Darian Grubb named vehicle production director at Hendrick Former Joe Gibbs Racing and Stewart-Haas Racing crew chief Darian Grubb is returning to Hendrick Motorsports. The team announced Monday that Grubb would be the team's vehicle production director. He will oversee the team's car manufacturing. “We’re excited to welcome Darian back to Hendrick Motorsports,” HMS general manager Doug … [Read more...]

2015 Reviews: Richard Childress Racing Welcome to our 2015 reviews. Instead of going driver-by-driver we're going to review teams this year. We're starting from the bottom of the standings and working our way up. Let's poke some holes in RCR's season. Or something. Drivers (standings in parenthesis): Ryan Newman (11th), Paul Menard (14th), Austin Dillon (21st) Highlights: Newman led the … [Read more...]

2015 Reviews: Chip Ganassi Racing Welcome to our 2015 reviews. Instead of going driver-by-driver we're going to review teams this year. We're starting from the bottom of the standings and working our way up. Chip Ganassi Racing time. Drivers (standings in parenthesis): Jamie McMurray (13th), Kyle Larson (19th) Highlights: McMurray made the Chase without winning a race; a year about opposite … [Read more...]

2015 Reviews: Michael Waltrip Racing Welcome to our 2015 reviews. Instead of going driver-by-driver we're going to review teams this year. We're starting from the bottom of the standings and working our way up. Rest in peace, Michael Waltrip Racing. Drivers (standings in parenthesis): Clint Bowyer (16th), David Ragan (27th), Brett Moffitt (34th), Michael Waltrip (43rd), Brian Vickers (45th) … [Read more...]

2015 Reviews: Richard Petty Motorsports Welcome to our 2015 reviews. Instead of going driver-by-driver we're going to review teams this year. We're starting from the bottom of the standings and working our way up. It's time for Richard Petty Motorsports. Drivers (standings in parenthesis): Aric Almirola (17th), Sam Hornish Jr. (26th) Highlights: Almirola had three top-five finishes and six … [Read more...]

Kyle Busch hosts a NASCAR Christmas Party [Scene: 2015 Sprint Cup champion Kyle Busch hosts a Christmas party at his house to help celebrate his title. Busch rolls to the door to greet his first guest, as he's still recovering from postseason surgery to remove rods and plates from his leg and foot. No, this is not real.] Kurt Busch: Hey little brother! Brought my trophy to the party. Figured … [Read more...]

2015 Reviews: Roush Fenway Racing Welcome to our 2015 reviews. Instead of going driver-by-driver we're going to review teams this year. We're starting from the bottom of the standings and working our way up. It's Roush Fenway time. Drivers (standings in parenthesis): Greg Biffle (20th), Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (25th), Trevor Bayne (29th) Highlights: Biffle led the team with three top-five … [Read more...]

2015 Reviews: JTG-Daugherty Racing and Germain Racing Welcome to our 2015 reviews. Instead of going driver-by-driver we're going to review teams this year. We're starting from the bottom of the standings and working our way up. Let's pair up two single-car teams with Richard Childress Racing alliances. Germain Racing Driver (standings in parenthesis): Casey Mears (23rd) Highlights: Mears had … [Read more...]

JGR makes Edwards and Hamlin crew chief changes official Joe Gibbs Racing made its two crew chief changes official on Monday. Dave Rogers, who served as the crew chief for Denny Hamlin in 2015, will be Carl Edwards' new crew chief. Mike Wheeler, who has previously served as an engineer on Hamlin's team, will be Hamlin's new crew chief. Wheeler was the crew chief of the No. 20 car in the … [Read more...]

Kyle Busch has scheduled surgery; expected back for 2016 2015 Sprint Cup Series champion Kyle Busch had another surgery on Thursday. Don't worry, this wasn't a surprise. The scheduled surgery was part of his recovery process from the injuries he suffered at February in Daytona. He missed the first 11 races of the season before coming back and qualifying for the Chase. He then made it to the … [Read more...]