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Allmendinger gets a turn in spotlight

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:34:20 -0500

By Jenna Fryer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. AJ Allmendinger won five races during the 2006 season in Champ Car, then walked away hoping to launch a new career in NASCAR. He was at the top of his game when he left open-wheel, and figured he'd make a smooth transition to stock cars. Instead, he suffered through a miserable five years.

Danica will skip Indy 500 for Coca-Cola 600

Matt.Logan — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:32:17 -0500

By Jenna Fryer CONCORD, N.C. Danica Patrick became a worldwide sensation as a rookie at the Indianapolis 500, challenging for victory and becoming the first woman to lead laps in the showcase race.

Those Indy days are fading fast.

Patrick's shift to stock cars is long under way and her ties to IndyCar were cut even further Monday — she said she won't run in this year's Indy 500.

Tony Stewart wins NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship

Dan.Duke — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:11:56 -0500

HOMESTEAD, Fla.
Years from now, when NASCAR fans talk about Tony Stewart's third Sprint Cup championship, should they embellish what happened, as often occurs, it's hard to imagine they'll make it more remarkable than it was.
If they try, it won't seem believable.

Live updates | NASCAR race at Homestead-Miami

buddy.moore — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:40:00 -0500

They're getting ready to go racing for the final time this season. Will Carl Edwards be NASCAR's new champion, or will Tony Stewart? The Pilot's Dustin Long is there, and he'll provide commentary as the action unfolds.
Also keep an eye on:
1. Jimmie Johnson. He's never finished worse than fifth since moving to Cup fulltime in 2002. Can the streak continue?

One big day for two special NASCAR fans

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 21:19:07 -0500

HOMESTEAD, Fla. Tyler Harris' bedspread is black and his bedroom curtains are red - Tony Stewart's colors. The pillowcases are checkered flags. Pictures of Tyler and Tony dot the walls.

NASCAR: Edwards wins pole, Stewart to start 15th

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:42:56 -0500

HOMESTEAD, Fla.

Carl Edwards moved one day closer to winning his first NASCAR Sprint Cup title. Edwards earned the pole for today's race, while Tony Stewart - who trails by three points for the championship - qualified 15th.

Secret fines are raising questions in NASCAR

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:23:19 -0500

HOMESTEAD, Fla. It is a fear of the unknown. What one can't see and doesn't know fuels questions, confusion and conflict.

As NASCAR finale looms, Stewart talks good game

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:11:41 -0500

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. With a boxer's bravado, Tony Stewart baited Carl Edwards and bantered with the points leader three days before their championship battle. Casual and confident, Stewart unleashed a torrent of quips aimed at Edwards, seated beside him, during Thursday's news conference in a tent on the beach.

Crew chiefs have had say in fight for title

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:03:31 -0500

Don't be surprised if the championship race between Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart is determined by what their crew chiefs do Sunday at Homestead. Pit strategy has played key roles in several races, with crew chiefs gambling on fuel or on how many tires to change on the last pit stop.

With 1 race left, Edwards has narrow edge over Stewart

Tom.Justice — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:26:02 -0500

AVONDALE, Ariz. They raced like champions Sunday. Next week, one will be. After battling one another and a cantankerous track, Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart are where they started the day - Edwards leads Stewart by three points.