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April 30, 2009
Denny Hamlin laments missed opportunity at RIR
As the tires of the No. 11 Toyota flattened, Hamlin’s seemingly inevitable victory faded a year ago
April 29, 2009
Joey Logano shines in Nationwide Series, struggles in Sprint Cup
Some wonder if Joe Gibbs Racing isn’t rushing the spotlight upon Joey Logano
April 28, 2009
Virginia NASCAR crew teammates show partnership that needs no fine-tuning
Virginians Eddie Pardue and Joey Cohen have developed a reputation as one of the best crew chief/engineer tandems in the Nationwide Series
April 20, 2009
Ageless Mark Martin races back to Victory Lane
The 50-year-old Martin became the third-oldest winner in NASCAR history Saturday night, snapping a 97-race winless streak with a dominating run at Phoenix International Raceway.
April 03, 2009
NASCAR: Tony Stewart a driving force off the track as well
So far, Stewart and teammate Ryan Newman have held their own against the Cup elite
March 26, 2009
RIR generates $467 million annual economic impact in Richmond area
The impact comes from the income paid to workers, taxes that are generated and money spent during events
March 25, 2009
Kurt Busch, Clint Bowyer talk about racing at Martinsville
The drivers say they enjoy the challenge of NASCAR’s shortest track
March 23, 2009
Kyle gives Busch family third straight win
Kyle Busch was pushed and challenged yesterday by Denny Hamlin and Jimmie Johnson for much of the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
March 20, 2009
Mark Martin Grabs Pole at Bristol
Veteran Mark Martin is back on the pole in his number 5 Hendrick car at Bristol.
The “new” Bristol Motor Speedway: Racing, not wrecking
Jeff Dickerson, spotter and longtime confidante for NASCAR Sprint Cup sensation Kyle Busch, said the new variable banking and smoother concrete at BMS is perfect for aggressive drivers.
March 19, 2009
Frank Beamer excited and nervous for Bristol Pro-Am Celebrity race
He may only drive 15 laps, but the Hokies’ head man says he’ll make every lap last
Bristol celebrity race field set
Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer and Cale Yarborough, both multi-time champions in their respective fields, will partner
March 18, 2009
NASCAR: Legends of Bristol recall glory days
Harry Gant will never forget his first step into the modern NASCAR world.
March 17, 2009
NASCAR: Nostalgia rings true at Bristol
It’s one of the most popular topics of the NASCAR campground. In fact, the debate sessions can stretch into the early morning. Were the good ol’ days of racing really so good?
March 12, 2009
NASCAR: Jeff Burton discusses defense of Food City 500 title at Bristol
Just one after year finishing second to Kyle Busch at Bristol, Burton grabbed the lead from Denny Hamlin after a restart on a green-white-checkered finish. It was the only lap Burton led in the entire event.
Coach Frank Beamer named Grand Marshal of Food City 500 in Bristol
The Hokies’ head man will announce the four most popular words in motorsports, “gentlemen start your engines.“
March 09, 2009
Local ties help Richard Childress Racing stay one of NASCAR’s top teams
Four races into the Sprint Cup season, and RCR has two drivers in the top 10. Martinsville Speedway set up a tour for the media of the Childress Racing shop in Welcome, NC.
Brad Daugherty gets a taste of Bristol
A dejected Brad Daugherty sat in his late-model stock car, unwilling at that moment on Saturday morning to try to extract his 7-foot frame from behind the wheel.
March 05, 2009
Former NASCAR driver Dean Combs charged in moonshine bust
Dean Combs—who drove NASCAR races for a Richmond-based owner and with a Richmond-based sponsor—has been charged in a North Carolina moonshine bust
March 02, 2009
NASCAR: Kyle Busch wins at Las Vegas
Busch notched the biggest win of his young career Sunday by driving from the back of the field to win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, his hometown track.
February 27, 2009
Southern 500 brings back fond memories for Ned Jarrett
What’s in a name? Everything, according to Ned Jarrett. That’s why the two-time NASCAR Cup champion was excited when he found out this year’s race at Darlington Raceway will again be called the Southern 500.
February 17, 2009
NASCAR coddles Dale Earnhart Jr. again
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was the talk of the 500 again, but for all the wrong reasons. You see, the all-popular Junior was all wrong Sunday. He made the wreck that wrecked the field and went on his merry way.
February 16, 2009
Sputtering economy forces racing teams to cut back
For years, NASCAR drivers and teams reaped the riches of a sport confidently bankrolled by corporate America. Now, with the economy imploding, the good times have stopped rolling for NASCAR.
February 13, 2009
NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson, the man to beat
The easy-going Californian became only the second NASCAR driver to win three consecutive championships. It’s a remarkable feat he shares with only Cale Yarborough
Russell Friedman is namesake of Crown Royal NASCAR race in Richmond
Russell Friedman, who earned two purple hearts while serving in Iraq, will have the spring Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway named in his honor
February 11, 2009
NASCAR: Tony Stewart “desperate to win” at Daytona
Tony Stewart goes into Sunday’s Daytona 500 winless in 10 tries in NASCAR’s most prestigious event.
February 09, 2009
NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. under the radar
At 34 and entering his 10th full season, Earnhardt is actually flying under the radar among the title contenders — well, as low as the sport’s most popular driver possibly could.
February 08, 2009
NASCAR: Starting over, and loving it
David Stremme has not only gotten a second shot, but he’s also moved up a notch.
February 06, 2009
Playing “David,“ Joe Nemechek set to take on NASCAR goliaths
With a skeleton crew, three race cars and a firm belief sponsorship will come through, Joe Nemechek is setting out to run the full Sprint Cup season as an owner/driver
November 17, 2008
Johnson joins Yarborough with 3rd straight Cup title
Johnson clinched the 2008 Sprint Cup title with a 15th-place finish in the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.