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Rice takes on new roles at NTS UPDATE:

Chris Rice has taken on the role of competition director and crew chief on the #20 Chevy for NTS Motorsports, driver Gray Gaulding announced on his Twitter. Jeff Hensley had served as the crew chief on the 20 truck through the first half of the season. Rice most recently...

Stewart will not face charges in accident UPDATE:

#14- Tony Stewart will not face criminal charges right now after a Saturday night incident in which Stewart's car struck and killed 20-year-old Kevin Ward Jr. during a sprint car race at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. In a press conference shortly after Sunday, Ontario...

Allmendinger wins at Watkins Glen:

#47-A.J. Allmendinger won the Cheez-It 355 Sprint Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International for his 1st win of the season, 1st win at Watkins Glen, and 1st career win. He and Ambrose battled door to door for much of the final laps of the race. #9-Ambrose finished...

Race Fast Facts – Watkins Glen International:

AJ Allmendinger won the 29th Annual Cheez-It 355 at The Glen, his first victory in 213 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first victory and fourth top-10 finish in 2014. This is his first victory and fourth top-10 finish in six races at Watkins Glen International...

Current 2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Grid:

[after Watkins Glen, race 22 of 36 if Chase seeding started after this race] 1) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr.(X), 3 wins, 1st in points 2) #2-Brad Keselowski(X), 3 wins, 4th 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson(X), 3 wins, 7th 4) #24-Jeff Gordon(X), 2 wins, 2nd 5) #22-Joey Logano(X), 2 ...

2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Championship Points Standings:

[after Watkins Glen, race 22 of 36] 1) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [3 wins], 773 2) #24-Jeff Gordon [2 wins], 768, -5 3) #20-Matt Kenseth, 703, -70 4) #2-Brad Keselowski [3 wins], 696, -77 5) #22-Joey Logano [2 wins], 671, -102 6) #99-Carl Edwards [2 wins], 658, -115 7) #...

Watkins Glen Rookie of the Year Race Results & Points:

#42-Larson, finished 4th, 18 rookie points #3-Dillon, 16th, 10 #51-Allgaier, 15th, 9 #26-Whitt, 43rd, 5 #7-Annett, 31st, 8 #23-Bowman, 36th, 7 #83-Truex, 39th, 6 Kligerman, Did Not Race (8-10-2014)...

Stewart will not face charges in accident:

#14-Tony Stewart will not face criminal charges right now after a Saturday night incident in which Stewart's car struck and killed 20-year-old Kevin Ward Jr. during a sprint car race at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. In a press conference shortly after Sunday, Ontario...

Stewart issues statement:

'There aren't words to describe the sadness I feel about the accident that took the life of Kevin Ward Jr. It's a very emotional time for all involved, and it is the reason I've decided not to participate in today's race at Watkins Glen. My thoughts and prayers are...

Stewart will NOT race at Watkins Glen UPDATES:

According to ESPN's Marty Smith, 'Stewart-Haas Racing VP of Competition Greg Zipadelli confirms for me that Tony Stewart will race the #14 today at Watkins Glen.'(8-10-2014) AND: According to media at the track, NASCAR says they are gathering facts on Stewart's ...

Tony Stewart hits walking driver with sprint car; authorities investigating, driver dies UPDATES:

#14- Tony Stewart hit driver Kevin Ward Jr., who walked toward Stewart's car after the two had an altercation at Canandaigua (N.Y.) Motorsports Park, according to spectators at the race. Stewart was racing a sprint car in the Empire Super Sprints series at the half...

JGR prepping for Edwards; arrival:

Could there be a change in the crew chief line up at Joe Gibbs Racing? Before Darian Grubb found himself on sabbatical following infractions on the #11 Toyota in the Brickyard 400, there was chatter of a crew chief shuffle at JGR for 2015 in the advent of Carl Edwards...

Stewart-Haas lining up test sessions for rest of year:

With five races left to make the Chase, Stewart-Haas Racing is doing what it can get to get Tony Stewart a win. One thing the team won't be doing, though, is testing at a NASCAR Sprint Cup track before the Chase field set. It's not that the team didn't want to, it ...

Sad News – Bob Cronin:

Robert 'Bob' Cronin died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. Bob's greatest inspiration was his love of his family. He was a faithful husband and father. He was a humble man, who walked in integrity and honor. Bob's love for the outdoors and adventure also includes a passion for...

Will Chase to perform Atlanta National Anthem:

Actor and singer Will Chase from the ABC hit television program 'Nashville' will sing the National Anthem for the Oral-B USA 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Aug. 31. Chase portrays the country superstar Luke Wheeler on the program which...

Pit Stall Selections:

The selections of pit stalls for the Cheez-It 355 Sprint Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International have been made. Pole sitter #24-Gordon chose pit stall 1 [as do most pole sitters]. Outside pole sitter #9-Ambrose took pit stall 37, with an opening behind it. #...

Gordon wins Watkins Glen pole:

#24-Jeff Gordon won the Coors Light pole for the Cheez-It 355 Sprint Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International with speed of 129.466mph for his 1st pole of 2014, 3rd at Watkins Glen and 75th of his career. #9-Ambrose is on the outside pole, followed by #48-Johnson...

NASCAR issuing more penalties on blend line violations:

NASCAR continued its crack-down on drivers violating the blend line, issuing penalties during Friday's Sprint Cup and Nationwide practices at Watkins Glen International. The issue is when drivers leave pit road and enter the track. They are required to have all four...

Drive to End Hunger extends sponsorship of Gordon UPDATE:

AARP and AARP Foundation's nationwide campaign to address the problem of older adult hunger through the Drive to End Hunger program will return with 11-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports in 2015 as a primary sponsor of driver Jeff Gordon and...

Earnhardt, Jr. talks about National Guard sponsorship:

Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Friday he hoped to continue representing the National Guard despite the organization announcing Wednesday it will pull its $32 million sponsorship. Hendrick Motorsports, Earnhardt's team, said it has not heard from the Guard directly and plans...