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Kyle Busch ends 24-race Nationwide winless streak
Kyle Busch spun his wheels at the start/finish line for a few extra rotations, filling the track and grandstand with a fog of white smoke.
Gate placement a concern for NASCAR after crash
NASCAR will look at the placement of gates at its tracks after a Nationwide Series car crashed through the fence at Daytona and injured more than two ...
Martin to start up front at Phoenix
Mark Martin may be getting better with age. Coming off a third-place finish at the Daytona 500, Martin became the second-oldest driver to win a Sprint ...
Patrick boosted by comments from top drivers
Danica Patrick was bummed after fading on the last lap of a historic Daytona 500. Some kind words from owner Tony Stewart and race winner Jimmie ...
$1 million bonus offered in NASCAR's All-Star race
NASCAR's All-Star race format has been changed again, but this time to discourage drivers from riding around at the back of the field. Charlotte Motor ...
Fans injured at NASCAR race explore legal options
The attorney for three NASCAR fans injured last weekend during a race the day before the Daytona 500 says they are exploring a possible lawsuit, but ...
Kyle Larson has no hesitation about racing again
Kyle Larson won't have a second thought about getting back in a race car following his frightening crash at Daytona International Speedway. More than ...
Daytona's preliminary TV rating up from last year
With Danica Patrick starting from the pole, the Daytona 500's preliminary television ratings were much higher than last year's. Sunday afternoon's ...
Johnson back on top with 2nd Daytona 500 victory
Jimmie Johnson went two years without a title and suddenly became an afterthought at the Daytona 500. All the attention went to Danica Patrick and a ...
Johnson wins 2nd Daytona 500; Patrick finishes 8th
A big first for Danica Patrick, but an even bigger second for Jimmie Johnson. Patrick made history up front at the Daytona 500 Sunday, only to see ...
Daytona 500 runs on schedule, day after fans hurt
Fans feeling unsafe after the terrifying crash at Daytona International Speedway a day earlier were able to change seats for NASCAR's biggest race on ...
Danica Patrick not satisfied with Daytona finish
Danica Patrick turned in the best finish by a woman in the Daytona 500. Still, she's beating herself up a little bit after fading on the final lap.
Patrick leads laps, finishes 8th in Daytona 500
Danica Patrick made more history at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. She became the first woman to lead a lap and was the highest female ...
Safety on everyone's mind at Daytona 500
Raymond Gober parked his motorcycle outside Daytona International Speedway, climbed off and briefly considered bringing his helmet into the track.
Danica missed early chance for more Cup history
Danica Patrick made history by becoming the first woman to start from the pole in a NASCAR Cup race. But, in the beginning of the Daytona 500, she ...
Horrifying crash at Daytona exposes risks to fans
The risks of racing extend beyond the drivers. Fans can wind up in the danger zone, too. A horrifying crash on the last lap of a race at Daytona ...
Daytona put to work again after accident at track
Not long after a horrific crash caused carnage in the main grandstand of Daytona International Speedway, workers swept in to hurriedly make repairs.
AP PHOTOS: Frightening last-lap crash at Daytona
A last-lap accident sent rookie Kyle Larson's car sailing into the fence that separates the track from fans at the NASCAR Nationwide Series race ...
Montoya over jet dryer crash and dismal 2012
Forgive Juan Pablo Montoya if he doesn't find the fireball jokes very funny. He's just totally over them a year after crashing into a jet dryer during ...
Earnhardt tops final practice for Daytona 500
Quiet most of Speedweeks, Dale Earnhardt Jr. made a little noise Saturday. Earnhardt topped the speed chart for the final practice session before ...
Keselowski called to meeting with NASCAR leaders
Brad Keselowski has been vocal about his desire to use his position as NASCAR champion to be an industry leader. Sometimes that outspokenness gets him ...
Danica brings new eyes to NASCAR and Daytona 500
The big boys brought their little girls to see NASCAR's shining star. Jeff Gordon, Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson all took their daughters to meet ...