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Kenseth signs extension with Roush Fenway Racing

Roush Fenway Racing has signed Matt Kenseth to a multi-year contract extension. Kenseth, the 2003 Cup Series champion, has been with Roush Fenway since 1998 and has 16 wins in 328 starts.

21 Nov 2008, 9:25 am | click here for more

NASCAR needs to take initiative

The owners — especially the smaller operations — need help. And Lee Spencer says NASCAR needs to arrive to the rescue.

21 Nov 2008, 5:11 pm | click here for more

Even drivers are suffering from economic downturn

NASCAR is facing some serious problems as a result of the lagging economy. Lee Spencer gives us the grim rundown.

21 Nov 2008, 2:11 am | click here for more

Nemechek, Furniture Row agree to contract buyout

On the heels of Furniture Row Racing announcing plans for a limited 2009 Sprint Cup Series schedule, the team announced Friday a contract buyout of its driver Joe Nemechek.

21 Nov 2008, 10:17 am | click here for more

Despite late-season run, Busch remains optimistic

A season that started off with so much promise ended a little too quietly for 23-year-old Kyle Busch.

20 Nov 2008, 8:32 am | click here for more

Gordon gearing up to run very rough, very fast Baja

Most drivers are looking forward to getting some relax now that the 2008 season is over. Robby Gordon isn't among them.

20 Nov 2008, 8:06 am | click here for more

Despite Johnson's title run, Cup Series sees down turn

Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards opened the 2008 season intent on knocking Jimmie Johnson from the top of NASCAR.

20 Nov 2008, 7:53 am | click here for more

NASCAR caps historic year on down note

Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards opened the 2008 season intent on knocking Jimmie Johnson from the top of NASCAR. They chased him every year, but never quite caught him. That led to a celebratory conclusion to another long season, one that started with the usual wish and anticipation only to end shrouded in the uneasiness of the economic crisis.

19 Nov 2008, 6:11 pm | click here for more

NASCAR teams begin staff reductions

Hall of Fame Racing, the NASCAR team owned by Arizona Diamondbacks executives, will clip its staff even if it secures sponsorship ...

18 Nov 2008, 4:11 pm | click here for more

Hall of Fame Racing planning staff cuts

Hall of Fame Racing, the NASCAR team owned by Arizona Diamondbacks executives, will clip its staff even if it secures sponsorship to run a full 2009 season.

18 Nov 2008, 1:11 pm | click here for more

New car achieves goals, but has ways to go

Looking for a way to make NASCAR better? Lee Spencer says fixing the car will go a long way to making drivers and fans happier.

18 Nov 2008, 10:11 am | click here for more

Mass layoffs expected in NASCAR this week

The glitz and glamour surrounding NASCAR’s championship-deciding race roared on at Homestead-Miami Speedway as if nothing was amiss.

17 Nov 2008, 6:11 pm | click here for more

Three the easy way: Johnson wraps up third straight crown

Jimmie Johnson coasted to his third straight NASCAR Sprint Cup title Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, equaling the record ...

16 Nov 2008, 5:11 pm | click here for more

Johnson wins third consecutive NASCAR title

Jimmie Johnson won his third consecutive NASCAR title Sunday.

16 Nov 2008, 5:11 pm | click here for more

NASCAR is about to face some tough times

Celebrations will be in order Sunday at Homestead, but what happens Monday? Lee Spencer says the outlook is grim.

16 Nov 2008, 12:11 am | click here for more

The Hot Pass: Johnson unrivaled in march to third title

At a somber NASCAR finale, Carl Edwards did everything to cease Jimmie Johnson's title trifecta. It wasn't enough, Lee Spencer says.

16 Nov 2008, 11:11 pm | click here for more

NASCAR dumps testing in cost-cutting move

NASCAR has eliminated testing for every teams in 2009, hoping to help teams contain costs.

14 Nov 2008, 9:11 am | click here for more

NASCAR to start testing moratorium on Jan. 1

NASCAR will put a moratorium on testing effective Jan. 1.

14 Nov 2008, 7:11 am | click here for more

Edwards outqualifies Johnson

AP - Carl Edwards got the jump on Jimmie Johnson in Friday's qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

14 Nov 2008, 4:11 pm | click here for more

Reutimann outruns Chasers for Homestead pole

Reutimann snatches pole for NASCAR finale

14 Nov 2008, 3:11 pm | click here for more

NASCAR bans 2009 testing to save teams cash

NASCAR has suspended every testing at its sanctioned tracks next season in a cost-cutting measure that should help teams keep several million dollars in their 2009 budgets.

14 Nov 2008, 2:11 pm | click here for more

Waltrip opens up, makes radical schedule suggestions

Darrell Waltrip says NASCAR should apply some California dreaming to revamping its 36-race schedule. "My vision is I'd race ...

13 Nov 2008, 5:11 pm | click here for more

Slowing economy puts brakes on NASCAR

As Jimmie Johnson closes in on history at Homestead-Miami Speedway, NASCAR is being ravaged by economic heartache, and perhaps ...

13 Nov 2008, 10:11 pm | click here for more

Economy Forces Nascar Merger

Teresa Earnhardt and Chip Ganassi will combine their sponsorship-strapped race teams next season in an effort to stabilize their organizations in a tough economic time.

12 Nov 2008, 9:11 pm | click here for more

DEI, Ganassi to combine Sprint Cup race teams

In another sign of NASCAR's cash crunch, Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates are merging into a four-car ...

12 Nov 2008, 4:11 pm | click here for more

Johnson nears history, but true persona yet to shine through

NASCAR fans who fret the two-time defending Sprint Cup champion is an unshakable automaton might be disappointed to learn he's ...

11 Nov 2008, 9:11 pm | click here for more

Edwards surge sets up final Nationwide push

Jimmie Johnson appears to have NASCAR's Sprint Cup every but locked up heading into the final race of the season. But he's not ...

11 Nov 2008, 6:11 pm | click here for more

NASCAR rips ABC for 'Funniest Videos' diss

Network stopped showing race in Phoenix on Sunday with 34 laps to go

11 Nov 2008, 1:11 pm | click here for more

NASCAR's France not pleased with ABC bumping race

NASCAR chairman Brian France is unhappy with ABC's decision to bump the final laps of last weekend's race in Phoenix to a cable ...

11 Nov 2008, 12:11 pm | click here for more

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