Dixon's track-record time holds up

Larry Dixon earned his ninth No. 1 Top Fuel qualifying position of the year Saturday in the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals.

Dixon sets track-record for speed

Larry Dixon raced to the Top Fuel qualifying lead Friday in the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals, the second-to-last event of the season.

...the finish are Dale Earnhardt in his GMC Goodwrench Chevrolet (3), Bobby Labonte in his Interstate Batteries Pontiac (18), John Andretti in his RCA Ford (98) and Jeff Gordon in his DuPont Refinishes Chevrolet (24...

Martin wouldn't change his tough days

Mark Martin was a racer and a drinker. And he was all-in at both. But dropping the drinker description more than 20 years ago made him a real winner, on and off the track.

The next generation of NASCAR stars

I have seen the future of NASCAR, and it is a bunch of guys -- and gals -- you've never heard of. At least not yet. Early Sunday afternoon, while t...

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Big 12 Friday mailbag: Looking at Suh

...Suh to win the Heisman or at least be considered for it if he keeps up these game changing performances. He is one of the most athletic and versatile players in all of college football...

Breaking down the Eastern Conference

Bucci is kicking off another NHL season with his annual music-mash preview. Good tunes, predictions, East breakdowns ... it's all right here.

Hight nets another Funny Car win

Robert Hight raced to his second Funny Car victory in two playoff events, winning the NHRA Fall Nationals on Sunday at Texas Motorplex.

Edwards gets six more bonus points

Pro Stock racer Mike Edwards took advantage of NHRA's new qualifying bonus point system and earned the maximum 12 points during two days of qualifying at the O'Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Fall Nationals.

Hight leads at NHRA Fall Nationals

Robert Hight raced to the Funny Car qualifying lead Friday in the O'Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Fall Nationals.

What's on Marty's mind? Plenty

Marty Smith wants to see driver eliminations during the Chase … the ingredients list for the Martinsville hot dog … and Dale Earnhardt Jr. get more ticked off. What else is on Marty's mind?

Gurney, Fogarty team to win Utah 250

Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty took another step toward a Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype championship Saturday, winning the Utah 250 at Miller Motorsports Park.

Schumacher races to 8th win at Indy

Tony Schumacher raced to his eighth victory at O'Reilly Raceway Park on Monday, tying Don Garlits for the most Top Fuel wins at the historic track.

Brown No. 1 in Top Fuel qualifying

Antron Brown raced to the No. 1 qualifying position in Top Fuel on Sunday in the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, taking the top spot for the seventh time this season with a run of 3.835 seconds at 319.22 mph.

Hines earns $25,000 for all-star win

Andrew Hines won the Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle for the fourth time in his career Saturday, beating Hector Arana in the final at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals -- the NHRA most prestigious event.