New OT rule a collaboration between drivers and NASCAR DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – The new rule governing green-white-checkered attempts in the Sprint Cup Series was a collaborative effort between NASCAR and its drivers according to Dale Earnhardt Jr. NASCAR's new overtime rule, which was put into practical application for the first time during Saturday's Sprint Unlimited, meant the creation of … [Read more...]

Our best bets for the 2016 Chase for the Sprint Cup and more We're spinning our Chase preview a little differently this year. We've divided drivers we think are Chase possibilities into three categories. Those in the lock category are going to be in the Chase. Those with a good bet have a greater than 50 percent chance of making the field while those with a chance could make the field and we … [Read more...]

EARNHARDT NATION excerpt: Dale Earnhardt's last Daytona days EARNHARDT NATION is the story of one of NASCAR's most famous families, from dirt-track racer Ralph to American legend Dale to NASCAR icon Dale Junior. The book, written by Yahoo Sports' Jay Busbee, is the first to trace the entire history of the Earnhardt family, from dirt-track racer Ralph to American legend Dale Sr. to … [Read more...]

Charter deal means driver contracts are being reworked DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – The finalization of NASCAR's charter system doesn't mean negotiations are over. Far from it, in fact. Because of the ownership structure agreement that helps ensure equity for team owners at the time of sale, driver contracts are being renegotiated and recalculated as a result of the financial changes across the … [Read more...]

Brian Vickers' return to Cup Series ends with crash (Video) DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – Brian Vickers' first substitute driving appearance for Tony Stewart ended abruptly and viciously when he hit the turn 1 wall in Saturday night's Sprint Unlimited at Daytona. Vickers appeared to have a right-rear tire issue as the field headed into the corner and he lost control. As he hit the wall he was … [Read more...]

Who's going to make the Chase in Xfinity and Trucks? It's race week! The first race of the 2016 Camping World Truck Series season is Friday while the Xfinity Series gets going on Saturday. Both of NASCAR's lower series have a Chase format for the first time. Eight trucks will make the Chase in the Truck Series while 12 cars will make the Chase in the Xfinity Series. Here's our best guesses … [Read more...]

Chase Elliott wins 2016 Daytona 500 pole DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – Chase Elliott will start his first Daytona 500 from the top spot. The driver replacing Jeff Gordon in the iconic No. 24 won the pole Sunday for the Daytona 500. Elliott's lap of 196.314 MPH was faster than Matt Kenseth's lap of 196.036 MPH. Kenseth will start second in the 500 while the rest of the starting order will be … [Read more...]

NASCAR K&N East race accidentally extended an extra lap Todd Gilliland was declared the winner of Sunday night's NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race at New Smyrna Speedway after the race was extended an extra lap accidentally. The flagman in the flagstand issued the white flag after the leaders had crossed the start/finish line for the 150th lap of the 150-lap race. The white flag was still … [Read more...]

Video: 5 storylines to watch at Daytona Daytona week has arrived. The Daytona 500 is a week away on Feb. 21 and to get you ready for the first points race of the season, Yahoo Sports' Jay Busbee brings you five things to watch at Daytona. Front row qualifying for the 500 is decided Sunday afternoon while the rest of the field will be assembled via the Duels qualifying races on Thursday, … [Read more...]

Quick takeaways from the Sprint Unlimited DAYTONA BEACH, Florida –Throughout the 2016 we may have way too many quick thoughts for our post-race posts. So consider our new Takeaways feature to be the home of our random and sometimes intelligent musings. Sometimes the post may have a theme. Sometimes it may just be a mess of unrelated thoughts. Make sure you tweet us your thoughts after the … [Read more...]