Benson: Martin is Michigan’s main man

began competing in Cup races at Michigan International Speedway in 1982, faring very well at the track over the years, and so on Sunday he’s my pick to win the Sprint Cup Series 400-miler there.

Langley drivers think NASCAR will rebound from attendance, ratings declines

Weekly stock-car drivers are, by nature, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series fans. Most of the guys and gals tooling around at tracks like Langley Speedway dreamed of banging doors with Tony Stewart or Dale Earnhardt Jr., or were inspired to race because of such superstars.

NASCAR fines could affect fans

NASCAR fines could affect fans

NASCAR Fining Drivers for Criticism

Unconfirmed reports have it that at least two drivers have been assessed large fines for criticism. Who they are is up for speculation. | July 28, 2010 | NASCAR

NASCAR Puts Muzzle on Drivers and Freedom of Speech

It was announced earlier this week as the Associated Press (AP) learned that at least two star drivers this season have been fined, as much as $50,000, for making critical comments against the sport. NASCAR will not allow the drivers to be publicly identified, but sources told AP that the comments were considered disparaging to the sport. NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston confirmed this, but would ...

Tom Bowles: Driver for Diversity participants reflect on multiculturalism in NASCAR

In a world where LeBron James, Terrell Owens and Donovan McNabb make national headlines, NASCAR remains behind the curve as a multicultural sport. There are currently no African-American drivers running the Sprint Cup Series full-time, and just one, Wendell Scott, has scored a victory in the 60+ years of Cup competition. Danica Patrick is holding up the torch for women, but there's no guarantee ...