NASCAR is considering opening up its restrictive testing policy, which several teams already have skirted this season.
Currently, rules limit teams to seven tests on Nextel Cup-sanctioned tracks, and crew chiefs help NASCAR decide the venues and dates. NASCAR adopted that policy two years ago to help underfunded teams keep up with big-budget organizations, who could [...]

In its appeal of a federal judge’s recent ruling, Sprint Nextel is reiterating its stance that having AT&T logos on the No. 31 Richard Childress Racing car impairs the value of the sponsorship of the Nextel Cup Series.
Sprint Nextel filed its brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals over the injunction issued by U.S. District [...]

Drivers David Ragan and Johnny Sauter spent Tuesday afternoon testing the twists and turns of Infineon Raceway, in preparation for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race, June 22-24.
It was the first time on the road course for Sauter, while Ragan visited Sonoma in February for a one-day test session. Both drivers will [...]

Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, has seen many drivers pass through its pit gate since its first race 53 years ago. On June 6, the half-mile dirt oval will see a who’s who of racing elite, as the legendary track plays host to the NEXTEL Prelude to the Dream presented by Old Spice.

One year ago at Dover International Speedway, Jamie McMurray led 95 of the race’s closing 98 laps, only to be passed by teammate Matt Kenseth with three laps remaining. McMurray went on to finish with a season-best second place. This year, McMurray and the No. 26 Crown Royal Ford Fusion hope to be leading when [...]