NASCAR News

Pennzoil's decision to step back from its primary sponsorship role with the #1 Dale Earnhardt Incorporated NASCAR Winston Cup team should see an end to the rumours surrounding Sam Hornish Jr's possible future move to stock cars with the top draw outfit.

Roush Racing's Jeff Burton posted the fastest speed during the final day of testing this week at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway but it was part-timer Kevin Lepage who turned the most heads as he almost matched the pace of the Roush powerhouse.

Following Saturday's final practice for the Pennsylvania 500 NASCAR Winston Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway, Home Depot Chevrolet driver Tony Stewart will fly to Akron, Ohio, to participate in festivities surrounding the 66th running of the All-American Soap Box Derby.

NASCAR driver Geoffrey Bodine will return to Watkins Glen International next month at the wheel of the #8 BMW-powered Picchio Daytona Prototype in the Bully Hill Vineyards 250, August 8.

Jerry Nadeau, driver of the No. 01 U.S. Army/USG Pontiac Grand Prix, returned to a NASCAR Winston Cup circuit for the first time since May 2nd, his appearance at the New Hampshire International Speedway on Friday brightening an otherwise dull day at the one-mile oval.

Complete unofficial starting lineup for Sunday's New England 300 at the New Hampshire International Speedwway. NOTE: Bud Pole qualifying rained out - grid decided on owners points

Toyota Motor Sales USA and Toyota Racing Development have submitted their official Tundra race truck to NASCAR officials as it seeks approval to join the Craftsman Truck Series next year.

The 'yellow flag' rule fiasco reared its ugly head once again at the Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday when Jimmie Johnson passed Michael Waltrip for third place when the caution flag flew with just 33 laps remaining in the Tropicana 400.

The brand new 22,000 seat 'Earnhardt Terrace' at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will offer fans a complete view of the entire 1.5-mile Speedway and the world famous Las Vegas strip, more importantly though, they are on sale...NOW.

The WD-40 Company announced this week that it has entered into a professional services agreement with NASCAR Winston Cup team Bill Davis Racing.

Complete Bud Pole qualifying results and starting lineup for Saturday's Pepsi 400 at the Daytona International Speedway.

Current NASCAR Busch Series point lead David Green dished out some 'Cup-whacking' in opening practice for this Saturday's Pepsi 400 at Daytona as he led a 47 strong field in the #60 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

Former Melling Racing and AJ Foyt Racing driver Stacy Compton will make a one-off return to the NASCAR Winston Cup series next weekend at Daytona with Larry McClure's ailing team.

With Christian Fittipaldi reverting to the #44 Petty Enterprises Dodge for next weekend's Pepsi 400 at Daytona as originally planned, Busch Series regular Shane Hmiel will step into the famous #43 Dodge for what will be his Winston Cup debut.

MBV Motorsports Pontiac chassis number #4518 used to be one of driver Johnny Benson's favourite Superspeedway cars. However after it was wrecked beyond repair in last year's Pepsi 400, it will now become one of Benson's favourite household ornaments!!

Paul Menard bounced back from last weeks gutting failure to qualify at the Infineon Raceway on what would have been his Winston Cup debut to post a strong top-20 qualifying effort for what WILL be his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut this weekend.

Call it a double win for the No. 31 Cingular Wireless team during last Sunday's Dodge/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Winston Cup race at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California.

To celebrate the Fourth of July and The Home Depot's presenting sponsorship of the Declaration of Independence Road Trip, Tony Stewart will be racing a red, white and blue DOI-themed #20 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in next Sunday's Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway.

"That's a bunch of crap right there. Anybody who races back under caution like that, I don't know where his mind is. He [Robby Gordon] did a great job. He won the race fair and square, except for that move right there.

Full unofficial results from Sunday's Dodge/Save Mart 350 at the 1.99-mile Infineon Raceway.

Complete Bud Pole qualifying results and starting lineup for Sunday's Dodge/Save Mart 350 at the Infineon Raceway.

It certainly wasn't tennis but the big hitter on Friday at the 1.99-mile Infineon Raceway was definitely the imposing figure of Boris Said who backed up his practice effort with quickest time in Bud Pole qualifying and secure pole position for Sunday's Dodge/Save Mart 350.

Complete opening practice session results ahead of Sunday's Dodge/Save Mart 350 at the Infineon Raceway.

There are a lot of NASCAR drivers with backgrounds in go-karts, legends, sprint cars or midgets, but one rookie's background in racing came from the frozen lakes of Minnesota and Wisconsin, where he competed in the IIRA International Ice Racing Association.