Racing Milestones

Kurt Busch wins Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

6/30/2008 1:29:00 PM

Kurt Busch and his No. 2 Miller Lite team decided to go for fuel mileage Sunday, hoping to salvage a good finish in the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Stewart bags fifth Nationwide win at Loudon

6/30/2008 12:53:00 PM

Aside from Tony Stewart becoming the 22nd different winner in 22 Nationwide Series races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the outcome of Saturday's Camping World RV Sales 200 was more of the same for NASCAR's Triple-A division.

Hornaday Wins NCTS O'Reilly 200

6/30/2008 12:04:00 PM

Ron Hornaday Jr. led the final 129 laps and survived a green-white-checkered finish to win the O'Reilly 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race Saturday night at Memphis Motorsports Park.

The NASCAR Foundation 'Mile of Remembrance' Track Walk Set For June 28 At New Hampshire Motor Speedway

6/27/2008 1:31:00 PM

NASCAR fans will take to the track on Saturday, June 28 when The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk returns to New Hampshire for the third year in a row. The ‘Mile of Remembrance’ walk is a special event that allows fans to take to the track in memory of Adam Petty and Kenny Irwin Jr.

Newman Drives NASA's “Astro Van”

6/25/2008 1:27:00 PM

Ryan Newman is part of an elite group of drivers that have won the Daytona 500, NASCAR’s biggest, richest and most prestigious race.

Kevin Costner, Modern West To Perform Coke Zero 400 Pre-Race Concert In Sprint FANZONE

6/25/2008 1:06:00 PM

Academy Award winner Kevin Costner, whose latest film "Swing Vote" will be released nationwide Aug. 1, along with his rock band "Modern West" will perform an one-hour pre-race concert inside the Sprint FANZONE prior to the 50th annual Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, July 5.

Earnhardt Jr. snaps winless streak with nerve-wracking finish

6/16/2008 1:22:00 PM

Much to the delight of a screaming partisan crowd, Dale Earnhardt Jr. coasted across the finish line after a nerve-wracking restart to win the LifeLock 400 at Michigan International Speedway. It was the highly-popular Earnhardt's first NASCAR Sprint Cup points victory in 76 races.

Darnell Nips Benson For Win At Michigan

6/16/2008 1:14:00 PM

Erik Darnell surged past Johnny Benson in the final 50 yards to win by inches Saturday in the Cool City Customs 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Michigan International Speedway.

Brad Coleman Celebrates Father's Day with his Dad in Kentucky

6/13/2008 1:57:00 PM

In honor of Father's Day, here is a quote from Brad Coleman, driver of the No. 27 Cottonelle Ford, regarding his father, Brandon Coleman:

NASCAR owner Jack Roush to perform flyover for Craftsman Truck Series Cool City Customs 200 on Saturday

6/12/2008 3:07:00 PM

Anyone who knows longtime team owner and Livonia, Mich., resident Jack Roush will tell you that he has two loves, NASCAR racing and aviation. Roush will get the best of both worlds on Saturday during pre-race activities for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Cool City Customs 200 at Michigan International Speedway.

Kahne Wins Pocono 500

6/9/2008 12:59:00 PM

Polesitter Kasey Kahne recovered from missing lug nuts that dropped him to the back of the field -- and weathered myriad strategic ploys from his rivals -- to win Sunday's Pocono 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway.

Keselowski Gets First Series Win In Nashville

6/9/2008 12:55:00 PM

After narrowly missing victories on multiple occasions this season, Brad Keselowski claimed his first career NASCAR Nationwide Series win on Saturday night at Nashville Superspeedway, taking the lead from points leader Clint Bowyer with five laps remaining in the Federated Auto Parts 300.

Food Network’s Guy Fieri Named Grand Marshal of Toyota/Save Mart 350 Weekend in Sonoma

6/4/2008 1:27:00 PM

Great food and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will come together as Food Network television star Guy Fieri has been named Grand Marshal of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway.

Kyle Busch Wins the Best Buy 400 Benefiting Student Clubs For Autism Speaks

6/2/2008 1:04:00 PM

Same song, different verse.

Points leader Kyle Busch made mincemeat of the competition and Sunday’s Best Buy 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Dover International Speedway.

Hamlin Pulls Away For Nationwide Win At Dover

6/2/2008 12:52:00 PM

Denny Hamlin extended the domination of Joe Gibbs Racing drivers Saturday with a convincing 1.154-second victory over Carl Edwards in the Heluva Good! 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Dover International Speedway.

Kyle Petty Honored as Father of the Year

5/30/2008 1:55:00 PM

Kyle Petty is being honored by the National Father's Day Council and the American Diabetes Association as a Father of the Year. The Greater Greensboro Area Father's Day Council will present Petty with the award on June 6 at their annual Father of the year Awards Dinner.

Eury Sr., Two JR Motorsports Crew Members Fined, Penalized For Actions At Lowe’s Motor Speedway

5/29/2008 2:23:00 PM

NASCAR announced today that Tony Eury Sr., crew chief for the No. 88 Chevrolet driven by Brad Keselowski, has been fined and placed on probation as have two members of the JR Motorsports team that were involved in a post-race altercation in the pit road impound area following the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway on May 24.

H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler is Retiring From Speedway Motorsports and Lowe's Motor Speedway

5/28/2008 1:17:00 PM

Speedway Motorsports, Inc. announced today that H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler, chief operating officer and president of Speedway Motorsports and president and general manager of Lowe's Motor Speedway, is retiring from both positions following the Coca-Cola 600.

The Coca-Cola 600 Through the Years

5/20/2008 2:50:00 PM

A Look At One of NASCAR’s Crown Jewels

The Memorial Day Weekend tradition that is the Coca-Cola 600 conjures up thoughts of spotlight prestige and unforgettable history. Over the years, some of NASCAR’s biggest stars shined brightest on one of the sport’s largest stages. Take a look at some of the lasting memories of the 600:

Kahne Wins All-Star Race After Taking Fan Vote

5/19/2008 2:20:00 PM

Kasey Kahne gave his fans a million-dollar payback victory Saturday night.

He won the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race after being voted in through a fan vote. Kahne failed to finish in one of the two transfer spots in a last-chance race for drivers who otherwise didn't qualify for the special event. He received an overwhelming majority vote of fans to get a starting slot at the rear of the field.

Crafton Wins First In Wild, Lowe's Finish

5/19/2008 2:13:00 PM

It took Matt Crafton 178 starts to snare his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory. It took about 35-crash filled laps at Lowe's Motor Speedway to set the unlikely win in motion.

Delwin "D.J." Smith Dead at 83

5/16/2008 12:49:00 PM

Delwin "D.J." Smith, father of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series pioneer Jimmy Smith, died May 12 in Temecula, Calif. where he resided for the past 15 years. Smith was 83.

Kyle Busch Wins Dodge Challenger 500

5/12/2008 1:23:00 PM

Although he and "The Track Too Tough To Tame" exchanged blows, Kyle Busch and his No. 18 M&Ms Indiana Jones Toyota triumphed Saturday night, winning the Dodge Challenger 500 before a sellout crowd at historic Darlington Raceway.

Tony Stewart Wins The Diamond Hill Plywood 200

5/12/2008 1:12:00 PM

In a war of attrition, Tony Stewart beat Nationwide Series points leader Clint Bowyer to the finish line by .815 seconds to win the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 Friday night at Darlington Raceway.

Bobby Allison dedication ceremony highlights free fan activities at the Monster Mile during the May 30-June 1, 2008 race weekend

5/12/2008 1:10:00 PM

The astounding sight of the 46-foot Monster Monument, an abundance of new entertainment options celebrating "40 Fast Years," and the return of NASCAR's biggest stars will give race fans at Dover International Speedway plenty to cheer about during the May 30 – June 1, 2008 race weekend. There will be more to see and do at the track in 2008 than ever before. Race fans will experience more than just great racing, with a special ceremony honoring Bobby Allison, live entertainment, free autograph sessions and more.