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Johnson and Martin take title race into finale

Mark Martin has lost to Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart — some of NASCAR's greatest drivers — in his frustrating bid for an elusive championship. Complete Story...

Busch wins title, Nationwide finale

Kyle Busch only needed the green flag to drop to win his first NASCAR title. His coronation was never in doubt and neither, really, was the outcome of the Nationwide Series finale.

Volkswagen program head in Homestead

The head of Volkswagen's motor sports program is at Homestead-Miami Speedway, fueling speculation that the automaker is interested in joining Toyota as the second foreign manufacturer in NASCAR.

A twin win for Harvicks in Trucks Series finale

Kevin and Delana Harvick were an extremely happy couple Friday night.

Johnson takes pole at Homestead

Jimmie Johnson's run for his fourth straight Cup title starts from the pole.

Far from track, suspended Mayfield holds auction

Jeremy Mayfield sat in the back of his large barn Friday morning about 800 miles from where NASCAR's season-ending weekend was kicking off. Several hundred people surrounded him, listening intently as a fast-speaking auctioneer sold dozens of items.

Gordon wants to keep driving for Hendrick

Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick expects Jeff Gordon to drive at least "three or four" more seasons and the four-time Cup champion says he has no immediate plans to retire.

Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015

Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.

Rusty Wallace to field Toyotas next season

Rusty Wallace Racing is moving its Nationwide Series team from Chevrolet to Toyota next season.

For Hendrick, a 1-2-3 finish might make history

There will be much for Hendrick Motorsports to celebrate on Sunday night.

Keselowski meets with NASCAR before race

Brad Keselowski met with top NASCAR officials for about 20 minutes before Sunday's race at Phoenix International Raceway, where the young driver had yet another on-track run-in with Denny Hamlin.

Hendrick denies having a deal with Patrick

Rick Hendrick said Sunday he has no deal to bring IndyCar superstar Danica Patrick to NASCAR, and there's no certainty she'll even be driving stock cars next season.

Edwards' win staves off Busch title

Carl Edwards rolled to a dominating win at Phoenix International Speedway that temporarily staved off Kyle Busch's bid to clinch the Nationwide Series title.

Hornaday wins record 4th Trucks title

The record books will list Ron Hornaday as the oldest champion in NASCAR history. But behind the wheel of one of Kevin Harvick's trucks, he feels like a kid again.

Johnson cruising into finale after Phoenix victory

Jimmie Johnson won't plan any parties this week, or waste a minute pondering his place in NASCAR history.

Truex, Kurt Busch take top 2 spots at PIR

Martin Truex Jr. bounced back from a midweek NASCAR penalty with a pole-winning run at Phoenix International Raceway.

Johnson says he blamed Hornish a little too much

Upon further review, Jimmie Johnson believes he probably blamed Sam Hornish Jr. a little too much for their costly accident last week at Texas Motor Speedway.

Busch and Tryson continue to race hard

Kurt Busch and Pat Tryson had every reason to coast through the season's final 10 races in a long farewell before the crew chief bolts to a new team next year.

Jimmie Johnson wrecks on 3rd lap in Texas

Jimmie Johnson crashed on the third lap of the NASCAR race at Texas, where he was trying to move closer to an unprecedented fourth consecutive Sprint Cup season championship.

Kurt Busch wins at Texas, Johnson 38th after wreck

Jimmie Johnson sat in his car going nowhere for more than an hour, his NASCAR Sprint Cup lead shrinking with every passing lap.

NASCAR trifecta in reach for Kyle Bush at Texas

Kyle Busch keeps extending streaks at Texas in search of a NASCAR first.

Dale Jr.: Nothing new, but Patrick good for NASCAR

Dale Earnhardt Jr. says Danica Patrick would be good for NASCAR, but there's nothing new to report on the IndyCar star joining his team.

Gordon earns pole at Texas, his 1st of season

Jeff Gordon is suddenly having all kind of success at Texas Motor Speedway, a track where he had never won until earlier this season.

NASCAR to honor fallen soldiers at Texas race

Dale Earnhardt Jr. loves to talk about his sponsorship ties to the military. He had a hard time finding the words Friday to discuss the massacre that left 13 people dead at Fort Hood.

Talladega red-flagged following Newman crash

NASCAR red-flagged Sunday's race at Talladega following a spectacular crash involving Ryan Newman with five laps remaining.

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Johnson, Martin take title race into finale
Source: NBC Sports

Barring a total collapse, Jimmie Johnson will send Mark Martin to a fifth runner-up finish in the standings. In doing so, Johnson will become the first driver in NASCAR history to win four consecutive championships.

Johnson and Martin take title race into finale
Source: NBC Sports

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -Mark Martin has lost to Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart - some of NASCAR's greatest drivers - in his frustrating bid for an elusive championship.

NASCAR tries to avoid another Talladega disaster
Source: NBC Sports

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -Michael Waltrip pulled up to the back of Jimmie Johnson's car, settled in on his bumper and shoved him all the way around Talladega Superspeedway as the two drivers worked on a strategy for NASCAR's fastest race track.

Montoya not bothered by Griese's remark
Source: NBC Sports

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -Juan Pablo Montoya was never upset by the "taco'' remark that got ESPN announcer Bob Griese suspended.

Montoya sets precedent with Gordon at Martinsville
Source: NBC Sports

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) -Juan Pablo Montoya had had it with Jeff Gordon, and when he felt Gordon began crowding him in the turns on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, he got physical. And he made no apologies afterward.

In The Pits: Earnhardt in the dumps over season
Source: NBC Sports

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Nobody is trying to sugarcoat the trainwreck that is Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s season.

Forbes names Kennedy most powerful woman in sports
Source: NBC Sports

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -International Speedway Corporation chief executive officer Lesa France Kennedy has been tabbed as the most powerful woman in sports by Forbes.

Brand New NASCAR Hall of Fame Anounces Ticket Prices
Source: TheState.com

Admission to the NASCAR Hall of Fame will be $19.95 for adults, and $12.95 for kids ages 5-12, the hall announced Wednesday.

Fences to be raised at Daytona and Talladega
Source: NBC Sports

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -The fences at Daytona and Talladega will be raised from 14 to 22 feet following a safety analysis conducted after Carl Edwards' airborne flight into the Alabama track's safety barrier.

Logano burns Busch again
Source: NBC Sports

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -That horrific barrel roll at Dover, the one that looked more like a scene from "Talladega Nights'' than a real NASCAR wreck?

Martin earns another pole in Chase race
Source: NBC Sports

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -Already changed into jeans and a golf shirt, Mark Martin propped his feet up on the chair in front and listened as one of NASCAR's most popular drivers gushed about his improbable season.

Close call puts Hendrick teams on defense
Source: NBC Sports

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -Mark Martin and Jimmie Johnson used a pair of wins to race their way to the top of the Sprint Cup standings.

In The Pits: Johnson assailing NASCAR record books
Source: NBC Sports

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Oh boy, another easy victory for Jimmie Johnson.

NASCAR asks for evaluations of Mayfield
Source: NBC Sports

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -NASCAR asked a federal judge Monday to order a mental and physical examination on suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield to determine if he has a substance-abuse problem and/or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Few changes to 2010 NASCAR schedules
Source: NBC Sports

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -The 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule has only three minor changes that involve race dates at Phoenix, Texas and Dover, Del.

Busch says 1 day with crew chief enough
Source: NBC Sports

DOVER, Del. (AP) -Kurt Busch says preparation for the Sprint Cup race at Dover International Speedway went "maybe better than normal'' because having only one day to meet with his crew chief forced his team to focus.

Gordon wants elusive 5th title, first in Chase era
Source: NBC Sports

DOVER, Del. (AP) -His career championship count has been stuck on four since 2001. Jeff Gordon might as well have reset that number to zero since the inception of the Chase for the championship.

1st Chase race sets stage for exciting title hunt
Source: NBC Sports

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -If the first round of the Chase for the championship is any indication, NASCAR is in for a doozy of a title race.

Kyle Busch this year's headliner outside the Chase
Source: NBC Sports

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -Kyle Busch lost a stirring duel at Richmond for one of the final spots in Chase for the championship. Now he won't even get to have his Sprint Cup title hopes dashed by a poor showing when NASCAR's playoffs get going this weekend.

The 12 drivers in the Chase for the championship
Source: NBC Sports

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -A glance at the 12 drivers competing for NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup championship after the field was set Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway:

In The Pits: Hamlin prepared for a title run
Source: NBC Sports

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Denny Hamlin set his mind on a championship during the offseason, when he vowed to make the personal changes needed to make this a breakthrough season.

Busch says crew chief leaving at end of season
Source: NBC Sports

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -Kurt Busch said Friday his crew chief will leave Penske Racing at the end of the season.

Johnson viewed as favorite among NASCAR'S Chasers
Source: NBC Sports

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -Several drivers think Jimmie Johnson is the favorite in the Chase, even though no driver in NASCAR's Cup-level history has won four championships in a row.

Skinner wins NASCAR trucks race
Source: NBC Sports

MADISON, Ill. (AP) -Mike Skinner didn't start on the pole this week, but the result was the same.

Juan Pablo Montoya moving closer to first Chase
Source: NBC Sports

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) -Juan Pablo Montoya climbed out of his car after his third-place finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday night and immediately began his search.

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