Will Power purged old demons with a dominating run to the chequered flag at Auto Club Speedway, with the season finale and title decider turning into a gruelling war of attrition.
Penske Racing has confirmed that it has signed up Joey Logano as the driver of the #22 Sprint Cup car in 2013, which leaves Sam Hornish Jr. back on the sidelines.
Suspended Sprint Cup driver AJ Allmendinger has revealed that a prescription drug for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder caused his positive drugs test result last month.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver AJ Allmendinger is now on indefinite suspension, following confirmation that his 'B' test drug sample has also tested positive for stimulants.
In an afternoon of drafting tactics, all three Chase contenders had a chance of the lead and even the win - but finally a late yellow gave the victory to Clint Bowyer over Kevin Harvick.
Richard Petty Motorsports has categorically denied reports that the organisation will downsize to three teams and release driver Reed Sorenson in the process.
Four of the American hopefuls that have been mooted as potential USF1drivers when the new team makes its debut in the top flight - possibly as early as 2010 - have revealed their thoughts on the matter. Not all of them are entirely convinced.