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His impromptu smooch with the bricks in 1996 has blossomed into a tradition for drivers of all series when they win at the famed Brickyard.

The following is a list of the NASCAR odds for the 2014 Brickyard 400 , also called the John Wayne Walding 400 this year.

There's nothing wrong with ovals, but the NASCAR season is seriously lacking in variety.

WeatherTech Racing is headed to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship Brickyard Grand Prix to run Friday, July 25. Cooper MacNeil and teammate Leh Keen remain in contention to defend the team's title as they are third in GTD points, just seven points out of the lead.

NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. waits to shoot a M4 Rifle with soldiers at Camp Atterbury Wednesday in Edinburgh, Ind.

Jerry Tunney knew he was wanted to have a career in racing as soon as he bought a full-size car at age 13. "Ever since then, it was something I've focused on 100 percent,"he said.

Drivers always say there's something magical about Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the opportunity for NASCAR to race there opened the door for one of Jeff Gordon's most treasured victories.

Schedule: Friday, practice ; Saturday, practice , qualifying ; Sunday, race, 1 p.m. Fast facts: Race winners get first priority for the 16-driver Chase as long as they are in the top 30 in the standings and attempted to qualify for every race.

Fans who made the early-morning trip to Pittsford today, likely headed home disappointed, with the Bills offense struggling mightily on the TONAWANDA, N.Y. - A Nascar superstar will meet the people who help power the local GM plant.

Motorsports fans who turned out to Toronto's only race event this past weekend were in for frustration or excitement, depending on which day they attended.

Jul 3, 2014; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Matt Kenseth climbs into his car before during for the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway.

Just in time for the Brickyard 400, the new scoring pylon is now in place at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

As the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup picture comes further into focus, NASCAR announced today that Chase Grid Live Sponsored by Toyota and Sprint will make its debut in downtown Chicago on Sept.

CCS racers Ryan Cabrera and Chase Mollak at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Photo by Lisa Theobald, courtesy of CCS Florida.

Remembering a ride with racing fan Garner The late actor James Garner was also a racing afficionado.

Need something to talk about at the water cooler that isn't an HBO show? How about a quick recap on the weekend's past races? Here's a quick summary of who won a few races this past weekend and as a bonus, a schedule of events for the upcoming week in Indianapolis, in case you're heading that direction.

Millville, NJ- The AMA sanctioned ASRA Team Challenge Series presented by Michelin Tire visited the New Jersey Motorsports Park and the local hot shoes showed everyone how it was done..

Nam Y. Huh - The Associated Press Brian Scott makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Nationwide series auto race at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill.

Stewart raced in a sprint car last weekend for the first time since he broke his leg in an extracurricular race last August.

The death Sunday of Kierstin Eaddy, 14, shows that there are no guarantees at even the safest type of motorsports activity.