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The New NASCAR: Change Is OK

The pre-race buzz is understandably high for the double-file re-starts NASCAR is implementing in the Sprint Cup Series Sunday at Pocono, Pa. But the real story isn't so much the exciting midseason change in format, but NASCAR's willingness to make a midseason change in format. Say what you want about stock car's benevolent...

FanHouse Warmup: Food City 500

The Essentials Race: Food City 500 Where: Bristol Motor Speedway Time: Sunday 2pm/EDTTV/Radio: FOX Sports, PRN RadioForecast: Sunny, 68Distance: 500 laps (266.5 miles)Pole Winner: Mark Martin2008 Winner: Jeff Burton The Storylines If you need a better idea of how racing is being impacted by the economy look no further...

Back-to-Front Drive Earns Kyle Busch Hometown Win in Las Vegas

The record will show that Kyle Busch started first and finished first in Sunday's Sprint Cup Shelby 427 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.But thanks to an engine problem early in the race weekend, it wasn't quite that easy for Busch to score his first win of 2009. Shelby 427 Roundup: Final Leaderboard | Sprint Cup Standings |...

Daytona '79... NASCAR's Greatest Day?

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Today marks the 51st running of the Daytona 500.But for most Americans, NASCAR's green flag really dropped 30 years ago in the 1979 Daytona 500 when television carried flag-to-flag coverage of the sport's biggest race for the first time.It was a dramatic finish -- Richard Petty edging Darrell Waltrip...

'08 Rear-View Mirror: Jeff Burton

Warning: Objects in this post may be the only way to successfully live through the NASCAR off-season. For best results, read rearview mirror early and often.Driver: Jeff BurtonTeam: No. 31 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet'08 Final Standing: 6th (-349)Best Race: Bristol & Charlotte (1st)Worst Race: Bristol...

JeffBurton News From the Web

02/23/12 NASCAR makes smooth transition to fuel injection... Source: The Art of Eating Jack Roush once was the most hands-on team owner in the NASCAR garage.
02/21/12 NFL concussion fallout raises red flags in NASCAR Source: Daily Journal - Franklin IN If Michael Waltrip were to count up all the concussions he has sustained over a NASCAR career that stretches back nearly 30 years, he'd certainly hit 10 â and probably keep going.
02/20/12 CUP: Preseason Power Rankings Source: Speed TV Time to kick off the FOXSports.com/SPEED.com Power Rankings with the preseason edition.
02/18/12 NASCAR's Budweiser Shootout hints and practice notes Source: Gaming Today - Las Vegas NV Even though Kurt Busch was involved in an accident during Friday's practice, I still think he's got a great shot of winning this race.
02/18/12 NASCAR: Jeff Burton poised to jump back in contention Source: Eastern Shore News - Parksley VA The 54th annual Daytona 500 will kick off the 2012 Sprint Cup Racing Series season on Feb. 26.