Sprint All-Star Race features longer event, unique qualifying format

The Sprint All-Star race features a longer race and a unique qualifying format. And, of course, a $1 million prize to the winner.

Jimmie Johnson FaceTimed his wife from victory lane — and she was not happy about it

Jimmie Johnson wanted to take a break away from the victory celebration to wish his wife a happy Mother's Day, but it didn't go that well.

Full results from Kansas

Jimmie Johnson wins SpongeBob SquarePants 400 in the final laps, holding off Kevin Harvick. Here are the full results.

SpongeBob SquarePants 400 Sprint Cup race in rain delay

The SpongeBob SquarePants 400 has been put under a red flag as rain began falling just after 8:30 p.m. ET.

AJ Allmendinger signs five-year deal with JTG Daugherty Racing

AJ Allmendinger has signed an extension with JTG Daugherty Racing through 2020.

Rain may play a role in race

As of 5 p.m. ET, the latest weather update from weather.com predicts a low chance of rain at the start of the race.

Matt Crafton holds off competition to win Truck Series race at Kansas

Two-time defending NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion Matt Crafton only led six laps but remained king of intermediate tracks.

Jones makes first Sprint Cup start

Eighteen-year-old Erik Jones, driving the No. 18 for Kyle Busch will make his first official Sprint Cup start from the 12th position.

Starting lineup: Joey Logano on pole for SpongeBob SquarePants 400 at Kansas

Joey Logano captured the pole for the SpongeBob SquarePants 400 for his fourth pole of the season.

Logano wins Kansas pole

Joey Logano captured the pole for the SpongeBob SquarePants 400, his fourth pole of the season.

Clint Bowyer gets the gas and the hook during BP with Royals

Clint Bowyer is used to speed, but not a speeding fastball thrown by a major league pitcher.

Earnhardt's Mount Rushmore

Dale Earnhardt Jr. discusses who he would place on the Mount Rushmore of NASCAR drivers.

Severe weather could push SpongeBob SquarePants 400 to Sunday

A chance for severe weather on Saturday may force NASCAR to move the SpongeBob SquarePants 400 to Sunday.

Gordon's best ever

Jeff Gordon has competed against countless great drivers in his career, but who does he think was the best?

Dale Earnhardt Jr. toying with Periscope to give fans inside access

Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR's most popular driver, is using Periscope to give fans behind-the-scenes access to his life.

NASCAR upholds RCR penalty

RCR will lose 50 owner and driver points and pay a $75,000 fine for illegally modifying tires on the No. 31 car.

NAPA to sponsor Chase Elliott

Jeff Gordon's familiar No. 24 Chevy will have a new driver and paint scheme in 2016.

Jimmie Johnson says he did not let Dale Earnhardt Jr. win at Talladega

Jimmie Johnson joked he let his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. win the Geico 500, and quickly had to respond to fans who felt that was really what happened.

Best in-car audio from Talladega

The top five audio highlights from the Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Weekend preview: SpongeBob SquarePants 400 at Kansas

This week's events are the Sprint Cup Series SpongeBob SquarePants 400 and the Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 250.

SpongeBob SquarePants 400 schedule

The Sprint Cup and Camping World Trucks series head to Kansas Speedway for a doubleheader this week. Check out the full schedule.

Kevin "Bono" Manion takes over

Kevin "Bono" Manion will replace Drew Blickensderfer as crew chief on the No. 9 RPM Ford of Sam Hornish Jr., effectively immediately.

NASCAR announces 2015 Next class

NASCAR revealed the 12 drivers that make up the 2015 Next class, including Rico Abreu and Nicole Behar.

Earnhardt Jr. talks Talladega

Days after an emotional win at Talladega, Dale Earnhardt Jr. discusses his father and his driving style.

Kyle Busch tests Late Model, appears to be nearing return

The driver shot down a report that he would race in Hickory, N.C., this weekend, nearly three months removed from his crash at Daytona.

Earnhardt Jr. wins at Talladega

Just days after what would have been his late father's 64th birthday, Dale Earnhardt Jr. scores an emotional victory at Talladega Superspeedway, where his father earned his final Cup win.

Big wreck at Talladega

Trevor Bayne's No. 6 spins out, causing a huge pile up on Lap 47.

Sprint Cup schedule

The 36-race Sprint Cup schedule has become a hot topic again. Kevin Harvick believes it needs a major overhaul.

Danica Patrick future

Danica Patrick hopes to stay with Stewart-Haas Racing next season, but that depends on whether she can find a new sponsor.

Danica Patrick-Ricky Stenhouse

Danica Patrick says she would accept a marriage proposal from boyfriend Ricky Stenhouse Jr. But that's not on Stenhouse's radar right now.

Jones in for Busch

The teenager beat Busch in a short-track race in 2012, catching the eye of the man who would become his boss.

Weekend preview

Dale Earnhardt Jr. won at Talladega in four consecutive races from 2001 to 2003, but hasn't been to victory lane since. Could that streak end with this Sunday's race?

Gordon driving pace car

Gordon will drive the pace car at the Indy 500 before racing in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

GoDaddy leaving Danica Patrick

GoDaddy announced Wednesday it would not sponsor Danica Patrick's No. 10 Chevy after the 2015 season.

Stewart angry at Dale Jr.

From Tony Stewarts rant against Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Kurt Busch's win, here's the best in-car audio from the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond.

Ragan to replace Vickers

David Ragan will replace Brian Vickers in the No. 55 Toyota for the remainder of the 2015 season.

Busch wins race at Richmond

Kurt Busch dominated the field Sunday to win the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway.

NASCAR moves race to Sunday

Due to inclement weather, NASCAR has moved the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway to Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

NASCAR teams honor late Byrnes

Several NASCAR teams are honoring the late Steve Byrnes with special paint schemes for the race at Richmond International Raceway.

Hamlin wins at Richmond

Pole-sitter and hometown favorite Denny Hamlin led all but two laps for his 12th Xfinity win and the 100th Xfinity win for Toyota.

Pit road on fire

A huge fire engulfed Brendan Gaughan's pit stall during a stop Friday in the ToyotaCare 250.

Richmond starting lineup

The Toyota Owners 400 starting lineup is set. Joey Logano is on the pole.

Logano on the pole

Joey Logano wins the pole for the Toyota Owners 400, his series-high third of the season.

Rain may delay Toyota Owners 400

For the second week in a row, NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers will have their eyes on the sky as rain could delay the Toyota Owners 400.

Busch may make the Chase

NASCAR would like to accommodate Kyle Busch in making the Chase since he has been sidelined with an injury sustained at Daytona.

Obama honors Harvick, team

Cup champion Kevin Harvick, team co-owner Tony Stewart and the No. 4 Stewart-Haas Chevrolet crew took their championship turn in D.C.

Steve Byrnes dies at 56

The longtime race broadcaster had been battling head and neck cancer in recent years.

NASCAR scanner traffic

The best scanner sounds form Sunday's Food City 500 offered some real gems about weather, Game of Thrones and bathroom emergencies.

What are the best and worst NASCAR races to go to?

Dale Earnhardt Jr. posts old-school posters of his dad, Farrah Fawcett

It isn't Throwback Thursday, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. posted some pretty awesome photos from his Twitter account Monday.

Danica sets record

Danica Patrick's finish at Bristol Motor Speedway set a record for women in NASCAR.

Kenseth moves on from 2014 troubles

After a wild day at Bristol Motor Speedway, a win in the Food City 500 cures all problems.

Kenseth wins at Bristol

Matt Kenseth led 47 laps en route to his fourth win at Bristol, snapping a 51-race winning drought.

Hamlin exits race with back spasms

Denny Hamlin exits the Food City 500 with back spasms and is replaced by rookie Erik Jones.

Logano and Keselowski wreck

Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski wreck early in Food City 500.

Keselowski on a mission

Bristol has been good to Brad Keselowski, who is seeking his third win at the "world's fastest half-mile."

NASCAR Bristol race eyeing weather

Thunderstorms could force Bristol Motor Speedway to run Sunday afternoon's Sprint Cup race under the lights.

Logano leads every lap

Nobody gets around Logano in the 300-lap run.

Kenseth on the pole

Matt Kenseth wins his first pole of the season at Bristol Motor Speedway. He'll start first for Sunday's Food City 500.

Food City 500 weather report: Drivers can expect rain Sunday

Despite NASCAR moving the Food City 500 from March to April, it looks as though drivers may still have to deal with significant rain Sunday.

Kenseth’s son joins father JGR

Ross Kenseth will make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut in June at Chicagoland Speedway.

NASCAR acts on Newman appeal

Thursday's appeal hearing lasted more than seven hours and reduced the points deduction and fine but upheld a six-race ban.

Jimmie Johnson forced to have awkward conversation on 'Repeat After Me'

"Just don't touch my Jimmie Johnson."

Kyle Busch-Brad Keselowski feud

Brad Keselowski reached out to Kyle Busch, hoping to cool their heated rivalry. But Busch is not buying it.

A new, humbled Busch

In the transition from NASCAR’s heel to NASCAR’s healing star, Kyle Busch has learned to trade big wins for small victories, and aggression for patience.

Kyle Busch relives brutal crash

For the first time since breaking his right leg and left foot in a crash at Daytona, Kyle Busch relives the wreck that has derailed his 2015 season.

What is the most challenging type of auto racing?

Dale Jr. softball game

If you want to see Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and Joey Logano go head-to-head next week, you don't have to venture to a track. They'll be facing off on a softball field in Trenton, N.J., on April 21 in the third-annual Dover vs. Pocono Celebrity Softball Game.

NASCAR heads to Tennessee

The preview of Sunday's Sprint Cup race and the full schedule for NASCAR's race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Labbe, Falk penalties reduced

Slugger Labbe had some money knocked off his fine, while owner Joseph Falk had his points penalty reduced from 25 points to 10 points.

Danica Patrick blasts David Ragan

Danica Patrick: "Probably not the best race to have an in-car camera since I flipped a couple guys off."

Happy birthday, Steve Byrnes

NASCAR rallies around Fox broadcaster Steve Byrnes as he continues his cancer fight.

Danica Patrick: Yes to marriage

NASCAR driver Danica Patrick says she would marry fellow NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse, if he asks.

Johnson wins at Texas

Six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson has four wins at Texas Motor Speedway, but had never won a spring race until Saturday.

Erik Jones ready for Sprint Cup

Team owner Joe Gibbs said Friday 18-year-old driver Erik Jones is "ready" to make his NASCAR Sprint Cup debut.

Erik Jones gets first Xfinity win

Erik Jones held off Keselowski and Earnhardt Jr. in the final laps to win the Xfinity Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 300. It's his first Xfinity Series victory.

Kurt Busch on the pole

Kurt Busch captures his second pole in his four races back since suspension.

Waltrip to race in 2016 Daytona 500

Michael Waltrip, a two-time Daytona 500 winner, announced he'll race in the event for the 29th time in 2016.

Byrnes honored by NASCAR

FOX Sports broadcaster Steve Byrnes will be honored at the Food City 500 as he continues to battle cancer.

Sights and sounds from NASCAR

From the superspeedway of Daytona to the short track at Martinsville, tempers in the NASCAR community were on full display.

Jeff Gordon in the booth Friday

Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon is gearing up for his first race as an announcer for FOX Sports 1.

NASCAR announces changes

In an attempt to add excitement to the Sprint All-Star Race, NASCAR is adding laps and drivers to the event.

NASCAR preview: Texas

Martinsville marked the end of Kevin Harvick's consecutive top two streak; can the reigning NASCAR champ begin a new one Saturday in Texas?

Kyle Petty Ride releases 2015 route

The Kyle Petty Charity Ride has released the route for its 2015 ride.

No. 3 Goodwrench back on track

The No. 3 Goodwrench Service Plus Monte Carlo that Dale Earnhardt Sr. won with in 2000 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, will race once again.

Ella and Leo named marshals

The children will announce the most famous four words in motorsports, "Drivers, start your engines," and participate in pre-race ceremonies.

Gappens pleads guilty

New Hampshire Motor Speedway GM Jerry Gappens pleads guilty to indecent exposure.

Wallace coming out of retirement

The 1989 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion is returning to racing, sort of.

RCR files appeal

NASCAR grants a deferral of penalties — with the exception of points — until RCR's hearing over alleged tire manipulation.

What is the strategy behind stock car racing?

Larson cleared to return

Kyle Larson, the 2014 Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year, was hospitalized Saturday after fainting during an autograph session at Martinsville.

Elliott arrested

Sheila Elliott accused of revving the engine of her Mercedes in an attempt to run her husband, NASCAR engine builder Ernie Elliott, over.

Vote for HOF class

Now through May 19, fans can vote online from this year's list of 20 Hall of Fame nominees.

Walker sentenced

Two years ago, Tyler Walker led police on a chase that stretched across Nevada, Arizona and Utah. He was sentenced Monday.

Best in-car audio from Martinsville

From pit road penalties to hard crashes, check out the best in-car audio from the STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

No. 31 team fined

Ryan Newman's crew chief, Luke Lambert, has been suspended and fined after an audit found illegal modifications to the team's tires. Newman and team owner Richard Childress were each docked 75 points.

Larson released from hopsital

Kyle Larson was released from a Carolinas Medical Center where doctors performed tests and evaluated his condition after he fainted.

NASCAR on Indiana legislation

The recent religious freedom law passed in Indiana did not sit well with the NASCAR governing body.

Larson remains hospitalized

Kyle Larson remains hospitalized at Carolinas Medical Center where doctors performed tests and evaluated his condition.

What are the biggest risks for race car drivers beyond car crashes?

NASCAR changes qualifying again

Superspeedway qualifying returns to one timed lap after driver complaints.

Danica Patrick ties record for most Sprint Cup top 10s by female driver

Danica Patrick finished seventh at the STP 500, tying the record for most Sprint Cup top-10 finishes by a female driver.

Denny Hamlin wins at Martinsville

Denny Hamlin held off a charging Brad Keselowski in the closing laps to win the STP 500.

Dale Jr. wreck

A multicar wreck on Lap 228 has looked like it would Dale Earnhardt's day at Martinsville, but Junior returned with a much different looking car.

Smith at Martinsville

With Kyle Larson unable to drive, Smith gets a wake-up call.

Gibbs drivers

Carl Edwards and Denny Hamlin speak about their team president's health.

Gibbs update

Team owner Gibbs provides an update on his son, the team's president.

Larson out

Regan Smith will replace Kyle Larson in Sunday's Sprint Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville.

NASCAR reminds teams of penalties

NASCAR warned race teams Friday at Martinsville about the severe penalties for tire tampering after rumors in the garage surfaced.

Martinsville weather

After a sunny West Coast swing, rain greeted Sprint Cup teams at Martinsville.

Jimmie Johnson Q&A

The six-time champ shares his thoughts on NASCAR's new aero package, Jeff Gordon's retirement and more.

"Big Bill" book

"Big Bill" tells the story of Bill France Sr., who had a dream of running his own professional auto racing organization. In December 1947 he did just that, giving birth to NASCAR and one of the biggest sports in the world today.

Labbe fines and suspended

Slugger Labbe has been fined $50,000 and suspended for the next three NASCAR Sprint Cup races for P4 infractions.

J.D. Gibbs

Doctors believe the JGR president's symptoms, including speech and processing issues, are a result of past head injuries.

Roush Fenway's slow start

Lean times are upon RFR as the team struggles to keep up with other organizations.

Daytona working on renovations

The "Daytona Rising" renovation project is expected to be finished in time for the 2016 Daytona 500.

Truex responds to Stewart

The Furniture Row driver said he and Stewart discussed their incident during Sunday's Auto Club 400.

Best of in-car audio from Fontana

Check out the in-car audio highlights from the Auto Club 400.

Chase Elliott's Cup debut

The young driver who will eventually replace Jeff Gordon in the Hendrick Motorsports No. 24 car will make his first career Sprint Cup start Sunday at Martinsville.

Fontana cautions

The two cautions at the end of Sunday's Auto Club 400 that contributed to Kurt Busch's third-place finish (rather than a win) were warranted, according to the Cup Series managing director.

Ragan's ride

Can't blame Toyota for wanting Busch back in the No. 18.

Vickers update

Vickers might not race again after his long-term medical condition returns.

Furniture Row future

A second car and additional sponsorship are objectives for the NASCAR team.

McKinney invades Fontana

Model Charlotte McKinney mingled with NASCAR drivers before Saturday's XFINITY Series race.

Good-ol' days

Having lived stockcar racing history, Junior wants his sport to embrace it ... and make money, of course.

Fontana practice

Busch's best lap in the morning session is three milers per hour faster than the nearest competitor.

Frustrated Danica Patrick

Bowman took to Twitter to discuss his spat with Patrick.

Brian Vickers

Vickers has had a long battle with blood clots, and it struck again Thursday, sidelining him for this week's race.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. new scheme

After finishing in last place on Sunday, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is looking forward to getting back in the top five with a new look at a track he enjoys.

Ganassi plans

X Games medalist Brian Deegan and dirt racing champ Steve Arpin will drive for Ganassi, whose stable includes NASCAR and IndyCar teams.

Rules redo

New qualifying procedures will be put in place this weekend at Auto Club Speedway in California.

Diabetes and NASCAR

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Jamie Dick will be adjusting his lifestyle and his approach to racing with the news that he's been diagnosed with diabetes.

Busch denied

A Delaware family court judge turned down Kurt Busch's appeal on his restraining order.

Bowyer sounds off

Bowyer and Jimmie Johnson both vented their frustrations during Sunday's Sprint Cup race in the desert.

Walker held without bail

Tyler Walker two years ago led police on a chase that spanned three states. He failed to show up on time for a sentencing hearing Monday.

Ambrose steps down

Marcos Ambrose has requested to be temporarily relieved as driver of the No. 17 DJR Team Penske Ford on the Australian V8 Supercars circuit.

Jamie Dick diagnosed

Jeffrey Earnhardt will drive in Dick's place at this weekend's Xfinity Series race.

Harvick wins again

Kevin Harvick dominates Phoenix again for his fourth straight victory at the track and fifth in the past six races.

Junior crashes

Junior's day ends after 181 laps.

Sprint Cup

Sprint Cup's fourth race of 2015 brings a new and different situation.

NASCAR

After finishing Saturday's race, Dick is treated at the track and taken to a hospital.

ARCA crash

Will Kimmel's accident at Mobile is old-timey.

Dale Jr. is popular on Twitter

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is NASCAR's most popular driver on the track and on Twitter.

Dixon survives

Larry Dixon is lucky to be alive after his dragster broke apart at nearly 260 mph.

Sprint Cup

Two fast drivers are taking aim at winning Sunday's race at Phoenix.

Sprint Cup

Busch sets the pace in the final session before the Campingworld.com 500.

Squirrel

The second squirrel sighting of the day doesn't end well for an inquisitive rodent.

Kurt Busch is back

Kurt Busch is back on the track after NASCAR lifts his suspension. Kevin Harvick looks to stay hot after winning the pole.

Harvick hits squirrel

After spotting a squirrel on the track earlier in the day, Kevin Harvick hit one during Sprint Cup practice Friday in Phoenix.

Sprint Cup

Busch's return is on everyone's mind at Phoenix, where Fords are fastest and Kevin Harvick is hot on their tails.

Keselowski responds to Madonna

The Sprint Cup driver is sticking up for his hometown of Rochester Hills, Mich.

Busch drives

Friday marks the first time Busch steered his car onto a track since his suspension began at Daytona.

NASCAR

Teams will have only two attempts to pass. Should they fail, a 15-minute penalty would be applied during their next scheduled practice.

Cohen/Team Xtreme

Travis Kvapil tries to qualify for Sunday's race while the fate of his team is in question.

Fontana safety

Auto Club Speedway in Fontana has a temporary tire pack in place at one location and will line its trade with SAFER barriers before 2016's race.

Suarez at the wheel

Suarez debuted in Truck races last year and is driving full time for Joe Gibbs Racing. His improvement is obvious.

Phoenix International Raceway introduces deep-fried peanut butter and jelly

Churro Dog and Krispy Kreme Donut Dog, you have some competition.

Xtreme owner

John Cohen is ordered to pay plaintiffs in a suit involving a failed nightclub. His No. 44 car was stolen before Sprint Cup's Atlanta race.

Kurt Busch

Busch is getting an opportunity other athletes haven't. His career depends on proving he deserves it.

Daytona to add more SAFER barriers

Daytona International Speedway announces the safety changes it promised following Kyle Busch's scary wreck during the track's Speedweeks.

Busch speaks

Fresh off his suspension, Busch says the right things in his first talk with media members.

Busch fallout

Fallout from NASCAR's decision to reinstate Kurt Busch.

Driscoll on Busch

Driscoll, Busch's former girlfriend, isn't happy as Busch is cleared to resume racing.

Kurt's back

The former NASCAR champion can return to the Sprint Cup Series this weekend at Phoenix.

No. 2 team punished

Paul Wolfe has been placed on NASCAR probation through Dec. 31 after a rules violation in Las Vegas.

#BlameJJ reaches new heights with bank robbery photo

Jimmie Johnson tweeted a response to a bank robbery photo showing a suspect wearing a No. 48 hat.

Smoke curses NASCAR

Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were each voicing their frustrations Sunday in the Kobalt Tools 400.

Warrant issued in racecar theft

A person of interest has been identified in the theft.

Sprint Cup standings

Kevin Harvick is on top of the Sprint Cup standings following Sunday's Kobalt Tools 400 win.

Truex Jr. racing inspired

Sherry Pollex is battling ovarian cancer, giving Martin Truex Jr. a new-found inspiration on the track. And it's showing with another solid run, this time at Vegas.

Harvick wins in Las Vegas

The defending Sprint Cup champion continues his hot start to 2015 with his first win of the season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Junior in Vegas

Another solid qualifying run in a "fun" car has Junior thinking victory ... is he he doesn't run out of gas again.

Website for Tony Stewart-owned speedway hacked with message referencing ISIS

The website for Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway was hacked for 30 minutes on Saturday with a message referencing ISIS.

Harvick's run

A change in organizations brought the best season in Harvick's career. He hasn't let up a bit and proved that with Sunday's win in the Kobalt Tools 400.

Sprint Cup

Think NASCAR's rules changes will improve competition? You have a champion.

Dillon dominates in Las Vegas

The driver led a race-high 183 laps en route to his third Xfinity Series win.

Gordon's luck

Patrick spins and collects Gordon's car. Now the pole-setter will start last.

Gordon's campaign

Having literally hit the wall at Atlanta, Gordon knows what can happen ... and how things could be worse.

Gordon wins pole again

For the second time in three races, Jeff Gordon will begin out front. This time he will lead the field for Sunday's Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Team Penske special paint schemes

Team Penske will use two "retro" paint schemes this year to highlight cars once driven by NASCAR legends Rusty Wallace and Bobby Allison.

Vickers returns from heart surgery

Just over two months removed from heart surgery to fix a hole in his heart, Brian Vickers is optimistic about returning to the track.

Kurt Busch

While Busch isn't facing criminal charges, he remains suspended by NASCAR.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks NASCAR, Narwhals and more in Twitter Q&A

When Dale Jr. opens up a Twitter Q&A, anything is possible.

Busch's future

With the threat of criminal charges out of the way, Busch can focus on meeting NASCAR's requirements for reinstatement.

Weekend preview: Las Vegas

The next stop on the Sprint Cup circuit is Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Kobalt Tools 400. The Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 will also be run.

Busch will not face criminal charge

A Delaware judge's ruling could help bring an end to Busch's NASCAR suspension.

Moffit's big chance

Despite an eye-popping eighth-place finish, Moffitt, 22, didn't have another ride lined up this season — until opportunity knocked.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. photobombs Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 team in Victory Lane

Junior may not have won the race, but he decided to join teammate Jimmie Johnson's victory celebration.

SpongeBob SquarePants 400 announced

NASCAR announces May 9 Sprint Cup Series race will be call the SpongeBob SquarePants 400.

Busch agreed to reinstatement terms

Kurt Busch has reportedly agreed to NASCAR’s terms and conditions for consideration of reinstatement.

Earnhardt's performance

Despite two unfortunate incidents in the first two weeks of the Sprint Cup season, Dale Earnhardt Jr. still finds himself looking pretty good overall.

Johnson wins in Atlanta

Johnson wins by nearly two seconds over Kevin Harvick.

Sprint Cup

Johnson cruises to victory on a cold, dank day.

24 for 24

Atlanta salutes a five-time champion at an appropriate time.

Gibbs 18 car

JGR's boss updates Busch's recovery from his accident at Daytona. It's Ragan in the No. 18 for now.

Sprint Cup

NASCAR spent the morning trying to dry the track, but things could be dicey for the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.

Harvick's blowout

Harvick goes from second on the starting grid to tail-end Charlie after his car's Hendrick-built engine blows in practice.

NASCAR theft

Team Xtreme gets the No. 44 car back but won't race Sunday at Atlanta.

Dozens fail inspection in Atlanta

A total of 13 drivers failed NASCAR inspection in their first attempt and many more were forced to go around and try again, causing major delays.

Logano on the pole

Fresh off a Daytona 500 win, Joey Logano posted a lap of 194.683 mph and earned his first career pole at Atlanta.