NASCAR Cup Series

Today, NASCAR's Vice President of Competition and Racing Development made the announcement that NASCAR will not feature single-car qualifying in 2014. Instead, they will be going to the group knock-0ut qualifying that is featured in open wheel racing.

In a move aimed toward enhancing the fan experience watching at the track and at home, NASCAR has announced a new group qualifying format for its three national series that is more compelling, more closely emulates actual on-track competition and underlines the sport’s on-going commitment to innovation.

Who would have thought all those years ago that a race which is run partially on sand would become the biggest race in NASCAR?

A year or two ago, let us say that Brian France had a brainwave. He came up with a proposal to allow 16 drivers into the Chase, first determined by wins gathered up to and including Richmond.

NASCAR is implementing a new qualifying procedure for its three national touring series. Fans atRichmond International Raceway will get their first glimpse of the excitement on Friday, April 25, during pole qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series.

It seems rather odd to think of NASCAR racing teams making last minute deals during the month of January. After all, it's only the first month of a brand new year.

Wurth will serve as a primary sponsor of the No. 2 Team Penske Ford Fusion for four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in 2014. Team Penske announced that the No. 2 Wurth Ford, with former series champion Brad Keselowski behind the wheel, will make its debut on March 23 at the Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway, in Fontana, Calif. Wurth will also be an associate sponsor on the No. 2 Team Penske Ford for the balance of the 2014 season.

Opening to the public in A.D. 80, the Roman Colosseum hosted fierce competitions waged between imposing gladiators on one of the biggest stages in the world.

Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) has hired veteran Kevin "Bono" Manion as the crew chief for Michael Annett and the No. 7 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet SS.

The reigning Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan will electrify the crowd during the DAYTONA 500 Budweiser Pre-Race Show, the prelude to the start of the “The Great American Race” at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 23 (1 p.m. – FOX, FOX Deportes, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).