Johnson leads; Busch seeks history

Jimmie Johnson's all but run away, yet Sunday's TMS race has plenty of intrigue.

NASCAR's Heisman would go to JJ

Sure, Jimmie Johnson would have to be the winner of a NASCAR Heisman -- we'll call it the Petty Trophy -- but who else would belong at the banquet?

Crunching numbers for Texas

Jimmie Johnson just took the points lead! No, you're not reading an old blog entry. I just noticed something interesting over at www.racing-reference...

Finishing 1-2-3 would be unprecedented, too

...Hendrick drivers hold down first, second and third with Johnson, Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon, respectively. Juan Pablo Montoya, who drives for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, has the best shot to break up the party. He...

Sources: Danica near NASCAR deal

IndyCar Series and crossover media star Danica Patrick is nearing completion of a two-year contract with JR Motorsports, the NASCAR Nationwide Series operation owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., according to a source close to the talks.

Can Gordon make a move in Texas?

Mark Garrow previews the eighth race in the Chase, set for Sunday at Texas.

Who is Robert Richardson?

...there was one name that made your eyes pop out. The name listed just above Chasers Juan Pablo Montoya and Jeff Gordon might as well have had a giant question mark printed next to it...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009

...Juan Pablo Montoya (42), of Colombia, and Kevin Harvick (29) draft behind Dale Earnhardt Jr. during the AMP Energy...

Johnson's finish as good as a win

Jamie McMurray won the race Sunday at Talladega, and Jimmie Johnson won the title. Oh, not officially for Johnson, not yet. But it will take a miracle to catch him now.

Drafting at Talledega to be monitored

The first and maybe even second, third or fourth car to cross the finish line in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Talladega may not be declared the winner if NASCAR rules an advantage was gained by bump drafting or pushing through the final turn.

Montoya not bothered by remark

Juan Pablo Montoya was never upset by the "taco" remark that got ESPN announcer Bob Griese suspended.

CAPTION: Oct. 3, 2009; Kansas City, KS, USA; Nascar Sprint Cup Series driver Juan Pablo Montoya during practice for the Price Chopper 400 at Kansas Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US...

Second Talladega race up for grabs

Mark Garrow previews the seventh race in the Chase, set for Sunday at Talladega.

Halloween at Dega: Enter at own risk

The "big one" at Talladega Superspeedway can be downright frightening. But the real horror show is found in the Dega infield, where creatures lurk and dark thoughts prevail.

Crunching numbers after Martinsville

...Late in Sunday's race at Martinsville, we had Denny Hamlin leading, Jimmie Johnson second and Juan Pablo Montoya third. My question to you: If you were Mr. Montoya, would you have put a little...