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Brian France: ‘like a grand slam in the ninth inning’:

NASCAR Chairman/CEO Brian France didn't think Kevin Harvick just hit a home run Sunday in winning the first Sprint Cup championship under the new elimination format. No, with the dramatic way Harvick took the lead on the closing laps and then held on for his first-...

Kyle Busch says JGR needs an affiliation:

#18-Kyle Busch says that Joe Gibbs Racing and Michael Waltrip Racing need to work more closely together if they are to compete against the Hendrick Motorsports-Stewart Haas Racing conglomeration and other teams next season. While Busch's teammate, #11-Denny Hamlin, ...

Kevin Harvick’s Racing Championships:

The 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship is Kevin Harvick's eighth driving title in his 33 years of racing. His titles are: 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship 2006 NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship 2002 IROC Series Championship 2001 NASCAR Nationwide...

Regan Smith to get new crew chief:

JR Motorsports just completed its most successful season, with drivers #9-Chase Elliott and #7-Regan Smith finishing 1-2 in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. But changes are ahead for the 10-year-old organization founded by Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., ...

Atlanta Motor Speedway Offering Free Fourth Ticket With Purchase Of Any 3:

In celebration of Kevin Harvick's 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship win, Atlanta Motor Speedway is offering a free fourth ticket with the purchase of any three reserved grandstand tickets for the Sunday, March 1 Sprint Cup Series race. Tickets may be purchased...

Budweiser Racing Championship Fact Sheet:

Kevin Harvick and the #4 Budweiser Chevrolet SS team secured the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship with a dominating victory in Sunday's race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The effort marks Budweiser's second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship as a primary...

Stewart’s win streak on the line; no new crew chief UPDATE:

#14- Tony Stewart has won at least one race in each of the last 15 seasons and needs to win at Homestead to extend his streak. Richard Petty holds the record at 18 seasons followed by David Pearson at 17, Rusty Wallace and Ricky Rudd at 16 each. See the list on the...

Kennedy named Sonoco Rookie of the Year:

For the first time since the NASCAR Next initiative was created in 2011, three of its alumni captured the Sunoco Rookie of the Year Awards in NASCAR's national series. Kyle Larson took home the honor in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Chase Elliott added the accolade...

Kevin Harvick Wins 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship:

In a storybook finish to conclude a revamped Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, #4-Kevin Harvick won the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway Sunday to claim his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship. To win the title, Harvick needed to finish ahead of his...

Harvick wins at Homestead and is the 2014 CHAMPION:

#4-Kevin Harvick won the FORD EcoBoost 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway for his 5th win of the season, 1st win at Homestead and his 28h career win. Harvick is the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion, beating #31-Ryan Newman by 1 points in...

Chevrolet Wins NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Manufacturers’ Championship:

With the conclusion of the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Chevrolet clinched the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Manufacturers' Championship. It marks the 12th consecutive year and 38th time overall that the Bowtie Brand has won the prestigious title in NASCAR...

Where the 2014 Sprint Cup Chase Drivers finished at Homestead:

[listed by driver chase points position before the race](started) 1) #11-Denny Hamlin, 7th (8) 2) #22-Joey Logano, 16th (9) 3) #31-Ryan Newman, 2nd (21) 4) #4-Kevin Harvick, WON (5) - CHAMPION...

Race Fast Facts – Homestead:

#4-Kevin Harvick won the 16th Annual Ford EcoBoost 400, his 28th victory in 502 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his fifth victory and 20th top-10 finish in 2014. This is his first victory and 12th top-10 finish in 14 races at Homestead-Miami Speedway. #31-Ryan...

FINAL Sprint Cup Driver Chase Standings:

[after Homestead, race 36 of 36] the four drivers who raced for the Sprint Cup Series Championship race at Homestead 1) #4-Kevin Harvick [5 wins] 5043 2) #31-Ryan Newman, 5042, -1 point 3) #11-Denny Hamlin [1 win] 5037, 6- 4) #22-Joey Logano [5 wins] 5028, -15 Which...

Final Sprint Cup Driver Chase Standings:

[after Homestead, race 36 of 36] driver that finishes highest at Homestead will win the Sprint Cup Championship at Homestead 1) #4-Kevin Harvick [5 wins] 5043 2) #31-Ryan Newman, 5042, -1 point 3) #11-Denny Hamlin [1 win] 5037, 6- 4) #22-Joey Logano [5 wins] 5028, -...

Unofficial Top 25 in 2014 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings (not the Chase):

[after Homestead, race 36 of 36] (using current points system, but not the Chase rules, unofficial) 1) #24-Jeff Gordon(EC), 1253 2) #22-Joey Logano(C4), 1216, -37 3) #2-Brad Keselowski(EC), 1179, -74 4) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr.(EC), 1175, -78 5) #4-Kevin Harvick(CH), ...

Unofficial Chase Standings using 2013 Sprint Cup Chase rules:

[after Homestead, race 36 of 36] 1) #22-Joey Logano [5 wins], 2396 2) #4-Kevin Harvick [5 wins], 2389, -7 (2014 Champ) 3) #2-Brad Keselowski [6 wins], 2361, -35 4) #31-Ryan Newman, 2354, -42 5) #24-Jeff Gordon [4 wins], 2348, -48 6) #20-Matt Kenseth, 2334, -62 7) #...

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Notes:

#11-Denny Hamlin - In 2014, Hamlin has one win, seven top fives and 17 top 10s. - During the 2014 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Hamlin scored one top five and six top 10s. - Hamlin's average finish during the Chase was 12.4. - His driver rating was 92.7 and his ...

ESPN to Follow NASCAR Championship Contenders Closely in Sunday’s Finale:

With four drivers - #11-Denny Hamlin, #4-Kevin Harvick, #22-Joey Logano and #31-Ryan Newman - having a chance to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship in Sunday's season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, ESPN will keep viewers up-to-date on all four contenders during...

Manufacturers discuss winning the drivers championship and more:

In NASCAR's Championship 4, the four drivers competing for the Sprint Cup championship on Sunday, all three manufacturers are represented-Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota-as well as four different engine builders: Hendrick Motorsports (#4-Kevin Harvick), ECR Engines (#31...