Logano a quick learner as he posts quickest lap in Nationwide practice
FONTANA, Calif. ? Joey Logano never drove a race car at Auto Club (Calif.) Speedway before Friday.
JJ, AJ take front row at Auto Club Speedway
FONTANA, Calif. - It appeared for a while that there would be an all-Hendrick Motorsports front row for Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Auto Club Speedway.
Keselowski visited Penske but says he was never extended an offer
FONTANA, Calif. - Brad Keselowski said he visited Penske Racing last week but did not have an offer on the table to drive the Sprint Cup No. 12 car next season.
Carpentier keeping the faith despite move
FONTANA, Calif. - Patrick Carpentier has been a racer plenty long enough to know that there are going to be great weeks and not so great weeks. The week leading up to last Saturday's Sprint Cup Series race at Bristol, he says, definitely falls in the latter category.
Keller can't recall Busch Series incident with Earnhardt Jr.
FONTANA, Calif. - Sorry, Dale Earnhardt Jr., but Jason Keller doesn't remember the race you're talking about.
Johnson could have a say in this year's Chase outcome
FONTANA, Calif. - While many are making the Chase For The NASCAR Sprint Cup a Kyle Busch-vs.-Carl Edwards game, two-time defending series champion Jimmie Johnson likely will have a say in who wins the title this year.
Logano lays down quickest lap in Nationwide practice at California
FONTANA, Calif. - Joey Logano is moving to Sprint Cup full time for 2009, but that hasn't slowed him down in the Nationwide Series. Logano paced the first series practice at Auto Club Speedway on Friday, turning a lap of 175.400 mph in the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.
Earnhardt Jr. believes Busch, Edwards controversy excites fans
FONTANA, Calif. - Dale Earnhardt Jr. understandably took an interest in last weekend's altercation between Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Edwards more focused on racing than Kyle Busch
FONTANA, Calif. - While Kyle Busch joked on Friday that he wanted to go with Carl Edwards to In-N-Out Burger, Edwards had another idea.
Earnhardt Jr. says this new Bud Shootout format isn't for him
FONTANA, Calif. - Dale Earnhardt Jr. blasted the new format for the Budweiser Shootout on Friday, saying he would dread racing in the Shootout next year because of the format.
Kahne hopes to strengthen Chase chances at California
FONTANA, Calif. - This will be the fifth year of the Chase format, and Kasey Kahne is in danger of missing it for the fourth time.
Kyle Busch: I tried to race Edwards clean at Bristol
FONTANA, Calif. - To hear Kyle Busch tell it Friday at Auto Club Speedway, his relationship with Carl Edwards is better than ever.
Red-hot Edwards paces first Cup practice at California
FONTANA, Calif. - Gunning for his third consecutive victory, Carl Edwards led the first Sprint Cup Series practice at Auto Club Speedway on Friday.
Chase scenarios: Who can clinch a championship berth this weekend?
After a season of work and effort, drivers find themselves with two races to go before the Chase For The NASCAR Sprint Cup field is set.
Bowyer not bothered by next season's crew uncertainty, focused on Chase
FONTANA, Calif. - Clint Bowyer is feeling the pressure heading into Sunday night's Pepsi 500 Sprint Cup race at Auto Club Speedway.
Hornish unsure of points, team swap
FONTANA, Calif. - Sam Hornish Jr. says he hasn't had any conversations with Penske Racing officials regarding a possible move from the team's No. 77 Dodge to the No. 12 for 2009, or a possible points swap between the two.
Ragan ready to continue pursuit of Chase berth at California
FONTANA, Calif. - David Ragan is right where he wants to be entering Sunday night's Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway. Well, almost.
Vidovich on standby if Ragan needs Nationwide relief to focus on Cup
FONTANA, Calif. - Roush Fenway Racing has Auggie Vidovich on standby in case David Ragan needs to focus on his Sprint Cup car this weekend at Auto Club Speedway.
Jimmie Johnson Foundation raises more than $500,000 with events
The 2nd Annual Jimmie Johnson Foundation Golf Tournament and dinner auction this week raised more than $500,000 to help with its support of Habitat For Humanity and other charities, according to Foundation officials.
Newman intent on grabbing top finishes in final stretch
Ryan Newman may be leaving Penske Racing at the end of the season, but he's intent on ending his NASCAR Sprint Cup tenure with the team on a high note.
Hamlin volunteers at Foodbank; sponsor donates car
Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin spent Thursday at a Los Angeles Regional Foodbank, working in the volunteer kitchen and donating a Toyota Prius hybrid vehicle on behalf of his sponsor, FexEx.
Allmendinger uncertain of driving plans for next season
FONTANA, Calif. - Red Bull Racing's AJ Allmendinger is still uncertain about whether he will return to his NASCAR Sprint Cup team next season. The driver has previously stated he'd like to stay with the group, but he says he continues to wait to hear from the team.
Sailfish Cup trophy to be renamed in France's honor
The late NASCAR Chairman Bill France Jr. will be recognized by the Sailfish Cup fishing tournament on Nov. 12 when the tournament's trophy will be named in his honor.
Gordon's off-road sponsor joins Cup program this weekend
Robby Gordon will carry sponsorship from Monster Energy, a primary sponsor of his off-road racing programs, on his No. 7 NASCAR Sprint Cup Dodge for Sunday's Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway.
Forecast is for calmer conditions at Auto Club Speedway
The last time Auto Club Speedway hosted a NASCAR Cup Series event, back in February, rain plagued the weekend?s proceedings, washing out qualifying and forcing drivers and teams to stay an extra day to complete the race.
Speedway Motorsports proceeding with purchase of Kentucky Speedway
Speedway Motorsports, Inc. is proceeding with the purchase of Kentucky Speedway, company officials announced today.
Jeff Gluck: Auto Club Speedway deserves a chance
FONTANA, Calif. - Are you ready for the howls and shrieks of protest about Auto Club Speedway's lackluster attendance?
Busch spends time with Arizona Wildcats' football team
Kurt Busch took some time from racing this week just to be a sports fan.
Schrader planning busy holiday weekend
Ken Schrader, newly named the Hall of Fame Racing driver for this weekend, will be taking on more than the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in the next few days.
Goodyear completes Kansas Speedway tire test
Goodyear officials held a NASCAR Sprint Cup test at Kansas Speedway Tuesday and confirmed the company's tire recommendation for the Sept. 28 Camping World RV 400.
Burton preparing for 500th career Cup start
Jeff Burton is preparing to make his 500th career NASCAR Cup start this weekend at Auto Club Speedway.
Allmendinger trying hand at drifting
AJ Allmendinger isn't much of a sports guy, not when it comes to something other than racing at high speeds on tracks across the country.
Nemechek to celebrate completion of first year with Furniture Row team
Joe Nemechek will celebrate his first anniversary with Furniture Row Racing when he races this weekend at Auto Club Speedway in the Pepsi 400.
A year has changed Almirola's life dramatically
A year often makes a difference in the life of many people, and it makes a big difference in the life of Aric Almirola.
Mears happy to be back in California, though hoping for improved results
California native Casey Mears loves going back to Southern California to race at Auto Club Speedway, but his last visit to the track didn?t end so well.
Jay Robinson Racing team manager Campbell dies
Kenneth Campbell, team manager for Jay Robinson Racing's NASCAR Nationwide Series team, passed away Friday.
Lee Montgomery: Time to eliminate 'start-and-park' practice
Not long after Saturday night's Camping World RV Service 300 at Auto Club Speedway in California gets the green flag, several cars will begin the parade to the Nationwide Series garage area.
Memphis' Nationwide Series race to be sponsored by Kroger
Memphis Motorsports Park officials announced that the Kroger grocery store chain will sponsor the track's Nationwide Series race in October.
Californian Leffler could use a good run in home state this weekend
Last season, Jason Leffler finished third in Nationwide Series points standings with Braun Racing, the highest showing of any Nationwide-only driver. This season, he has fallen back to eighth as Brad Keselowski leads the way as the series' new breakout star, battling Sprint Cup regulars Clint Bowyer and Carl Edwards for the title.
Leicht, Burton to drive No. 29 RCR Nationwide entry in 2009
Stephen Leicht will join Jeff Burton in driving Richard Childress Racing's No. 29 NASCAR Nationwide Series entry next season, the team announced Thursday.
McClure welcomes second daughter
Eric McClure will be heading to California a little late. The NASCAR Nationwide Series driver spent an extra day at home with good reason - his wife gave birth to their second daughter Wednesday night.
Camping World to sponsor NHMS truck series race
New Hampshire Motor Speedway officials announced that the track's Craftsman Truck Series race later this month will be sponsored by Camping World RV Rental and Winnebago Industries.
Schrader, Logano to split Hall of Fame driving duties
Ken Schrader will drive the Hall of Fame Racing No. 96 Sprint Cup car this weekend at Auto Club (Calif.) Speedway and next week at Richmond International Raceway and then will share the seat with 18-year-old Joey Logano.
Kahne confident he can rally back into top 12 of Cup standings
Time is running out for Kasey Kahne.
California could be what Jeff Gordon needs to lock a place in the Chase
With the Chase For The NASCAR Sprint Cup drawing closer, Jeff Gordon appears to be getting closer to locking up a spot in the 12-driver field that will decide the 2008 championship.
Business as usual for Stewart as former champ could clinch Chase berth
Tony Stewart could mathematically secure a berth in the Chase For The NASCAR Sprint Cup in Sunday night's Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway.
Ganassi leadership not panicking over changes in NASCAR program
Chip Ganassi President Steve Lauletta isn't looking up in the sky and waiting for a boulder to fall on the team
Ganassi: Sorenson's departure was a 'business decision'
Team owner Chip Ganassi says the departure of Reed Sorenson from his No. 41 Sprint Cup entry was simply a "business decision" made by both sides.
Kris Johnson: Settling the most inane debate in all of 'sports'
It's that time of year again, evidently. As sure as autumn follows summer, somebody in the NASCAR media feels a need to reignite the debate as to whether drivers are athletes - or not. Reignite is probably the wrong word. Because, honestly, who really cares at this point?
NASCAR puts Busch, Edwards on six-race probation
NASCAR announced Wednesday it has placed Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards on probation for the next six Sprint Cup Series races as a result of their on-track brush on the cool-down lap of last Saturday night's Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.