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These articles are the most popular over the last month.
2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Schedule
See where the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers will be racing in 2008. This is the 2008 NASCAR schedule as announced by NASCAR in September of 2007.
Logitech G25 Racing Wheel
The Logitech G25 Racing Wheel is the finest force-feedback steering wheel available today. The G25 Racing Wheel features stainless steel, aluminum and leather components which highlight the overall quality of this wheel. The G25 costs a bit more than the other wheels available but if you take your sim racing seriously it is well worth it.
NASCAR Race Cars - Quiz
It takes a lot of knowledge to get a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race car to go fast. Tires, engines, setups and safety all play a part in getting to victory lane. How much do you know about NASCAR race cars and the basic setup terms that you hear the teams talk about each week? Here is a fun quiz to test your knowledge of the NASCAR Race Cars and how to make them go fast.
How To Become a NASCAR Star
Want to be a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver or get your child started down the path? This is how you get started in a career as a NASCAR driver.
PC Steering Wheel Roundup
The complete list of wheels sorted by their review score. Who is the overall winner?
2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Schedule
See where the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers will be racing in 2009. This is the 2009 NASCAR schedule as announced by NASCAR in August of 2008.
NASCAR Rulebook Quiz
How well do you know the NASCAR rulebook? This fun quiz will test your NASCAR knowledge.
Auto Club Speedway
Auto Club Speedway (formerly California Speedway) is a wide, fast two mile D oval. Most races feature very few cautions which makes for fast speeds. The deciding factor is often fuel and pit strategy.
Force Feedback Steering Wheels
The best Force Feedback steering wheels for your PC gaming. These force feedback steering wheel product reviews will help you get the most out of NASCAR Racing games.
NASCAR Points Explained
The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series stars race every week towards the year-end championship. But how do they determine who the Champion is at the end of the year? The NASCAR points system may seem a bit odd to a newer race fan but it is very straightforward. Here is the full rundown as to how NASCAR points are calculated after a race.
Flags Of NASCAR
There are eight different flags that the NASCAR officials use from the flag stand to control the race. Many are a common site during the course of a race but some are a bit obscure and require a little more explanation. This is the green flag.
Logitech Momo Racing Force ...
The Logitech Logitech Momo Racing Force Feedback Wheel is a sim racing controller from one of the best. How does this "little brother" wheel stack up to the competition?
Buy A NASCAR Scanner
Before you spend the money on a NASCAR scanner and headset, make sure that you are buying a scanner that meets your NASCAR needs with this set of tips.
What is The Chase for the Cup?
Since 2004 the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship has been decided by a kind of playoff system called The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Sometimes this is called simply the Chase for the Cup. What is The Chase? Why does it exist? Who is eligible for it? Here is a primer on The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
Best All-Time NASCAR Drivers
NASCAR has a long history of fantastic finishes, powerful machines and historic events. Most of all, though, NASCAR history has been defined by the drivers. Of the hundreds of men and women who have driven these machines only a small percentage have ever won a race and even fewer have ever managed to win a Championship. From that elite list who are truly the best NASCAR drivers of all time? Here are my picks for the top five drivers in the history of NASCAR.
Microsim Racebase Cockpit
After successfully racing hundreds of thousands of miles at my desk I thought that personal cockpits were just for show. Now that I've had the opportunity to review the Microsim Racebase I know that having a personal cockpit really does make difference
Top NASCAR Scanners
Having a scanner at a NASCAR race allows you to hear the drivers, spotters and crew talk to each other during the race. You can also listen in on the NASCAR officials or simply listen to the radio broadcast. With so many choices available, buying a scanner can be a daunting task. Here are the best choices among the current lineup of NASCAR scanners available today.
Edwards Bumps For Bristol
Bristol Motor Speedway added another chapter to its storied history tonight. Carl Edwards used the bump-and-run late in the race to claim the victory from Kyle Busch. That incident lead to post-race fireworks as the night race in Bristol once more showed why it is the toughest ticket in NASCAR.
Best NASCAR Magazines
If you're looking for the best NASCAR news and information in print these NASCAR magazines are for you. Whether you are want great full color NASCAR photos or in-depth NASCAR news in a no nonsense format or to learn more about your NASCAR collectibles there is a NASCAR magazine here to suit your style.
TrackStar 6000
ECCI claims that their Trackstar 6000 is clearly the best PC steering wheel and pedal set on the market. Is it? I had the pleasure of using one for a couple of weeks and here is what I discovered.
Logitech Momo Force
Logitech has made an effort to produce the best steering wheel at a reasonable price. Does their Momo Force fill the bill? Here is a complete review.
Tony Stewart Drives New Car at Daytona in 2008
2008 brings a new car style full-time to NASCAR Sprint Cup racing. The new car is taller, wider and less aerodynamic as NASCAR seeks to improve safety and competition.
NASCAR Race Track Quiz
You see them every week, either in person or on TV. But how much do you really know about therace tracks on the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup schedule? Take this quiz to test your race track knowledge.
Bristol Motor Speedway
The worlds fastest half mile Bristol Motor Speedway packs in the NASCAR fans twice each year. The racing is fast and furious as often the only way to pass is to shove the guy in front out of the way.
2008 Pepsi 500
The 2008 Race to the Chase is winding down. Only two races remain until the Chase drivers are locked in. All eyes are on the battle for the twelfth and final Chase spot at Auto Club Speedway this weekend. Clint Bowyer currently holds the final Chase qualifying position by just twelve points. David Ragan and Ryan Newman are hot on his heels but running out of time.
NASCAR Nickname Quiz
Through the years NASCAR racing drivers, tracks and crew members have spawned many colorful and interesting nicknames. Can you match the right nickname to the right person? How about naming a race track solely based on its nickname? This fun quiz will test your knowledge of NASCAR nicknames.
Dodge Avenger NASCAR Car of Tomorrow Drivers Side
Dodge Avenger NASCAR Car of Tomorrow Drivers Side
2006 NASCAR Season Review - Quiz
The 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season has come to a close. This season had more than its share of memorable moments. How well do you remember the 2006 NASCAR season? This quiz will test your NASCAR knowledge.
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Stats Wins By Number Of Wins
Table containing every NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver to ever win a race, number of wins and number of championships, sorted by number of wins.
Hyper Stimulator
The HyperStimulator is a full racing cockpit including top-quality PC steering wheel and pedals.
How To Contact NASCAR
How to contact NASCAR? Here are their mailing address, phone number and email addresses as well as the NASCAR JobLine which lists their current open job opportunities.
Lowes Motor Speedway
With a large majority of NASCAR teams based within 30 miles of Lowes Motor Speedway near Charlotte North Carolina this is truly the heart of NASCAR country.
Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway features a full 500 miles of white-knuckle racing for the drivers as any small mistake can cause the massive wreck at 190mph known as The Big One.
Dale Earnhardt Celebrates Winning the 1998 Daytona 500
Dale Earnhardt Celebrates Winning the 1998 Daytona 500. Three years later Dale Earnhardt's untimely death during the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500 would trigger some of the greatest safety enhancements that the sport has ever seen.
NASCAR Car Of Tomorrow
The NASCAR Car Of Tomorrow will be introduced to NEXTEL Cup racing for 16 races in 2007. NASCAR will switch to the Car of Tomorrow for the entire 2008 schedule. What is the Car Of Tomorrow and why is NASCAR switching to it?
What is NASCAR?
What is NASCAR? Why is it different from other racing series and just what is the point of all this?
Richmond International
Richmond International Raceway is a short track that features speedway style racing. There's just something about Richmond that allows drivers to race side-by-side lap-after-lap.
Longest NASCAR Race Tracks
NASCAR Sprint Cup race tracks come in all shapes and sizes. Here are the top ten longest race tracks on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit.
Carl Edwards
Biography of Carl Edwards NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver, Roush Racing superstar.
New Hampshire
This relatively flat one mile oval hosts one of the final ten Chase for the Sprint Cup races. The racing is tight and fast as the flat corners force drivers to make their cars work on the bottom to be fast.
NASCAR Manufacturer Quiz
Manufacturers have a saying that What wins on Sunday sells on Monday. Even though there is little difference these days between the cars other than the decals this still holds true. Manufacturers find that success on the track still translates to success in the showroom. How well do you know the manufacturers and their history? Try out this fun quiz.
NASCAR Scanners 101
What are those headsets that everybody is wearing at the NASCAR races? What can you really hear? Are they worth the money? Get all the information you need about scanners here.
Microsoft Sidewinder FF
The Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback Steering Wheel has a lot of programmable buttons and good FF effects. But there are better options out there for the money.
How to buy Bristol Tickets
Interested in getting into the good seats for a NASCAR race at Bristol? Welcome to the club. Bristol hosts two of the biggest races on the NASCAR schedule each year, so you better do your homework to beat the average race fan to those tickets. Here are a few cool tips to help you get your hands on hot Bristol race tickets.
Fastest NASCAR Race Tracks
Hare are the fastest race tracks on the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup schedule. While Talladega has the all-time official NASCAR track record, this list is sorted by fastest qualifying speed since 2000. If you want to go today and see the NEXTEL Cup stars fly by at top speeds these are the race tracks you need to visit.
Joey Logano
Biography of Joey Logano NASCAR driver, 2008 Nationwide Cup race winner and future superstar for Joe Gibbs Racing.
Wingman Formula Force
Logitech's first force feedback racing wheel looks like fun and feels great in a game.
What Is A NASCAR Race Car?
What is a NASCAR Sprint Cup race car? Here are the facts, figures, stats and rules that define what a NASCAR Sprint Cup race car is.
ProScan 100 Trackside Scanner
The ProScan 100 Trackside Scanner includes a 100 channel NASCAR scanner and an FM radio in one attractive package. Could this be the perfect scanner for you?
Tony Stewart
Biography of Tony Stewart NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver, IRL Champion, 1999 Rookie of the Year, 2002 NEXTEL Cup Champion and 2005 NEXTEL Cup Champion.
How Far Are They Going? Rac...
Which is longer, the Sharpie 500 at Bristol or the Aarons 499 at Talladega? How does NASCAR know how many laps to race each weekend? Is it laps, miles or something else? These are popular questions that even seasoned NASCAR fans have. Let me take a minute to explain.
Download the NASCAR Racing 3 Demo Here!
Want to try out the greatest racing game on the planet? Download the free demo here.
Texas Motor Speedway
This 1.5 mile quad-oval near Fort Worth Texas has hosted NASCAR racing since 1997 when its first NEXTEL Cup race started with a huge wreck in turn 1. Since then the track has seen many good races mixed in with extremely high speeds.
Thrustmaster NASCAR Pro Force
The NASCAR Pro Force Feedback is Thrustmaster's best NASCAR racing offering.
NASCAR Families - Quiz
NASCAR has a long tradition of being a family sport. Famous family names like Petty, Allison, Earnhardt, Waltrip and Wallace tie the past to the present and help make NASCAR what it is today. How well do you know about NASCAR's family ties? Here is a quiz to test your knowledge of NASCAR's most famous families.
Jimmie Johnson
Biography of Jimmie Johnson NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver of the Lowes number 48 for Hendrick Motorsports and Jeff Gordon. Jimmie Johnson was the 2006 and 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Champion.
Who Started NASCAR?
Today NASCAR is one of the most popular sports in America. Where did the multi-billion dollar organization of today get its start? Who founded NASCAR? Where? Why? This article digs into the very early days of this great sport.
Phoenix International Raceway
The kink in the backstretch makes this one mile oval very unique. With one sharp turn and one sweeping turn winning here means that youve mastered your cars handling.
How to buy NASCAR tickets
It is never impossible to get tickets for any NASCAR race, even on short notice. All it takes is a little work and a little know-how. At every race there are tickets that go unused that you could have had. Just follow these steps and you can get tickets to any NASCAR race that you want to attend.
Dale Earnhardt Jr
Biography of Dale Earnhardt Jr. NASCAR Sprint Cup driver, Busch Series team owner.
10 Questions about Tony Stewart - Quiz
Still young, Tony Stewart has already had an incredibly successful career as a race car driver. He is a former NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Champion and could win many more titles before he hangs up his helmet. How much do you know about the driver of the Joe Gibbs Racing #20 Home Depot car? Here are ten Tony Stewart questions.
Budweiser Shootout Explained
The NASCAR Sprint Cup season begins each season with the Budweiser Shootout. This non-points race generates a lot of excitement as this is the first race of the year. Not all drivers qualify for this special event though. How does a driver get into the NASCAR Budweiser Shootout? Here is everything that a race fan needs to know about the Budweiser Shootout.
NASCAR
What does the acronym NASCAR stand for?
Dover International Speedway
This 1 mile concrete oval hosts triple-header weekends in both June and September.
2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule
The former Busch Series is now known as the Nationwide Series. See where the NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers will be racing in 2008. This is the 2008 Nationwide Series schedule as announced by NASCAR in October of 2007.
Lucky Dog Rule Explained
Imagine if the NFL automatically gave the team that was behind 3 points anytime either team fumbled. Welcome to the new NASCAR. The "Lucky Dog" rule sacrifices competition in the name of entertainment by giving undeserving competitors a free lap whenever the yellow flag waves.
Kyle Busch
Biography of Kyle Busch NASCAR Sprint Cup driver, 2005 Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year and future superstar for Joe Gibbs Racing.
Jeff Gordon
Biography of Jeff Gordon NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver, car owner and four time NEXTEL Cup champion for Hendrick Motorsports.
2008 Dodge Avenger Retail Version Back
2008 Dodge Avenger Retail Version Back
Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville Speedway's flat paperclip shaped oval is a short track racers dream.
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Stats Wins By Driver
Table containing every NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver to ever win a race, number of wins and number of championships, sorted by driver's last name.
How NASCAR Splits The Money
Did you ever notice in the official NASCAR results that sometimes a lower finishing driver will earn more than the guys right in front of him? NASCAR has a method to determining how much each team earns, but it's not all based on your finishing position. Learn how the money is distributed after a NASCAR race.
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway hosts two NASCAR NEXTEL Cup races each year, the Daytona 500 in February and the Pepsi 400 in July. These are two of the biggest, fastest and most nerve wracking events on the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup schedule. The fast 2.5 mile tri-oval uses restrictor plates to keep the speeds managable but those plates create fertile ground for The Big One.
NASCAR Racing 2003 Season
NASCAR Racing 2003 Season from Papyrus is the final edition of the award-winning NASCAR series and is their best ever. This PC racing sim will put your force feedback steering wheel to good use.
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Win By Championships Won
Table containing every NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver to ever win a race, number of wins and number of championships, sorted by Championships Won.
Dodge Avenger NASCAR Car of Tomorrow Walkup View
Dodge Avenger NASCAR Car of Tomorrow Walkup View
Last Minute NASCAR Gifts
Had an unexpected birthday pop up? Did you put off buying something for that special NASCAR fan and now you are in a jam and in need of some quick suggestions? These gifts can all be bought online or over the phone and there is no physical item to wrap. You can just write a note to explain your gift and the NASCAR fan on your list will be delighted. Here are some last minute gift ideas that every NASCAR fan will love.
Mark Martin
Biography of Mark Martin NASCAR Sprint Cup driver, four time Championship runner up.
Top Sprint Cup Road Courses
The NASCAR Sprint Cup stars are known mostly for their uncanny ability to turn left. However twice each year NASCAR tests the drivers road racing skills at two of the finest road courses in the country. Here are the NASCAR Sprint Cup road course race tracks.
Atlanta Motor Speedway
This fast 1.56 mile quad-oval has hosted some great races in its long history.
Game Commander 2 Full Product Review
version 3.0, Game Commander 2 is great technology that lets you control the game without taking your hands off the wheel!
2008 Sharpie 500 - Bristol
On Saturday night NASCAR goes short track racing under the lights at Bristol Motor Speedway. The 2008 Sharpie 500 is one of the toughest tickets to get in all of NASCAR and for good reason. The tight confines of Bristol Motor Speedway create great racing and the night race is often one of the best shows of the year.
Bill Elliott Wins 1987 Daytona 500
1987 was last Daytona 500 before the restrictor plate was introduced. Bill Elliott qualified for the 1987 Daytona 500 pole at 210.364 MPH. This still stands as the qualifying record.
2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup schedule
See where the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup drivers will be racing in 2007. This is the 2007 schedule as announced by NASCAR in August of 2006.
TSW2 Cup 13 Review
The older brother to the TSW2 Stock, this wheel features a large steering wheel and some additional features.
NASCAR Needs Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick has set the Indy Racing League (IRL) on it's head this year. As a rookie she has single-handedly put the IRL back in the spotlight. The 2005 Indianapolis 500 enjoyed a massive 40 percent spike in television ratings as a result of the incredible media spectacle surrounding this rookie. Why is Danica Patrick special? Who are the current women in NASCAR?
EA Sports NASCAR SimRacing
Soon EA Sports will release their new PC NASCAR sim for 2005 called NASCAR SimRacing. Will this game have what it takes to become king of the NASCAR PC racing world?
Bristol Seating Review
For those that have never been to Bristol Motor Speedway for NASCAR, try to imagine a football stadium that seats over 150,000 people, and instead of football on the field, they are running a 43 car, high-speed, bumper-to-bumper race at speeds exceeding 120 mph. Taking a few minutes to read this Bristol seating review will help you find the perfect seats for the race and maximize your NASCAR experience at Bristol Motor Speedway.
SIRIUS NASCAR Radio
Starting in 2007 SIRIUS Satellite Radio has launched SIRIUS NASCAR Radio. This service includes live coverage of every NEXTEL Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck series event along with live scanner feeds. When they are not at the track SIRIUS NASCAR Radio brings round the clock news, interviews and expert opinion on all things NASCAR. SIRIUS NASCAR Radio is all the NASCAR information that any fan could want.
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Homestead-Miami Speedway hosts the last race of the year in each of NASCARs top three touring divisions. Ford Championship Weekend is held on one of the most beautiful facilities in all of NASCAR and the racing is second to none.
Darlington Raceway
Since the very first Southern 500 race on Labor Day 1950 Darlington Raceway's tricky egg shape and narrow straights have challeneged NASCAR's best drivers.
Dirt Track Racing: Sprint Cars - Full Product Review
version 3.0, If you want to sling some mud on your PC Ratbag Games has the solution, Sprint Cars!
2005 NASCAR Season Review - Quiz
In 2005 NASCAR brought us many exciting moments as records were set and thrilling finishes were common. How well do you remember the 2005 NASCAR season? Here is a fun quiz to test your knowledge of these recent NASCAR events.
Juan Pablo Montoya helps unveil the NASCAR Dodge Avenger Car of Tomorrow
Juan Pablo Montoya helps unveil the NASCAR Dodge Avenger Car of Tomorrow
Boostaroo
The Boostaroo will increase your NASCAR scanner battery life and allows you to split the sound three ways with no loss of quality. This is a great addition to your scanner bag.
Dodge Avenger NASCAR Car of Tomorrow Top Front Left Corner View
Dodge Avenger NASCAR Car of Tomorrow Top Front Left Corner View
Spencer vs Busch - NASCAR's...
NASCAR's hottest feud exploded on Sunday when Jimmy Spencer rammed Kurt Busch's car after the race. Spencer then jumped out of his car and apparently punched Kurt in the face multiple times. NASCAR invited both drivers to the Big Red Trailer and Kurt's car owner Jack Roush got the local law enforcement agency involved. Welcome to NASCAR's biggest fan draw of 2003.
Logitech Wingman Formula GP
Logitech Wingman Formula GP's flashy look, comfortable ergonomics and great feel make them a great choice in the economy category.
Roush Fenway Racing Drivers
Roush Fenway Racing won both the 2003 and 2004 Sprint Cup Championships and has been a major player in the sport since 1988. Here is the current Roush Fenway Racing team.
Thrustmaster NASCAR Pro Force Feedback Steering Wheel Full Review
I wasn't sure what I expected when I opened up their latest wheel but it definitely wasn't this! The NASCAR Pro Force Feedback Wheel is a winner from top to bottom., from your About.com Guide
Dodge Avenger NASCAR Car of Tomorrow Top Rear Corner View
Dodge Avenger NASCAR Car of Tomorrow Top Rear Corner View
NASCAR vs Formula One
We've seen lately that NASCAR is not perfect but this weekend's US Grand Prix confirms something that many of us have known all along. NASCAR is a lot better than Formula One racing.
NASCAR Books
NASCAR's colorful drivers and rich history have spawned many books. Here are the NASCAR books that are most worth your time and money.
How to win the NASCAR Title
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship is the pinnacle of American motorsports. What does it really take to win the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup title? Here are the step-by-step instructions that the 2004 and 2005 NASCAR Champions Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart used on their way to the title.
Earnhardt's Seat Belt May Have Been Cut! Nascar Dale Earnhardt
The medical evidence shows that Dale Earnhardt died because of
Edwards Picks Up Pocono
The 2008 Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 brought the focus of the NASCAR Sprint Cup series back to the great racing and pit strategy that NASCAR is normally known for. Carl Edwards team made all the right calls to claim the win while Mark Martin's team demonstrated just how unforgiving this sport can be.
2008 Dodge Avenger Retail Version Front
2008 Dodge Avenger Retail Version Front
Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback
The only Microsoft entry. Their USB force feedback wheel has a lot of programmable buttons and good FF effects.
NASCAR Tailgate Parties
NASCAR races are a great place to get together with friends and fans before and after the race. Here are the best race track tailgate parties.
The Daytona 500: The Great American Race
The Daytona 500 is one of the most popular events on the NASCAR Winston Cup schedule. The Daytona 500: The Great American Race by Duane Falk brings the excitement of that February classic into your home.
Watkins Glen International
One of only two stops on the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup schedule where the drivers have to turn right. The historic Watkins Glen road course really puts drivers to the test.
Pocono Raceway
The superspeedway that drives like a road course. Pocono Raceway is, in a word, unique.
How NASCAR Qualifying Works
Each week the starting lineup for the NASCAR race is determined by the NASCAR qualifying process. With qualifying times, guaranteed starters and provisionals all factoring into the mix NASCAR qualifying can be a bit confusing. NASCAR has made some changes to the qualifying process over the years but here is the current method that they use to determine the official starting lineup for the race each week.
Daytona 500 Moments
The Great American Race has had some moments in its history that have helped define the sport. Photo finishes, fights and huge underdog winners have highlighted the history of this classic race. Here are the top ten greatest moments in Daytona 500 history.
Richard Petty and his 1959 Daytona 500 #43
In 1959 true "stock" cars ruled the Daytona 500. Richard raced this famous #43 while his father Lee was declared the winner of this legendary race.
African-Americans in NASCAR
NASCAR has long struggled with its efforts to foster diversity and encourage young minorities to embrace the sport. NASCAR is over 50 years old and in that time only three African-Americans have made it to NASCAR's top series. Here is a look back at African-Americans in NASCAR.
Meet Team Toyota
2008 marks Toyota's second full season in NASCAR's premier series. Starting this year Joe Gibbs Racing will move to the Toyota camp. This brings the total to eleven full-time Sprint Cup drivers who will be showing up at the track each week. Here are the 2008 Sprint Cup Toyota drivers.
2008 Auto Club 500
The 2008 Auto Club 500 at California Speedway is the first non-restrictor plate race of the year. The Daytona 500 is quite a show but the racing there doesn't resemble the majority of racing on the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule. Welcome to the first normal race of the 2008 season.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Not far from the famous as Vegas Strip is a track owner Bruton Smith has seen his investment pay off nicely. Las Vegas Motor Speedway has featured great NASCAR racing since 1996 and now hosts NASCAR NEXTEL Cup racing each spring. Learn more about this jewel in the Nevada desert.
Bobby Isaac's Winged 1971 Daytona 500 Racecar
Huge wings dominated the racecars in 1971 as aerodynamics were becoming better understood.
Cale Yarborough in the 1968 Daytona 500
In 1968 the convertibles of the late 50s are a distant memory. However many of the safety features that we take for granted today are still undiscovered.
Kansas Speedway
One of the newer facilities on the NASCAR schedule Kansas Speedway has brought great NASCAR racing to the midwest since 2001.
Thrustmaster Formula T2 Review
Thrustmaster's legendary racing system. The T2 was not without it's faults but probably served more race fans than any other wheel.
Restrictor Plate Racing Is A Healthy Part Of NASCAR
The restrictor plates guarantee an exciting race, and a healthy sport.
Kevin Harvick
Kevin Harvick is a talented driver with a winning team. He was picked by Richard Childress to replace the late Dale Earnhardt and proved right away that he could win. If he can keep his emotions in check he can be great. Are there NEXTEL Cup Championships in his future? Check out this Kevin Harvick biography.
Kasey Kahne
Biography of Kasey Kahne NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver, 2004 NEXTEL Cup Raybestos Rookie Of The Year.
2008 3M Performance 400
Only four races remain until the top twelve are locked in for the 2008 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. This weekend the NASCAR Sprint Cup stars roll into Michigan International Speedway for a key event in the 2008 Race to the Chase. All eyes are on the battle for twelfth as Matt Kenseth maintains a 22 point lead over Clint Bowyer in the battle for twelfth.
NASCAR Dodge Avenger Car of Tomorrow
NASCAR Dodge Avenger Car of Tomorrow
Driver Points vs Owner Points
NASCAR maintains two separate point systems, one for the drivers and the other for car owners. While the point systems are similar the points are used in very different ways. Here are the similarities and differences between the driver points and the car owner points.
Michigan International
Michigan International Speedway is a great place to watch NASCAR. The wide corners often feature three distinct grooves which allows for some exciting racing.
Infineon Raceway
One of only two road courses on the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup schedule Infineon Raceway in Sonoma California always puts on a close and interesting race.
Actions Detrimental To Racing
Nearly every penalty that NASCAR hands down mentions section 12-4-A of the NASCAR rule book. That NASCAR rule covers "actions detrimental to stock car racing." NASCAR applies it freely from to everything from illegal suspension parts to fighting. The question remains, just what actions are truly detrimental to stock car racing?
The France Family
Who are the France family? Why do they mean so much to NASCAR?
Jeff Burton wins first NASCAR Winston Cup race
Jeff Burton picks up the first NASCAR Winston Cup win of his career.
Hendrick Motorsports Drivers
Hendrick Motorsports has been the most dominant team in NASCAR Sprint Cup racing in recent years. Landing a Hendrick Motorsports ride means that you have arrived in NASCAR as the best of the best. Here is the 2008 Hendrick Motorsports lineup.
Oldest NASCAR Race Tracks
NASCAR has a rich history of racing dating back to 1949. Many great race tracks disappeared on their own as victims of financial hard times or urban development. Other tracks were simply bumped from the schedule in order to free up a date for a newer track. Here are the oldest current NASCAR NEXTEL Cup race tracks?
Top Sprint Cup Short Tracks
NASCAR defines a short track as any track less than one mile in length. NASCAR fans know that short track racing is defined by bumping and banging, short tempers and fast action. Ask NASCAR fans to name their favorite race track and more than half will name a short track even though only 6 of the 36 races are held on the three remaining short tracks on the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule. Here they are in order by popularity and excitement.
Act Labs Force RS
The ActLabs Force RS is the Force Feedback sibling to the Act Labs RS. This sim racing wheel offers a comfortable fit and great flexibility as it can be used on the PC, Playstation or Nintendo.
Biggest NASCAR Races
Every one of the 36 points races on the Sprint Cup schedule are worth the same number of points. However not all races are truly equal in the minds of the drivers, fans and media. Here are the biggest races on the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule.
NASCAR Racing - Articles
An index of Articles for the NASCAR Racing guide site.
Ryan Newman
Biography of Ryan Newman NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver, 2002 NEXTEL Cup Rookie of the Year.
Bristol Gets The Best Of 'Em
This weekend the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup drivers invaded the tight quarters of Bristol Motor Speedway. Bristol is known for close racing and short tempers and this weekend's race did not disappoint. Tony Stewart showed his famous temper isn't gone for good while Jamie McMurray showed that he can blow his top with the best of them.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the most famous motorsports icon in North America. NASCAR NEXTEL Cup drivers have been challenging the famous speedway since 1994.
Daytona 500 Qualifying Process
Daytona 500 qualifying is completely different than any other race on the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule. The drivers compete in standard time trials, but then also hold two races to set the starting lineup. Here is an explanation of how qualifying for the Daytona 500 works.
Driver #8 by Dale Earnhardt...
Dale Earnhardt Jrs book takes you behind the scenes of his NASCAR Winston Cup rookie season. Learn more about Junior, his dad and what its really like to be a NASCAR Winston Cup superstar.
2008 Need To Know
In just a couple weeks the 2008 NASCAR Spring Cup season kicks off with the 50th running of the Daytona 500. This season features some important changes that every NASCAR fan should know about before the cars hit the track in Daytona.
NASCAR to Use Unleaded Fuel
NASCAR recently announced that NASCAR teams would switch to unleaded fuel by the start of the 2008 season. This is a significant development for NASCAR teams as they have long been the target of environmental groups. This change is possible because researchers at Sunoco have developed Sunoco 260 GTX a new fuel formula that does not damage racing engines.
Matt Kenseth
Biography of Matt Kenseth NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver, 2003 NEXTEL Cup Champion.
What Is a Real NASCAR Fan?
You see it thrown around a lot on the Internet. In any NASCAR discussion eventually one person will claim that they are a "real fan" and that clearly their opponent is not. What is it that makes one person more of a "true fan" than another?
Hearing Sense For NASCAR Fans
Everyone knows that race cars are loud yet every week I see a large percentage of race fans with no hearing protection of any kind. Hearing is an important part of our lives, and our NASCAR passion, but too many NASCAR fans are not taking good care of their hearing.

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