ESPNChicago.com's Jerry Bonkowski (in black shirt, seated in top left) covers the NASCAR LifeLock.com 400 from Kevin Harvick...

Falling short of the goal

New Chicagoland Speedway president Craig Rust readily admits Saturday night's NASCAR LifeLock 400 will not be sold out.

Kenseth looks to become king of Chicago track

A Wisconsin native is looking to become a winner at Chicagoland Speedway -- and shares his passion for the Packers.

This ride's been fun

Jerry Bonkowski is embarking upon a new career adventure. So from this vantage point, he signs off.

Wallace has right stuff for Infineon

Rusty Wallace always is tough at road courses. This week, his new car is making a statement.

NASCAR should abandon road racing

Watching heavy stock cars lumber around precise Infineon this week's a waste, Jerry Bonkowski says.

Cope knows it's better to give back

Derrike Cope carries special memories -- and life lessons -- into Saturday's Busch race named after Alan Kulwicki.

Nobody's running as well as Johnson

Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus are on the same page, and that's why the Hendrick 48 team's flying.

Evernham group rocketing along

Questions about Ray Evernham's racing operation in light of Bill Elliott's semi-retirement have been answered.

Why won't NASCAR modernize scoring?

There have been enough scoring errors and subsequent rules changes in NASCAR to end the hands-on method.

Mayfield ready to fight to make Chase

Jeremy Mayfield's the top dog at Evernham Motorsports, but his teammate leads him. See what's on his mind. Viewer's Guide

Green still optimistic, but realistic, too

It's been a tough season statistically for Jeff Green, but see why he loves his team and plight anyway.

Mergers may be good, but not for all

With Robert Yates and Jack Roush rumored to be merging fully soon, what's this mean for little guys?

Stewart fond of one-off tracks

Tony Stewart is still seeking his first win of '04. Dover, however, could end that hunt.

Riggs aiming for faster starts

Things haven't gone smoothly for Scott Riggs or his team in '04. But he's won before -- in a truck -- at Dover.