NASCAR drivers slow to welcome Jeremy Mayfield back to garage following drug suspensionDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Bump-drafting, slingshot passing and restrictor-plate racing weren’t the buzzwords being thrown around Daytona International Speedway on Thursday. Jeremy Mayfield misses deadline to enter his No. 41 Toyota at Daytona International SpeedwayDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jeremy Mayfield missed the deadline to enter this weekend’s race after successfully fighting NASCAR to get back behind the wheel following a failed random drug test. Mayfield’s team not in garage at Daytona; car owners Gunselman, Baldwin say no to MayfieldDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Four team owners won’t put Jeremy Mayfield in their cars this weekend at Daytona International Speedway, one because of sponsor concerns and another because Mayfield is “marked” following his legal battle with NASCAR. Mayfield heads into federal court to fight NASCAR’s drug suspensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield is in court trying to get his indefinite suspension from NASCAR lifted by a federal judge. Sprint Cup points leader Stewart crashes hard in practice at NHMS, moves to backup carLOUDON, N.H. — Tony Stewart had to move to a backup car Friday after crashing in the first NASCAR Sprint Cup practice at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mayfield will try to get NASCAR suspension lifted in July 1 hearing before federal judgeCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jeremy Mayfield’s next chance to have his indefinite drug suspension lifted will be at a July 1 hearing in federal court. Mayfield expert defends qualifications after NASCAR accuses him of lying about credentialsSONOMA, Calif. — An expert witness for suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield is defending his qualifications after NASCAR accused him of lying about his credentials. Driver Johnny Benson released from Michigan hospital 3 days after fiery crashGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Reigning NASCAR truck champion Johnny Benson has been released from a Grand Rapids hospital three days after being injured in a fiery crash. NASCAR Mexico driver Carlos Pardo killed in crash at race in PueblaMEXICO CITY — Driver Carlos Pardo has been killed in a crash during the final laps of a NASCAR Mexico race, organizers said. Gaughan’s crew chief suspended for using slur toward DavisCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The crew chief for Nationwide Series driver Brendan Gaughan was suspended indefinitely Thursday for using a racial slur about rival driver Marc Davis, who is black. Spacebound crew of 7 includes Twittering skipper, singer, combat specialistCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The astronauts headed to the international space station include a Twittering skipper, a classically trained musician who named her son after one of Columbia’s fallen astronauts, and a former Navy SEAL who went into Afghanistan two weeks after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Cup points leader, pole-sitter Stewart wrecks car in Pocono practice, goes to backupLONG POND, Pa. — NASCAR points leader Tony Stewart has wrecked his car during practice at Pocono Raceway and had to go to a backup car. GM strikes tentative deal to sell Saturn brand to Penske Automotive GroupNEW YORK — General Motors Corp. has a tentative deal to sell its Saturn brand to auto racing magnate Roger Penske’s dealership group, both companies said Friday. AP Sources: General Motors to sell Saturn brand to dealer chain owner Roger PenskeDETROIT — General Motors Corp. has a tentative deal to sell its Saturn brand to former race car driver and dealership group owner Roger Penske, according to two people briefed on the deal. AP News in BriefIran test fires missiles amid global flap over its nuclear ambitions Person familiar with results: NASCAR driver Mayfield used drug other than performance-enhancerCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A day after learning Jeremy Mayfield failed a drug test for something other than a performance-enhancer, NASCAR allowed him to drive a race car at Darlington Speedway at speeds up to 173 mph. Review: ‘Excitebots,’ ‘NASCAR Kart Racing’ take you for a spinWhen it comes to high-speed driving on Nintendo consoles, the action pretty much begins and ends with one name: “Mario Kart.” The Wii version was last year’s best-selling game worldwide, and no one has made a serious effort to challenge its dominance in the genre. Rookie Raphael Matos leads the way in second round of Indy 500 time trialsINDIANAPOLIS — With so many veteran drivers trying to make it into the field for the Indianapolis 500 on the second day of qualifications, it seemed unlikely the spotlight would fall on rookie Raphael Matos. Ageless Martin wins for second time in last 4 Sprint Cup racesDARLINGTON, S.C. — Don’t let Mark Martin’s joyful demeanor fool you — he knows how well he’s running and knows where that could lead this season. Mark Martin, 50, wins for 2nd time in last 4 Cup races, taking Southern 500 at DarlingtonDARLINGTON, S.C. — Don’t let Mark Martin’s joyful demeanor fool you — he knows how well he’s running and knows where that could lead this season. “It’s early in the year,” Martin said Saturday night. “A lot of cool things could happen the way things are going.” Like maybe a Sprint Cup championship? Ageless Martin wins for second time in last 4 Sprint Cup racesDARLINGTON, S.C. — If Mark Martin keeps winning like this, even he might have to concede that he’s racing for a Sprint Cup championship. Ards thank NASCAR star Kyle Busch for $100,000 donationDARLINGTON, S.C. — Kyle Busch got to visit with a fellow Nationwide Series record holder Saturday at Darlington Raceway. NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield suspended after failing drug testDARLINGTON, S.C. — Jeremy Mayfield was suspended indefinitely by NASCAR on Saturday for failing a random drug test, becoming the first driver to violate a toughened new policy that went into effect this season. Person familiar with test tells AP: NASCAR Sprint Cup driver fails drug testA NASCAR Sprint Cup driver has failed a drug test, the first under the sport’s new drug policy. Welcome back: Petty’s latest pilgrimmage to Indy comes as first-time competitorINDIANAPOLIS — Richard Petty got a full immersion into Indianapolis 500 competition on Saturday. Matt Kenseth posts record lap of 179.514 to win pole for Southern 500 at DarlingtonDARLINGTON, S.C. — Jeff Gordon left his car with hands shaking and heart pounding after another harrowing experience at Darlington Raceway. Gordon’s teammate at Hendrick Motorsports, three-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, wasn’t as lucky qualifying Friday, crashing before he could finish his lap. Matt Kenseth wins Nationwide race at Darlington as late flat dooms Kyle BuschDARLINGTON, S.C. — Matt Kenseth found one of the few ways to beat Kyle Busch these days. Kenseth took advantage when Busch’s dominant car got a flat with two laps to go Friday night, lifting him to his first Nationwide Series win this year and capping a record-setting day at Darlington Raceway. Kyle Busch goes flat at Darlington, handing Kenseth a Nationwide winDARLINGTON, S.C. — Kyle Busch’s flat tire with two laps left sent Matt Kenseth to his first Nationwide Series victory of the season — and capped a record-setting day at Darlington Raceway. 3-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson unhurt after qualifying crash at DarlingtonDARLINGTON, S.C. — Three-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has hit the wall during qualifying at Darlington Raceway and went for treatment to the infield care center. Martin say desire to race, not running for a Sprint Cup title, fueled Hendrick with extensionDARLINGTON, S.C. — Mark Martin insists he didn’t sign with Hendrick Motorsports to chase a NASCAR championship. |
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