Chase Elliott

His daddy was a Ford man, but Chase Elliott will wheel a Chevrolet after a deal with Ford fell through.

Bill Elliott

Bill Elliott won 44 races in his hall-of-fame career, but he could have won many more.

Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon's legacy is far-reaching, but he will be remembered most as a humble star who became NASCAR's greatest ambassador.

NFL-NASCAR cheating

The NFL's deflate-gate sounds an awful lot like NASCAR, drawing comparisons between Bill Belichick and Chad Knaus.

Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon knew last year that this would be his final Sprint Cup season. His strong performance convinced him the time was right.

Jeff Gordon and Denny Hamlin

Many NASCAR drivers were Jeff Gordon fans growing up, but Denny Hamlin was actually in his fan club.

Jeff Gordon future

What will Jeff Gordon do when he's done racing after this season? Here's a look at some possibilities.

Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon will run his final Cup season in 2015. So how soon does he get inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame?

Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon is one of NASCAR's most respected drivers. His peers had plenty to say about his final season.

Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon will retire from full-time competition at the end of the 2015 season, bringing to an end his hall-of-fame career.

Souvenirs

NASCAR has some good reasons for scrapping its traditional souvenir haulers in favor of a huge merchandise tent.

Brian Vickers

Brian Vickers will miss just two Cup races after a heart procedure during the offseason.

NASCAR souvenirs

NASCAR fans will have a new area for shopping at the track beginning in 2015.

Rolex 24

Three full-time Sprint Cup drivers will compete in the Rolex 24 sports-car race this week at Daytona.

Kevin Harvick

Kevin Harvick and Tony Stewart swapped pit crews late last year, helping Harvick win the 2014 championship. That swap is now permanent.

NASCAR Ads

NASCAR and commercials go hand-in-hand. Here are some of the best from the 21st century.

Round the Track

After a season to remember in 2014, NASCAR fans have much to look forward to in 2015.

Fan favorite 4-foot-4 Rico Abreu gets NASCAR regional series ride

Rico Abreu, the 4-foot-4 winner of the Chili Bowl, has signed to drive a full NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Series

NASCAR testing

With no offseason testing, Sprint Cup teams are scrambling to get ready for 2015.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. dog

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is mourning the loss of his dog, Killer.

Keith Olbermann

Keith Olbermann is not letting up, continuing his rant against NASCAR and insulting fans.

Tony Stewart

Tony Stewart is not racing sprint cars these days, but he's got a pretty big job on a tractor.

Kurt Busch

Kurt Busch showed up at the Chili Bowl, but he had nothing to say about ex.

Over-40 drivers

It is extremely rare for a driver to win a Sprint Cup championship past age 40. Can Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart defy the odds.?

Dale Earnhardt Jr. cars

Dale Earnhardt Jr. loves playing around on eBay. Now he has two of his classic cars for sale there.

DeLana Harvick-Logano

Remember DeLana Harvick's 'I wear the firesuit in the family' T-shirt? Joey Logano's wife now has one.

Cole Whitt

Front Row Motorsports has added a third Sprint Cup team for young driver Cole Whitt.

Keith Olbermann

ESPN's Keith Olbermann has been bashing NASCAR all week. Jimmie Johnson told him to just go away.

Kasey Kahne

It had been nearly three years since Kasey Kahne had raced a sprint car. He was glad to wheel the fast machines again.

John Force

After nearly 20 years with Ford, NHRA champion John Force will return to Chevrolet in 2015.

Patricia Driscoll

Kurt Busch called ex-girlfriend Patricia Driscoll a "trained assassin." But who is she really?

Busch-Driscoll

The Kurt Busch-Patricia Driscoll story has dominated headlines this week, and that's not good for NASCAR.

NASCAR officiating

NASCAR will no longer have dozens of officials stationed on pit road. Instead, they will be watching video of pit stops.

Kurt Busch

Kurt Busch's ex-girlfriend says she is not a "trained assassin" after Busch's bizarre court testimony.

Kyle Larson

Kyle Larson is known for spectacular moves on the track. He made three of them Tuesday to advance to the finals of the Chili Bowl.

Danica GoDaddy puppy

A puppy named Buddy is not only the star of Danica Patrick's new Super Bowl commercial, but the company has adopted it.

Mark Martin

Mark Martin, who is retired from Sprint Cup racing, has become partners with another racing legend in a late model team.

Jeff Gordon tricycle

Don't race Jeff Gordon in anything unless you're prepared to lose.

Worker steals suits

An RCR employee is accused stealing racing fire suits and trying to sell them online.

Former MWR tire changer sues team for firing and alleged blacklisting

The lawsuit for breach of contract, defamation and violation of blacklisting laws was filed Monday in North Carolina Superior Court in Charlotte.

Kurt Busch testifies about ex's supposed assassin ways in final day of hearing

The hearing ended Tuesday, and attorneys were given two weeks to provide a summation to the court before the family court commissioner makes a ruling, according to a tweet by WBOC reporter Mike Chesney.

NASCAR reaffirms commitment to struggling Hall of Fame as new funding plan approved

In hoping to find a cash-flow structure that will allow the Hall of Fame to break even, the Charlotte City Council voted Monday to alter how the $192 million facility is funded.

Kyle Busch lawsuit

A former manager at Kyle Busch Motorsports is suing the organization for bonus money and commissions he says he was owed.

Chili Bowl

Kyle Larson and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. are two Sprint Cup stars competing in the annual sprint-car showdown.

JR Motorsports

After a successful season in the Nationwide Series, JR Motorsports is expanding its operation to include a Camping World Truck Series team.

Kurt Busch

A hearing centered around Kurt Busch's alleged assault of his ex-girlfriend continued Monday in a Delaware courtroom.

Daytona 500 winners

Only five active drivers have won the Daytona 500 more than once.

Daytona schedule

Start times and TV coverage for 2015 Daytona 500 and Speedweeks events

Jeff Gordon car

Remember Jeff Gordon's final win with Ray Evernham? Probably not. But they're auctioning off that car.

Ben Rhodes

Ben Rhodes is one of NASCAR's hottest prospects. But did he make the right move signing with JR Motorsports?

NASCAR fights

NASCAR said last year's fight at Texas crossed the line. When then are the TV networks using it to promote the sport?

Brian France: NASCAR will be aggressive with discipline for domestic violence

The chairman made his comments in the context of the allegations against driver Kurt Busch.

Bob Osborne returns to crew-chief role amid Roush Fenway shake-up

Roush Fenway also announced Tuesday that Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will have his third different crew chief in three years. Stenhouse will have former Edwards engineer Nick Sandler as his crew chief. Veteran Greg Biffle will keep Matt Puccia as crew chief.

Dover police complete investigation into Kurt Busch assault allegations

The Dover Police Department has forwarded its investigation into a domestic assault allegation against Kurt Busch to the county prosecutor's office for determination on whether Busch will be charged.

Danica Patrick crew chief

Daniel Knost finished 2014 as Danica Patrick's new crew chief. He will get to keep the job in 2015.

Danica and Tony

Danica Patrick is hoping boss Tony Stewart has better luck in 2015 after a 2014 season marred by injury and tragedy.

2015 Sprint Cup schedule

The complete 2015 Sprint Cup schedule, with TV times and 2014 winners.

Richard Petty

Richard Petty has done a lot of things in his illustrious career, but playing fashion model is not one of them.

Tony Eury Jr.

Former Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Danica Patrick crew chief Tony Eury Jr. has a new job and will once again work with young, aspiring stock-car racers.

RCR/Ganassi

Matt McCall leaves the Childress organization to work for Chip Ganassi Racing, as a judge clears the move.

Kyle Larson grandma

Larson announced her passing on twitter.

2014 NASCAR Season in Review: Most Dramatic Moments

The 10 moments that had us glued to the action on (and sometimes off) the track.

Former NASCAR driver pleads guilty to charges

Former NASCAR driver Tyler Walker pleaded guilty on Tuesday to multiple charges stemming from a high-speed chase in 2013.

Woman killed at NASCAR race

One month after the body of Theresa Been was found near the Talladega SuperSpeedway investigators say she did not die of natural causes.

Kyle Larson, girlfriend welcome baby boy

2014 NASCAR Season in Review: Best of NASCAR fights

Brad Keselowski was in the middle of nearly every major Sprint Cup dustup in 2014.

New start

Busch vs. Driscoll

Busch and his former girlfriend spar during testimony as she seeks a protection order against him in court.

NASCAR sponsor

It's a marathon, not a sprint, to find a business willing to tie its name to NASCAR's top series. Someone will win.

Busch hearing

Busch's future is at stake, with NASCAR monitoring events to determine if it will suspend the 2004 Cup champion.

Cash for tracks

Track operators got the tax break they’ve been waiting for all year when the U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed a tax extenders package for the remainder of 2014.

Sprint to end Cup sponsorship after 2016 season

On Tuesday, Sprint announced that it will not engage NASCAR in talks to renew its sponsorship contract.

Reports: Kurt Busch ex-girlfriend testifies at family court hearing

The Associated Press reported that Patricia Driscoll testified in a hearing in Delaware Family Court in Dover that Busch choked her and smashed her head into his motorhome wall.

Denny Hamlin might benefit the most from JGR crew-chief swap

When talking about who got the best of the JGR moves, it could very well be Hamlin. Dave Rogers will crew chief Hamlin in 2015.

Brian Vickers has heart surgery, will miss start of 2015 season

Vickers will miss the start of the 2015 Sprint Cup season after his body was rejecting the patch inserted to repair a hole in his heart in 2010.

2014 NASCAR Season in Review: Most Bizarre Moments

NASCAR fans saw it all in 2014 — from a man scaling the fence at Richmond to Brad Keselowski's celebratory injury.

Parrott's job

Parrott will oversee RCR's three-car operation in the Xfinity developmental series.

Fearless Sipka

Sipka is 10 years old and in the early stages of a racing career that could go anywhere.

Edwards/JGR

His long association with Roush over, Edwards starts work with Gibbs in a stable of Sprint Cup challengers.

Kurt's winter

Busch expands his experience in international competition with another unconventional event.

From fence to jail

James Dennis will spend at least a month behind bars for scaling a fence during the Sprint Cup race.

Tracks

Areas being removed were going empty, creating a perception problem for tracks and stockcar racing. There will be fallout.

Tire test

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Carl Edwards and two other drivers test NASCAR's 2015 aerodynamic package. Here's what they find.

Kyle Busch has foot surgery for inflammation

Test schedule

No changes are made to the Chase for the Sprint Cup in stockcar racing's statutes for 2015.

Labonte/Daytona

Bobby will take brother Terry's ride in the 2015 race.

NASCAR

There was genuinely a feeling that the sport is headed in the right direction. But two big clouds loom that keep everyone from being overly giddy: television and Sprint.

Drivers get to work with new crew chiefs at Charlotte tire test

Four drivers who could use more time with their crew chiefs will get a chance to test tires Tuesday and Wednesday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Darrell Wallace Jr. granted release from Joe Gibbs Racing

Wallce is free to sign with another team for the 2015 racing season.

Greg Ives ready to go as Dale Earnhardt Jr. crew chief

Ives will start his new duties on Tuesday and Wednesday in Charlotte.

Kez says

Keselowski is adamant: He won't apologize for another's mistake.

Gordon reflects

Speeding on pit road cost Gordon a chance to win. And that, not contact with Brad Keselowski at Texas, is what sticks in his craw.

Joey Logano makes subtle hint to pit crew in light of Jay Mohr's jokes

Comedian Jay Mohr poked fun at Team Penske's costly mistake at Homestead. Joey Logano laughs it off, but hopes his pit crew will use that as motivation to improve.

Jay Mohr pokes fun at Logano's pit crew, Danica's sensitivity at Sprint Cup Series Awards show

Mohr couldn’t avoid talking about the fights and current most-hated driver Brad Keselowski. He made fun of Jeff Gordon's age and Michael Waltrip's dancing outfits, too.

Gibbs crew chiefs

One Gibbs driver admits he didn't communicate well with his former crew chief. Another says communication wasn't a problem at all, despite some tense moments.

Ben Rhodes

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has hired NASCAR East champ Ben Rhodes to run 10 races with JR Motorsports.

Kevin Harvick son

Kevin Harvick credits an unlikely source for his first Sprint Cup championship — his 2-year-old son Keelan.

Kyle and Samantha Busch

Kyle Busch is used to publicity, so he has no problem with his wife's blog about her struggles to get pregnant.

Earnhardt-Gordon

How popular is Dale Earnhardt Jr.? So popular he once got Jeff Gordon out of a speeding ticket.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. knows how popular he is. He should get another reminder with his 12th Most Popular Driver Award.

NASCAR After the Lap

NASCAR drivers had some fun during a fan event in Las Vegas Thursday, and Brad Keselowski was their target.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the 2014 recipient of NASCAR's prestigious Myers Brothers Award.

Joe Gibbs Racing

Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch will have new crew chiefs in 2015, while newcomer Carl Edwards will work with veteran Darian Grubb.

Martin Truex Jr.

Martin Truex Jr. will have a new crew chief in 2015, with engineer Cole Pearn replacing Todd Berrier.

Tony Stewart

Tony Stewart had more surgery Monday on the leg he broke during a sprint-car accident in 2013.

Brad Keselowski

Brad Keselowski says NASCAR needs a fourth automaker to force the other three to up the ante.

NASCAR on TV

Fox and NBC will split the NASCAR season beginning in 2015, and the two networks have collaborated on a video promoting the new season.

Kevin Harvick

Kevin Harvick has done a lot of neat things as Sprint Cup champion, but nothing tops taking the trophy to his old high school.

Danica Patrick

Danica Patrick attended the CMT awards Tuesday night, and met some new friends.

Report: Arrest warrant issued for former NASCAR driver Tyler Walker

Walker was arrested in Utah after evading police in a car chase. He was charged with three felonies and misdemeanors including possession of drug paraphernalia and being under the influence of marijuana and driving under the influence.

Kevin Harvick has many owners to thank in banquet speech, including Childress

A season that was supposed to be a year of getting ready to go Cup racing turned into a year where Harvick won races to help the healing. But Harvick also owes Childress, who stuck with him during those early years.

Former NASCAR driver to plead guilty in Ponzi scheme

Brian Rose has entered an agreement to plead guilty to mail fraud and wire fraud in a scheme in which Rose planned to raise money, some of which would go to reviving his racing career.

Driver TV time

You might be surprised at which drivers got the most air time during NASCAR races.

Kevin Harvick

Kevin Harvick kicked off banquet week Sunday night by chatting with his fans.

Danica-Ricky

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is a huge Ole Miss fan, and he played his part in the Rebels' upset win over Mississippi State.

Elliott Sadler

Sadler came close to winning a Nationwide title. He hopes to break through at Roush Fenway Racing.

Kyle Busch 'hints' that baby will be a boy

Kyle and Samantha Busch apparently are going to have a boy.

BK Racing

Brad Keselowski built a winning team in the Camping World Truck Series. Now he's looking for more.

Courtney Force, Graham Rahal are engaged

Courtney Force, the daughter of John Force, and Graham Rahal, the son of Bobby Rahal, were engaged in Venice, Italy.

ESPN

The season finale at Homestead signaled the end of an era for NASCAR as ESPN televised its last race.

Daytona renovations

Daytona International Speedway will be missing two familiar sights in 2015.

Kurt Busch

A hearing on a restraining order against Kurt Busch has been postponed for two weeks.

Sprint Cup awards

Comedian Jay Mohr had some fun with Danica Patrick during last year's awards banquet. What will he do this time?

Steve Letarte

Steve Letarte is leaving Hendrick Motorsports, but not before he reflects on his years with the elite organization. Watch his exit interview.

Earnhardt crew chief

Dale Earnhardt Jr. had his best season in 10 years in 2014. He expects to be even better with a new crew chief next year.

Chase tweaks

Some fans love the new Chase. Others already want changes. Here a few tweaks NASCAR might consider.

Darrell Wallace Jr., Ryan Blaney among young stars still looking for 2015 sponsors

Darrell Wallace Jr. and other young drivers have not yet announced full-time sponsorship for what will be the Xfinity Series next year.

Kyle Busch to field more trucks, drive in fewer truck races in 2015

Puppy love: Danica Patrick to star with a puppy in Super Bowl ad

Danica Patrick will appear in a Super Bowl commercial for a record 14th time and for the ninth consecutive year with sponsor GoDaddy, and this time she will have a co-star she thinks people won’t forget.

Lewis Hamilton

Nico Rosberg was doing a bit of trash-talking to try to throw teammate and friend Lewis Hamilton off his game. It didn't work as Hamilton claimed his second Formula One title.

Kevin Harvick

Kevin Harvick had plenty of help in winning the Sprint Cup championship, but some of it came from unlikely sources.

NASCAR

NASCAR ended its season with a solid run in the ratings, but it is tough to tell whether that was due to the action on the track or the drama off of it.

Chase Elliott

Many thought Chase Elliott might replace Kasey Kahne at Hendrick Motorsports after next season. But Kahne just signed a contract extension. What now?

Chase Elliott

Chase Elliott, 18, earned more than $1 million for winning the Nationwide Series championship, but he has no idea what to do with that much money.

Kasey Kahne

Now that he has signed a contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports, Kasey Kahne can focus on just going fast.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. avoided a points penalty for a parts violation at Homestead.

Kasey Kahne

Forget the speculation about Chase Elliott replacing Kasey Kahne at Hendrick Motorsports. Kahne just signed a three-year contract extension.

Brad Keselowski

Jeff Gordon found out what it means to get "Keselowskied" at Texas. Now Keselowski's teammates are using the tactic in the shop.

Kurt Busch

Kurt Busch met with investigators in Dover, Del. Tuesday about allegations of domestic assault against his ex-girlfriend.

Harvick championship

Kevin Harvick won his first Sprint Cup championship in his 14th season. That should give hope to veteran stars like Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Kevin Harvick

It took Kevin Harvick 14 seasons to win the Sprint Cup championship, and he needed those 13 seasons to figure out what he needed to do it.

Kevin Harvick

Kevin Harvick read David Letterman's Top-10 list Tuesday, and he had some interesting tips for becoming a racing champion.

Kasey Kahne

Keith Rodden will return to Hendrick Motorsports next season to replace Kenny Francis as Kasey Kahne's new crew chief.

Jamie McMurray gets new crew chief, could mean Kasey Kahne will as well

Matt McCall is Jamie McMurray's new crew chief, which means Keith Rodden is a candidate to become Kasey Kahne's crew chief.

For JR Motorsports, 1-2 finish in the standings 10 years in the making

The 2014 Nationwide Series title for JR Motorsports with driver Chase Elliott, the runnerup with Regan Smith and nine overall wins are evidence that it can take several years and painful decisions to reach the pinnacle and own the stage.

Harvick's 80 cases

Celebrating a championship with Harvick sounds like a really good time.

Round the Track

While the championship could be considered a defining moment, Harvick’s career might be more defined in the years that follow, writes SN's Bob Pockrass.

NASCAR rightfully commemorates Kevin Ward Jr. during awards banquet

NASCAR rightfully acknowledged the role one of its superstars played in the death of Ward, which authorities determined was an accident. The tragedy certainly impacted NASCAR and motorsports as a whole more than other racing deaths.

Danica and Ricky

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. finished ahead of girlfriend Danica Patrick in the final points standings, but that might not hold up after a penalty.

Rodney Childers

Crew chief Rodney Childers made the right call for Kevin Harvick Sunday. But Childers has been making the right calls for most of his career.

Tony Stewart

It has been a tragic and miserable year for Tony Stewart. But he finally found some joy Sunday in celebrating Kevin Harvick's championship.

Kevin Harvick

Even before he won the 2014 Sprint Cup championship, Kevin Harvick knew he had made the right move going to Stewart-Haas Racing.

Championship race

Denny Hamlin and Ryan Newman got some championship advice from some big-name sports figures. It didn't work.

Winners & Losers

NASCAR promised a thrilling championship race with its new Chase format. It delivered.

Chad Knaus

Chad Knaus and Hendrick Motorsports officials were called to the NASCAR hauler after the race, but NASCAR concluded there was no harm, no foul.

Sprint Cup results: Harvick wins at Homestead to capture championship

Kevin Harvick won his first career Sprint Cup championship, beating out Ryan Newman in a three-lap shootout.

DeLana Harvick overcome with emotion following championship win

DeLana Harvick, the wife of 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Kevin Harvick, was overcome with emotion as her husband crossed the finish line.

Kevin Harvick

With the championship on the line, Kevin Harvick made the move of the year to win his first Sprint Cup title.

Rick Hendrick ready for 'painful' finale with no drivers in contention

The 11-time championship owner is 0-for-4 on drivers in Sunday's championship race.

Chase finale preview

With the final race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup here, it's all or nothing for the four finalists. It's been a grueling playoff, and Sunday's race will likely be one to remember.

Denny Hamlin, Ryan Newman avoid disaster in final Homestead practice

Chase drivers save primary cars while Jimmie Johnson tops the speed chart.

Jeff Gordon wants separate points system for Chase contenders

Four-time champion Gordon thinks Chase drivers should only be racing for points against themselves.

See you later: Last ride in current home for many Sunday at Homestead

Drivers and crew chiefs will be moving on to different jobs in the offseason.

Will the Sprint Cup champion win at Homestead to seal title?

A win at Homestead would leave no question as to who is the Sprint Cup champion.

Championship contenders

Four drivers will battle for the Sprint Cup championship Sunday, but where's the buzz? The Chase is clearly missing its big names.

Matt Crafton makes it back-to-back truck series titles

The driver of the 88 truck celebrates again at Homestead.

Homestead lineup

Qualifying results at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Lineup breakdown for Sprint Cup championship race at Homestead

Kevin Harvick left Richard Childress Racing because third-place finishes in the Chase weren’t good enough. It’s time to prove that he made the right move.

Jeff Gordon wins Homestead pole, Kevin Harvick tops among Chase finalists

A pair non-finalists, Gordon and Kurt Busch, will lead the field on Sunday. Harvick will start fifth.

Kurt Busch attorney

Kurt Busch attorney Rusty Hardin says Rep. Jackie Speier is out of line calling for Busch to be suspended.

Steve Kinser

Steve Kinser is one of the icons of American motorsports. The Dirt Track at Charlotte found a fitting way to honor him.

Homestead practice

Kevin Harvick topped the speed chart among the four Chase drivers in the opening practice at Homestead.

Chase format

The championship race features a driver with four wins and 2,083 laps led, and one with no wins and just 41 laps led. But Brian France says the new format is working.

Kurt Busch

Under pressure from a U.S. Congresswoman, Brian France says NASCAR will be tougher on domestic assault after Kurt Busch allegation.

Kurt Busch

Police are still investigating allegations of domestic assault against Kurt Busch, but a U.S. Representative is calling for Busch to be suspended.

Chase teammates

With four drivers from four different teams competing for the championship Sunday, teammates could play a role. But what is considered fair?

Team owners

All four team owners in the championship race have won a Cup title, but it's been 20 years since Richard Childress last won it with Dale Earnhardt.

Championship numbers

Interesting stats and numbers on the four championship contenders in the final race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

Ryan Newman

The Martinsville High School football team is a big underdog in the state playoffs. But it is drawing inspiration from another big underdog — Ryan Newman.

Chase Elliott

Chase Elliott is ready for a Sprint Cup ride, but there is no room in the inn at Hendrick Motorsports.

Earnhardt-Letarte

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Steve Letarte have known for more than a year that this would be their last race together, but reality is setting in.

Keselowski and Logano

Brad Keselowski may not be in the championship race, but he's looking out for teammate Joey Logano. He says he has his teammate's back.

Brad Keselowski

Brad Keselowski says he's not worried about payback at Homestead, even though his two biggest rivals now have nothing to lose.

Tony Stewart

It's been a terrible year for Tony Stewart, who could use a positive development in his personal life. But Stewart's focus is on Kevin Harvick and the 2014 championship.

Harvick vs. Logano

You knew there would be some mind games played during championship weekend, and you knew Kevin Harvick would be involved. His prey is Joey Logano.

Ryan Newman

Ryan Newman is looking to write a Cinderella story in NASCAR's championship race. But Newman doesn't know much about such fairy tales.

Rodney Childers

Rodney Childers had to build Kevin Harvick's team from scratch. Now he has it in the championship race.

Ryan Newman

Ryan Newman is the biggest underdog and wild card in the championship race, but that's just fine with Newman.

Joey Logano

Joey Logano enters the championship race as the top challenger to favorite Kevin Harvick. But Logano has proven all season he can get it done.

No drama here: Darian Grubb job uncertainty different than last title run

In 2011, Grubb knew with about six races left in the season he wouldn’t be back at Stewart-Haas Racing — and he still won the championship with Stewart. This time, he knows he has a home next year at JGR.

Championship race: Denny Hamlin the dark horse heading to Homestead

Hamlin won last year at Homestead-Miami Speedway, a place where he has two wins and two third-place finishes, making him an awfully fast dark horse. Then again, it’s also the place where he lost the championship in 2010, as he finished 14th and Jimmie Johnson finished second.

Reality check: The definition of championship caliber has changed in NASCAR

Here’s the feeling now: After 35 weeks of racing and four elimination events, let’s just end the season. Get it over with and crown a champion with a nice ceremony and confetti and those cheesy glasses to keep champagne out of the team member eyes.

Monday Teardown

The spotlight was on Kurt Busch at Phoenix after his domestic assault allegation. But sparked by a new crew chief, Busch produced a solid finish.

Kyle Larson

Kyle Larson didn't like getting shoved into the wall on the final lap at Phoenix, but understands why Ryan Newman made the move.

Newman's bump

Ryan Newman did what he had to do Sunday at Phoenix, shoving Kyle Larson out of his way to advance in the Chase.

Ryan Newman

Ryan Newman could produce a huge upset by winning the 2014 Sprint Cup championship. But if he doesn't win a race, it could blow up NASCAR's new Chase format.

Kevin Harvick

The Chase is down to just four drivers for the 2014 championship. Is Kevin Harvick now the title favorite?

Homestead schedule

Schedule and TV coverage for the Sprint Cup season finale and championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Chase losers

Jeff Gordon and Brad Keselowski have had great 2014 seasons, but they came up just short of advancing to the championship round Sunday.

Championship race

Analyzing the final four championship contenders in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.