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Bulgaria hopes to secure F1 race in 2011 7.4.2009 : 9:57 am
SOFIA, Bulgaria -- Bulgaria is hoping to strike a deal that would allow the Balkan country to host a Formula One grand prix in 2011.

F1's Ecclestone criticized after Hitler comments 7.4.2009 : 9:00 am
LONDON -- Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone faced criticism from politicians and Jewish groups Saturday after being quoted as saying that Adolf Hitler "got things done."

Bowyer races to first Nationwide win of season 7.3.2009 : 11:19 pm
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Clint Bowyer's first victory of the season gave Richard Childress Racing a much-needed boost.

Earnhardt eyes Daytona as part of turnaround 7.3.2009 : 6:45 pm
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn't know when he'll end his winless streak, or how long it will take to turn around his horrendous season.

Hunter-Reay stoic in spite of it all 7.3.2009 : 4:55 pm
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. -- A year ago, Ryan Hunter-Reay left Watkins Glen International brimming with confidence after a surprising IndyCar victory.

France defends NASCAR's drug policy 7.3.2009 : 4:36 pm
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Brian France defended NASCAR's drug testing policy as the toughest in professional sports, despite a federal judge's ruling that overturned driver Jeremy Mayfield's suspension.

'Marked' man Mayfield in for quite a fight 7.3.2009 : 1:08 am
let alone makes it to the end — is if he turns out to a better plaintiff than driver.

NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees a who's who of stars 7.2.2009 : 9:40 pm
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Stock car racing giants ranging from Bill France Sr. and Junior Johnson to Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt are among the 25 nominees for NASCAR's first Hall of Fame class.

Biffle, Hornish crash during practice 7.2.2009 : 8:51 pm
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Greg Biffle and Sam Hornish Jr. wrecked during practice for Saturday night's NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway.

Mayfield misses deadline to enter car at Daytona 7.2.2009 : 7:28 pm
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Jeremy Mayfield missed the deadline to enter this weekend's race after successfully fighting NASCAR to get back behind the wheel following a failed random drug test.

Drivers react to Mayfield's reinstatement 7.2.2009 : 6:50 pm
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Bump-drafting, slingshot passing and restrictor-plate racing weren't the buzzwords being thrown around Daytona International Speedway on Thursday.

Judge lifts suspension, says Mayfield can race 7.1.2009 : 7:42 pm
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Two months after a positive drug test for methamphetamines, Jeremy Mayfield is getting ready to return to NASCAR.

Weber won't call last 2 NASCAR races on TNT 7.1.2009 : 6:52 pm
ATLANTA -- Play-by-play announcer Bill Weber will not call the last two races of TNT's NASCAR coverage.

Logano expected to get many more wins 7.1.2009 : 1:35 pm
9 and racing with the big boys in NASCAR.

McMurray stays optimistic in disappointing season 7.1.2009 : 12:38 pm
009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season going.

IndyCar leaders fighting for position in points 7.1.2009 : 12:13 pm
INDIANAPOLIS -- Ryan Briscoe was on top of the IndyCar world a week ago.

2009 Formula One schedule and standings 7.1.2009 : 10:38 am
9 — Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne (Jenson Button)

2009 NHRA schedule and standings 7.1.2009 : 10:35 am
009 NHRA schedule (winners in parentheses, TF_Top Fuel; FC_Funny Car; PS_Pro Stock; PSM_Pro Stock Motorcycle) and driver standings:

2009 NASCAR Camping World schedule and standings 7.1.2009 : 10:34 am
3 — NextEra Energy Resources 250, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Todd Bodine)

2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule and standings 7.1.2009 : 10:33 am
x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Kevin Harvick)

2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule, standings 7.1.2009 : 10:33 am
4 — Camping World 300, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Tony Stewart)

2009 Indy Racing League schedule and standings 7.1.2009 : 10:31 am
Honda Indy Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (Fla.) (Ryan Briscoe)

In The Pits: Mayfield's last chance for resolution 6.29.2009 : 3:06 pm
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jeremy Mayfield will go head-to-head with NASCAR this week in what very well may be his last shot at racing again this season.

Rain helps teenager Logano get first Cup win 6.29.2009 : 3:29 am
LOUDON, N.H. -- Joey Logano isn't apologizing for getting a lucky win.

Earnhardt has strong race despite finishing 13th 6.28.2009 : 11:47 pm
LOUDON, N.H. -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. had one of the most satisfying 13th-place finishes in his NASCAR career Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Dixon earns fourth Top Fuel victory 6.28.2009 : 10:57 pm
NORFOLK, Ohio -- Larry Dixon earned his fourth Top Fuel victory of the season Sunday at the NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park and moved up to second in the point standings.

Multicar crash brings red flag at New Hampshire 6.28.2009 : 4:38 pm
LOUDON, N.H. -- An eight-car crash on a midrace restart has roused tempers and taken out a couple of contenders at the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Drivers apologetic after race resembling parade 6.28.2009 : 3:55 pm
RICHMOND, Va. -- Scott Dixon described the IndyCar Series race at Richmond International Raceway as "a bit of a procession, unfortunately," and said the 300-lap event was frustrating because the lack of passing made it more closely resemble a parade.

Dixon outruns Franchitti for win at Richmond 6.28.2009 : 12:09 am
RICHMOND, Va. -- Scott Dixon grabbed the lead from teammate Dario Franchitti in the only spot he could have — on pit road — and made a bit of history on Saturday night.

Hornaday dominates Memphis truck race 6.27.2009 : 9:32 pm
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Ron Hornaday dominated his second consecutive race and won the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the Memphis Motorsports Park.

IRL to Brazil? Idea getting mixed driver reviews 6.27.2009 : 9:17 pm
RICHMOND, Va. -- The IndyCar Series is very close to broadening its reach in a big way by adding a race in Brazil, the South American homeland of five of its regular drivers.

Busch gets fifth Nationwide win of 2009 6.27.2009 : 6:17 pm
LOUDON, N.H. -- Kyle Busch figured out a way to win again in NASCAR's Nationwide Series.

Nationwide series goes to double-file restarts 6.26.2009 : 7:56 pm
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The Nationwide series will emulate the top NASCAR circuit by using double-file restarts with the leaders at the front throughout races, beginning with the event at Daytona International Speedway on July 3.

Stewart moves to backup car after crash at NHMS 6.26.2009 : 3:16 pm
LOUDON, N.H. -- Tony Stewart had to move to a backup car Friday after crashing in the first NASCAR Sprint Cup practice at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Rain washes out qualifying at New Hampshire 6.26.2009 : 3:12 pm
LOUDON, N.H. -- A midafternoon downpour has washed away NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying.

Mosley says breakaway F1 series still possible 6.26.2009 : 2:25 pm
LONDON -- FIA president Max Mosley said on Friday a breakaway series could still be formed by the Formula One Teams Association despite a recent peace pact reached by the teams and motorsports' governing body.

Suspended driver Mayfield denies taking drugs 6.25.2009 : 10:46 pm
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jeremy Mayfield denied Thursday ever taking methamphetamines, doesn't know how he failed a random drug test and said his indefinite suspension from NASCAR has ruined his driving career.

FOTA wants 'independent' successor to Mosley 6.25.2009 : 2:03 pm
BOLOGNA, Italy -- Eight leading Formula One teams promised Thursday to slash costs by up to 25 percent in the next two years as part of their accord with the sport's ruling body to prevent a breakaway series.

Mosley to step down after deal to prevent F1 split 6.24.2009 : 3:23 pm
PARIS -- The cash-strapped Formula One series prevented a break up Wednesday when the FIA's divisive and scandal-plagued president, Max Mosley, agreed to scrap a planned budget cap and step down at the end of his term.

Kyle Busch and Brian Ickler make ride sharing work 6.24.2009 : 1:47 pm
Toyota that is leading the owner points in the Camping World Truck Series.

Economic concerns loom as Keselowski eyes Cup 6.24.2009 : 11:45 am
WEST ALLIS, Wis. -- In happier economic times, Brad Keselowski's career might be in high gear. Instead he worries that he's going nowhere fast.

Briscoe stays in lead with 3 straight 2nds 6.24.2009 : 10:11 am
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Ryan Briscoe has taken the most laps at each of the last three IndyCar Series races, only to wind up watching someone else win the checkered flag.

IndyCars taking fast track to Brazil in 2010 6.24.2009 : 8:53 am
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indy Racing League plans to take advantage of one of its most popular racing venues next season — Brazil.




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