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How do you solve a problem like Talladega?
Metaphorically, a roller coaster is exactly what drivers found at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday... On Saturday evening, Juan Pablo Montoya broke the tension of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup with a visit to Six Flags over Georgia, a sprawling amusement park outside Atlanta.
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Montoya still achieving his motorsports dreams
By DAVID THOMAS The man driving the Dream in Color car in today's Dickies 500 knows about dreams.Colombian-born Juan Pablo Montoya has made his dreams come true in motorsports' top circuits.
New life breathed into historic Jackson Co. track
In its 42 years of existence, the half-mile oval track outside Jefferson has seen its share of racing legends going to door-to-door. But with aging facilities and flagging attendance, Peach State Speedway had seen better days when the founder of an Atlanta insurance brokerage firm last year decided to take a high-stakes gamble on the old track.
Kyle Busch close to unprecedented NASCAR trifecta after Nationwide win
Kyle Busch keeps extending streaks at Texas in search of a NASCAR first. Busch won his fourth consecutive Nationwide Series race at the 11 2-mile, high-banked track Saturday, a dominating victory a day after winning his fifth truck race in a row this season.
Zero Cup wins for Edwards after nine last year
Carl Edwards has found a way to try to mask the frustration of his winless NASCAR Sprint Cup season.
Most fans would probably agree that while it is great to debate the finer points of NASCAR, sometimes these discussions bring to mind the old saying: "It's only fun until someone loses an eye." But in the world of NASCAR partisanship, it's only fun until someone loses their temper.
Keselowski ready for double duty
Brad Keselowski is headed for a full-time ride in the Sprint Cup series, starting this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.
Talladega win gives McMurray bittersweet send-off at Roush
AP Photo/Chris Graythen Jamie McMurray takes the chechered flag ahead of Kasey Kahne to win the AMP Energy 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race Sunday, Nov.
Dale Jr.: Patrick would be good for NASCAR, but says nothing new on her joining his team
Dale Earnhardt Jr. says Danica Patrick would be good for NASCAR, but there's nothing new to report on the IndyCar star joining his team.
NASCAR to honor fallen soldiers at Texas race
NASCAR will honor the fallen soldiers at Fort Hood during a race weekend that is just 170 miles from the site of the massacre that left 13 people dead.
2010 AMA Pro Superbike Championship Schedule Showcases Top North...
AMA Pro Racing DAYTONA BEACH , Fla. AMA Pro Racing officials announced today the 2010 race schedule for the AMA Pro Superbike Championship that will see the series visit the foremost road courses in the United States.
After achieving 2009 goals, Brian Vickers aiming higher
By ANTHONY ANDRO The Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship has been a downright disaster for Brian Vickers.It would be a lot tougher pill for him to swallow had his season not been made before the Chase started.
NASCAR Dickies 500: One and Done
Three races remain on the Sprint Cup Series schedule as the teams head to Fort Worth for the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Friday is renewal deadline for MIS
Viva Las Vegas! As Michigan International Speedway's renewal deadline approaches Friday, fans have the opportunity to renew their tickets and camping to win an experience of a lifetime.
Chrysler Puts Motorsports Program Under Review
Chrysler has put its motorsports program, which includes NASCAR, under review as part of a restructuring announced on Wednesday, but does not plan to cut spending at this time.
Tony Stewart has made all the right moves in his transition to owner-driver
That's all it took to turn Haas CNC Racing from a Sprint Cup afterthought into one of the most powerful teams in NASCAR.
BUSINESS: Sonoma Infineon Raceway 2010 news 2009-11-03
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' 22nd annual visit to the Sonoma Valley will highlight the 2010 Big O Tires Racing Season at Infineon Raceway, raceway officials announced today.
ScottsMiracle-Gro joins Aflac in NASCAR sponsorship
Aflac Inc. , primary sponsor of Carl Edwards and the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, will team up with ScottsMiracle-Gro to give the company primary sponsorship for six Sprint Cup races in the 2010 season.
Heap of trouble - NASCAR has a big problem with Talladega
Slow 'em down and keep 'em on the ground. Sounds simple, doesn't it? So why can't NASCAR do it with Sprint Cup Series cars at Talladega Superspeedway? How long do the powers-that-be think they can keep dodging the flying 3,450-pound bullets at that facility? How long do they think the public -- and more importantly, their drivers -- will sit back ...
Danica Patrick To Race For JR Motorsports In 2010
It appears one of the biggest names in Indy Car will be making the switch from open-wheel racing to stock cars.
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