Fans love to hate on Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson is on the cusp of staking claim to being one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, so why isn't he revered? The man who holds that "greatest" title thinks the problem is you.

Crunching numbers after Talladega

As Randy LaJoie said on Sunday night's postrace edition of "NASCAR Now" ... it's over, print the T-shirts. I wish I could get just a sip of that magi...

Here's your chance to sponsor a Cup car

...sponsorship in Homestead. But if this works, Ferguson plans to have another FanCar in the 2010 Daytona 500 and as many races as he can next season. If it works really well, he'll...

RPM's plans for 2010 taking shape

Richard Petty Motorsports is finalizing elements of its 2010 program, beginning this weekend when Elliott Sadler will race a Ford at Talladega Superspeedway.

...12, 1972, after turning in the fastest qualifying time of 186.632 mph for the upcoming Daytona 500. Isaac also collected $5,000 for winning the inside pole position

...Daytona Beach, Fla., after Earnhardt won his eighth consecutive 125-mile qualifying race for Sunday's Daytona 500. The death of Dale Earnhardt in last year's Daytona 500 kickstarted an accelerated safety initiative...

Crunching numbers after Charlotte

In addition to being a fan of the more traditional sports, I'm also a big poker fan. Try to control your disbelief. Yes, a guy who makes a living dea...

It's JJ's to lose, but he still could lose

Before you go handing that Sprint Cup trophy to Jimmie Johnson for a fourth straight year, let's have a look at what could still go wrong for the 48 team.

Mark Martin's most memorable moments

From making 1,000 -- and counting -- starts to winning 95 races across three NASCAR series, it's been an amazing career for Mark Martin. Here are 10 defining moments for the 50-year-old.

Knaus vs. NASCAR a suspenseful game

Chad Knaus produces some of the fastest race cars anywhere. NASCAR likes to make sure he does it within the rules. It's that high-stakes game that is the real wild card in this year's Chase.

Edwards' wife expecting

Carl Edwards says he'll become a first-time father at the start of next NASCAR season.

Dale Sr., Petty, Johnson, Frances in Hall

Bill France Sr. and Jr., Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Junior Johnson were selected for the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

...from Kannpolis, N.C., has Victory Lane reflected in his sunglasses as he celebrates winning the Daytona 500 Sunday afternoon, Feb. 15, 1998, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo...

Junior hits birthday milestone with grace

The kid who used to show up hoping to get to Victory Lane with his father is grown up. Who is Dale Earnhardt Jr. on his 35th birthday? His own man, according to those near him.

Waltrip wants to drive Nationwide

Michael Waltrip told ESPN.com Saturday that his 2010 Sprint Cup schedule remains uncertain, and is contingent on sponsorship.