Sam McQuagg, NASCAR's top '65 rookie, dies

LIFE IN THE TURN LANE BLOG

By David Poole

David Poole's blog
Sam McQuagg, the 1965 rookie of the year in what was then NASCAR’s Grand National Series (now Sprint Cup), died Saturday morning. He was 73.

Pair avoid prison for roles in extortion related to failed New York track

Two former employees of International Speedway Corp. have received probation and supervised release - avoiding prison time - after pleading guilty in an extortion conspiracy related to a proposed speedway on New York’s Staten Island, SceneDaily.com has reported.

Runs boost U.S. teams

Field full for NHRA vs. NASCAR feature, but annual bobsledding event still stuggles to draw top racing stars

By John Kekis

Larry Gunselman stared at the timing board in disbelief. "Dang!" Gunselman said. "He got me by a hundredth. Sandbagger!"

Sadler to claim GEM breached their contract

Allmendinger also named in filing

By David Poole

An attorney for Elliott Sadler has filed notice that the NASCAR driver will claim Gillett Evernham Motorsports has breached Sadler's contract.

SMI completes purchase of Kentucky Speedway

By David Poole

Speedway Motorsports Inc. has completed its purchase of Kentucky Speedway.

NASCAR Tech teacher revved up about work

Former auto mechanic Wayne Greider realized the positive influence he could be on others.

By Erica Batten

Former auto mechanic Wayne Greider realized the positive influence he could be on others.

Fans can expect some good deals

As industry faces a tough year, ticket packages likely to have more amenities.

By David Poole

With 2009 shaping up as a difficult year in motorsports, Lowe's Motor Speedway president and general manager Marcus Smith doesn't believe that's necessarily bad news for race fans.

Racing circles had some highs between bumps

THATSRACIN.COM OPINION

By David Poole

When you cover motorsports in Charlotte, it's difficult to separate the biggest stories for the industry from those that have the most impact locally.

Can Johnson do it again?

Title among top stories, as are economy, former official's multimillion-dollar suit against NASCAR

By David Poole

The five biggest stories in NASCAR in 2008 had scope.