Joey Logano saves gas, gets victory in rain-shortened raceLOUDON, N.H. — Joey Logano isn’t apologizing for getting a lucky win. Kyle Busch wins duel with teammate Joey Logano to win Camping World 200 in New HampshireLOUDON, N.H. — Kyle Busch finally figured out a way to win again in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series. Dixon outruns Franchitti at Richmond to tie IndyCar Series career victories record with 19thRICHMOND, Va. — Scott Dixon grabbed the lead from teammate Dario Franchitti on pit road just before the midpoint and earned his 19th career IndyCar Series victory on Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway, tying Sam Hornish Jr.’s series record. Busch wins duel with teammate Logano in Nationwide raceLOUDON, N.H. — Kyle Busch finally figured out a way to win again in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series. Nationwide series goes to double-file restarts, emulating Sprint CupDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Nationwide series will emulate the top NASCAR circuit by using double-file restarts with the leaders at the front throughout races, beginning with the event at Daytona International Speedway on July 3. Franchitti returns to Richmond in style, winning pole for Saturday night’s IndyCar Series raceRICHMOND, Va. — Dario Franchitti hasn’t lost his touch at Richmond International Raceway, even if he wasn’t so sure during his four-lap qualifying run Friday night. Reigning champion looking to eliminate errors in quest for record fourth straight titleLOUDON, N.H. — Jimmie Johnson hasn’t hit his stride — yet. Qualifying rainout sets lineup for New Hampshire race by owner pointsLOUDON, N.H. — A midafternoon downpour has washed away NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying. Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield denies ever taking methamphetamines in affidavitCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield denied Thursday ever taking methamphetamines, doesn’t know how he failed a random drug test and said his indefinite suspension from NASCAR has ruined his driving career. Team Penske teammates work to avoid turmoil and keep both cars up front in IndyCar SeriesRICHMOND, Va. — When Danica Patrick and Marco Andretti wound up dueling side-by-side — then feuding afterward — during an IndyCar Series race at Texas Motor Speedway this season, their big names drew plenty of attention to the spat. Michael Phelps earns a leading 4 nominations for ESPY Awards
LOS ANGELES — Michael Phelps has 14 Olympic gold medals but only one ESPY. That’s likely to change after he led the way Wednesday with four nominations for next month’s ESPY Awards. The swimmer is nominated for male athlete, championship performance, record-breaking performance and U.S. male Olympian. Phelps’ only ESPY win came in 2005, when he earned the male Olympic performance honor following his effort at the 2004 Athens Games, where he won six gold medals. Gang green: Jets aim for more revenue with corporate logos on practice jerseysNEW YORK — The New York Jets are taking advantage of a new NFL rule this summer that will allow them to place a corporate logo on their practice jerseys as a source of additional revenue. The King is back _ for now _ but financial issues threaten RPM’s futureSONOMA, Calif. — It took eight winless seasons for Richard Petty to realize he was no longer NASCAR’s best driver. Kahne takes Richard Petty to Victory Lane with road course win at SonomaSONOMA, Calif. — Kasey Kahne figured a spot in the Chase for the championship was an unrealistic goal just two months ago. He wasn’t running well, Richard Petty Motorsports was behind in its development, and the competition was steadily pulling away. IndyCar Series, Iowa Speedway close to completing 2-year extension for Iowa Corn Indy 250NEWTON, Iowa — The IndyCar Series and Iowa Speedway are close to completing a two-year extension that will keep the Iowa Corn Indy 250 on the circuit’s schedule through 2011. Cup regular Edwards wins Milwaukee Nationwide race after long commute from CaliforniaWEST ALLIS, Wis. — Carl Edwards didn’t perform his usual celebratory backflip after winning at the Milwaukee Mile last year. It just didn’t seem right after hearing the news that drag racer Scott Kalitta had died in a crash earlier that day. Helio Castroneves awarded pole for Sunday’s Iowa Corn Indy 250 after qualifying canceledNEWTON, Iowa — With an assist from Will Power and some water that had seeped onto the track, Helio Castroneves was awarded the pole for Sunday’s Iowa Corn Indy 250. Hornaday celebrates 51st birthday with Milwaukee Mile trucks series winWEST ALLIS, Wis. — After Ron Hornaday Jr. celebrated his 51st birthday by winning Saturday’s NASCAR Camping World Truck series race at the Milwaukee Mile, he opted not to do a victory burnout. Tire-smoking celebrations have become commonplace in recent years, but now they’re a luxury his team just can’t afford. NASCAR postpones trucks race at Milwaukee, rescheduled for SaturdayWEST ALLIS, Wis. — The Camping World Truck series race at the Milwaukee Mile has been postponed by rain on Friday and is rescheduled for Saturday afternoon. Vickers grabs Sonoma pole, but teammate Speed fails to qualify on road courseSONOMA, Calif. — There was little celebrating at Red Bull Racing after Brian Vickers won his second consecutive pole. Childress acknowledges cuts from bankrupt General MotorsSONOMA, Calif. — Support for General Motors remained strong Friday, even as teams adjust to reduced funding as the automaker navigates through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Early season success has Stewart open to adding a 3rd team in 2010SONOMA, Calif. — Tony Stewart is off to such a strong first season as a team owner, he’s already open to expansion. Company struggles at RCR have taken Harvick out of title contentionSONOMA, Calif. — Kevin Harvick arrived at Infineon Raceway convinced the longest drought of his Sprint Cup Series career can come to an end this weekend on the winding California road course. Formula One troubles hit home for IndyCar drivers Justin Wilson, Robert DoornbosNEWTON, Iowa — IndyCar driver Justin Wilson used to race in Formula One, and even he’s mystified about the turmoil currently engulfing F1. NASCAR driver Carl Long’s record suspension reduced to 8 races during final appealNASCAR driver Carl Long’s suspension has been reduced to eight races from a record 12, but his record $200,000 fine remains. General Motors meets with teams in Sprint Cup series about cutting back financial supportGeneral Motors has met with teams in NASCAR’s top-tier Sprint Cup series about its plans to cut back financial support. High school students compete for auto repair crown, win NASCAR date and secure futureDEARBORN, Mich. — For Matthew Ludwig and Justin Dwyer, their future in the auto industry is a bright one, unmarred by a slumping auto sales market and Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings. IRL star Danica Patrick says no announcement on future likely until after IRL season is doneRICHMOND, Va. — Danica Patrick’s likely free agency at the end of the IndyCar Series will make her a hot commodity among teams in the open-wheel series and NASCAR. Thumbs up: Cup drivers give Goodyear passing marks on new tire for Allstate 400INDIANAPOLIS — Jeff Gordon insists this year’s Allstate 400 at the Brickyard will be a real race, not a seven-lap sprint to the finish line like last year. NASCAR files federal motion to discredit expert in Mayfield’s court fightCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR has filed a motion in federal court that says an expert witness for suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield lied about his credentials. Passing grade? Drivers appear to be running longer stints during Indy testingINDIANAPOLIS — Goodyear appears to have resolved some of the problems that plagued last year’s Allstate 400 in Indianapolis. 50-year-old Mark Martin wins Sprint Cup race in Michigan as Johnson and Biffle run out of gasBROOKLYN, Mich. — Mark Martin was just trying to finish. He ended up in Victory Lane. Mark Martin wins Sprint Cup race in Michigan as Johnson and Biffle run out of gasBROOKLYN, Mich. — The most surprised person to find Mark Martin in Victory Lane at Michigan International Speedway was the driver himself. NASCAR says it would be open to other foreign manufacturers joining Toyota in stock car racingBROOKLYN, Mich. — NASCAR says it would be open to other foreign manufacturers joining Toyota in stock car racing. Logano passes teammate Busch to win second straight Nationwide race in KentuckySPARTA, Ky. — With a red flag stalling the final laps of Kentucky Speedway’s Nationwide race for nearly nine minutes Saturday night, defending champion Joey Logano had plenty of time to think about the task — and the teammate — in front of him. |
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