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.

Attorney says Mayfield owes $372,000

Attorney Bill Diehl filed a lawsuit Wednesday against suspended Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield for unpaid legal fees.

Jayski.com: 11/25

We hear from Rick Hendrick on Chad Knaus, while Jimmie Johnson says that he wants seven. Plus, we take time for Thanksgiving.

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

Fourth For No. 48

Jimmie Johnson 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...

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.

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 24: NASCAR championship driver Jimmie Johnson poses for pictures on the uppermost level of The Empire State Building in...

November 22, 2009; Homestead, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) poses for photos after winning the 2009 Sprint Cup after...

Jimmie Johnson does a burnout after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup series season championship, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. (AP...

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.

Stars aligned in open-wheel world

From Danica to Dario to the new title sponsor for the IndyCar Series, the world of open-wheel racing has a lot to be thankful for in 2009 ... and beyond.

NASCAR wants info kept from Mayfield

NASCAR has asked a federal court to stop lawyers for suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield from collecting information from the ex-wife of chairman Brian France.

Knaus wants to stay with JJ long-term

Chad Knaus has committed to being Jimmie Johnson's crew chief at least through the 2015 season, team owner Rick Hendrick said on Tuesday.

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.

Nationwide Series: 11/24

Kyle Busch wraps up the championship with a win at Homestead. Plus, we spotlight the drivers, Thanksgiving and the length of the season.