New points system showing teeth
Here are a couple of little stats Greg Biffle and Jeff Burton don't want to hear, two drivers tied for 31st in the standings heading to Bristol this w…
Don't sell Danica short on this one
LAS VEGAS -- Anyone who says Danica Patrick had her best NASCAR finish Saturday because of fuel mileage is dead wrong. Patrick made history with her…
GM hush-hush over 2013 Sprint Cup entry
AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Mark Kent, manager of GM Racing, said Sunday that a Chevrolet has a model selected for the new 2013 Sprint Cup entry, but he would…
Beware the Daytona 500 winner's jinx
Every driver who's ever sat in a stock car has wanted to win the Daytona 500. Well, you know what they say: Be careful what you wish for. In rece…
Good, bad and weird from Media Tour Day 1
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The day started with an entrance by the Energizer Bunny. The afternoon session ended with a new energized Tony Stewart. Earnhardt …
Rumored points system good and bad
Here's the point: Any change in the current NASCAR points system should emphasize winning. If the reports on the possible changes are true, the new p…
Nationwide Series shake-up long overdue
Carl Edwards will not win the Nationwide Series championship this year. Defending champ Brad Keselowski won't either, nor will any other Sprint Cup dr…
JJ was great, but Brees deserves AP honor
Jimmie Johnson is No. 2. Man, I haven't said that in a long time. In this particular case, it's accurate. Johnson finished second in voting for th…
You won't see these things again in '11
Some things are going to change for NASCAR in 2011. Things you saw in 2010 will not repeat next season. Did anyone really think we would see Jeff G…
Nationwide changes are coming
CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Change is coming to the Nationwide Series, but you'll have to wait until January to hear officially what those changes are. So …