“Big One” comes just 6 laps in at Talladega with Jeff Gordon, 5 other Chase leaders involved

TALLADEGA, Ala. — There has been a 14-car accident at Talladega Superspeedway involving many race favorites.

Ambrose crewman back in pit at Talladega after serving 4-race suspension for chasing tire

TALLADEGA, Ala. — The crew member who chased a tire across pit road has returned from a four-race suspension and is in the pits at Talladega Superspeedway.

With Hornish ill, Kvapil is on standby to offer relief if needed at Talladega

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Sam Hornish Jr. is feeling ill and will have Travis Kvapil standing by to relieve him at Talladega Superspeedway

NASCAR truck race suspended due to thunderstorms, tornados

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The NASCAR truck race at Kansas Speedway was suspended due to thunderstorms and will resume on Monday.

Ragan passes Newman at finish for 1st NASCAR victory

TALLADEGA, Ala. — David Ragan has earned his first NASCAR victory by passing Ryan Newman right before the finish line in the Nationwide Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Struggling Dale Earnhardt Jr. ready to turn around season at Talladega Superspeedway

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants to relive some of those Talladega glory days.

Montoya wins 1st pole of NASCAR career with strong qualifying run at Talladega

TALLADEGA, Ala. — It didn’t take Juan Pablo Montoya long to adapt to restrictor-plate racing. Now that he’s got enough horsepower, he could be in position to master the art at Talladega Superspeedway.

Michael Waltrip has no timetable on retirement decision or returning to drive in 2010

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip says it is too early to decide if he will retire at the end of this season or return in 2010.

Harvick sad to split with Berrier but supports RCR’s crew swap

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Kevin Harvick supports owner Richard Childress’ decision to swap his crew with teammate Casey Mears’ team.

IndyCar drivers ready to tackle first oval of the season at Kansas Speedway

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Racing an oval seems simple enough: accelerate down the straightaway, turn left, do it again.

Truex likes where EGR is headed, but looking at all options for 2010 season

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Martin Truex Jr.’s decision to stay with Dale Earnhardt Inc. was based on loyalty and the belief he could help turn around the struggling team.

Four-time champion Gordon still feeling pain in his back while driving in Sprint Cup races

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Jeff Gordon will chase his fifth Sprint Cup title with a bad back.

Earnhardt understands NASCAR’s punishment for post-race skirmish with Mears at Phoenix

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Casey Mears want to put their post-race skirmish behind them.

NASCAR season-ending Sprint Cup banquet leaving New York for Las Vegas

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR’s season-ending party is heading to Las Vegas.

Richard Childress shakes up crews for slumping drivers Harvick and Mears

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Richard Childress Racing will swap the crews for slumping drivers Kevin Harvick and Casey Mears following this weekend’s race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Yates Racing gives Labonte new crew chief Ben Leslie for No. 96 Ford

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bobby Labonte will have a new crew chief starting this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.

Michael Schumacher expects hard F1 season for Ferrari, but warns against writing team off

FRANKFURT — Former Formula One champion Michael Schumacher says Ferrari should never be written off, even though his former team has not won a point in the first three races this season.

Sore and stiff, Castroneves thrilled to be back racing after tax evasion trial

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Helio Castroneves has a sore neck. His shoulder blades burn, his back aches and his hips tight.

NASCAR places Earnhardt, Mears on 6-race probation for bumps in Phoenix skirmish

CONCORD, N.C. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Casey Mears were penalized Tuesday for intentionally bumping cars after the race at Phoenix International Raceway.

NASCAR places Earnhardt, Mears on 6-race probation for Phoenix skirmish

CONCORD, N.C. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Casey Mears have been placed on probation by NASCAR for intentionally hitting each other following the race at Phoenix International Raceway.

Indy race car driver Castroneves ready to race after acquittal on most tax evasion charges

Castroneves ready to race again after trial ends

MIAMI — Throughout his tax evasion trial, Brazilian race car driver and “Dancing With The Stars” champ Helio Castroneves talked of his desire to get behind the wheel again.