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Dover Notes & Facts – Saturday – drivers:

- 381 drivers have competed in at least one NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway; 274 in more than one. - Ricky Rudd leads the series in starts at Dover with 56. Jeff Gordon leads all active drivers with 43 starts; followed by Joe Nemechek ...

Michael Waltrip to Dance with the Stars UPDATE:

NASCAR will have representation on the ABC hit show 'Dancing with the Stars'. The New York Daily News reports that Michael Waltrip will the season 19 cast is announced. Waltrip is a two-time Daytona 500 champion and currently part owner of Michael Waltrip Racing...

Atlanta Notes & Facts – Sunday – race:

- There have been 106 NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Atlanta Motor Speedway since the first race there in 1960. Until 2010 there have been two races per year except 1961, which had three. This year marks the third season with only one event. - 544 drivers have competed...

Atlanta Notes & Facts – Saturday – drivers:

- Richard Petty leads the series in starts at Atlanta with 65. Jeff Gordon leads all active drivers with 40 starts, followed by Joe Nemechek with 37. - Dale Earnhardt and David Pearson lead the series in runner-up finishes at Atlanta with seven each; Jeff Gordon leads...

Hornaday optimistic of return UPDATE:

Speaking from his home on Friday, Ron Hornaday confirmed he doesn't plan to race Sunday but said he could return to the #30 Chevy as soon as the next series race at Chicagoland Speedway in two weeks. Also, contrary to earlier reports, Hornaday said team members who...

Four car numbers have produced eight or more Bristol NSCS wins:

Car Number - (Number of Wins) - Most Recent Win o #11 - (19 wins) - Denny Hamlin, 2012 o #2 - (12 wins) - Brad Keselowski, 2012 o #17 - (eight wins) - Matt Kenseth, 2006 o #3 - (eight wins) - Dale Earnhardt, 1999 (NASCAR)...

Sad News – Ed Whitaker:

One of the greats of NASCAR history died this morning in Bristol, Tennessee. Family members [say] team owner and car builder Ed Whitaker died just after 8:00am Friday. His teams posted 28 Nationwide Series races wins and was a three time winner at Bristol Motor Speedway...

Bristol Notes & Facts – Saturday – drivers:

- NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty leads the series in starts at Bristol with 60. Jeff Gordon leads all active drivers with 43 starts. - Richard Petty leads the series in runner-up finishes at Bristol with 10; Kevin Harvick leads all active drivers with four. - 12...

Cope to become Elliott’s crew chief next season UPDATE:

Hearing that JR Motorsports will name Ernie Cope as crew chief for #9-Chase Elliott next season. Elliott's current crew chief, Greg Ives, has been named Dale Earnhardt, Jr's crew chief for 2015.(8-18-2014) UPDATE: JR Motorsports announced that it will pull from within...

Gordon wins at Michigan:

#24-Jeff Gordon won the Pure Michigan 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway from the pole for his 3rd win of the season, 3rd win at Michigan, and 91st career win. #4-Harvick finished 2nd followed by #22-Logano, #27-Menard, #88-Dale Earnhardt...

Watkins Glen Notes & Facts – Friday – poles:

' Buck Baker won the inaugural Coors Light pole at Watkins Glen in 1957 with a speed of 87.071 mph. Driver/owner Buck Baker went on to win the inaugural race from the pole. ' 19 drivers have Coors Light poles at Watkins Glen, led by NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt...

Rusty Wallace inducted in Motorsports Hall of Fame of America:

Former NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace was one of seven men inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America on Wednesday. Wallace made his debut on the top circuit in 1980 in a Roger Penske-owned car and joined the series full-time in 1984. His first victories came...

Earnhardt, Jr. wins at Pocono:

#88-Dale Earnhardt, Jr. won the GoBowling.com 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway for his 3rd win of the season, 2nd win at Pocono [both coming this year], and 22nd career win. Earnhardt, Jr. took the lead with 14 laps to go when he passed Biffle and withstood...

The Brickyard is the home of champions. Or is it?:

Heading into the 20th anniversary of NASCAR racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, legendary names have conquered more often than not. For instance: - 15 of the 20 races have been won by past, future or reigning series champions. - 8 winners have gone on to win that...

Earnhardt, Jr., Logano and Newman to Visit Tricky Triangle Club at Pocono:

Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Joey Logano and Ryan Newman will make pre-race appearances at Pocono Raceway's Tricky Triangle Club Presented by Kalahari Resorts and Conventions on Sunday, August 3. Additionally, Pocono announced the return of the Red Carpet #SelfieSuite, located...

Harvick is most mentioned driver in first half of season:

According to data compiled by Joyce Julius, Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson, and Jeff Gordon have accounted for the most driver mentions during NASCAR telecasts though Daytona this month: Driver'¦..Interviews'¦..Interview Time'¦..Mentions #4-Kevin Harvick'¦..20'¦..0:...

20 years at the Brickyard:

It'll be here before you know it, and it'll be a big one '¦ one of the biggest on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule - the Crown Royal Presents The John Wayne Walding 400 at the Brickyard. At one of the world's most iconic sporting venues - Indianapolis Motor Speedway...

Earnhardt, Jr., Danica among most popular sports figures:

The battle for number one continues with a change on top. As many have asked the LeBron James versus Michael Jordan question, we may not know how they would compare on the basketball court, but this year, James overthrows Jordan and is America's favorite sports star...

Earnhardt Jr. & Danica up for kids awards:

#88-Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has been nominated for a Kids' Choice Sports Best Male Athlete award more info and to vote at nick.com. Danica Patrick has been nominated as Best Female Athlete, vote at nick.com...

Top 10 driver ratings at New Hampshire:

#14-Tony Stewart 111.0 #24-Jeff Gordon 109.2 #48-Jimmie Johnson 105.8 #11-Denny Hamlin 102.9 #88-Dale Earnhardt, Jr. 97.3 #15-Clint Bowyer 95.0 #18-Kyle Busch 93.1 #31-Ryan Newman 92.5 #5-Kasey Kahne 92.4 #4-Kevin Harvick 91.1 Note: Driver Ratings compiled from 2005...