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Austin Dillon's NASCAR future is the subject of a major announcement Wednesday when it's expected the newly crowned Nationwide Series champ will formally step up into the big leagues full-time and drive the iconic No.

From rookie of the year contenders Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. announcing they're a couple to Jimmie Johnson winning his sixth Sprint Cup championship, this season had many storylines, most notably the cheating scandal involving Michael Waltrip Racing in the Chase cutoff race at Richmond.

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By all accounts, Tony Stewart is healing and recovering nicely from the injuries he sustained in an early-August sprint car wreck.

During the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards last week, Kansas City native Don Post was awarded the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award for his contributions to charities throughout Kansas City, and specifically his work with March of Dimes Kansas City's Bikers for Babies program which is held annually at Kansas Speedway.

NASCAR driver Danica Patrick talks about various aspects of her personal and professional career during an interview at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 24, 2013.

Wet weather at Charlotte Motor Speedway is forcing NASCAR to push back it's official start for testing until Wednesday.

Chase Elliott Facebook page - Chase Elliott crossed the finish line first, but was soon disqualified after a post-race inspection.

Looking for a last-minute holiday gift for the racing fan on your list? Tickets to the 2014 major events at Watkins Glen International go on sale Monday, December 16th, and you can save up to $25 on tickets with advanced pricing options.

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service LAS VEGAS -- Travel included, the time gap between standing on the stage at Wynn Las Vegas and sitting behind the wheel of a car at Charlotte Motor Speedway will amount to less than 60 hours.

For the Pacific Street Car Association and its showcase event, the Street Car Super Nationals, 2014 is a very big year.

During the "NASCAR After the Lap" event Thursday at Wynn Las Vegas, drivers talked about going into the hauler, especially as a young driver.

Two men who now can be considered for the NASCAR Hall of Fame were in the infield at Five Flags Speedway on Thursday.

The votes were tallied and the results were clearly obvious: for the 11th time the fan club known as the Junior Nation came through and proved they still love Dale Earnhardt Jr. The National Motorsports Press Association announced that Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the recipient of this year's NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award.

The Coca-Cola Company was honored today with the 2013 NASCAR Marketing Achievement Award at the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon held in the Encore Ballroom at Wynn Las Vegas.

There were several defining moments in the 2013 racing season. Jimmie Johnson won his sixth championship in eight years.

During the long plane flight from North Carolina to Las Vegas on Tuesday night, a NASCAR fan named Louise Groomer tweeted Kevin Harvick and politely asked if the driver would follow her on Twitter.

In the end, there was only one grand prize winner during the fifth annual Fanfest Presented by Las Vegas Motor Speedway held at the Fremont Street Experience, and she chose Kyle Busch and his case.

Longtime motorsports announcer Paul Page will return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network as its lead announcer next season.

Less than 48 hours after unveiling his bas relief image on the Borg-Warner Trophy at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tony Kanaan started his on-the-job orientation with his new employer, Chip Ganassi Racing, during a team test at Sebring International Raceway.