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France say NASCAR open to shorter races:

Are shorter races on the horizon for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series? NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France was asked about NASCAR's comfort with 500-mile events and the length of time it takes to complete those races during an open question-and-answer session with the Associated...

Farm Rich sponsoring Gilliland at Talladega:

The green and red colors of Farm Rich will return to Talladega Superspeedway on a Front Row Motorsports car " this time on the #38 Ford of David Gilliland. The frozen snacks and appetizers brand has been a partner with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team for the previous...

New seat installation begins at Daytona:

Seat installation on the east end of Daytona International Speedway began on Monday morning. Workers began installing the first of 10,000 wider, more comfortable seats that will be available for the upcoming Coke Zero 400 Weekend Powered By Coca-Cola on July 3-5. Along...

Richmond TV Ratings:

NASCAR Sprint Cup racing from Richmond drew a 3.1 overnight rating on FOX Sunday afternoon, up a tick from last year's regularly scheduled Saturday night race (3.0) but down 9% from 2013 (3.4). Keep in mind last year's overnight was the lowest ever for NASCAR on FOX...

Talladega qualifying likely to have 2 cars on track at same time:

Qualifying will have a different look this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, as NASCAR debuts its new format for restrictor-plate tracks. Instead of group qualifying - which has drawn some concerns since it was implemented at those tracks - NASCAR will go with a ...

Crew members injured at Richmond UPDATES:

NASCAR says three pit road crew members were taken to a hospital after a fire broke out on pit road Friday night during the Xfinity Series race at Richmond International Raceway. Two of the crew members were working in Brendan Gaughan's pit, where the fire erupted, ...

Sonoma Raceway introduces Real. Strong. Humboldt Redwood Deck:

Sonoma Raceway will introduce a new, club level option for race fans just in time for the 2015 major-event season. The "Real. Strong. Humboldt Redwood Deck" at Turn 2 will feature a 135-foot redwood deck that extends above the existing Turn 2 Terrace seating area. ...

Entry List

for the GEICO 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway is posted, 45 teams/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including: #21-Blaney, #32-Bobby Labonte, #33-Brian Scott, #34-Chris Buescher, #55-Waltrip, #95-McDowell. Drivers who need to be in the top-36...

2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase Standings:

[after Richmond, race 9 of 36] (by wins, then by points) 1) #4-Kevin Harvick [2 wins], 357 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson [2 wins], 299, -58 3) #22-Joey Logano [1 win], 324, -33 4) #2-Brad Keselowski [1 win], 283, -74 5) #20-Matt Kenseth [1 win], 273, -84 6) #11-Denny Hamlin...

BK Racing, Tommy Baldwin Racing considering merger?

Chatter in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series garage this weekend has a potential merger between BK Racing and Tommy Baldwin Racing being considered, CATCHFENCE.com has learned. Both teams have struggled thus far at NASCAR's top level this season, but the merger would combine...

The Biggest Meatball in racing meets the Biggest Track in NASCAR:

Talladega Superspeedway, known for its extraordinary one-of-a-kind racing, is now delivering a new menu item that is just as anticipated as the action on the track - "The Big One" Meatball. Fans coming to enjoy the GEICO 500 and Winn-Dixie 300 on May 1-3, will want...

Race postponed to Sunday:

Due to persistent rain, the Toyota Owners 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway has been postponed until 1:00pm/et Sunday.(4-25-2015)...

Burton in for Yeley at Richmond?

hearing that Jeb Burton, who failed to qualify for the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond in the #26, will replace J.J. Yeley in the BK Racing #23 for the race. Burton had sponsorship from Estes Express Lines this weekend.(4-25-2015)...

Rain will be an issue again this weekend:

The Richmond area forecast looks rainy for Saturday afternoon and evening into Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, there is an 80% chance of rain Saturday and a 60% chance on Sunday, until around 2:00pm/et. After that, the weather clears up. According...

Michael Waltrip in the #55 at Talladega; then Ragan UPDATES:

Two- time Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip will drive the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota when the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Talladega Superspeedway on May 3. Waltrip, founder and co-owner of Michael Waltrip Racing, replaces 22-year-old Brett Moffitt who...

Thirteen teams to test at Indianapolis:

Thirteen NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams are scheduled to participate in an open test April 29 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Slated to take part in the one-day event are #24-Jeff Gordon (Hendrick Motorsports), #4-Kevin Harvick (Stewart-Haas Racing), #15-Clint Bowyer...

NASCAR was willing to approve Jones at Bristol based on experience:

Erik Jones had never turned a lap in the Sprint Cup Series when he became a last-minute replacement driver for Denny Hamlin at Bristol last weekend. Jones was flown in from North Carolina during a lengthy rain delay in Sunday's race when because Hamlin had neck spasms...

Kentucky Speedway announces Ford F-150 as official pace vehicle:

Kentucky Speedway announces the 2015 Ford F-150 truck will lead the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series field to green Saturday, July 11 at 7:30pm, for the fifth running of the Quaker State 400 presented by Advance Auto Parts. The truck will also pace the July 10 NASCAR XFINITY...

Hamlin fastest in Richmond XFINITY practice:

#20-Denny Hamlin was fastest during the only practice at Richmond International Raceway with a speed of 124.850mph. #22-Joey Logano was second, followed by: #33-Austin Dillon, #98-Aric Almirola, #54-Erik Jones, #7-Regan Smith, #18-Daniel Suarez, #88-Kevin Harvick, #...

Final practice

for the Toyota Owners 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway is over after 85 scheduled minutes, the top five, slowest two and some notes: #5-Kahne 126.357 #16-Biffle 126.162 #19-Edwards 126.027 #1-McMurray 125.851 #11-Hamlin 125.839 Most laps...