Kenseth posts record lap at Darlington, 3-time NASCAR champ Johnson wrecksDARLINGTON, S.C. — Jeff Gordon left his car with hands shaking and heart pounding after another harrowing experience at Darlington Raceway. Roger Penske looking into possible bid to purchase SaturnINDIANAPOLIS — Roger Penske says he is contemplating a bid for the Saturn automotive brand that General Motors Corp. plans to sell or shut down. Raceway officials hope for strong weekend walkup to gain fifth straight selloutDARLINGTON, S.C. — It could take nice weather and motivated NASCAR fans to continue a string of sellouts at Darlington. Potential Favre return may be Vikes’ missing link, but has spite supplanted his love of game?MILWAUKEE — For most of his career, he was celebrated as a tough guy playing a man’s game with the joy of a little boy. Now Brett Favre stands on the verge of plunging the sports world into yet another offseason’s worth of waffling on his retirement. Ex-NASCAR driver Kevin Grubb found dead in Virginia motel room; police investigatingRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia police say former NASCAR driver Kevin Grubb died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Mark Martin will drive a full Cup schedule for Hendrick Motorsports in 2010CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mark Martin doesn’t want to drive race cars forever. But as long as he can compete at the highest level, he can’t bring himself to walk away from NASCAR. Centennial celebration: First and foremost about racing, Indy’s impact has gone beyond the 500INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Motor Speedway has made the reputation of racing greats: A.J. Foyt, Rick Mears, the Unser family. Speedway Motorsports Inc. asks NASCAR to consider Kentucky for 2010 Sprint Cup scheduleCONCORD, N.C. — Speedway Motorsports Inc. officials say they have made an official request with NASCAR to add Kentucky to the 2010 Sprint Cup Series schedule. Busch grabs 50th career win to set sights on 200 victories in NASCAR’s top 3 seriesRICHMOND, Va. — Kyle Busch raised a few eyebrows when he casually mentioned he’d like to collect 200 victories in his NASCAR career. Kyle Busch sweeps races at Richmond - including Sprint Cup event - on 24th birthdayRICHMOND, Va. — Kyle Busch planned to open the bulk of his birthday presents when he returned home from Richmond International Raceway. “What do you get a guy who has everything or buys anything he wants?” he wondered. How about a trip to Victory Lane? Kyle Busch sweeps Richmond races to celebrate 24th birthdayRICHMOND, Va. — Kyle Busch planned to open the bulk of his birthday presents when he returned home from Richmond International Raceway. Kyle Busch leads 4 times, including last 22 laps, and beats Carl Edwards at RichmondRICHMOND, Va. — Kyle Busch passed Carl Edwards on the first lap of a restart with 22 laps to go and won the NASCAR Nationwide Series race Friday night at Richmond International Raceway. Busch leads 4 times, including last 22 laps, after overtaking Edwards at RichmondRICHMOND, Va. — Kyle Busch passed Carl Edwards on the first lap of a restart with 22 laps to go and won the NASCAR Nationwide Series race Friday night at Richmond International Raceway. Something about Richmond? Vickers wins pole for second time at RichmondRICHMOND, Va. — Brian Vickers turned a lap at 127.131 mph to win the pole position for Saturday night’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway. Edwards and Roush go to Daytona to talk safety with NASCARRICHMOND, Va. — Carl Edwards has had a busy week since his last-lap wreck at Talladega Superspeedway, where his car sailed into the frontstretch the one that sent his car sailing hard into the fence that protects the fans. Winning Colors: Patrick hoping new paint scheme will regenerate Indy success for AndrettiINDIANAPOLIS — Danica Patrick took one quick glance at her nifty, new orange-and-black car Friday and thought back to 2007. Jeff Gordon has MRI in search for answers to aching backRICHMOND, Va. — Chronic back pain sent Jeff Gordon back to the doctor this week, and the four-time NASCAR champion is hopeful he’s moved a step closer to diagnosing his problem. NASCAR’s newest winner Keselowski negotiating a long-term deal with Hendrick MotorsportsRICHMOND, Va. — Brad Keselowski wants to race full time next season in the Sprint Cup Series, he’s just not sure where he’ll find the seat. Pennsylvania-based team to race 9/11 memorial car in Richmond on 8th anniversary of attacksNEW YORK — Americans have remembered Sept. 11 in years past by planting trees, raising flags and saying prayers at makeshift memorials. ‘About Elly,’ ‘Racing Dreams’ win top honors at Tribeca Film FestivalNEW YORK — The Iranian drama “About Elly” and documentary “Racing Dreams” won top honors at the Tribeca Film Festival. 2 Mexico soccer clubs _ Chivas and San Luis _ moving Copa Libertadores games to BogotaMEXICO CITY — Mexican soccer clubs Chivas and San Luis will be playing upcoming Copa Libertadores matches in Colombia, a move aimed at helping slow the swine flu outbreak in Mexico. Injured NASCAR fan released from hospital after reconstructive jaw surgeryBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A teenager who was injured during Talladega’s NASCAR race has been released from the hospital. Mexican federation bans fans from 176 professional games this weekend _ down to 3rd divisionMEXICO CITY — Weekend soccer in Mexico is colorful, just like the red and green sauces splashed on tacos and hawked by hundreds of food-sellers who overrun stadium grounds. Mexican federation bans fans from 176 professional games this weekend _ down to 3rd divisionMEXICO CITY — Weekend soccer in Mexico is colorful, just like the red and green sauces splashed on tacos and hawked by hundreds of food-sellers who overrun stadium grounds. All 9 Mexican football games this weekend with be closed to publicMEXICO CITY — All nine Mexican first-division football games this weekend will be played behind closed doors, a move aimed at stemming the spread of swine flu. All 9 Mexican soccer games this weekend with be closed to public because of swine fluMEXICO CITY — All nine Mexican first-division soccer games this weekend will be played behind closed doors, a move aimed at stemming the spread of swine flu. NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson doesn’t think drivers can avoid aggressive driving at TalladegaCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson believes the only way to control the racing at Talladega Superspeedway is through a radical transformation of the race track. NASCAR will look at fence height, blocking but won’t change Talladega’s configurationCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Despite injuries to fans from flying debris, NASCAR’s satisfied with its safety standards, saying the fence at Talladega Superspeedway did what it was supposed to do — keep Carl Edwards’ car out of the grandstands. Skinner wins rain-shortened NASCAR trucks race at Kansas SpeedwayKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Mike Skinner waited through two days and two weather delays to win the rain-shortened O’Reilly Auto Parts 250 trucks race at Kansas Speedway. Driver whose crash led to restrictor plates at Talladega believes risk is part of attractionTALLADEGA, Ala. — Bobby Allison left Talladega Superspeedway before Carl Edwards’ car hurled into the safety fence and showered the stands with debris. |