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Who has been too fast on pit road?

Chase drivers are among those who have been penalized the most for speeding on pit road this season. With each position critical, any extra time on pit road can cost positions. A penalty could prove devastating to a team's title hopes. No driver has won a Cup race ...

Top 10 Driver Ratings at Chicago:

#48-Jimmie Johnson 117.2 #14-Tony Stewart 109.8 #20-Matt Kenseth 105.4 #18-Kyle Busch 102.7 #24-Jeff Gordon 96.9 #4-Kevin Harvick 96.4 #55-Brian Vickers 95.0 #2-Brad Keselowski 93.6 #15-Clint Bowyer 91.4 #99-Carl Edwards 90.1 Note: Driver Ratings compiled from 2005...

NASCAR Numbers:

1,278: The combined number of laps led in 26 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races this season by Brad Keselowski, a career-best and most in the series thus far. Keselowski blew right through the 1,000-laps-led mark on Saturday night at Richmond, where he was out front for...

Kenseth to be honored at Chicagoland:

In recognition of his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory at Chicagoland Speedway in 2013, #20-Matt Kenseth will be honored with a plaque in Champions Park on Friday, Sept. 12, prior to the Lucas Oil 225 Camping World Truck Series race. Kenseth, who made his first appearance...

Unprecedented ‘Chase Across North America’ 16 Driver, 16 Market Media Tour Set For Wednesday:

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the 16 Challengers in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup will participate in the 'Chase Across North America' media tour. The multi-country media blitz will feature 16 different drivers across 16 different cities, with one driver visiting ...

Can money be allotted to help retired drivers?

NASCAR is a billion-dollar industry filled with wealthy team owners, deep-pocketed sponsors and a number of millionaire drivers, all directed by the ultra-rich France family. The only folks who seem not to have done well from their involvement in NASCAR are retired...

Race Fast Facts – Richmond:

#2-Brad Keselowski won the 57th Annual Federated Auto Parts 400 , his 14th victory in 187 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. Keselowski led 383 laps, the most laps led in a scheduled 400-lap Richmond race. This is his fourth victory and 13th top-10 finish in 2014. This...

2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase Standings:

[after Richmond, race 26 of 36] 1) #2-Brad Keselowski [4 wins], 2012 points 2) #24-Jeff Gordon [3 wins] 2009, -3 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [3 wins] 2009, -3 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins] 2009, -3 5) #22-Joey Logano [3 wins] 2009, -3 6) #4-Kevin Harvick [2 wins] 2006...

2014 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings (not the Chase):

[after Richmond, race 26 of 36] 1) #24-Jeff Gordon(X) [3 wins], 914 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr.(X) [3 wins], 883, -31 3) #2-Brad Keselowski(X) [4 wins], 830, -84 4) #22-Joey Logano(X) [3 wins], 829, -85 5) #48-Jimmie Johnson(X) [3 wins], 802, -112 6) #20-Matt Kenseth...

Qualifying Fast Facts – Richmond:

#2-Brad Keselowski won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 57th Annual Federated Auto Parts 400 with a lap of 21.324 seconds, 126.618 mph. This is his seventh pole in 187 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his career-high fourth pole and 21st top-10 start in 2014...

Richmond Notes & Facts – Friday – poles:

- Buck Baker won the inaugural Coors Light pole at Richmond in 1953 with a speed of 48.465 mph. - 52 drivers have Coors Light poles at Richmond, led by Richard Petty and Bobby Allison with eight each. Jeff Gordon leads all active drivers with six. - Seven drivers have...

Four drivers have raced into the Chase:

Four drivers have come from outside the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup cut-off to make the Chase at Richmond in the previous championship format 2004-2013]: - Jeremy Mayfield in 2004 made up a 55-point deficit - Ryan Newman in 2005 made up a one-point deficit - Kasey...

Richmond Notes & Facts – Thursday – drivers:

- NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty leads the series in starts at Richmond with 63. Jeff Gordon leads all active drivers with 43 starts. - Bobby Allison and Richard Petty are tied for the lead in runner-up finishes at Richmond with nine each. Jeff Gordon, tied with...

Top 10 Driver Ratings at Richmond:

#11-Denny Hamlin 112.5 (2 wins) #18-Kyle Busch 111.1 (4 wins) #4-Kevin Harvick 109.9 (3 wins) #15-Clint Bowyer 98.7 (2 wins) #24-Jeff Gordon 98.1 (2 wins) #14-Tony Stewart 94.5 (3 wins) #31-Ryan Newman 92.0 (1 win) #41-Kurt Busch 90.9 (1 win) #99-Carl Edwards 90.1 (...

Special scheme for Gordon in three races:

For the second year, Jeff Gordon will drive a specially designed #24 Drive to End Hunger Chevy at three races in September, which is Hunger Action Month. The design features an orange paint scheme with an orange ribbon and will debut Sept. 6 at Richmond. The special...

Current 2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Grid:

[after Atlanta, race 25 of 36 if Chase seeding started after this race] 1) #24-Jeff Gordon, 3 wins, 1st in points 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., 3 wins, 2nd 3) #22-Joey Logano, 3 wins, 4th 4) #2-Brad Keselowski, 3 wins, 5th 5) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 3 wins, 6th 6) #99-Carl...

2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Championship Points Standings:

[after Atlanta, race 25 of 36] 1) #24-Jeff Gordon(X) [3 wins], 872 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr.(X) [3 wins], 851, -21 3) #20-Matt Kenseth(X), 794, -78 4) #22-Joey Logano(X) [3 wins], 791, -81 5) #2-Brad Keselowski(X) [3 wins], 782, -90 6) #48-Jimmie Johnson(X) [3 wins...

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...

Gordon to make 750th career start UPDATE:

On Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway, #24-Jeff Gordon is scheduled to make his 750th career Sprint Cup Series start. Through 24 races in 2014, Gordon leads the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings, 27 markers ahead of Hendrick Motorsports teammate Dale Earnhardt...

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...