December 22, 2008
Davis sells his NASCAR team
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Just a month removed from his first NASCAR championship, but hampered by the current economic crisis, owner Bill Davis has sold his race team and engine company.November 17, 2008
Financial crunch is speeding big layoffs
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The glitz and glamour surrounding NASCAR’s championship-deciding race roared on at Homestead-Miami Speedway as if nothing was amiss.November 16, 2008
Johnson wins record-tying 3rd Cup
HOMESTEAD, Fla.— Nothing could stop Jimmie Johnson’s drive into the NASCAR record books. Not even a final, furious push by Carl Edwards.November 09, 2008
Johnson closes in on record-tying 3rd title
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Just when Carl Edwards seemed to have Jimmie Johnson on the ropes, the two-time defending NASCAR champion delivered the knockout punch.France not certain Big 3 can continue in NASCAR
AVONDALE, Ariz. — NASCAR chairman Brian France said Sunday he’s not certain the Big Three automakers will be able to continue their involvement in NASCAR as they battle to stay viable during the current economic crisis.October 27, 2008
Edwards not throwing in the towel
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carl Edwards has seven wins this season and unbridled optimism about his potential.October 26, 2008
Edwards wins and Johnson finishes 2nd
HAMPTON, Ga. — Winning races is the only way anyone has a chance to catch Jimmie Johnson in the race for the Sprint Cup championship.October 20, 2008
Johnson’s win changes purpose of Chase
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — No offense to Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards, who trail Jimmie Johnson by substantial point deficits yet still think they can win the championship.October 19, 2008
Jimmie Johnson dominates
MARTINSVILLE — Jimmie Johnson is on a roll again, and whether he’s willing to admit it or not, while everyone else in NASCAR is chasing him, he’s chasing history.October 18, 2008
Benson wins, takes truck series points lead
MARTINSVILLE — Johnny Benson passed Ron Hornaday Jr. with 46 laps to go and won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday.October 17, 2008
Martinsville may pose problems for Jeff Burton
MARTINSVILLE — They got through Talladega, the biggest trouble spot in the 10-race playoff, virtually unscathed. But as the leaders in NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup prepare to do battle at Martinsville, Jeff Burton fears something is bound to happen.October 13, 2008
Edwards says he would change last week’s mess
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If Carl Edwards fails to win the Sprint Cup title this year, he’ll likely always blame a six-day tailspin of trading paint, insults and shoves.October 12, 2008
Burton uses win to get back in title hunt
CONCORD, N.C. — Jeff Burton failed to win a championship when he was anointed NASCAR’s next big star, the guy everyone thought would challenge for multiple titles.October 11, 2008
Edwards grabbed Harvick by neck
CONCORD, N.C. — Photographs of the scuffle between Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick show a more physical confrontation than witnesses described, with Edwards at one point grabbing Harvick by the throat.October 05, 2008
