Sprint Cup Archives
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NASCAR Official Dead
NASCAR Technical Director Steve Peterson was found dead at his North Carolina home Tuesday at the age of 58. Foul play is not suspected.
Stewart, JGR Part Ways
Tony Stewart will leave JGR after this season and reportedly have an ownership stake in his new team, Haas CNC Racing. Updated 7/10.
Truex, No. 1 Penalized
The No. 1 DEI team and Martin Truex, Jr. have been penalized 150 owner's and championship points for infractions at Daytona. Updated 7/11.
Almirola Taking Over
DEI driver Aric Almirola will take over the No. 8 full time in 2009 after two seasons of sharing the seat with Mark Martin.
Franchitti Shut Down
Car owner Chip Ganassi has shut down the season for his unsponsored No. 40 Dodge driven by former Indy 500 and IndyCar Series champ Dario Franchitti.
Caterpillar Makes Move
Caterpillar will move its sponsorship to the No. 31 of Richard Childress Racing next season, after 10 years with Bill Davis Racing.
The Joy Of Winning
COMMENTARY: After a 76-race winless drought, Dale, Jr. delivered just when NASCAR needed it most.
Results: LifeLock 400
The box score from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LifeLock 400 Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Michigan Int'l Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.
Petty Business
Petty Enterprises and Boston Ventures agree to a partnership deal, sign Bobby Labonte to a contract extension and name new CEO.
Haas CNC Penalties Upheld
The National Stock Car Commission upheld NASCAR's penalties after hearing appeals from the teams on Monday.
Who's Your Bud?
There's been no turnaround as far as Kasey Kahne's camp is concerned. It's just all coming together.
Results: Pocono 500
The box score from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pocono 500 Sunday, June 8, 2008 at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa.
Sprint Cup Results, Standings - June 1, 2008
Results/Standings from the Best Buy 400, Dover Int'l Speedway
Dover May Be Sold Soon!
Shareholders again call for Dover Motorsports to sell Dover Int'l Speedway and its other holdings at auction.
Penalties Levied Against CNC Haas
NASCAR dropped the hammer on the Nos. 66 and 70 teams of CNC Haas with fines, suspensions and the confiscation of both race cars found to be in violation of NASCAR rules at the Coca-Cola 600.
Marcus Smith Takes Over
Marcus Smith, son of SMI chairman Bruton Smith, is now president and general manager of Lowe's Motor Speedway and president and chief operating officer of SMI, taking over for the retired H.A. Humpy Wheeler.
Sprint Cup Results, Standings - May 25, 2008
Results from the Coca-Cola 600, Lowe's Motor Speedway, Concord, N.C.
Planning For 600 Miles
Elliott Sadler and other Sprint Cup drivers have a plan for going the longest distance on the NASCAR circuit.
SMI Buys Kentucky Speedway
Bruton Smith announced Thursday that his Speedway Motorsports, Inc. has purchased Kentucky Speedway and he plans to bring a Sprint Cup race to the facility in 2009.
Wheeler To Retire
Lowe's Motor Speedway President and GM H.A. Humpy Wheeler will retire from both positions after this weekend's Coca-Cola 600.
Pettys Plan 50th Anniversary
The Petty Enterprises Dodges will sport special paint schemes this weekend at Lowe's Motor Speedway to commemorate the family's 50 years in NASCAR.
Results: Sprint All-Star Race
The box score for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C.
LMS Tests Complete
Tuesday test sessions wrap up at LMS with Brian Vickers, Jamie McMurray fastest as Sprint Cup heads to Darlington.
Results: Dan Lowry 400
The box score from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Dan Lowry 400 Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Richmond Int'l Raceway in Richmond, Va.
LMS Getting SAFER
More SAFER barriers will be in place when NASCAR arrives at Lowe's Motor Speedway for May's All-Star Race and Coca-Cola 600.
Results: Aaron's 499
The box score from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala.
Burnout & Donuts Competition
Sprint Cup drivers will see who does the best burnouts and creates the best donuts prior to the All-Star race on May 17 at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
Results: Subway Fresh Fit 500
The box score from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Phoenix Int'l Raceway in Avondale, Ariz.
Newman, No. 12 Penalized
The No. 12 team and Ryan Newman were docked 25 driver and owner points after the car's rear end was found to be too high during post-race inspection at Texas.
Haas CNC Fires Mayfield
Jeremy Mayfield is looking for a job after Haas CNC decided Tuesday to replace him as driver