Allmendinger and Sorenson swap crew chiefs at Richard Petty MotorsportsSTATESVILLE, N.C. — Richard Petty Motorsports has swapped the crew chiefs for AJ Allmendinger and Reed Sorenson. Tony Stewart wins at Watkins Glen for Cup-record 5th victory on famed road courseWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Seneca Lodge sits nestled in the hills overlooking this Finger Lakes village, and it’s sort of a shrine to open-wheel racing. Its walls are covered with photos of all the open-wheel winners in Watkins Glen International’s storied history, from Jim Clark to Graham Hill to Jackie Stewart. Tony Stewart wins at Watkins Glen International for the fifth timeWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. —When the rain held off and The Glen heated up, Smoke was in his element. Rookies Griffin, Hansbrough recovering from summer injuriesGREENBURGH, N.Y. —Blake Griffin grabbed a microphone for a little practice working in TV. Tyler Hansbrough pulled up a chair and watched one. Rain postpones Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen International; race rescheduled for MondayWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. —Andy Lally will have to curb his enthusiasm for another day. Ambrose pasess Busch late, wins for the second time at Watkins Glen InternationalWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. —A year ago Marcos Ambrose used pit strategy to win at Watkins Glen International. The second time around he used a little aggression. Marcos Ambros wins second straight Nationwide race at Watkins Glen InternationalWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. —Marcos Ambrose has won the Zippo 200 in the Nationwide Series for the second straight year at Watkins Glen International. Jimmie Johnson, still after first road-course win, takes pole at Watkins Glen InternationalWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Jimmie Johnson will never have a better view at Watkins Glen International. He just hopes he can keep it. Lowe’s ending naming rights of suburban Charlotte track after 11 yearsMOORESVILLE, N.C. — Lowe’s will not renew its naming rights of Lowe’s Motor Speedway when its contract expires after this season. AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Busch knows time running out to qualify for Chase and shot at Cup titleDOVER, Del. — Kyle Busch is known for being fearless in pursuit of victory — and grouchy when he doesn’t achieve it. NASCAR’s David Reutimann still ‘mad as heck’ at Hamlin about Pocono wreckCHARLOTTE, N.C. — David Reutimann says he is “mad as heck” at Denny Hamlin over their wreck at Pocono Raceway. Grieving Hamlin wins ends 50-race skid, dedicates Pocono Raceway victory to late grandmotherLONG POND, Pa. — Ask most drivers which track they least like to visit and Pocono Raceway is near the top of the list for most of them. Denny Hamlin ends 50-race skid, holds off Juan Pablo Montoya with exciting win at PoconoLONG POND, Pa. — Denny Hamlin ended a 50-race winless skid Monday, holding off Juan Pablo Montoya over the final riveting laps at Pocono Raceway before choking up with grief in Victory Lane. Denny Hamlin ends 50-race skid with exciting win at Pocono RacewayLONG POND, Pa. — Denny Hamlin had few bigger fans than his grandmother. She wore her No. 11 socks, held her No. 11 stuffed bear, and watched every race on TV — even as she sat and squinted only inches away from the 30-inch screen. White House greeting for NASCAR champs, Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson moved to Aug. 19WASHINGTON — The White House meeting between No. 44 and No. 48 will have to wait a few weeks, thanks to turf problems elsewhere. Rain washes out Cup race at Pocono Raceway, green flag scheduled to drop MondayLONG POND, Pa. — Jimmie Johnson’s White House visit will have to wait. So will the start of the Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway. “Push to Pass” helps IndyCar provide more thrills, fewer yawns during duel at KentuckySPARTA, Ky. — There were nights this season when IndyCar veteran Ed Carpenter would hop in his trailer following another ho-hum race, flip on the replay and fight to stay awake. Ron Hornaday Jr. races to record 5th straight Camping World Trucks winGLADEVILLE, Tenn. — Ron Hornaday Jr. raced to his record fifth straight NASCAR Camping World Trucks victory, easily holding off Brian Scott in a green-white-checker finish Saturday night at Nashville Superspeedway. Brad Keselowski passes Kyle Busch to win inaugural Nationwide Series race at Iowa SpeedwayNEWTON, Iowa — The inaugural Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway came down to a two-man battle between points leader Kyle Busch and top series regular Brad Keselowski. Brad Keslowski passes Kyle Busch to win inaugural Nationwide Series race at Iowa SpeedwayNEWTON, Iowa — Brad Keslowski passed Kyle Busch with eight laps left and held on to win the inaugural Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway. Kahne gives Richard Petty Motorsports needed lift and possible spot in the ChaseLONG POND, Pa. — Richard Petty won 200 NASCAR races, seven championships, and has achieved just about all there is to accomplish in stock car racing. Hail to the champ: Obama set to greet 3-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson at White HouseWASHINGTON — No. 44, meet No. 48. SMI, Lowe’s refute report that company is ending sponsorship of Charlotte trackSPARTA, Ky. — Officials from Speedway Motorsports Inc. and Lowe’s insist they are still talking in the wake of a report that the home improvement chain is ending its sponsorship of SMI’s flagship track. Brazil and Alabama are in, Milwaukee and Richmond out of 2010 IndyCar scheduleSPARTA, Ky. — The IndyCar series is heading back to South America. Rain wipes out NASCAR Cup qualifying at Pocono; pole goes to points leader Tony StewartLONG POND, Pa. — Tony Stewart won at Pocono Raceway this season from the rear of the field. He gets to try it this time from the pole. Danica Patrick still mulling decision on possible jump from IndyCar to NASCARSPARTA, Ky. — Danica Patrick is in no hurry to make a decision about her racing future. Stepmother sues suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield, claiming he made defamatory statementsSTATESVILLE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield’s stepmother has sued the suspended NASCAR driver, claiming he made slanderous, false and defamatory statements. AUTO RACING PACKAGE: New Indy CEO Belskus deliberating plans for track’s futureINDIANAPOLIS — Jeff Belskus was content living life as Indianpolis Motor Speedway’s No. 2 man. AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Hamlin, JGR trying to gain on Hendrick as race to Chase winds downScan the top of the NASCAR standings, and Denny Hamlin is there, same as always. Kenseth to get Crown Royal from McMurray as sponsor in 2010CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Matt Kenseth’s sponsorship search lasted less than a week. AP Source: GM to end sponsorship of Buick Open golf tournament after more than a half-centuryDETROIT — General Motors Co. will end its half-century run as sponsor of the Buick Open golf tournament as it tries to focus scarce marketing dollars on its cars and trucks, a person briefed on the decision said Tuesday. Allstate ends sponsorship of Allstate 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayINDIANAPOLIS — Allstate Corp. said Monday it is ending its sponsorship of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard after five years as the lead sponsor of the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Allstate ends sponsorship of Allstate 400 at the BrickyardINDIANAPOLIS — Allstate Corp. is ending its sponsorship of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard following a five-year sponsorship run at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IndyCar racing comes to NASCAR country, with Alabama track getting IRL eventBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — IndyCar racing is coming to NASCAR country. Spokes, grapes and pioneer history: Cycling Missouri’s Katy Trail, one sip at a timeHERMANN, Mo. — The 19th century German settlers who saw visions of the Rhineland in the rolling Missouri hills likely didn’t anticipate the more modern voyagers who flock to these parts: Spandex-wearing, energy-bar-chowing cyclists lured by a 236-mile rails-to-trails path — the nation’s longest. |
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