Notebook: Dale Earnhardt Jr. 'still relevant' to National Enquirer

After his qualifying laps Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. made light of a recent story in the tabloid National Enquirer, which described him as a "train wreck" headed for an emotional breakdown.

Story | 11/20/2009 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

Jimmie Johnson off to fast start at Homestead with pole win

HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Jimmie Johnson kept his promise -- to try to qualify up front -- and at the same time took another giant step toward his record fourth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup championship.

Story | 11/20/2009 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

Kasey Kahne exploring other options for 2011

Kasey Kahne, who has been quite verbal about the disorganization of the team before and throughout the entire merger process, said on Friday at Homestead that he is on the fence on whether or not he will return with the team after next season.

Story | 11/20/2009 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

Hendrick Motorsports inks extensions with Lowe's, Johnson

As Jimmie Johnson approaches what is possibly his fourth consecutive Sprint Cup Series title, he is no longer up for free agency after the 2010 season.

Story | 11/20/2009 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

Notebook: Montoya pleased with addition of McMurray

Juan Pablo Montoya, who qualified for the 2009 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup in his third full year in the series, sees the addition of Jamie McMurray as a positive move for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing.

Story | 11/19/2009 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

RUSTY WALLACE RACING TO PARTNER WITH TOYOTA IN 2010

Officials of Rusty Wallace Racing (RWR), Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. and TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development) announced today that beginning with the 2010 season, RWR will field Toyota Camrys in its quest for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship.

Story | 11/19/2009 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing announces deal with Jamie McMurray

Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing officials made the announcement on Wednesday evening that they signed Jamie McMurray to drive the No. 1 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet for the team next season in the Sprint Cup Series.

Story | 11/18/2009 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

Bowyer's Crew Captures Tissot Pit Road Award in Phoenix

Clint Bowyer’s No. 33 crew captured the Tissot Pit Road Precision Award in Sunday’s (Nov. 15) NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway.

Story | 11/17/2009 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

Survey: Avid fans more focused late in NASCAR season

NASCAR sponsors are neglecting the sport’s core fan base by focusing so much marketing activation at the beginning of the year instead of the summer and fall months, according to research from marketing and public relations giant Taylor.

Story | 11/17/2009 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com

Sprint Cup teams struggle to sustain sponsorship dollars

NASCAR’s elite teams are desperately trying to hold the line on sponsorship prices despite a glut of valuable 2010 inventory that remains unsold late in the year.

Story | 11/17/2009 | by  SpeedwayMedia.com