Labbe is Menard's new crew chief

Richard "Slugger" Labbe will serve as the new crew chief for Paul Menard.

RPM closes in on merger with Yates

Richard Petty Motorsports driver Elliott Sadler will drive a Yates Racing Ford in next weekend's Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Best storyline? A JJ four-peat

Six stories in the 2009 Chase would resonate in both the motorsports community and the mainstream public. But only one outcome would truly rock NASCAR's world.

Kahne to rejoin manufacturer that sued him

...new people there." Kahne was driving Fords in his Nationwide Series days, including a year with Robert Yates Racing in 2002. But he switched to Dodge when he signed with Ray Evernham to race in...

Leslie takes over as crew chief for 96

Bobby Labonte will have a new crew chief starting this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.

Daytona gearing up for Sunday's 500

NASCAR blog from Daytona

Hamlin eager to take on leadership role

Tony Stewart's departure in 2008 left a sizable leadership void at Joe Gibbs Racing. Say hello to the new elder statesman at JGR: Denny Hamlin.

Sadler upbeat, still behind 19's wheel

Elliott Sadler has more pressing issues to worry about than the lawsuit he threatened to file if Gillett Evernham Motorsports didn't keep him in the No. 19 Dodge this season. Like how to replace his passport.

...is seen in the garage at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., Friday, July 21, 2006. Robert Yates Racing will let Sadler out of his contract at the end of the season, the team said...

Baldwin says time is right to start team

In a tough economic climate with Sprint Cup teams falling by the wayside, Tommy Baldwin has decided to start one.

Everyone But Jimmie Johnson

...in the search for the next Jeff Gordon. Bill Elliott was working with protégé' Casey Atwood. Robert Yates Racing jettisoned Ernie Irvan to make room for USAC ace Kenny Irwin Jr. while Roger Penske showed...

THE WRONG TRACK

...of the paddock? Come with us as we take a look at the five-person lineup of Racing's Most Wanted. 5. Rick Hendrick, NASCAR owner There has never been any doubt that the seven...

Edwards accepts blame for crashing Roush Fenway teammates

AP Photo/Kevin Glackmeyer Carl Edwards, second from right, touched off this "big one," which took out Kevin Harvick, right, and pole-winner Travis Kva...

Miller will have his hands full in 12th career start at Kentucky

Chase Miller will be looking to make a name for himself in Saturday's Nationwide Series race at Kentucky -- but not if points leader Clint Bowyer and the boys have their say, writes Mark Ashenfelter.

Relationship between street cars and race cars a lot closer than you think

Next time you step into your vehicle, thank NASCAR. There's a chance an engineer with a racing background played a key role in your favorite ride's development, writes Ryan McGee.