Surveillance footage could lead to clues in theft of Denny Hamlin’s car from drivewayCORNELIUS, N.C. — Police have released surveillance footage from a security camera at Denny Hamlin’s home in hopes it will lend clues about the theft of a luxury car from the NASCAR star’s driveway. Tony Stewart says he’s convinced Danica Patrick will eventually make jump to NASCARHAMPTON, Ga. — Tony Stewart expects to one day be trading paint with Danica Patrick. Edwards on crutches with broken foot but plans to run 2 weekend races at AtlantaCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carl Edwards will race this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway despite breaking his right foot playing frisbee. Brad Keselowski will drive Penske’s No. 12 Dodge for full Sprint Cup schedule in 2010CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brad Keselowski’s long courtship with Penske Racing ended Tuesday when he finally took an offer to move to the Sprint Cup Series. Richard Childress insists slumping Kevin Harvick will be driver of No. 29 next seasonWELCOME, N.C. — Team owner Richard Childress says Kevin Harvick will be back in his car next season despite nonstop rumors to the contrary. Pa.-based NASCAR team unveils 9/11 memorial car in NYC; will race in Va.NEW YORK — A custom-designed racecar bearing the phrase “Always Remember” was unveiled Monday by NASCAR’s Benny Gordon across from the World Trade Center site. Carl Edwards wins crash-filled Nationwide race in Montreal, passing Marcos Ambrose on last lapMONTREAL — Carl Edwards was as shocked as anyone. Busch holds off Bodine, wins Trucks series race at ChicagolandJOLIET, Ill. — It’s an off weekend for many of NASCAR’s top drivers, but Kyle Busch isn’t getting much rest. NASCAR moves Daytona 500 qualifying to Feb. 6, avoids conflict with Super BowlDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Qualifying for next season’s Daytona 500 will be held one day earlier than usual, a move that avoids running the session on the same day as the Super Bowl. Patrick sidesteps questions about expiring contract, future with Andretti Green and IRLJOLIET, Ill. — Danica Patrick wouldn’t address her future with Andretti Green Racing or the IndyCar series, sidestepping questions Thursday about her expiring contract. Danica Patrick sidesteps questions about expiring contract, future with Andretti Green and IRLJOLIET, Ill. — Danica Patrick isn’t ready to address her future with Andretti Green Racing or the IndyCar series, sidestepping questions about her expiring contract. Greinke breaks team record with 15 strikeouts, Royals end five-game losing streak
NASCAR champion Johnson gives local schools $150,000 in education grantsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three-time reigning NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has donated $150,000 in grants to four Charlotte-area school systems. Owner Michael Andretti said Andretti-Green Racing close to re-signing Danica PatrickSONOMA, Calif. — Owner Michael Andretti is confident Andretti Green Racing will re-sign Danica Patrick beyond this IndyCar season — and perhaps soon. Busch grabs 4th win of season to stay in contention for a Chase berthBRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Busch was finally able to shake that anger. Hendrick plans to bring Keselowski back when a Cup ride becomes availableBRISTOL, Tenn. — NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick does not plan to let Brad Keselowski stray far from his organization. David Ragan wins Nationwide race at Bristol; points leader Kyle Busch wrecks earlyBRISTOL, Tenn. — David Ragan held off teammate Carl Edwards on a two-lap sprint to the finish Friday night to win the Nationwide Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Mark Martin wins 5th pole of season while clinging to Chase chancesBRISTOL, Tenn. — Alan Gustafson gambled at Michigan and it cost driver Mark Martin dearly in his chances to make the Chase for the championship. Juan Pablo Montoya won’t risk Chase berth for retaliation against Kasey KahneBRISTOL, Tenn. — After run-ins with Kasey Kahne in two of the last three races, Juan Pablo Montoya could be considering some sort of retaliation. Keselowski fast on track, quiet off of it as he declines to discuss Penske rumorsBRISTOL, Tenn. — Brad Keselowski isn’t saying whether he’ll drive for Penske Racing in 2010. Mark Martin confident his performance will get him into Chase and avoid devastating collapseBRISTOL, Tenn. — Mark Martin says it will be “devastating” if his Hendrick Motorsports team does not make the Chase for the championship. Brian Vickers’ contract, Sprint Cup win overshadowed by lingering feud with Kyle BuschBRISTOL, Tenn. — Brian Vickers expected to discuss his recent Sprint Cup victory, a contract extension with Red Bull Racing and his chances at making the Chase for the championship when he arrived at Bristol Motor Speedway. Kyle Busch pulls away to win trucks race at BristolBRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Busch pulled away from Matt Crafton in the closing laps to easily win the O’Reilly 200 truck series race Wednesday night at Bristol Motor Speedway. Obama honors 3-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, other drivers at White HouseWASHINGTON — Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson had the gas to get to the White House on Wednesday, where President Barack Obama honored the 2008 winner as well as auto racing. Brian Vickers rewarded for Michigan victory with long-awaited Red Bull contract extensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brian Vickers was rewarded Tuesday for his win at Michigan with a multiyear contact extension from Red Bull Racing. Running out of gas at Michigan cost Johnson nothing in big pictureCHARLOTTE, N.C. — When Jimmie Johnson ran out of gas at Pocono Raceway in June, turning a second-place finish into a seventh-place finish, it was viewed as a rare mistake for the three-time defending NASCAR champion. Mayfield’s estranged stepmother arrested for trespassing on suspended drivers’ propertyCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield’s estranged stepmother has been accused of trespassing on the suspended NASCAR drivers’ property. Vickers outlasts Johnson in fuel mileage duel, wins Sprint Cup race at MichiganBROOKLYN, Mich. — After winning three straight championships, Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 team have proved themselves masters of many things in NASCAR. Keselowski swipes lead as Busch, Vickers battle to win Nationwide series race at MichiganBROOKLYN, Mich. — Brian Vickers didn’t see it coming. Brad Keselowski sure did. Edwards says winless driver could take NASCAR title, but he wouldn’t want it to be himBROOKLYN, Mich. — Carl Edwards thinks it’s possible for a driver to win the Sprint Cup series championship without winning a single race all season. NASCAR’s Helton responds to Earnhardt Jr.’s complaints, rules out major changes to CoTBROOKLYN, Mich. — NASCAR president Mike Helton agrees with Dale Earnhardt Jr. that the sport should always be looking for ways to improve. Where he differs is over Earnhardt’s suggestion that NASCAR’s redesigned race car needs wholesale changes. Brian Vickers puts Toyota on pole in Big 3’s backyard, wonders if automakers now D.C.-basedBROOKLYN, Mich. — Thanks to Brian Vickers’ fast lap in qualifying Friday, a Toyota will be in pole position for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. Brian Vickers wins third straight pole at Michigan, hopes to jump-start chase chancesBROOKLYN, Mich. — Brian Vickers is fast, especially at Michigan International Speedway. Crash at Glen causes ‘rough days,’ but Gordon done discussing nagging back injuryBROOKLYN, Mich. — Jeff Gordon made it clear: Even if his back isn’t 100 percent after a hard crash earlier this week, he’s done talking about it. Earnhardt Jr. says NASCAR’s racing falling flat, new car design needs tweaksBROOKLYN, Mich. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. says NASCAR’s brand of on-track action has fallen flat lately, and the sport’s most popular driver believes changes to Sprint Cup’s new car are needed to spice things up. |