Struggling Ragan getting engineering help for Cup effortBROOKLYN, Mich. — Roush Fenway Racing is hoping to give David Ragan a boost, assigning the team’s engineering manager to work with the struggling NASCAR Sprint Cup driver’s team for the next five weeks. Brian Vickers beats Kyle Busch in Michigan qualifying to win his 3rd pole of the seasonBROOKLYN, Mich. — Brian Vickers would love to turn the eighth pole of his NASCAR Sprint Cup career into his first win with Red Bull Racing. Busch makes no apologies for smashing guitar after Nationwide victory at Nashville SpeedwayBROOKLYN, Mich. — Controversy just seems to naturally swirl around Kyle Busch. And it seems the more uproar, the more NASCAR’s bad boy enjoys it. Financially strapped GM cuts support to NASCAR teamsBROOKLYN, Mich. — General Motors has told NASCAR teams it is cutting back on its support in all of the sanctioning body’s professional series. Financially strapped GM planning to cut support to NASCAR teamsBROOKLYN, Mich. — General Motors is planning to cut back on its support of NASCAR teams in all of the sanctioning body’s professional series. Formula One to feature 13 teams in 2010 season, including all 10 current entrantsPARIS — Formula One will feature three new teams in the 2010 season, including one from the United States. Coroner rules that Formula One boss Max Mosley’s son Alexander died from drug overdoseLONDON — The son of auto racing boss Max Mosley died from an accidental drug overdose last month, a London coroner said Wednesday. Richard Petty Motorsports lays off 9, cuts salaries, byproduct of Chrysler’s bankruptcy filingCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Richard Petty Motorsports laid off nine employees Monday and reduced salaries throughout the organization, a byproduct of Chrysler’s bankruptcy filing. Defending truck series champ Benson loses ride when team folds after failing to find sponsorCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Johnny Benson lost his ride Monday when Red Horse Racing folded his team because it couldn’t find sponsorship for the defending Truck Series champion. Stewart records first win as driver/owner in Cup points race at Pocono RacewayLONG POND, Pa. — The stress for Tony Stewart came last season when he was trying to assemble his own team. Drivers hold talks with F1 teams amid rising tension over 2010 regulationsISTANBUL — Formula One drivers held talks with the Formula One Teams Association on Sunday amid rising tension and uncertainty over the regulations for 2010. 3-time Indy champion Castroneves becomes 3-time winner at Texas after 3rd cautionFORT WORTH, Texas — Helio times three. Penske power: Castroneves becomes 3-time winner at Texas, beating teammate BriscoeFORT WORTH, Texas — Helio Castroneves keeps smiling — and climbing. Kyle Busch wins Nationwide Series race at Nashville SuperspeedwayGLADEVILLE, Tenn. — Kyle Busch punished the competition and a brand new Gibson Les Paul guitar trophy Saturday night at Nashville Superspeedway. Rookie Parker Kligerman’s wild ride: 6th-place finish at Pocono ARCA 200 to the senior promLONG POND, Pa. — Parker Kligerman took off his helmet after hopping out of the car, revealing a scruffy mop of brown hair. Mattioli brushes off detractors of 500-mile, two-race schedule at Pocono RacewayLONG POND, Pa. — Joseph Mattioli understands that Pocono Raceway has an unusual place on the NASCAR circuit — and that’s just the way the outspoken track owner likes it. 5 for Bodine: Bodine wins NASCAR truck race at Texas to become first 5-time winner thereFORT WORTH, Texas — Todd Bodine passed up a chance to refuel on the final pit stop Friday night, and still had enough to win the fastest NASCAR Truck Series race ever at Texas Motor Speedway. No regrets for Franchitti, who returns from NASCAR to success again in IndyCar SeriesFORT WORTH, Texas — Dario Franchitti knew immediately when he hopped back into the cockpit of an open-wheel car what he had missed — and had taken for granted. NASCAR files countersuit against suspended Mayfield, denies all claimsLONG POND, Pa. — NASCAR has filed a countersuit in federal court against driver Jeremy Mayfield and denied each of the suspended driver’s arguments why his failed drug test should be overturned. Racing, auto industry mogul Penske brings track record of success to SaturnRoger Penske never made it big as a race car driver. As a businessman, however, he regularly leaves the competition in the dust. Back in the driver’s seat: Gordon needs hour of treatment each day, but says no surgeryLONG POND, Pa. — Jeff Gordon has ruled out surgery on his aching back and hopes the daily treatments he receives at the track will ease the pain he’s felt for more than a year. All-Star race prompts NASCAR to move to double-file restarts for Cup racingLONG POND, Pa. — The excitement caused by the double-file restarts at the All-Star race is one reason why NASCAR has implemented the new procedure for the rest of the Sprint Cup season. Points leader Tony Stewart on the pole at Pocono after rain washes out qualifyingLONG POND, Pa. — Rain didn’t entirely spoil Tony Stewart’s week. With muscular reds and steely whites, winemakers woo NASCAR dads and other dudesBERKELEY, Calif. — Cal Dennison likes a nice cold glass of chardonnay. And he’s man enough to admit it. Patrick says she’s not going to be distracted by talk about possible future away from IndyCarFORT WORTH, Texas — Danica Patrick says she won’t be distracted by talk about her possible future in NASCAR or any other racing series. NASCAR implements double-file restarts starting this week at PoconoDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — In a midseason attempt to add some excitement to Cup racing, NASCAR has moved to double-file restarts beginning with this weekend’s race at Pocono Raceway. NASCAR files motion to move Mayfield challenge into federal courtCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR has asked to move Jeremy Mayfield’s challenge of his indefinite suspension to federal court. NASCAR appeals board upholds Carl Long’s record 12-race suspension, penaltyAlthough the National Stock Car Racing Commission said it was tempting to give Carl Long and his crew chief penalties they could “more-readily bear,” the driver’s appeal was denied Tuesday. Head of USADA calls Patrick’s jokes about doping ‘totally irresponsible’IndyCar racer Danica Patrick insists she was joking when she said using performance-enhancing drugs would only be cheating if she got caught. Business as usual in NASCAR despite GM’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filingCHARLOTTE, N.C. — General Motors has become the second of NASCAR’s four manufacturers to enter Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but industry leaders remain confident support will continue as the automakers shore up their finances. Reigning IndyCar champion Scott Dixon passes Ryan Briscoe in traffic, gets Milwaukee winWEST ALLIS, Wis. — Scott Dixon finds it a little bit surreal to be leading the IndyCar Series standings after his latest victory. Jimmie Johnson overtakes Tony Stewart in thrilling finish at Dover International SpeedwayDOVER, Del. — Jimmie Johnson was on the hunt. Jimmie Johnson nips Tony Stewart in thrilling finish at DoverDOVER, Del. — Jimmie Johnson went from running away from the field to running down Tony Stewart. Johnson nips Stewart in thrilling finish and takes checkered flag at DoverDOVER, Del. — Jimmie Johnson nosed past Tony Stewart with two laps left in a thrilling battle to the finish and won the Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway. Reigning IndyCar champion Dixon gets Milwaukee winWEST ALLIS, Wis. — Scott Dixon was stuck in traffic with what he knew was the best car on the Milwaukee Mile. |
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