Darian Grubb not returning to Carl Edwards' pit box in 2016 Darian Grubb won't be Carl Edwards' crew chief in 2016. Motorsport.com reported Grubb wouldn't be back. And according to Edwards, a replacement hasn't been determined, though the site said Dave Rogers, Denny Hamlin's crew chief, is expected to be Edwards' new crew chief. “Coach Gibbs is the man when it comes to putting the right … [Read more...]

Kyle Busch: The Yahoo Sports/Grandstanding podcast Q&A Grandstanding: A Yahoo Sports podcastSubscribe via iTunes or via RSS feed Look who joins us today: 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Kyle Busch! He discusses everything from the Denver Broncos to the wreck which sidelined him for 11 races, from recovery to making the Chase, from survival through the Chase's early rounds right up to the … [Read more...]

Robin Pemberton leaving job with NASCAR at end of year NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton is leaving the sanctioning body. NASCAR announced Tuesday that Pemberton would vacate his position at the end of 2015. The statement did not mention the word "retirement." Pemberton has been with NASCAR since 2004. “Robin has left an indelible mark on the sport while at NASCAR,” said … [Read more...]

SHR makes Patrick and Stewart crew chief changes official Stewart-Haas Racing will officially have two new crew chiefs in 2016. The team announced the addition of Billy Scott and the promotion of Mike Bugarewicz on Monday. Scott will be Danica Patrick's crew chief and Bugarewicz will crew chief for Tony Stewart. The moves were first reported after the 2015 season finale by Motorsport.com. … [Read more...]

What we are thankful for in 2015 Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! With the 2015 racing season behind us (save for a Formula 1 race on Sunday), it's time to look back and give thanks for what auto racing gave us over the past nine months. Got anything you think needs to be added? Drop it in the comments below. • Jeff Gordon's career. We're not going to write anything in this space below that is … [Read more...]

Kyle Busch's victory unites families, caps a year of pain and triumph HOMESTEAD, Fla. — As Kyle Busch ran the most important laps of his life, wheeling his No. 18 through turn after turn after turn, the most important people in his life gathered in his pit box, watching and waiting and praying. Gaye Busch, Kyle’s mother, stood alone underneath the box’s awning, earphones in her ears, … [Read more...]

Tony Stewart will have a different crew chief in 2016 Tony Stewart's final Sprint Cup Series season will include a new crew chief. Chip Ganassi Racing announced that Chad Johnston would become Kyle Larson's crew chief in 2016. Johnston has been Stewart's crew chief for the past two seasons. He replaces Chris Heroy at Ganassi. “I am very excited for the opportunity to be joining Chip Ganassi … [Read more...]

Born of tragedy, Homestead Speedway has helped a city return HOMESTEAD, Fla.—America’s highway system, for all practical purposes, ends about a mile from Homestead-Miami Speedway. The tunnel leading into the track bears the designation of “Southernmost Tunnel in the United States, 180 miles from Cuba.” The track sits in the middle of swampland, the runoff of the Everglades. The roads around … [Read more...]

Kenseth, Logano finally meet to clear air at Homestead HOMESTEAD, Fla.—The last time Matt Kenseth and Joey Logano were in close proximity, Logano was riding Kenseth's bumper right into the Turn 1 wall at Martinsville. Logano still had championship hopes, and Kenseth was racing in his 571st consecutive race dating back to early 2000. Three weeks later, Logano is out of the championship hunt. … [Read more...]

Fans scribble messages to Jeff Gordon on his pit stall (Photos) Jeff Gordon fans filled his pit wall at Homestead-Miami Speedway with good luck messages before the start of Sunday's Ford 400. It's the four-time champion driver's last race before he moves to the broadcast booth (a race that will be delayed by rain). Before the rain hit, his pit box had numerous fans with sharpies. Here are a … [Read more...]