http://hamptonroads.com/taxonomy/term/123 Category: Auto Racing en-us Copyright 2012 PilotOnline.com / HamptonRoads.com. Sat, 26 May 2012 17:31:55 -0400 CONCORD, N.C. Brad Keselowski got the first of many surprises at his first meeting with racing great Roger Penske. The rising NASCAR star now driving Penske Racing's No. 2 discovered the Michigan address for their get together was an unmarked, routine building Keselowski had driven by all the time growing up in Rochester Hills. He never knew it housed Penske's offices. http://hamptonroads.com/2012/05/penske-chasing-after-best-both-worlds Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 INDIANAPOLIS When Bobby Rahal was racing, he hung a picture of Michael Andretti in his workout room. That's who Rahal wanted to beat more than anyone else on the track. And rest assured, Andretti felt the same way. Looks like they've passed on that vitriol to their kids. http://hamptonroads.com/2012/05/rivalry-timehonored-indy-500-tradition Fri, 25 May 2012 22:02:18 -0400 ... http://hamptonroads.com/2012/05/interactive-history-indianapolis-500-0 Fri, 25 May 2012 00:16:48 -0400 By Jenna Fryer CONCORD, N.C. It didn't take teams very long to figure out their best shot at winning the All-Star race would be in the first 20 laps. http://hamptonroads.com/2012/05/nascar-format-leaves-allstar-race-unsatisfying Mon, 21 May 2012 00:37:18 -0400 The Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. Dale Earnhardt Jr. knew he had a free pass into the All-Star race. But he didn't want to get into the $1 million race that way. Instead, Earnhardt led all 40 laps of Saturday night's Sprint Showdown to race his way into the main event at Charlotte Motor Speedway. http://hamptonroads.com/2012/05/earnhardt-jr-wins-way-big-event Sat, 19 May 2012 23:52:50 -0400 CONCORD, N.C. NASCAR Chairman Brian France is aware of the debate surrounding the last two months of racing, and acknowledged the sanctioning body is studying several areas to ensure the on-track product is entertaining. But France indicated it's difficult to judge where NASCAR is based solely on the results of the last eight races. http://hamptonroads.com/2012/05/fan-complaints-get-attention-nascar-chairman Sat, 19 May 2012 22:33:09 -0400 By Jenna Fryer CONCORD, N.C. Kurt Busch thought he and Ryan Newman were friends. He's learned the hard way this week that he was mistaken. Maybe that's how it goes between drivers looking to lock down jobs for next year. http://hamptonroads.com/2012/05/kurt-busch-newman-feud-was-wwetype-action Fri, 18 May 2012 21:36:57 -0400 CONCORD, N.C. NASCAR has created a partnership with Twitter that makes it the first sports organization to create an enhanced live event experience on the social media platform. The partnership will begin before the June 10 race at Pocono. Fans will be able to use the hashtag #NASCAR to find relevant tweets from drivers, teams, commentators and other celebrities. http://hamptonroads.com/2012/05/nascar-teams-twitter-live-events Fri, 18 May 2012 18:29:55 -0400 By Pete Iacobelli DARLINGTON, S.C. Those Busch brothers can't seem to avoid the spotlight at Darlington Raceway. http://hamptonroads.com/2012/05/another-day-another-busch-another-feud-darlington Sun, 13 May 2012 22:55:15 -0400 By Pete Iacobelli  DARLINGTON, S.C. Rick Hendrick only got to watch the last 100 miles of the Southern 500. Turns out he saw the best part. Jimmie Johnson broke free on a restart three laps from the end Saturday night to give Hendrick Motorsports its 200th Sprint Cup victory. http://hamptonroads.com/2012/05/johnson-gives-hendrick-its-200th-sprint-cup-victory Sat, 12 May 2012 23:46:11 -0400