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Villeneuve gets Nationwide ride

Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 Formula One champion, will race a Toyota Camry prepared by Braun Racing in NASCAR's Nationwide Series in Montreal.

Updated: Jul. 18, 2008 2:21 AM | Full story

Newman leaving Penske

He's likely a target for Stewart's team.

Updated: Jul. 15, 2008 1:41 AM | Full story

Busch brothers match record with four wins

The only race Kyle Busch hasn't won in the past four was won by his brother, Kurt. The last time two brothers accomplished that feat was in 1955, when Tim Flock won at Montgomery, Ala., and Langhorne, Pa.; Fonty Flock won at Raleigh; and then Tim Flock won at Greenville-Pickens.

Updated: Jul. 14, 2008 6:03 AM | Full story

Busch makes it look easy

A late-race caution for David Gilliland's blown engine opened the door for Kyle Busch, and the 23-year-old plowed right through it for his seventh win of the season in Saturday night's Lifelock.com 400.

Updated: Jul. 14, 2008 6:00 AM | Full story

For many, Petty still the face of NASCAR

'The King's' reign now 50 years old.

Updated: Jul. 13, 2008 1:02 AM | Full story

Gibbs ready to move forward

Stewart may be replaced by Logano.

Updated: Jul. 13, 2008 1:01 AM | Full story

Busch enjoys sweep at Chicagoland

After another victory by Kyle Busch in the Lifelock.com 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, the question is becoming clear: Just how good can this season be for the driver of the No. 18 Toyota?

Updated: Jul. 13, 2008 1:02 AM | Full story

Sprint Cup adjusts its focus to Chase

As the Sprint Cup season opens its second half with tonight's LifeLock.com 400 at Chicagoland Speedway, the focus begins to shift away from the top of the points standings.

Updated: Jul. 12, 2008 2:01 PM | Full story

Night race brings unknowns

Although there will be floodlights all around the track, NASCAR teams still are very much in the dark going into the first Sprint Cup series night race at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill.

Updated: Jul. 12, 2008 2:26 AM | Full story

Kyle Busch can't be stopped

JGR driver claims 5th Nationwide win.

Updated: Jul. 12, 2008 2:26 AM | Full story

Obama won't go racin'

Campaign spokesman says BAM Racing offer declined.

Updated: Jul. 12, 2008 2:26 AM | Full story

Earnhardt car didn't win '83 Talladega 500

The former Dale Earnhardt car on display at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame wasn't the one he rode to his first Talladega Superspeedway win as it was initially billed.

Updated: Jul. 11, 2008 1:21 AM | Full story

Ownership leads Stewart to move on

Tony Stewart was given an opportunity -- literally -- he couldn't refuse.

Updated: Jul. 11, 2008 1:21 AM | Full story

Stewart makes daring leap into ownership

You certainly can't say Tony Stewart believes in letting well enough alone.

Updated: Jul. 10, 2008 1:01 AM | Full story

A 'bittersweet' parting

Joe Gibbs Racing grants Stewart his release at season's end.

Updated: Jul. 10, 2008 1:01 AM | Full story

Truex takes a blow

Penalties cost crucial points.

Updated: Jul. 9, 2008 1:43 AM | Full story

Busch's latest victory proves he's lucky and good

Commentary:Don't let the predictably wacky ending of Saturday night's Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway fool you into believing Kyle Busch fell into another victory.

Updated: Jul. 7, 2008 5:23 AM | Full story

Stewart's string of bad luck continues

Toyota driver, feeling under the weather, is forced to give up his seat to Yeley on lap 72.

Updated: Jul. 6, 2008 2:22 AM | Full story

Kyle Busch holds off Edwards

Kyle Busch raced side-by-side with Carl Edwards in the closing laps at Daytona International Speedway, each driver running wide open toward the win.

Updated: Jul. 6, 2008 2:22 AM | Full story

Martin switches gears

Veteran agrees to join Hendrick stable, drive a full schedule.

Updated: Jul. 5, 2008 2:23 AM | Full story

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