Saturday, veteran ESPN/ABC college football analyst Bob Griese did what any rookie sports announcer should know is absolutely forbidden in sports television: Refer to race or ethnicity.
Nelson Piquet Jr. is getting back on the track for the first time since his involvement in the Formula One crash scandal, test driving for NASCAR's truck series next week.
NASCAR says its fans demanded more consistent starting times for Sprint Cup races. In the face of falling ratings for the first three Chase for the Sprint Cup events, its TV networks were more than happy to oblige.
The successes of Hendrick Motorsports, which is marching toward a fourth consecutive Sprint Cup championship and has 185 victories, are well documented.
Team owner Rick Hendrick, right, with driver Jimmie Johnson in March, says nothing is Hollywood in the documentary "Together: The Hendrick Motorsports Story."
The fences at Daytona and Talladega will be raised from 14 to 22 feet following a safety analysis conducted after Carl Edwards' airborne flight into the Alabama track's safety barrier.
Whether it's quarreling with NASCAR officials, the media or his peers, Tony Stewart has staked his career reputation on being a Sprint Cup star who doesn't back down.
Darian Grubb, right, has quickly become a perfect fit as the crew chief for Tony Stewart in his first season as an owner/driver.
Tony Stewart playfully berated reporters, sarcastically explained why he liked Kansas Speedway ("it's round") and dropped hints about having to sneak away to a dirt race in Iowa.
Tony Stewart kicks off the celebration in Kansas Speedway's Victory Lane after taking round three in the 10-race Chase.
After winning last week at Dover International Speedway, Jimmie Johnson said he relished getting competitors off their game by keeping them guessing why his No. 48 Chevrolet is so good.
NASCAR officials inspect Jimmie Johnson's car Friday before qualifying at the track in Kansas City.
Lowe's Motor Speedway anointed Richard Petty the "king" of its upcoming homecoming-themed Sprint Cup race with a black cowboy hat made of suede and snakeskin.
Jimmie Johnson, seen climbing out of his car after qualifying at Dover last weekend, is just 10 points back of leader Mark Martin with eight races left in the season.
Each Chase for the Sprint Cup has presented different challenges for Kurt Busch, and his fourth-place standing through two races of his fourth appearance says much about his ability to handle the latest ones.
Finishes of sixth and fifth in the two Chase races have put Kurt Busch fourth in Sprint Cup standings.
In acknowledging Jimmie Johnson's close proximity in the standings, Mark Martin subtly reminded the news media that he still leads the Chase for the Sprint Cup until further notice.
Mark Martin waits for qualifying to begin during last weekend's race at Dover International Speedway.
One race neither wins nor loses NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup, though the outcome can determine atmosphere of the next week.
Mark Martin, shown in his car during practice Friday for the AAA 400, leads the Chase and is coming off his first victory in 26 attempts at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Johnny Sauter raced to his first career NASCAR Trucks Series victory, taking the lead from Matt Crafton with 16 laps left and holding on to win the Las Vegas 350 on Saturday night.
Johnny Sauter hoists the winner's trophy after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Las Vegas 350 on Saturday night.
On their way to Dover International Speedway a handful of Sprint Cup drivers stopped at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington to visit with injured soldiers, coming away with an appreciation for their dedication and what they represent.
Danica Patrick has reached an agreement on a three-year contract to remain at Andretti Green Racing and stay in the IndyCar Series, according to a report in the Indianapolis Star.
Kimberla Lawson Roby, author of Be Careful What You Pray For
New York Times Bestselling Author, Kimberla Lawson Ro- by, has
published 14 novels which include, BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU PRAY FOR, A DEEP
DARK SE- CRET, THE BEST OF EVERYTHING, ONE IN A MILLION (a no- vella),
SIN NO MORE, LOVE & LIES, CHAN- GING FACES, THE BEST-KEPT SE-
CRET, TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING, A TASTE OF REA- LITY, IT'S A THIN LINE,
CASTING THE FIRST STONE, HERE AND NOW, and her debut title, BEHIND
CLOSED DOORS, which was originally self-published through her own
company, Lenox Press.