When a caution flag comes out in auto racing, the leader loses most of whatever lead he has been able to build. ...more

September 10, 2008

The 4-year-old Chase for the Championship gives NASCAR the equivalent of a postseason. After 26 of the 36 races, the top 12 drivers qualify to have their points reset to 5,000, and they get 10 points for each race they won. (Carl Edwards lost the 10-point bonus for one of his wins because of a penalty). Points are then accumulated the same way they are during the first 26 races. Only the top 12 are in position to win the title. ...more

September 10, 2008

In the only really riveting Chase to date, Kurt Busch led Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon by only 18 and 21 points entering the finale at Homestead. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mark Martin still were in contention mathematically. Busch edged Johnson by eight and Gordon by 16 for the championship. ...more

September 10, 2008

For much of this decade, NASCAR officials have talked incessantly of the parity that exists in the Sprint Cup series. ...more

September 5, 2008

It has certainly been the season of Kyle Busch, and Carl Edwards has definitely proved himself a credible championship threat. ...more

September 3, 2008

well, they have won seven of the past nine and 14 of 24 overall - and neither has much tolerance for the other. ...more

August 27, 2008

Carl Edwards isn't giving up anything to Kyle Busch and his domination of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, especially when it counts the most. ...more

August 24, 2008

Casey Mears has a new home for the 2009 season. ...more

August 24, 2008

With three races before the field is set for NASCAR's 10-race Chase for the Championship, nine drivers are separated by 162 points in the competition for the last seven spots. ...more

August 23, 2008

Nobody could touch Brian Vickers on Friday in NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying at Michigan International Speedway. ...more

August 16, 2008