Daytona International Speedway to be Repaved for 2011 Daytona 500
Sources tell Frontstretch’s Mike Lovecchio that an announcement will be made tomorrow by ISC the track will be fully repaved in time for the 2011 Daytona 500.
Cup Series News
Hamlin Overcomes the Odds, Wins 2010 Samsung Mobile 500 at Texas Just 19 Days After ACL Surgery
Just 19 days after surgery to repair a torn ACL, there was Denny Hamlin standing in Texas’s victory lane, beating rival Jimmie Johnson.
Kelly Bires Out of JRM No. 88, Mike Bliss Out of No. 36 for TBR
Two driver changes, one each in NASCAR’s Cup and Nationwide divisions, were announced Tuesday (April 13).
Denny Hamlin Wins Wild Monday Matinee at Martinsville
He had a bum knee and a lot of track position to make up, but somehow Denny Hamlin pulled off the win in his home state of Virginia.
Rain Postpones 2010 Goody’s Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville
RIDGEWAY, Va. – After steady rain at the Martinsville Speedway, NASCAR has postponed the running of the Goody’s Pain Relief 500 to Monday afternoon (March 29).
Casey Mears Has Tough Task Ahead Replacing Denny Hamlin
Casey Mears was selected Saturday to sub for Denny Hamlin while he recovers from ACL surgery. It’s a deal Mears knows could relaunch a fledgling Cup career.
Jimmie Johnson Gets Elusive 2010 Food City 500 at Bristol Win With 4 Tires
Playing second fiddle to Kurt Busch all day, Jimmie Johnson took advantage of a great final restart with 10 laps to go to score his first victory at Bristol.
NASCAR Will Use New Spoiler at Martinsville
NASCAR confirmed the Sprint Cup Series would make the transition to the rear spoiler beginning with the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway.
High Speeds in Talladega at 1st CoT Spoiler Test
The highly-anticipated first official spoiler test for the Car of Tomorrow may be noteworthy for other reasons.
Carl Edwards Placed on Probation for 3 Races
NASCAR President Mike Helton addressed media Tuesday afternoon following Sunday’s incident between Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Kurt Busch Wins 2010 Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta as Tires & Tempers Break
HAMPTON, Ga. – Mirroring last year’s victory, Kurt Busch claimed the checkered flag in Sunday’s (March 7) Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Jimmie Johnson Wins 2010 Auto Club 500 After Getting a Lucky Break
In Fontana, the status quo returned. Jimmie Johnson had the best car on Sunday, leading eight times for a race-high 101 laps.