Hendrick Motorsports
Martin Truex Jr. wins pole at Dover
May 14, 2010 18:44 EDT
Martin Truex Jr. wins pole at Dover International Speedway, site of only career Cup victory. Martin Truex Jr. has been first to finish at Dover International Speedway and now he'll be first to start.
Junior wrecks 1 car, bangs up backup at Darlington
May 07, 2010 16:31 EDT
Dale Earnhardt Jr. not unhappy after rough Darlington start. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has never liked Darlington Raceway and that didn't change after a pair of bumpy practice sessions Friday.
Kyle Busch wins sixth career pole in Cup series
Apr 30, 2010 19:58 EDT
Kyle Busch wins pole at Richmond, just his sixth top starting spot in 196 career races. Kyle Busch won the pole for Saturday night's NASCAR race at Richmond International Raceway with a fast lap at 127.077 mph.
Hendrick signs Knaus, Gustafson to extensions
Apr 30, 2010 19:02 EDT
Hendrick crew chiefs Knaus, Gustafson sign multiyear extensions. Hendrick Motorsports locked crew chiefs Chad Knaus and Alan Gustafson into long-term contract extensions Friday that keep two of the sport's top innovators at NASCAR's top organization.
Johnson smooths out hard feelings with Gordon
Apr 29, 2010 18:13 EDT
Johnson, Gordon talk with owner Rick Hendrick about not letting rivalry 'carry on' too far. Jimmie Johnson walked onto a stage where some of his biggest fans got to ask questions of the four-time defending NASCAR champion.
Johnson takes blame for Gordon wreck at Talladega
Apr 26, 2010 10:08 EDT
Jimmie Johnson admits error in move that led to teammate Jeff Gordon's wreck. Four-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson took the blame for making a mistake that ultimately led to teammate Jeff Gordon's wreck at Talladega Superspeedway.
Harvick ends winless streak with Talladega victory
Apr 26, 2010 03:19 EDT
Kevin Harvick uses last-second pass at Talladega finish line to end 115-race winless streak. Kevin Harvick had the last laugh in the best place, Victory Lane, with an overdue but well-timed celebration.
Harvick nips McMurray for Talladega victory
Apr 25, 2010 19:58 EDT
Harvick grabs win away from McMurray at Talladega finish line. Kevin Harvick executed the pass exactly how his team drew it up in the playbook.
Harvick unsure where he'll drive next season
Apr 23, 2010 16:25 EDT
Kevin Harvick unsure of 2011 plans, unhappy with sponsor Shell taking Penzoil brand to Penske. Kevin Harvick will have a new sponsor for sure next season. He could have a new team.
Shell takes Pennzoil brand to Penske Racing
Apr 21, 2010 10:48 EDT
Shell to leave Harvick and Childress to sponsor Penske driver Kurt Busch beginning in 2011. Several dominoes in 2011 team alignments fell into place Wednesday in a flurry of NASCAR activity triggered by Shell Oil Company's decision to transfer its sponsorship from Kevin Harvick to Kurt Busch starting next season.
Hamlin wins again on Monday, this one in Texas
Apr 19, 2010 17:13 EDT
Monday, Monday: Hamlin wins another rain-delayed race, this one in Texas after knee surgery. Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart walked together toward pit road from the mangled messes that their cars had become after a spectacular race-changing wreck.
Hendrick signs Kahne to drive in 2012
Apr 14, 2010 18:11 EDT
Hendrick signs Kahne for 2012, driver still figuring out next season's plans. Hendrick Motorsports isn't scheduled to have an open seat in its lineup until 2012.
AP source: Kahne to drive for Hendrick in 2012
Apr 13, 2010 23:12 EDT
Person familiar with deal: Kahne to drive for Hendrick in 2012. Kasey Kahne has completed a deal to drive for Hendrick Motorsports in 2012 but still needs to iron out his plans for next season, The Associated Press has learned.
Newman makes late charge to NASCAR win at Phoenix
Apr 11, 2010 07:18 EDT
Ryan Newman wins at Phoenix, first NASCAR Sprint Cup victory since 2008 Daytona 500. One of the first people to greet Ryan Newman in Victory Lane was Tony Stewart.
Top 10s not enough for Biffle to pass Johnson yet
Apr 09, 2010 17:25 EDT
Biffle can match Johnson with another top-10 finish, `not good enough' yet to pass champ. With another top-10 finish, Greg Biffle will match Jimmie Johnson. That still may not be enough to overtake the dominating champion.
Hendrick is most valuable NASCAR team: Forbes
Mar 24, 2010 18:23 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The superstar Hendrick Motorsports stock car team has held its value in the face of falling attendance and sponsorship spending that has hurt the fortunes of NASCAR overall.
In The Pits: Busch, Addington making strides
Mar 22, 2010 14:43 EDT
Addington has fast results after moving from 1 Busch brother to the other. Steve Addington won 12 races over 18 months and it wasn't enough.
Jimmie Johnson wins for 1st time at Bristol
Mar 22, 2010 05:23 EDT
Jimmie Johnson wins at Bristol, giving him 3rd victory of season and 50th of career. The record book is pretty clear when it comes to Bristol Motor Speedway: Kurt Busch is good at the bullring, Jimmie Johnson is not.
Jimmie Johnson wins for 1st time at Bristol
Mar 21, 2010 18:50 EDT
Jimmie Johnson wins at Bristol, giving him 3rd victory of season and 50th of career. There's an aura about Bristol Motor Speedway, a track that drivers and fans love equally for its electric, throwback-style racing.
Edwards, Keselowski smiling after NASCAR meeting
Mar 20, 2010 16:33 EDT
Carl Edwards-Brad Keselowski feud thaws after NASCAR meeting. It took roughly 40 minutes with NASCAR for Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski to put their long-simmering feud to rest.
