NASCAR Cup Series

Over the course of the season it became evident that there was not a significant difference between the old points system and the new system, save for a stronger reliance on consistency over victories.

Rarely can you point to a singular moment and declare that history had been made. Even more rare is when said point can be recognized as transcending merely making history.

Dependent upon the precise set of circumstances, sometimes freedom of speech isn't necessarily free. Ask NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Kurt Busch who just recently found out that there's a significant rise in the cost of middle fingers and "F bombs."

NASCAR has fined Kurt Busch $50,000 for his actions during the Nov. 20 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

As Tony Stewart held off a hard charging Carl Edwards in the Ford 400 to win his third NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship, musician Jonathan Birchfield scored a vital 10 points in Chase Tracker at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

David Gilliland not only finished up the 2011 NASCAR season at Homestead-Miami Speedway behind the wheel of the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford, but he also played the part of proud dad, watching son Todd do some racing of his own, all for charity.

Richard Childress Racing has made organizational changes to its competition department in preparation for the 2012 NASCAR season.

Michael Waltrip Racing announced today that Mark Martin and Michael Waltrip’s Toyota Camrys will carry the number 55 during the 2012 and 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series seasons.

THE MODERATOR: Good afternoon. Welcome to today's NASCAR teleconference. Today we are joined by the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion, Tony Stewart. With the victory Sunday at Homestead Miami Speedway and an impressive five wins during this year's NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup.

Stewart won at Homestead, his fifth win of the Chase, and took home the 2011 Sprint Cup championship, the third of his career. Stewart and Carl Edwards both scored 2,403 points in the Chase, but Stewart won by virtue of his Chase victories.