Funny Car champ Hight quiets his critics

Critics claim Robert Hight got a free pass to the NHRA playoffs because his famous team owner/father-in-law spun the tires in a must-win duel at Indy. Well, look at him now.

...looks at the Firestone Indy Lights auto racing trophy after winning the series championship at the Homestead-Miami International Speedway in Homestead, Fla., on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. (AP Photo/Terry Renna

Knaus: 'This is my time'

Chad Knaus is on track to become one of the greatest crew chiefs of all time, perhaps the greatest. One thing we know for sure: He already is the most committed.

Stewart uses roots to stay grounded

Tony Stewart stormed -- nearly literally -- onto the NASCAR stage 11 years ago. How different is he now as an owner and driver from how he was then? His home in Indiana holds some clues.

...poses with his championship trophies after winning his fourth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway

Fourth For No. 48

...poses with his championship trophies after winning his fourth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Every Wednesday, "SportsCenter" asks you to vote and comment on the week's most memorable images...

Damon, Johnson celebrate titles

Johnny Damon knows how difficult it can be to win a championship. That's why even he marvels at Jimmie Johnson, who wrapped up an unprecedented fourth consecutive Cup championship.

...Johnson (48) poses for photos after winning the 2009 Sprint Cup after the Ford 400 at Homestead Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-US PRESSWIRE

What a ride: How JJ won the Cup

It started at New Hampshire and ended at Homestead-Miami. The crowning moment of the 10-race Chase for the Cup? A fourth straight title for a guy named Jimmie Johnson.

Hendrick says family came first

As much as Rick Hendrick wanted to be a part of Jimmie Johnson's record-breaking run on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, his family's needs were more important.

...is shown during practice for the NASCAR Ford 400 Sprint Cup series auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Terry Renna

Crunching numbers after Homestead

What did you take away from Sunday's season finale? Well, other than Jimmie Johnson is very, very good and will likely continue to be that good or per...