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NASCAR's most popular driver celebrated Mother's Day by cooking a brisket for his mom.

Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti topped the speed chart Wednesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, turning a lap at an average of 224.236 mph in the fifth practice session for the May 26 race.

Fans looking to get out of the grandstands and truly experience the raw speed and power of a 600-horsepower NASCAR race car on Atlanta Motor Speedway's 1.54-mile surface can do so this summer with a special offer from Richard Petty Driving Experience .

James Hinchcliffe posted the fastest lap Tuesday in practice for the Indianapolis 500, the third straight day an Andretti Autosport driver topped the speed chart.

NASCAR announced today that NASCAR Nationwide Series crew chief Adam Stevens has been fined and placed on probation for violations during this past weekend's event at Darlington Raceway.

A.J. Foyt Racing drivers Takuma Sato and Conor Daly chat during Monday's Indianapolis 500 practice session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

A little more than 24 hours after passing his rookie test, the Colombian narrowly averted a collision with teammate Marco Andretti in the first turn and posted the fastest lap in two practice sessions by going 223.023 mph on a cold, windy day.

If he's not busy fine-tuning the No. 27 car, you might find him making an appearance for his sponsor, Go Daddy, or promoting IndyCar racing.

Ninety minutes was all that was necessary for three first-year Indianapolis 500 competitors to complete the three phases of the Rookie Orientation Program on Opening Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Saturday.

Kids' Day got off to a running start on Saturday as youngsters participated in the Rookie Run, a non-competitive race Downtown for ages 3-12. Coinciding with the opening day of practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, other activities at the Chase 500 Festival Kids' Day event included face-painting, mini car races and a chance to meet the 500 ... (more)

He's even prouder has accomplished the feat while still near the top of the sport.

Denny Hamlin has no doubt he'll stay in the car for the entire Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.

Matt Kenseth was in Canada when J.D. Gibbs sent him the results of their appeal to NASCAR to reduce sweeping penalties against Joe Gibbs Racing.

While thousands of NASCAR fans will fill the grandstands at Darlington Raceway this weekend, right now some of them are spending time at what they describe as another Darlington landmark.

Daily News staff Casey Mears of Naples-based Germain Racing finished 24th in the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday.

When comparing the NASCAR Nationwide points standings after Talladega to the same time last year, there is one thing even the most casual of observers will notice - there are plenty of new names in the top 10.

Joe Gibbs Racing had many of their penalties for the No. 20 team reduced during the appeal process on Wednesday.

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service 7: The number of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victories recorded by Jeff Gordon at Darlington Raceway.

A three-member panel from the National Stock Car Racing Commission on Wednesday greatly reduced penalties levied by NASCAR against Joe Gibbs Racing for an engine issue found in Matt Kenseth's car after a victory at Kansas Speedway on April 21.

Tony Stewart is just 22nd in the NASCAR Sprint Cup points standings with 16 races left before the Chase.