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Breaking Down Kurt Busch's Return to NASCAR Sprint Cup Contender Status

Driving a race car seemed to be the least of Kurt Busch's worries in 2012. Often, it showed. Busch wrecked early (at least three race cars required repair after incidents during the season-opening Daytona Speedweeks ) and was a participant to incidents often (11 races with incidents in 30 starts) with Phoenix Racing last season. Show More Summary

Jimmie Johnson Wins Fourth Sprint Cup All-Star Race

Jimmie Johnson won Saturday night’s Sprint Cup All-Star race in Charlotte, North Carolina. The win was the fourth for the Hendrick driver and a NASCAR record. Johnson led the final 10 laps after the last restart to begin the final 10-lap shootout. In doing so, he was able to cruise to victory in the exhibition [...]Show More Summary

Jimmie Johnson becomes first driver to win four All-Star Races

The five-time Sprint Cup Series champ is now a four-time All-Star Race winner. Jimmie Johnson bolted away from Kasey Kahne after a spirited battle for the lead at the beginning of the final 10 lap segment of Saturday night's Sprint All-Star...Show More Summary

NASCAR Sprint Showdown 2013: Start Time, Lineup, TV Schedule and More

While all eyes will be on Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Race, there are still three spots up for grabs, and they will be decided by the annual Sprint Showdown. In what amounts to a pre -All-Star race, all eligible drivers who have not met the criteria to be included in the All-Star race will duke it out in a 40-lap sprint. Show More Summary

NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race 2013: Start Time, Lineup, TV Schedule and More

Defending All-Star race champion and current Sprint Cup Series leader Jimmie Johnson headlines the annual showcase of elite NASCAR drivers. The unique event allows the biggest names in the sport to forget about the points race and focus solely on winning. Show More Summary

Ranking the Most Exciting Moments in NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star History

The 29th running of NASCAR's All-Star Race is set for Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway. For nearly three decades, the brightest stars in NASCAR have bumped, banged and raced each other for bragging rights and lots of cash.Show More Summary

Why Hasn't Jeff Gordon Challenged for Sprint Cup Series Titles in Recent Years?

What happened to the Jeff Gordon of old? Whatever happened to the hotshot "Rainbow Warrior" of the '90s and early '00s, the three-time Daytona 500 winner and four-time Sprint Cup champion? What happened to the babyfaced prodigy who once...Show More Summary

FYI WIRZ: NASCAR Leaders Won't Lose Points in Sprint All-Star Race at CMS

The Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway ( CMS ) will go about 90 laps (135 miles) in four segments on the 1.5-mile track this Saturday night in Concord, N.C. and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points lead will not change. The popular fan-friendly and fan-influenced All-Star race is not a NSCS point race at all. Show More Summary

5 Drivers to Watch in the NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Race

SPONSORED BY SPEED CHANNEL The NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Race is tomorrow on SPEED at 7:00 pm ET, which means some lucky driver could be going home with $2 Million. Read on to find out who it will be.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Power Rankings: Week 14 Edition

The chase to set NASCAR's 12-driver field for 2013 Chase for the Sprint Cup is on. Five-time champion Jimmie Johnson is the runaway leader in the point standings after 11 races, but does that mean he's atop this week's Bleacher Report...Show More Summary

Did Danica Patrick Make the Jump to the Sprint Cup Series Too Early?

Danica Patrick is struggling. Is the reason for her struggles related to her jump to the Sprint Cup Series, though? Any race fan, whether you like Patrick or think she’s just a publicity stunt, could have seen this coming. After all, she is a rookie in the Sprint Cup Series, and has only been in the sport for two full-time seasons so far. Show More Summary

Who else will be in the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race?

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series has the weekend off from points racing, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s an off-weekend — far from it. This is all-star weekend. More specifically, Saturday night is the night for the Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. And for those not yet all-stars by NASCAR’s criteria, there’s the [...]

Almirola, Menard Hang Tough Going Into All-Star Break

Unofficially, NASCAR Sprint All-Star break represents the closing in on the halfway point of the “regular season.” By no means set, the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup field does seem to be taking shape. Two races from the official midpoint of the 26-race regular season, the points suggest that only major stumbles should deter [...]

Dale Earnhardt Jr.: NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race – Preview

News & Notes SPRINT ALL-STAR RACE: Dale Earnhardt Jr. qualified for the All-Star Race by winning a NASCAR Sprint Cup event during the 2012 season. Earnhardt led five times for 95 laps to win at Michigan International Speedway on June 17, 2012. ALL-STAR VICTORY: Earnhardt made history on May 20, 2000, when he became the [...]

Matt Kenseth's Risky Move to 'Dark Side' at Joe Gibbs Racing Paying Off Big

Owner Jack Roush lamented the loss of Matt Kenseth to what he called "the dark side" of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Others thought perhaps Kenseth, who turned 41 in March, was making a mistake by leaving the comfort of a 14-year association with Roush for the uncertainty of a new gig this late in the game. Show More Summary

2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Race Preview

SPONSORED BY SPEED CHANNEL The 29th NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Race airs on SPEED at 7:00 pm ET this Saturday. Here is a preview of the race and a look at the drivers you can expect to make some noise at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Complete Preview of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star Race

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will take a week off from points racing to reward its All-Star drivers. Saturday night will be the 29 th running of the Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Jeff Gordon is tied with Jimmie Johnson for the most Sprint All-Star Race wins by active drivers. Show More Summary

NASCAR Suspends Crew Members For Violation Of Substance Abuse Policy

Jackson L. Dodson II, a crew member in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Frank W. Earnhardt, a crew member in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, have been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR for violating the sanctioning body’s substance abuse policy.   On May 9, Dodson was found to have violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock [...]

Power Rankings: It’s Matt Kenseth’s turn at the top

It's time for Power Rankings! After every race, we'll opine about who we think is at the top of the Sprint Cup heap and how and why they got there. Remember, this isn't scientific, as our formula is the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. Show More Summary

Who's Hot / Who's Not in Sprint Cup: Darlington-All Star Edition