Johnson dominates in win at Pocono Raceway

DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer

LONG POND, Pa. | Jimmie Johnson walked into the media center holding his daughter's hand, his pregnant wife right behind them. Their second child is due in September, right around the time of the final race before the Chase field is set.

10 fans injured when TV cable falls on race track

Steve Reed AP Sports Writer

CONCORD, N.C. | Charlotte Motor Speedway said 10 fans were injured Sunday at the Coca-Cola 600 and three of them were taken to the hospital after a nylon rope supporting a Fox Sports overhead television camera fell from the grandstands and la…

Kenseth looks to continue winning ways

PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer

CONCORD, N.C. | Matt Kenseth is ready to get back to work.

Stolen team trailer leads to nasty Truck Series fued

Steve Reed AP Sports Writer

CONCORD, N.C. | A missing trailer has sparked a nasty feud in NASCAR's Truck Series.

Kenseth overcomes hurdles to win on JGR team

Pete Iacobelli AP Sports Writer

DARLINGTON, S.C. | Matt Kenseth has rarely been more pleased in victory than he was this weekend at Darlington Raceway. Maybe that's because of what he overcame to achieve the win.

Kenseth passes Busch for 1st Darlington victory

Pete Iacobelli AP Sports Writer

DARLINGTON, S.C. | Matt Kenseth passed his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch with 13 laps to go to win his first Southern 500 on Saturday night.

Gordon proud of NASCAR milestone

Pete Iacobelli AP Sports Writer

DARLINGTON, S.C. | Jeff Gordon is proud he has reached 700 straight Sprint Cup starts. He's even prouder he has accomplished the feat while still near the top of the sport.

Busch has solid test at Indy, 500 unlikely

MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer

INDIANAPOLIS | Kurt Busch wants to race an IndyCar at Indianapolis.

Late caution costs Montoya much-needed victory

JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

RICHMOND, Va. | It's been a season of bad breaks for Juan Pablo Montoya, so it was only fitting when things again didn't go his way.

Kenseth calls harsh penalties 'grossly unfair'

HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer

RICHMOND, Va. | Mild-mannered Matt Kenseth is spitting mad at NASCAR.

Kenseth holds off Kahne to win at Kansas Speedway

Dave Skretta AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Kan. | Matt Kenseth knew that he had a front-running car Sunday.

Kyle Larson holds off Logano to win at Rockingham

Associated Press

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. | Kyle Larson picked up his first NASCAR national series win on Sunday by holding off Joey Logano on the final restart of the Truck Series race at Rockingham Speedway.

Jimmie Johnson gets win at Martinsville

HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer

MARTINSVILLE, Va. | No matter the changes to the car, the tires, or the weather, Martinsville Speedway is Jimmie Johnson's kind of place.

Blocking theories like opinions - everyone has 1

Hank Kurz Jr. AP Sports Writer

MARTINSVILLE, Va. | Tony Stewart says never. Joey Logano says late in the race. Jimmie Johnson says to protect a victory in the final laps, except, perhaps, if Stewart is behind him because of the potential consequences.

Busch avoids Hamlin-Logano wreck in Fontana finish

Greg Beacham AP Sports Writer

FONTANA, Calif. | Denny Hamlin was airlifted to a hospital Sunday after colliding with Joey Logano on the last lap while NASCAR's newest rivals raced for the win in a thrilling finish at Fontana.

Tony Stewart hoping for more good luck at Fontana

Greg Beacham AP Sports Writer

FONTANA, Calif. | A few hours after putting his footprints and signature in drying concrete on Fontana's walk of fame, Tony Stewart hopped on his jet with Kyle Larson and flew 400 miles north to Stockton, Calif., where Larson beat him in a di…

Kasey Kahne wins 1st career race at Bristol

JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

BRISTOL, Tenn. | Kasey Kahne won his first career Sprint Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway after Brad Keselowski struggled on the final restart.

NASCAR's new Gen-6 car goes to Bristol's bullring

Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer

BRISTOL, Tenn. | There's an expectation from fans that a ticket to Bristol Motor Speedway will get them a seat to NASCAR's version of the Roman Colosseum.

Matt Kenseth holds off Kahne to win in Vegas

GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer

LAS VEGAS | Matt Kenseth won on his 41st birthday in just his third start for the Joe Gibbs Racing, barely holding off Kasey Kahne at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday for his 25th career victory.

Hamlin fined $25k by NASCAR for criticizing new Gen-6 race car

Greg Beacham AP Sports Writer

LAS VEGAS | Denny Hamlin was fined $25,000 by NASCAR on Thursday for criticizing the new Gen-6 race car after last week's race at Phoenix, and the furious driver said he won't pay.

Edwards ends long drought at Phoenix

John Marshall AP Sports Writer

AVONDALE, Ariz. | Carl Edwards pulled away on a late start to snap a 70-race winless streak Sunday, the second long drought he's ended at Phoenix International Raceway.

Kyle Busch leads 142 laps to win again at Phoenix

JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer

AVONDALE, Ariz. | Kyle Busch overcame a mid-race gaffe on pit road with a dominating performance, leading 142 laps to win his fifth Nationwide Series race at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday.

Fans injured at NASCAR race explore legal options

KYLE HIGHTOWER Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. | 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 some experts say they could face tough obstacles in winning damages.

Johnson wins 2nd Daytona 500; Patrick finishes 8th

Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | A big first for Danica Patrick, but an even bigger second for Jimmie Johnson.

Junior finishes 2nd after late charge at Daytona

Mark Long AP Sports Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Dale Earnhardt Jr. swerved below Danica Patrick, powered past Greg Biffle and pulled in behind leader Jimmie Johnson.

Danica Patrick brings new eyes to NASCAR

By Dan Gelston AP Sports Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | All Danica Patrick needed to do was keep her car intact.

Harvick and Kyle Busch wins Daytona 500 duels

Jenna Fryer AP Auto Racing Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | There are two certainties heading into the Daytona 500: Kevin Harvick is the favorite, and no one is sure what the action will look like in the "Great American Race."

NASCAR's big names take time to find right sponsor

DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | For sale! Made-for-TV premium ad space on the hood of the car of NASCAR's most popular driver.

Danica Patrick wins pole for NASCAR's Daytona 500

Mark Long AP Sports Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Danica Patrick has made history before — as a woman and a racer, in Indianapolis and Japan.

Start 'em up: NASCAR season arrives with a buzz

JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. | There's a buzz about NASCAR and the season-opening Daytona 500 that has nothing to do with an exploding jet dryer or a well-timed tweet from a driver.

Kyle Busch signs multi-year deal to stay with JGR

Steve Reed AP Sports Writer

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. | Joe Gibbs Racing announced Thursday that Kyle Busch has signed a long-term extension to continue driving the No. 18 Toyota Camry.