Indianapolis 500 champion Sam Hornish Jr. was the fastest driver in the draft Sunday afternoon, turning a lap of 187.833 mph in Penske Racing’s No. 12 Dodge. Another driver with open-wheel connections, Casey Mears, was second at 187.309 in Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 24 Chevrolet.
1. Sam Hornish Jr., No. 12 Penske Racing Dodge, 187.833
2. Casey Mears, [...]

Aric Almirola had just gotten up to speed at the end of a short drafting line Sunday afternoon in Busch Series testing at Daytona International Speedway when he felt a vibration in the right-rear tire.
The tire started to shred, causing Almirola to lose control of his No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Chevrolet. The car spun [...]

“We at Bobby Hamilton Racing are continuing operations with a team of people hand-selected by Bobby Hamilton Sr. This is the same team of people who helped Bobby Sr. win his NCTS championship title in 2004. The teams and our sponsors, Fastenal and Dodge, continued commitment is evident by the recent successful performance during testing [...]

Benny Parsons was remembered by the NASCAR community Friday for everything from his gift of gab, voracious appetite, love of golf and skill on the race track. But more than anything, “Ol’ BP” was remembered for being a friend to everyone in the racing community. “I’ve lost a buddy and it’s hard to take,” two-time [...]

Sergeant First Class (SFC) Todd M. Tilkens, of Bravo Company 2/127th in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has been chosen as an honoree in the Jackson Hewitt National Guard “Heroes of the Year” campaign. Sponsored by Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, an industry leader providing full service individual federal and state income tax preparation, this year-long campaign recognized [...]

Juan Pablo Montoya wasn’t fazed by the fiery crash that ended his Nextel Cup debut. And if Ryan Newman wrecked him on purpose, Montoya doesn’t care.
The brash Colombian is taking a “no worries” approach to his first season in NASCAR, which is shaping up to be one crazy ride already. His switch from the country [...]

The Army National Guard will back Casey Mears in a Hendrick Motorsports Busch Series Chevrolet in 22 races this season, the team announced Saturday.
Mears will use the No. 24, a number not used by Hendrick in the Busch Series since 2002. The 24, of course, has been made famous by four-time champion Jeff Gordon.