Braun best in first truck practice at Kentucky

SPARTA, Ky. - Roush Fenway Racing's Colin Braun paced Friday's opening Craftsman Truck Series practice at Kentucky Speedway in preparation for The Built Ford Tough 225 on Saturday night.

Terry Labonte joins list of NASCAR drivers competing at I-55 Raceway

Two-time NASCAR Cup champion Terry Labonte has been added to the list of drivers scheduled to participate in the M&M's NASCAR Night of Stars at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Mo., Wednesday.

Edwards going home to Missouri at the right time

When times are challenging, it's always comforting to go home and recharge your batteries before tackling your troubles head on. For Carl Edwards, a trip to his home track, Gateway International Raceway in suburban St. Louis, couldn't have come at a better time.

Kyle Busch hunting for NASCAR record at Kentucky

Kyle Busch will attempt to make history Saturday in the Craftsman Truck Series race at Kentucky Speedway by becoming the first driver to win consecutive races in each of NASCAR's three national series.

Rea White: Personal and business collide in NASCAR

NASCAR is a sport of loyalty. Fans are loyal to their drivers, to those drivers' sponsors and to the manufacturers for whom those drivers compete. They wear the colors of their favorites, buy the products of the teams and drivers they watch race every weekend. These days, they then watch as the alliances shift and they need different gear.

Crawford brings confidence, humor to Circle Bar Racing

Looking for a model of consistency and longevity? Look no further than NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Rick Crawford.

Kenseth wins at Slinger Speedway, set for more non-NASCAR action

Roush Fenway Racing's Matt Kenseth is finding relaxation in racing in other series this week.

Yates Racing's Gilliland, Kvapil ready to continue momentum in second half

Yates Racing's David Gilliland and Travis Kvapil are pleased with the progress within their organization, and each thinks that things could continue to improve in the upcoming race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Atlanta Motor Speedway turns to agency to boost attendance

Atlanta Motor Speedway has retained Blue Sky Agency, an Atlanta-based advertising firm, to launch a brand campaign to increase attendance.

Actor McGinley named grand marshal for Allstate 400

Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials have announced that actor John McGinley, who is most recently known for his role as Dr. Perry Cox on the network comedy "Scrubs," will serve as grand marshal for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard on July 27.

NASCAR technical director Peterson, 58, dies

NASCAR technical director Steve Peterson, 58, was found dead Tuesday at his home from what appear to be natural causes, sanctioning body officials announced.

Goodyear officials 'smarter' about new car heading into Atlanta tire test

Goodyear will conduct a tire test Monday and Tuesday at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the track where it received harsh criticism for the tire it chose for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race in March.

Kenny Bruce: News of 2008 revolves around JGR

NASCAR's last break for its Sprint Cup Series is upon us, and none too soon. A brief work stoppage, after all, is necessary to allow us to digest all that has happened through the first 19 races.

Justin Marks to drive for Braun Racing at Montreal

Braun Racing officials have announced plans for Craftsman Truck Series competitor Justin Marks to drive the team's No. 10 Nationwide Series entry in the Montreal race next month.

CJM Racing forms alliance with Joe Gibbs Racing

CJM Racing officials announced Wednesday that the Nationwide Series team has formed an alliance with Joe Gibbs Racing and will switch to become a Toyota Racing Development-supported team in 2009.

Villeneuve to drive for Braun in Montreal Nationwide race

Jacques Villeneuve is coming back to NASCAR, driving the Braun Racing No. 32 entry in the upcoming NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.

Ragan looks forward to Gateway race weekend

Roush Fenway Racing's David Ragan is looking forward to racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Gateway International Raceway this weekend.

McMurray will spend weekend working with Kuettel for first time

Jamie McMurray has never worked with crew chief Pierre Kuettel, but he's seen him win his fair share of races with Roush Fenway Racing teammate Carl Edwards.

Logano eager and ready to be back in Nationwide Series car

Joey Logano is eager to get back to work in the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Nationwide Series car.

Cassill says his confidence grew during 1st year of Nationwide racing

One year ago this weekend, Landon Cassill made his debut in what is now known as the Nationwide Series at Gateway International Raceway.

Crew chief Wolfe leaves Braun Racing, returns to Fitz Motorsports

Paul Wolfe has left Braun Racing to return to Fitz Motorsports as crew chief for Nationwide Series driver Josh Wise. Wolfe will be replaced at Braun by former crew chief Todd Lohse, a Braun spokesperson said Wednesday.

NASCAR showing 47 teams on Nationwide Series entry list

Only six full-time NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers are among the 47 on the preliminary entry list for this weekend's Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Gateway International Raceway.

Nationwide Series race earns 1.6 Nielsen rating

ESPN officials say ESPN's coverage of Friday night's Nationwide Series race at Chicagoland Speedway earned a 1.6 Nielsen Media Research rating and attracted 1.496 million households.

Miller's Gillett Evernham car to sport race sponsor's logos at Gateway

Chase Miller will return to the No. 9 Gillett Evernham Motorsports entry for this weekend's NASCAR Nationwide Series race, driving the car that will carry the logos of the race sponsor.

Kyle Busch competing in two races during Sprint Cup's weekend off

Kyle Busch is entered in only one NASCAR national series race this weekend, but that doesn?t mean that the Sprint Cup points leader is slowing down as that series enjoys its final off weekend of the season.

Premier Racing attempting to qualify for 2nd truck series race

New Craftsman Truck Series team Premier Racing will attempt to qualify for its second race this weekend in Saturday's Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway.

Kobalt Tools in the lead to replace Craftsman as truck series sponsor

The races for title sponsorships on two motorsports properties, NASCAR's truck series and the IndyCar Series, are heating up.

Kyle Busch among 39 drivers entered for Saturday's truck race

Kyle Busch isn't taking the off weekend in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series too seriously. He's back in the Billy Ballew Motorsports NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry, one of the 39 drivers on the entry list for this weekend's Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway.

Johnson wins Best Driver ESPY award

LOS ANGELES - Two-time defending NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson is now a first-time ESPY Award winner. Johnson was honored with the Best Driver award Wednesday night at the 16th annual ESPN-hosted sports awards show at Nokia Theatre.

Wallace respects sport's past, works to improve his team's future

Kenny Wallace just can't help himself. The brain of the talkative driver sometimes moves way too fast for the ideas in his head.

Lee Montgomery: Yates Racing set to improve in second half of Cup season

When Yates Racing rolled into Daytona Beach, Fla., for preseason testing in January, there were a lot more questions about the future of the team than there were answers.

'Dale Jr. - Shifting Gears' returns to ESPN this month

ESPN officials said Wednesday that Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s sports documentary ?Dale Jr. ? Shifting Gears? will return to the cable network later this month.

Jeff Gluck: Penske still searching for results

Where does Penske Racing go from here?

TNT's 2008 ratings match those from last year

Final Nielsen Media Research numbers show that TNT's coverage of six NASCAR Sprint Cup races this season matched its ratings from 2007 with one big gain and one big loss, Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Daily reports.

Keselowski hoping to maintain hot streak, contend for series title

No Nationwide Series driver has been more consistent over the last 2.5 months than Brad Keselowski.

Hitachi Tools to sponsor Kvapil in six Sprint Cup races

Yates Racing announced Wednesday that Hitachi Power Tools will sponsor the No. 28 Ford of driver Travis Kvapil for six races on the remaining NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule.

Newman, Smith co-sponsor humane society event

Two NASCAR drivers are aiding an effort to help prepare people and pets for disasters. The Ryan Newman Foundation and Regan Smith Racing are co-sponsoring the American Humane Association's Animal Emergency Services Volunteer Workshop on Saturday and Sunday at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C.

McMurray gears up for busy off week of racing and ESPYs

Jamie McMurray is briefly trading his driver uniform for a business suit this week.

Earnhardt Jr. ready for Indy, pleased with tires for race

Dale Earnhardt Jr. participated in a tire test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway earlier this year and says that he was pleased with the way things went in that session.

Kris Johnson: Who knew NASCAR was so cerebral?

You meet some interesting folks in the NASCAR Sprint Cup garage.

Hamlin named Wypall crew chief of the Chicago race

Kevin Hamlin, crew chief of the No. 83 Red Bull Racing entry driven by Brian Vickers, has been named the Wypall Wipers crew chief of the race for Saturday night's LifeLock.com 400 at Chicagoland Speedway.

Joe Gibbs Racing's dream season watched closely by critics

In the midst of the most accomplished season any NASCAR organization has seen in recent seasons, Joe Gibbs Racing celebrates under the stern gaze of critics. Instead of relishing the year, owner Joe and team President J.D. Gibbs are defending the success of the team as rivals try to find a reason - other than pure talent and work - for its driving success.

Penske Racing begins search for Newman's replacement

Penske Racing President Tim Cindric says that the team has not decided who will replace Ryan Newman in the No. 12 NASCAR Sprint Cup car beginning next season.