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Keselowski gets push from Busch to win Talladega

By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer

TALLADEGA, Ala. | Brad Keselowski got a huge push from Kyle Busch to take the lead with a lap to go Sunday, then used a calculated move to prevent Busch from taking the win away from him at Talladega Superspeedway.

Talladega delivers wrecks, Stewart sends message

By John Zenor AP Sports Writer

TALLADEGA, Ala. | Tony Stewart delivered a tongue-in-cheek message to fans who had been clamoring for some bang-'em-up wrecks.

Logano beats Busch at finish of Nationwide race

By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer

TALLADEGA, Ala. | Joey Logano nipped Kyle Busch at the finish line Saturday to win the Nationwide Series race at Talladega Superspeedway to give Toyota its 200th win in NASCAR.

Focus moves to Talladega after last week's drama

JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

TALLADEGA, Ala. | It's on to Talladega Superspeedway, where the focus Friday was on engine temperatures and tandem racing and everything that factors into the fast Alabama track.

X Games star ready for Nationwide Series debut

By Hank Kurz Jr. AP Sports Writer

RICHMOND, Va. | Travis Pastrana insists he's not in this on a lark.

Biffle pulls away to give Roush another Texas win

By The Associated Press

Greg Biffle regained the lead when he charged under Jimmie Johnson with 30 laps left Saturday night, then pulled away to end his 49-race winless streak while giving owner Jack Roush another NASCAR Sprint Cup victory in Texas.

Vickers returns to Martinsville hoping to continue successful return to Sprint Cup racing

By Hank Kurz Jr. AP Sports Writer

MARTINSVILLE, Va. | Brian Vickers' latest comeback got off to a roaring start two weeks ago with a fifth-place finish at Bristol for Michael Waltrip Racing.

Kasey Kahne confident he'll turn around his season

By Greg Beacham AP Sports Writer

FONTANA, Calif. | Kasey Kahne waited nearly two years between signing with NASCAR's winningest team and finally climbing into his new ride.

Keselowski dominates to win at Bristol

By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer

BRISTOL, Tenn. | Brad Keselowski used Bristol Motor Speedway last fall to cement his spot in NASCAR's championship race.

Kahne's rough season start continues at Bristol

By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer

BRISTOL, Tenn. | Kasey Kahne's miserable start with Hendrick Motorsports continued with yet another accident, his third through four races this season.

Kenseth wins Daytona 500 after fire and rain

By The Associated Press

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Matt Kenseth won his second Daytona 500, holding off Dale Earnhardt Jr. to end one of the more bizarre races in NASCAR history.

NASCAR postpones Daytona 500 for first time

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | NASCAR has raced on the beach at Daytona, under the lights and even around a pesky pothole.

Danica's Daytona experience starts with crash, not bang

By Chris Jenkins AP Sports Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Danica Patrick's day started at the front of the pack. It ended with another frustrating wreck.

Edwards wins pole for season-opening Daytona 500

By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Carl Edwards fell bitterly short in last season's bid to win the NASCAR championship.

NASCAR president says penalties likely for 48 team

By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | NASCAR will likely penalize the crew chief for five-time champion Jimmie Johnson for infractions found during Daytona 500 inspection.

Stewart, Penske cars involved in practice wreck

By Mark Long AP Sports Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Defending Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart caused the first accident of Speedweeks.

Stewart goes into 2012 with new crew chief

By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Over the closing weeks of last season, Steve Addington had been led to believe he would be Tony Stewart's crew chief in 2012.

Danica Patrick won't run Indy 500 this year

By Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer

CONCORD, N.C. | Danica Patrick became a worldwide sensation as a rookie at the Indianapolis 500, challenging for victory and becoming the first woman to lead laps in the showcase race.