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Setting Up 'Race to the Chase'

It's that time of year again. Sunday's race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway officially kicks off the "Race to the Chase," the 10-race stretch for a shot at the championship.While there have been several surprises in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this year, one of the biggest shocks as we close in on the Chase for the Sprint...

Viva Las Vegas: Smith Buys New Hampshire

So that Thursday announcement didn't pan out.But the the Friday one certainly will. (At 12:30pm EST, actually!)That announcement also won't likely carry any new news along for Lowe's Motor Speedway vs. Concord City Council, either, as Speedway Motorsports CEO Bruton Smith is expected to announce a purchase of Bob Bahre's...

Fanhouse Power Rankings: Talladega COT

Why do I get the feeling that just finishing on the lead lap in this weekend's Nextel Cup race at Talladega will be considered a major feat?1. Jeff Gordon - I'd bore you with stats, but that would be incredibly boring. Almost as boring as having Gordon at the top of the power rankings every week.2. Jimmie Johnson - Ditto....

Rudd Still Hurt, Wallace Still In at RYR

Ricky Rudd will miss his third consecutive race this weekend at Dover International Speedway. Rudd suffered a serious shoulder separation during a crash at California Speedway.Kenny Wallace has filled in Rudd's No. 88 since that time and will continue this weekend with Dover's Dodge Dealers 400. Wallace says that he is...

Busch Out But Not Down, COT Is Still Evil

Hendrick Motorsports Kyle Busch isn't on top with his teammates, but the lame duck is holding his own in the Chase, just 35 points behind the leaders.After being seeded in the 9th position in the Chase, he leaves New Hampshire in the 5th place in the points standings after pulling off a 4th place finish in the Sylvania 300...