Edwards snares Nationwide pole; Hamlin fails to qualify
DARLINGTON, S.C. - Denny Hamlin's bid for his third consecutive Nationwide Series victory at Darlington Raceway ended before the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 could begin.
Darlington a sellout for fourth straight year
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Darlington Raceway officials announced Friday that Saturday night's Dodge Challenger 500 is a sellout for reserved grandstand seats.
Bowyer got the trophy - but not the headlines after Richmond win
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Richard Childress Racing's Clint Bowyer joined the ranks of multi-race winners in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series last week. He did so, though, in the shadow of controversy concerning other drivers.
Hamlin leads crash-filled final Sprint Cup practice
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Three more drivers shifted to backup cars in a crash-heavy final NASCAR Sprint Cup practice at Darlington Raceway on Friday afternoon.
Childress looking for increased speed from his team's cars
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Car owner Richard Childress doesn't mind that his driver Clint Bowyer's unlikely win last weekend at Richmond International Raceway was largely overlooked.
The best is 'yet to come' for Burton's No. 31 RCR team
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Richard Childress Racing's Jeff Burton says his team is better this year than it was this time last season, even if he's not leading laps every week.
NASCAR announces schedules for awards banquets
NASCAR announced the dates of its three national series' awards shows Friday, including the Sprint Cup Series' return to the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City.
Mears fastest in third Sprint Cup practice at Darlington
DARLINGTON, S.C. - Hendrick Motorsports' Casey Mears led the third Sprint Cup Series practice for Saturday's Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway.
Sprint Cup drivers getting a feel for newly repaved Darlington track
DARLINGTON, S.C. – By the end of Thursday’s two NASCAR Sprint Cup practices at Darlington Raceway, the right side of rookie Sam Hornish Jr.’s Penske Racing Dodge bore the battle scars of a clear encounter with the outside wall.
Kimberly-Clark makes donation to Women's Auxiliary of Motorsports
Kimberly-Clark officials announced that their Huggies and Pull-Ups brands, along with Rite Aid stores, will present a $10,000 donation to the the Women’s Auxiliary of Motorsports this weekend at Darlington Raceway.
Hendrick museum opens after renovations
Hendrick Motorsports officials announced Thursday it has reopened its museum on its Charlotte campus. The 15,000-square-foot facility recently opened after four months for renovations.
Newman hoping to add to his record with a win at Darlington
DARLINGTON S.C. - Penske Racing's Ryan Newman won't say that winning at Darlington Raceway this weekend would rival winning the Daytona 500 this year - but he does seem to rank it near the top of that list.
Gordon: It's only a matter of time before NASCAR regulates rear ends
DARLINGTON, S.C. - The latest hot setup in the Sprint Cup garage appears to include twisting the rear ends of the cars, but four-time champion Jeff Gordon hopes NASCAR eventually regulates how rear ends are used to help a car handle.
Busch leads first Darlington Cup practice
DARLINGTON, S.C. - Kyle Busch led the first Sprint Cup practice on the repaved Darlington Raceway on Friday, easily topping the 12-year-old track record with a lap of 175.522 mph.
Allmendinger best in second Cup practice
DARLINGTON, S.C. - Red Bull Racing's AJ Allmendinger posted the fastest lap in Thursday's second Sprint Cup practice session at Darlington Raceway, topping the speed chart at 178.679 mph.
Hamlin leads final Nationwide practice
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Joe Gibbs Racing has been fast all year. Thursday night at Darlington Raceway was no exception.
Biffle ready for a fun Sprint Cup race at Darlington
The old girl has been called the Track Too Tough to Tame. She's also known as the Lady in Black. After a particularly rough race, Kyle Petty once said he’d like to see Darlington Raceway filled with water and used for bass fishing tournaments.
Kahne says Gillett Evernham Motorsports has improved since 2007
DARLINGTON, S.C. - When Kasey Kahne looks at Gillett Evernham Motorsports, and particularly his own NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team, he sees quite a bit of improvement over the past season.
Biffle aiming for third win at Darlington Raceway
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Greg Biffle heads into this weekend shooting for his third Sprint Cup Series win at Darlington Raceway.
Busch ready to move past Richmond wreck, get back to racing
DARLINGTON, S.C. - Kyle Busch is ready to move past the fallout from last Saturday night's crash with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and get back to racing.
Gordon wasn't surprised by Busch, Earnhardt Jr. incident
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Jeff Gordon said Friday he was not surprised by the incident between Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the closing laps of last Saturday's race at Richmond International Raceway.
Mike Hembree: Crew chief Addington says Busch is a hard racer
DARLINGTON, S.C. - Steve Addington looks like one of the last people you'd find in the middle of a firestorm.
Hamlin tops second Nationwide session
DARLINGTON, S.C. - Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin paced Thursday's second Nationwide Series practice at Darlington Raceway in preparation for Friday's Diamond Hill Plywood 200.
Earnhardt Jr. going 'old school' with Darlington paint scheme
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is an "old-school" racer, and he'll sport an "old-school" paint scheme this weekend at Darlington Raceway.
Keselowski fastest in first Nationwide practice at Darlington
DARLINGTON, S.C. - JR Motorsports' Brad Keselowski led the first Nationwide Series practice Thursday at Darlington Raceway in preparation for Friday night's Diamond Hill Plywood 200.
Poulter to drive for Key Motorsports in select races
Key Motorsports officials announced Thursday the team has signed Paul Poulter of Fetcham Surrey, England to compete in a handful of Craftsman Truck Series races later this season.
Richmond reports best TV ratings ever
Richmond International Raceway officials say Fox's broadcast of Saturday night's Crown Royal 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race drew the most television viewers in the track's history.
Edwards joins Speed broadcast team on all-star weekend
Carl Edwards will join the Speed announcing crew during the broadcast of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race May 17 at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
Nationwide entry changes include RCR's No. 21, Pardo addition
Richard Childress Racing's No. 21 NASCAR Nationwide Series entry with Bobby Labonte will not be competing at Darlington Raceway this weekend.
Controversy doesn't surprise Earnhardt Jr.
DARLINGTON, S.C. - Dale Earnhardt Jr. said on Thursday that he's not surprised by the storm of controversy generated by last weekend's wreck at Richmond International Raceway.
Braun crew chief Owens adjusting to slate of drivers
When Trent Owens keys his microphone over Braun Racing's two-way radios, he often has to make sure to whom he's talking.
Newman deems Darlington a favorite track, though passing will be tough
Ryan Newman says that Darlington Raceway may not offer some of the type of racing that fans enjoy - such as drivers running three- and four-wide battling for position - but he thinks that is just fine.
Bowyer on hot streak with 7 consecutive top-10s
Clint Bowyer is on a roll and, coming off the win at Richmond International Raceway last weekend, continuing to gain ground in the NASCAR Sprint Cup standings with a stretch of solid outings.
Busch wouldn't rule out another tight Darlington finish
Given the right circumstances, Kurt Busch thinks this weekend's Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway could produce an even closer finish than the March 16, 2003, race at the track in which Ricky Craven beat Busch to the line by 0.002 seconds.
Rainout would send home Carpentier, Andretti
DARLINGTON, S.C. – With a 40 percent chance of rain Friday, the Sprint Cup teams outside the top 35 will have an eye to the sky as well as working on the track.
Jeff Owens: Should Junior be more like Kyle Busch?
Kyle Busch's spin of Dale Earnhardt Jr. while battling for the lead at Richmond was arguably the most dramatic, most exciting moment this season.
Fast learner: Can Ragan adapt quickly to Darlington's new surface?
Roush Fenway Racing's David Ragan is seen by his crew chief as a quick learner, and now the driver hopes he can adjust to a newly repaved Darlington Raceway quickly. Although he's only raced at the track once, he thinks that an extra day of practice and information from a teammate who tested there can help him manage Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup Dodge Challenger 500.
Despite repaving, drivers expect Darlington to be tough as always
Darlington Raceway, the abrasive track that was tough on cars and drivers, has been repaved since the last NASCAR Sprint Cup race there, making Saturday night's Dodge Challenger 500 something of a guessing game for the competitors.
Despite repaving, drivers expect Darlington to be tough as always
Darlington Raceway, the abrasive track that was tough on cars and drivers, has been repaved since the last NASCAR Sprint Cup race there, making Saturday night's Dodge Challenger 500 something of a guessing game for the competitors.
Kvapil looking forward to racing at one of his favorite tracks
Darlington Raceway ranks among Travis Kvapil's favorite tracks, and he hopes to continue what has been an impressive season in this weekend’s Dodge Challenger 500 at the track.
Hornish making his Darlington debut this weekend
Sam Hornish Jr. is likely in for a big surprise in this weekend's Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway. Not only has the rookie never driven on the 1.366-mile track, he's never even seen it - from the inside.
Speedway Motorsports Inc. showing flat to soft admissions
Like everything in the financial world these days, Speedway Motorsports Inc. is talking about the economy.
Burton expects new asphalt will make Darlington race more competitive
Two-time Darlington Raceway winner Jeff Burton believes the new asphalt surface of the 1.366-mile track will make for a more competitive NASCAR Sprint Cup race this weekend.
Carpentier excited for his first race at historic Darlington
Patrick Carpentier is new to NASCAR this season, but that doesn’t mean he knows nothing about the sport’s history.
Waltrip making 700th Cup start this weekend
Michael Waltrip is scheduled to make his 700th career Cup series start this weekend, but that’s not necessarily the number he’ll be thinking about.
Can Martin add to his Nationwide success at Darlington Raceway?
Mark Martin has an enviable record at Darlington Raceway in what is now called the Nationwide Series, and he hopes to add to his success there in Friday's Diamond Hill Plywood 200.
Steve Waid: At Rockingham, the old is appreciated by the new
I attended the Carolina 500 ARCA race on May 4 at Rockingham Speedway primarily because, like many others, I caved into nostalgia.
McMurray paces final test session; Earnhardt Jr. crashes
CONCORD, N.C. - The final session of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series test session at Lowe's Motor Speedway featured three incidents as the two-day test concluded. Roush Fenway Racing's Jamie McMurray led the final of six sessions.
Military-sponsored cars to feature special paint schemes for Coca-Cola 600
CONCORD, N.C. - Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin, Clint Bowyer and Jon Wood will carry special military-related paint schemes in the Memorial Day weekend Coca-Cola 600 Sprint Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway as part of a charity initiative.
Gordon looking for eighth win at Darlington Raceway
No active driver has more victories at famed Darlington Raceway than Jeff Gordon, and only David Pearson and Dale Earnhardt have won more races at the 1.366-mile track. |
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