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.

Blitz Awards and Razzies, Part IV

Drumroll, please. It's time to honor the best (and the worst) of the 2009 NASCAR season with the fourth annual Blount's Blitz Awards and Razzies … minus the red-carpet treatment, of course.

Putting JJ's dominance in perspective

It took us 30 years to fully appreciate the magnitude of Cale Yarborough's three-peat. Here's hoping it won't take that long for us to acknowledge Jimmie Johnson's place in NASCAR history.

Jimmie Johnson stands on his car after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season championship, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., Sunday Nov. 22, 2009. (AP Photo...

Johnson finishes 5th in finale

Jimmie Johnson has won a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship with a fifth-place finish in the finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Johnson accomplishes the unthinkable

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Edwards anxious for fresh start in 2010

A year ago, Carl Edwards could do no wrong. The nine-time Cup race winner was the hottest driver on the planet. And today? He can't seem to buy a victory. Consider it a wake-up call for 2010.

Montoya the man of the Miami moment

This weekend belongs to Jimmie Johnson and the championship Chase, but Miami belongs to Juan Pablo Montoya. It's a different vibe, and Montoya taps into it as no other driver can.

Auction could net Mayfield $5 million

Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield put on a giant auction on Friday with about $5 million worth of items ranging from a home, cars, dirt bikes and bulldozers to weed-whackers, humidifiers and sunglasses.

France: Don't blame format for JJ's lead

NASCAR chairman Brian France said Friday it's wrong to blame the Chase format for failing to produce a closer championship battle at a time when Jimmie Johnson is dominating Sprint Cup.

Allison paved way for venerable Martin

At least one former Cup champion would love to see Mark Martin pull the rug from under Jimmie Johnson this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Remember Bobby Allison?

Power to run full-time for Penske in 2010

Fresh off the announcement of a new title sponsor, the IZOD IndyCar Series got another boost Thursday when Penske Racing revealed plans to run a third full-time entry in 2010 for Australian driver Will Power.

What will, won't and may be

Jimmie Johnson should win, Mark Martin and maybe even a Ford driver could win and Kyle Busch will win. How does all that figure? Homestead is the place to be this weekend to sort it all out.

First season a success for Stewart

Tony Stewart considers his first season as an owner a success.

Fort Hood tragedy looms large at TMS

There is a kinship between racers and soldiers that runs deeper than sponsorship dollars. That much was evident Friday at Texas Motor Speedway, where NASCAR Nation remembered the fallen at Fort Hood.