first car hit the track for time trials at a little after 9 am.Harry How/Getty ImagesScott Speed won the Coors Light Pole Award for the Sam's Town 300. His first Nationwide Series #1 start and in his 1st race @ Vegas with a lap of 29.597 seconds, 182.451 mph. Speed is the ninth driver to win a pole in his first

NNS - Sam's Town 300

2009-02-28T20:54:00.018-05:00

Greg Biffle says Viva Las Vegas! Sorry, I couldn't resist the pun.Greg Biffle ended a 76 winless streak Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas. It wasn't an easy for him. On the way to the checkered flag, Biffle was caught speeding on pit road, had another bad pit stop, ran out of gas while leading and had to hold off a charge from his teammate 'Cuzin' Carl on a green white checkered finish. Edwards

On track - Friday Feb. 27th

2009-02-27T23:39:00.019-05:00

Kyle Busch won the Coors Light Pole Award for the Shelby 427 with a lap of 29.033 seconds, a new Las Vegas Motor Speedway track qualifying record. It's Kyle's 5th pole in 153 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. His first pole and 3rd top 10 start in as many races this season. And his 2nd pole @ Vegas. He won the pole for last year's race. Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR12 drivers broke the track

Need For Speed Las Vegas Preview

2009-02-27T20:38:00.010-05:00

Thursday, race fans lined up on the Vegas Strip to watch the hauler parade.Bryan Haraway/Getty Images for NASCAR Momentum can mean everything in this sport!Matt Kenseth is on a roll - winning the first 2 races of the new season.No driver in series history has won the 1st 3 races in a season/the next 2 races after winning the Daytona 500.It's no secret Las Vegas is one of Matt Kenseth's best

NSCS - Auto Club 500 Feb. 22nd

2009-02-23T00:25:00.014-05:00

Matt Kenseth made it back to victory lane - 2 in a row!"You need everything to go right to be able to win these races. Our car handled really good all day. We had excellent pit stops. Fourth one from the end, we were a little bit off. I started complaining. All of a sudden they got me three or four spots every stop. The pit stops were really important to our outcome. Their adjustments were really

The Big One

2009-02-22T00:42:00.003-05:00

It's still the talk in the garage this weekend @ Auto Club Speedway.“I definitely could have used better judgment coming back up on the racetrack, but it’s hard to tell. I mean, there was rain coming, I was a lap down (and) I had to get my lap back to even have a shot at winning the race. It all happened pretty fast and it was unfortunate how it went down. (But) my statistics at the plate tracks

NNS - Stater Bros. 300 Feb. 21st

2009-02-21T23:28:00.008-05:00

Kyle Busch sweeps Saturday and becomes the 1st driver ever to win 2 races in the same day in 2 different series in NASCAR's top 3 national series.Kyle dominated the Nationwide Series Stater Bros 300. He led 143 of the 150 laps on the way to his 22nd Nationwide Series win. It's his 2nd victory and 7th top 10 finish in 9 races at Auto Club Speedway. He took over the lead in the series point