NASCAR Cup Series

Up next is Martinsville, a track Cousin Carl has never won at, one that could see him falter. It might not be enough to save Jimmie Johnson's hopes of maintaining his lock on the title, but it could open a door for Keselowski, Matt Kenseth, or Tony Stewart.

So, team orders made the NASCAR news this week in a very big way. It's very likely that this concept is actually nothing new and has been utilized on occasions for quite a few years.

Beginning next Tuesday, November 1 race fans can purchase tickets to the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500T at Phoenix International Raceway - NASCAR's second stop of the 2012 season following the Daytona 500.

The Dale Jr. Foundation announced today that its premier fundraising initiative - Dale Jr.'s "Driven To Give" event hosted by Jeff Foxworthy - earned a net total of over $140,000 in a single day of ride-alongs, dinner, and entertainment.

Phillipe Lopez, crew chief for the No. 36 Golden Corral Chevrolet driven by Dave Blaney, has been named the WYPALL* Wipers Crew Chief of the Race following Sunday's Good Sam 500 at the famed Talladega Superspeedway.

Clint Bowyer was also hoping that teammate Jeff Burton won too. The two were trying to outrun each other to the finish line in Sunday’s Good Same Club 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, which Bowyer ended up winning in a photo finish.

A perfect storm is brewing for Sunday's TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway, and it has nothing to do with bad weather. In fact, it's partly about great weather.

With only four races remaining in the 2011 season, Roush Fenway Racing moves into Martinsville this weekend first and second in the Chase standings.

Regan Smith has seen enough tricks in recent races, especially the pirouette his car took before slamming into the wall last week at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway

The Red Bull Racing team of Brian Vickers and Kasey Kahne need to be recognized for their effort on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway. Kahne started 26th, Vickers 30th, and used the two-car tandem to push their way into the top-five within 10 laps.