Indy drivers turned NASCAR pilots have faced steep learning curve

They switched to NASCAR with suitcases full of IndyCar championships and race wins. Predictably, the success that Sam Hornish Jr., Dario Franchitti and Juan Pablo Montoya had in open-wheel racing has … [Read more...]

Hornish: ‘I’m a stock car driver’

Sam Hornish Jr. says he's passing on the Indianapolis 500. Hornish's plans were the subject of much speculation after owner Roger Penske entered a No. 77 car in the Indy 500 - and didn't say who … [Read more...]

NASCAR driver Tony Stewart exits pit road into turn one as he an… (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

NASCAR driver Tony Stewart exits pit road into turn one as he and other drivers perform a Goodyear tire test in vehicles that include the new spoiler package at Texas Motor Speedway, Tuesday, Jan. 19, … [Read more...]

NASCAR driver Tony Stewart heads down the front straight-away as… (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

NASCAR driver Tony Stewart heads down the front straight-away as he and other drivers perform a Goodyear tire test in Sprint Cup Series stock cars that include the new spoiler package at Texas Motor … [Read more...]

Time for a ‘greener’ NASCAR? Fuel injection is coming

One of the biggest complaints most fans seem to have about stock cars is, well, that they aren't stock anymore. But the word on the streets is that beginning in 2011, NASCAR will take one step closer … [Read more...]

New Cup team buys No 26 Roush number

West Wardsboro [Vermont] businessman Bill Jenkins has purchased the car number, owner points, and equipment from the #26 team formerly campaigned by Roush Fenway Racing and driver Jamie McMurray in … [Read more...]

DW says it’s time for Dale Jr to run the No 3

Well folks, it’s almost that time. Christmas is literally around the corner. Everyone’s made up their list and given thoughts to what they would like others to receive for Christmas. Now I am a … [Read more...]

Patrick gets some drafting experience on Day 2 of test

Step by step, inch by inch, IndyCar racer Danica Patrick's stock car adventure continued Saturday at Daytona International Speedway, where Patrick's in the middle of a three-day ARCA Series test. … [Read more...]

Patrick’s Daytona debut marred by bad weather

NASCAR hopeful Danica Patrick's stock car debut at Daytona International Speedway was cut to four laps Friday when rain delayed, then wiped out, the first session of a three-day ARCA Series test. … [Read more...]

Patrick unveils No. 7 JR Motorsports stock car

Patrick unveils No. 7 JR Motorsports stock car … [Read more...]