Starbucks to make NASCAR debut with Martin Truex Jr. at Phoenix

The Starbucks coffee chain will make its NASCAR debut this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing.

ARCA approves use of NASCAR Nationwide cars for 2010 season

Officials with the Automobile Racing Club of America announced Wednesday that chassis currently used in the NASCAR Nationwide Series will be eligible for its Re/Max Series in 2010.

Joe Gibbs Racing, Kyle Busch penalized 25 points for Texas violation

NASCAR has penalized Nationwide Series points leader Kyle Busch 25 driver points and his team 25 owner points for improperly attached weight discovered during opening-day inspection for last weekend's race at Texas Motor Speedway.

Ricky Carmichael to run full 2010 Truck schedule for Turner Motorsports

Turner Motorsports officials say Ricky Carmichael will join the team for the final two races of the 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, as well as full time in 2010.

Matt Kenseth looks to close out season with strong run at Phoenix

Matt Kenseth sees Phoenix International Raceway as a test of the recent improvements Roush Fenway Racing has made in terms of performance.

Roush Fenway Racing's Greg Biffle hopes to keep up momentum at Phoenix

For Roush Fenway Racing's Greg Biffle, the next two races offer an opportunity to gain a lot of ground in the standings at a pair of tracks where he has a solid record of success.

Krista Voda: Phoenix race provides ‘homecoming weekend’ for T.J. Bell

T.J. Bell is a West Coast guy with West Coast style. You’ll often find the Red Horse Racing driver wearing his trademark flat-brimmed hat, white sunglasses and crazy shoes. Think Scott Speed, only in the Camping World Truck Series.

7 reasons to watch the Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway: No. 3 - Tight points battle

Why watch Sunday’s Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway? Because Chase For The Sprint Cup drivers were tough there earlier this year, meaning that things could stay tight in the standings after this race.

Bob Pockrass: Crown NASCAR national tour champions on different weekends

The NASCAR Nationwide Series title likely will be decided this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway, and the Camping World Truck Series championship has a good chance of being decided as well.

Aric Almirola files claim against Earnhardt Ganassi Racing

Aric Almirola has filed a lawsuit in North Carolina Superior Court alleging that Earnhardt Ganassi Racing and Dale Earnhardt Inc. have breached their contract with him.

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, Martin Truex Jr. penalized 50 points for Texas violation

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing team co-owner Teresa Earnhardt and driver Martin Truex Jr. were penalized 50 points and crew chief Kevin Manion was fined $50,000 for the Truex car being too low in postrace inspection Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway.

Crew chief Brad Parrott, RAB Racing part ways

RAB Racing announced today that the NASCAR Nationwide Series team and crew chief Brad Parrott have parted ways, effective immediately.

Chase For The Sprint Cup: Phoenix International Raceway

NASCAR's Chase For The Sprint Cup heads to Phoenix International Raceway this weekend. Here's a look at where the 12 drivers in the championship-determining field stand and how each has traditionally performed at the track.

NASCAR announces schedule for 2009 Champion's Week in Las Vegas

NASCAR has announced the schedule of activities for the 2009 Champion's Week celebrations in Las Vegas, culminating with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Awards Ceremony at the Wynn Las Vegas on Dec. 4.

Partial sponsorships paying off for Michael Waltrip Racing; could become norm in sport

Michael Waltrip Racing’s announcement that Tums will sponsor the NASCAR Sprint Cup car driven by David Reutimann in five races in each of the next two years demonstrates what many industry people expect to be a big part of the model of future sponsorships in the sport: A small, partial-season deal with a company that increases its investment in the sport.

Chase For The Sprint Cup glance: Phoenix International Raceway

Sunday’s Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway comes at an opportune time for both Hendrick Motorsports' Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin.

Penske Racing's Pat Tryson named Wypall crew chief of Texas race

Pat Tryson, crew chief for the No. 2 Penske Racing driven by Kurt Busch, has been named the Wypall Wipers Crew Chief of the Race for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Kevin Harvick's Richard Childress Racing crew wins Tissot Pit Road Precision Award for Texas

Kevin Harvick’s Richard Childress Racing crew won the Tissot Pit Road Precision Award for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Mike Bliss replaces Terry Cook in HT Motorsports Truck entry at Phoenix

HT Motorsports officials announced Tuesday that the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team and driver Terry Cook parted ways following last weekend's race at Texas Motor Speedway and said that Mike Bliss will drive the truck this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway.

Kevin Harvick to have new paint scheme in Nationwide race at Phoenix

Kevin Harvick will sport a new paint scheme this weekend as his sponsor promotes its solar systems on the driver's No. 33 Kevin Harvick Inc. NASCAR Nationwide Series entry.

Jeremy Mayfield's stepmother pleads guilty to trespassing; battery charges dismissed

Lisa Mayfield, the stepmother of suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield who has alleged that she has seen him use methamphetamines, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of second-degree trespassing but had four misdemeanor charges of simple assault dismissed Monday, according to the Catawba County (N.C.) Clerk of Court office.

7 reasons to watch the Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway: No. 2 - Mark Martin

Mark Martin didn't just win in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' last visit to Phoenix International Raceway back in April. He completely dominated, leading 157 of 312 laps after starting from the pole.

Phoenix entry list shows 35 Trucks for Lucas Oil 150

There are 35 drivers on the entry list for the Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 on Friday night at Phoenix International Raceway.

Braun Racing expands to four teams, adds driver Brian Scott to lineup

Braun Racing officials announced Monday night that Brian Scott will join the NASCAR Nationwide Series organization as it expands to four Toyotas for 2010.

46 Sprint Cup cars on preliminary entry list for Phoenix

Forty-six teams are on the preliminary entry list for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway.

11 Cup drivers on Phoenix's Nationwide entry list of 46

Eleven Sprint Cup competitors are among the 46 drivers on the preliminary entry list for Saturday’s NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway.

Kevin Conway will attempt to make all three national series races at Phoenix

Kevin Conway will attempt to run all three NASCAR national touring series races this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway, with sponsorship from ExtenZe in all three endeavors.

ARCA champion Justin Lofton joins Red Horse's Truck team

Red Horse Racing officials announced Monday that defending ARCA Re/Max Series champion Justin Lofton drive the team’s No. 7 Toyota for the full NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule in 2011.

Bob Pockrass: Danica Patrick will struggle just like most open-wheel drivers in NASCAR

It looks as if Danica Patrick is headed to JR Motorsports for a partial Nationwide Series schedule for 2010, and it has created a great debate of how Patrick will do in a Nationwide car.

Kurt Busch wins with a 'full team effort' from Penske Racing

Penske Racing's Kurt Busch said he was uncertain about the car that his team wanted to bring to the race track last weekend at Texas Motor Speedway, but after leading 89 laps and winning Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Dickies 500, the driver decided that perhaps he should just focus on the driving and leave those decisions to the specialists.

ABC’s overnight ratings off 8.8 percent for Texas Cup race

ABC’s broadcast of Sunday’s Dickeis 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway earned a 3.1 overnight rating from Nielsen Media Research, Street and Smith’s SportsBusiness Daily reports.

Jimmie Johnson's Texas trouble reignites NASCAR Sprint Cup championship battle

Is NASCAR's Chase For The Sprint Cup back on? Or is Hendrick Motorsports driver Jimmie Johnson still a lock for his fourth consecutive Cup championship?

Photos: Jimmie Johnson’s difficult day at Texas Motor Speedway

Just how did Jimmie Johnson’s Hendrick Motorsports team manage to get the driver back on track?

7 reasons to watch the Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway: The Chase? It’s On

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RCR puts three of its Sprint Cup cars in top 10 at Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas – Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway was just the kind of outing that Richard Childress Racing wanted.

Late pit stop is key to top-five finish for Roush Fenway's Matt Kenseth

FORT WORTH, Texas - Roush Fenway Racing's Matt Kenseth knew he was going to need fuel to finish the race, so he went ahead and stopped with 25 laps to go in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Good fuel mileage pushes Denny Hamlin to second-place finish

FORT WORTH, Texas - Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin didn't seem to be having the best race. He said he lost positions on pit road and then bounced off the wall – but then crew chief Mike Ford opted to keep the driver on the track and conserve fuel late to net a runnerup finish in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Joe Gibbs Racing's Kyle Busch falls 3 laps short of Texas triple play

FORT WORTH, Texas - Dave Rogers stood patiently and waited for a television interview, his face expressionless though his insides, he said, were filled with disbelief and disappointment.

Jeff Gordon can't capitalize on teammate's troubles at Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas – A dejected Jeff Gordon didn’t attempt to hide his frustrations about a golden opportunity missed in Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway.

Earnhardt Ganassi's Martin Truex Jr. fails Texas postrace inspection

FORT WORTH, Texas – The No. 1 Earnhardt Ganassi Racing car of Martin Truex Jr. was too low in postrace inspection Sunday following the Dickies 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway.

Mark Martin closes on points lead and says 'still things can happen'

FORT WORTH, Texas – Just when it appeared that Mark Martin’s bid for the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup championship might be over, Martin is back in the hunt.

Even with wreck, Jimmie Johnson still solidly in Chase For The Sprint Cup lead

FORT WORTH, Texas - Jimmie Johnson and his Chad Knaus-led Hendrick Motorsports team have been impeccable during races in NASCAR's Chase For The Sprint Cup in recent years. But they refused to buy into the theory that their 184-point lead in the standings with three races to go was enough to guarantee this year's title.