Denny Hamlin strikes back at NASCAR

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is already in Las Vegas, where the Kobalt Tools 400 will take place this Sunday. However, the news of the day had to be with something that happened five days ago at Phoenix International Raceway.

NASCAR has fined Denny Hamlin, driver of the Toyota N°11 for Joe Gibbs Racing, with $25,000 for "disparaging remarks about the on-track racing" after the second race of the new season.

After finishing third in the Subway Fresh Fit 500 at PIR, Denny Hamlin expressed hi…

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Last-Lap Crash in Nascar Race Injures Fans

Dozens of spectators at Daytona International Speedway were injured Saturday when a racecar hit the fence that surrounds the track and debris flew into the stands.

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Super Silly? Chevrolet SS NASCAR Team and Red Bull Racing do The Harlem Shake

There's no end to The Harlem Shake videos popping up right and left on the internet, and as one would expect, the new viral phenomenon has caught the attention of advertisers and marketing people in the auto industry as well. Following in the footsteps of so many others, Red Bull Racing Australia and even four-time champion NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon (with the help / push of sponsor Pepsi) and his team who will run the new Chevrolet SS, joined in on the “Harlem Shake” silliness and posted their …

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Autoweek in review: What you might have missed: 2012 Range Rover Evoque coupe, NASCAR and the fiscal cliff and the new 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-class

Happy New Year from all of us here at Autoweek — we sincerely hope you enjoyed your year-end celebrations and had plenty of time to recuperate. Here’s what you may have missed as you rang in 2013.

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Weekend Formula One, NASCAR and NHRA results in review: Autoweek TV

Spoiler alert: racing results ahead!

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Bowyer Wins Richmond Race; 2012 NASCAR Chase Field Set

Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR

 
 
As summer is reduced to a matter of a few weeks, we are confronted with the realization that, for many, pleasure goes the way of serious work. The 26th race in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 2012 season, the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway is a situation where an entire season of efforts can prove very rewarding or very costly. A 0.75-mile, so-called “drivers race track”, Richmond International Raceway’s…

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NASCAR – Biffle Takes the Checkered and the Points Lead at MIS – Hendrick Motor Failures Cause Concern

Greg Biffle performs his celebration burnout at MIS after winning the Pure Michigan 400
Ford has not seen the checkered flag at MIS in 7 consecutive races.  In real life terms that means 3 and a half years.  The last time a Ford had been to winners circle was back in 2008, in the Michigan race after Dale Jr. started his winless streak.  Greg Biffle decided that it was time for change.  Running int he top 10 for most of the day the #16 Roush Ford car looked strong.  As the final laps wore down it was…

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NASCAR – Mark Martin Takes The Pole for the Pure Michigan 400- Late Practice Troubles for Hendrick Cars

Mark Martin signs autographs as he walks the red carpet at MIS before the June race
At 5’6″ and 135 lbs Mark Martin does not strike an imposing figure.  But when you listen to the drivers in the garage talk about him you would think he was 8 feet tall and had wings.  With the years of experience behind him, the reverence you see in the eyes of the drivers when they talk about him is well earned.  Mark Martin may be the oldest active driver on the track, but yesterday he was also the fastes…

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Autosavant Weekly News Digest: More 2013 Model Unveils, Dodge Departs NASCAR, and We Drive the Volkswagen Golf R

This is the Autosavant Weekly News Digest — your first stop for a recap of the week’s top stories in automotive news across the wide world of cars. A true Autosavant knows the value of a good story, well told.
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Revealed: The 2013 Honda Accord sedan and coupe are officially official.  Not quite as squared-off as the current models, the next-generation Accord family was shown off online fo…

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Dodging Out: Dodge To End NASCAR Support After 2012

 
 
In Tuesday, the hearts of many Mopar fans could be heard breaking. The President and CEO of the SRT (Street and Racing Technology) as well as Chrysler Group’s motorsport program Ralph Gilles delivered a sad announcement that will effectively park the 12-season old NASCAR Sprint Cup program as well as the Nationwide Series after 2012. In a pop announcement, Gilles officially declared that Chrysler would not be supplying any support to Dodge Chargers or Challengers racing in the premie…

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