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Toyota/Save Mart 350 Preview: The Road Course Wild Card
Toyota/Save Mart 350 Preview: The Road Course Wild Card
Jimmie Johnson has a four-race Top-10 streak in tow at Sonoma, including a fifth-place finish in this race one year ago.
NASCAR Barometer: Racing in Wine Country
NASCAR Barometer: Racing in Wine Country
Tony Stewart is one of NASCAR's best road-course drivers and heads to Sonoma this week looking to dominate.
Quicken Loans 400 Preview: NASCAR's Fastest Track?
Quicken Loans 400 Preview: NASCAR's Fastest Track?
Greg Biffle should lead laps, race with the lead pack and contend for the win this weekend at the fast two-mile Michigan oval.
NASCAR Barometer: Riding the Hot Car
NASCAR Barometer: Riding the Hot Car
It is hard to look away from Jimmie Johnson this week after he dominates a race like he dominated the 400 miles at Pocono Raceway on Sunday.
Party in the Poconos 400 Preview: Hamlin's Time to Shine
Party in the Poconos 400 Preview: Hamlin's Time to Shine
Denny Hamlin is the statistical leader in a lot of categories at Pocono Raceway and boasts the best driver rating of the field in the last 16 races at the three-turn oval.
NASCAR Barometer: Bump and Run
NASCAR Barometer: Bump and Run
Tony Stewart rekindled his championship flame with a nearly perfect 400 miles at Dover amid a lot of bumping and banging.
FedEx 400 Preview: Mastering the Monster Mile
FedEx 400 Preview: Mastering the Monster Mile
Jimmie Johnson, the winner of four of the last eight Dover races and a total of seven career victories at the Monster Mile, has to be the top contender entering this event.
NASCAR Barometer: Harvick Looks for Dover Domination
NASCAR Barometer: Harvick Looks for Dover Domination
Kevin Harvick is a top driver at Dover, the site of this week's race, and last week's win gives him plenty of momentum.
Coca-Cola 600 Preview: Longest Race of the Season
Coca-Cola 600 Preview: Longest Race of the Season
Kasey Kahne is a four-time winner at Charlotte Motor Speedway and a three-time Coca-Cola 600 winner. He heads into this week's marathon as the favorite.
NASCAR Barometer: Star of All-Stars
NASCAR Barometer: Star of All-Stars
Superlatives are the only way to describe Jimmie Johnson, and with his record-setting fourth All-Star victory under his belt, he is the favorite heading into this week's Coca-Cola 600.
Sprint Cup All-Star Challenge Preview: Racing Under the Lights
Sprint Cup All-Star Challenge Preview: Racing Under the Lights
The top contender for this season's All-Star Challenge is the surging Matt Kenseth and his hot No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing team.
NASCAR Barometer: Hamlin Owns Charlotte
NASCAR Barometer: Hamlin Owns Charlotte
Joe Gibbs Racing is on top of the world, and Denny Hamlin will be gunning for his slice of the pie at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Southern 500 Preview: The Darlington Stripe
Southern 500 Preview: The Darlington Stripe
Jimmie Johnson rides into this weekend's race as the standings leader by a wide margin - and with the ability to roll the dice for the win at Darlington.
NASCAR Barometer: Lady in Black
NASCAR Barometer: Lady in Black
Jimmie Johnson's numbers at Darlington are so impressive that it makes it hard for fantasy owners not to select him this week.
Aaron's 499 Preview: Surviving the Big One
Aaron's 499 Preview: Surviving the Big One
Our most recent Talladega winner, Matt Kenseth, comes into Aaron's 499 weekend looking to continue his superspeedway dominance in 2013.
NASCAR Barometer: The Right Choice
NASCAR Barometer: The Right Choice
Kevin Harvick has momentum and scored two top-5s in the last three lead-lap finishes at Talladega.
Toyota Owners 400 Preview: Racing Perfection
Toyota Owners 400 Preview: Racing Perfection
Kyle Busch is the star of Richmond International Raceway where he has dominated in recent years.
NASCAR Barometer: Crowning Kenseth
NASCAR Barometer: Crowning Kenseth
Matt Kenseth is settled into this team and appears to be one of the strongest drivers on the circuit heading into this week's race at Richmond.
Weekly Preview: Kansas Speedway -Texas Sequel?
Weekly Preview: Kansas Speedway -Texas Sequel?
Kyle Busch is on fire coming to the Kansas oval this weekend after conquering Texas in his last start.
NASCAR Barometer: Maturity Paying Off for Busch
NASCAR Barometer: Maturity Paying Off for Busch
Kyle Busch has matured as a driver in recent seasons, and this could be the year everything comes together for the super quick fighter.
NRA 500 Preview: Lone Star Battle at Night
NRA 500 Preview: Lone Star Battle at Night
Matt Kenseth's success at Fort Worth has been nothing short of amazing, and it's almost mind-boggling that he's only captured two wins at the track in the last 11 years.
NASCAR Barometer: The Champ Rides Again
NASCAR Barometer: The Champ Rides Again
The first driver to score a repeat victory in 2013, Jimmie Johnson is looking every bit as strong as he has in each of his championship seasons.
STP 500 Preview: Short-Track Survival
STP 500 Preview: Short-Track Survival
After a shocking performance at Fontana it will be good for Jimmie Johnson to get back to action on a short track this week.
NASCAR Barometer: Early Season Report
NASCAR Barometer: Early Season Report
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has dominated the early part of the sprint schedule and might be in store for his best season yet.
NASCAR Barometer: Busch Swipes the Checkered Flag
NASCAR Barometer: Busch Swipes the Checkered Flag
Sprint Cup rests its engines this week following one of the season's most exciting races Sunday at Fontana as Kyle Busch stole the victory.
Auto Club 400 Preview: Trends Begin to Form
Auto Club 400 Preview: Trends Begin to Form
Matt Kenseth enters the Auto Club 400 looking to regain the momentum that he had two weeks ago when he won at Las Vegas.
NASCAR Barometer: Riding the Wave
NASCAR Barometer: Riding the Wave
Kasey Kahne should be able to ride his wave of momentum upward to another top 10 finish this week.
Food City 500 Preview: World's Fastest Half-Mile
Food City 500 Preview: World's Fastest Half-Mile
The winner of four of the last eight Bristol races, Kyle Busch enters this week's event as the heavy odds favorite.
NASCAR Barometer: The Bristol Bullring
NASCAR Barometer: The Bristol Bullring
With two wins in the last five Bristol races, Brad Keselowski should certainly be at the top of fantasy rosters this week.
Kobalt Tools 400 Preview: Viva Las Vegas!
Kobalt Tools 400 Preview: Viva Las Vegas!
Matt Kenseth should bring a fast car to Las Vegas where he has dominated over the years.
NASCAR Barometer: Back in the Winner's Circle
NASCAR Barometer: Back in the Winner's Circle
His losing streak broken, Carl Edwards heads into one of his best tracks this week at Las Vegas.
Subway Fresh Fit 500 Preview: The Desert Jewel
Subway Fresh Fit 500 Preview: The Desert Jewel
Kyle Busch was absolutely dominant at the Phoenix oval last season, and this year looks like his time to win.
NASCAR Barometer: Johnson Asserts his Superiority
NASCAR Barometer: Johnson Asserts his Superiority
After capturing the Daytona 500, Jimmie Johnson looks to take a huge Sprint Cup lead this week at one of his best tracks in Phoenix.
Daytona 500 Preview: The Great American Race
Daytona 500 Preview: The Great American Race
Matt Kenseth is the 2009 and 2012 Daytona 500 winner and a regular solid performer at this historic 2.5-mile superspeedway.
NASCAR Barometer: Can Danica Take Daytona?
NASCAR Barometer: Can Danica Take Daytona?
Danica Patrick won the Daytona 500 pole. So, that makes her an automatic Upgrade, right? Wrong.
Sprint Unlimited Preview: NASCAR's Kickoff to 2013
Sprint Unlimited Preview: NASCAR's Kickoff to 2013
The event has a new name, but Kyle Busch hopes to replicate last year's success when he won the Bud Shootout.
2013 Sprint Cup Series: Gen-6 Car Testing
NASCAR’s new Gen-6 car undoubtedly will have a big impact on driver performance this season. Here's what you should know.
2013 Camping World Truck Series: Driver Rankings
Ty Dillon looks to repeat his success on the truck circuit this year after waltzing to Rookie of the Year honors last season.
2013 Nationwide Series: Driver Rankings
Joe Gibbs Racing, the most dominant team in the last five years, returns for another year of Nationwide racing.
2013 NASCAR Preview: Changes for the NASCAR Season
Changes abound for 2013, including a new car for the Sprint Cup.
2013 Top Rookies: Newcomers to Watch
Two-time Nationwide Series champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will make his big move into the Sprint Cup Series this season.
2013 Sprint Cup Driver Rankings: The Circuit's Top Drivers
2013 Sprint Cup Driver Rankings: The Circuit's Top Drivers
After consecutive years without a title, can Jimmie Johnson re-claim his Sprint Cup throne in 2013?
Sprint Cup Loop Stats: Final 2012 Results
Sprint Cup Loop Stats: Final 2012 Results
Brad Keselowski won last year's Sprint Cup title with a consistent run through the loops stats.
2013 Sprint Cup Cheatsheet : Driver Projections
2013 Sprint Cup Cheatsheet : Driver Projections
This season's projections has a familiar driver in the top-ranked spot.
2013 Track Specialists: Finding a Fantasy Edge with Specialists
Sharp fantasy owners can take advantage of the Series' diverse tracks, like superspeedways where Matt Kenseth reigns.
2013 Sleepers & Busts: A Look at the Undervalued and the Overvalued
2013 Sleepers & Busts: A Look at the Undervalued and the Overvalued
Carl Edwards is coming off a career-worst season, which should make him a cheap fantasy pick this year.
NASCAR Barometer: Championship Run
NASCAR Barometer: Championship Run
Brad Keselowski closed 2012 with the Chase title, setting up himself for domination next season.
Ford EcoBoost 400 Preview: Championship Weekend
Ford EcoBoost 400 Preview: Championship Weekend
Jimmie Johnson is 20 points behind leader Brad Keselowski entering the season finale at Miami.
NASCAR Barometer: One Race for All the Marbles
NASCAR Barometer: One Race for All the Marbles
Jimmie Johnson blew a tire and the Chase lead, and Jeff Gordon blew his temper in what's shaping up as a wild finish with one race left.
AdvoCare 500 Preview: Prelude to the Championship
AdvoCare 500 Preview: Prelude to the Championship
Thanks to consecutive victories at Martinsville and Texas, Jimmie Johnson heads to Phoenix this weekend with a seven-point lead in the championship chase ahead of Brad Keselowski.
NASCAR Barometer: The Jimmie Johnson Show
NASCAR Barometer: The Jimmie Johnson Show
Jimmie Johnson has again taken over NASCAR as he's on the brink of yet another championship.
Texas 500 Preview: Homestretch to the Title
Texas 500 Preview: Homestretch to the Title
Jimmie Johnson's the title hopes are in great shape but in real danger coming to Texas.
NASCAR Barometer: A New Chase Leader
NASCAR Barometer: A New Chase Leader
Jimmie Johnson captured Sunday's race at Martinsville and stole the Chase points lead along with it.
Fast Relief 500 Preview: Hamlin’s Home Turf
Fast Relief 500 Preview: Hamlin’s Home Turf
Denny Hamlin has to have a big performance at the Virginia short track this weekend if he hopes to challenge for the championship.
NASCAR Barometer: Bound for the Paperclip
NASCAR Barometer: Bound for the Paperclip
Matt Kenseth scored his second Chase win Sunday and heads to Martinsville paperclip where he's also found success.
Hollywood Casino 400 Preview: Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Hollywood Casino 400 Preview: Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Denny Hamlin has found considerable success at Kansas Speedway recently, and he is set to go for broke this weekend.
NASCAR Barometer: The Chase Continues
NASCAR Barometer: The Chase Continues
After a third-place finish at Charlotte, Jimmie Johnson heads to one of his best tracks at Kansas.
Bank of America 500: Halfway to the Title
Bank of America 500: Halfway to the Title
Kasey Kahne has figured something out about Charlotte in the last few years, and he hopes it pays off this weekend.
NASCAR Barometer: The Big One Strikes
NASCAR Barometer: The Big One Strikes
Matt Kenseth survived Sunday's Talladega mashup and heads to Charlotte looking for another Chase victory.
Good Sam Club 500 Preview: Talladega - Superspeedway Luck
Good Sam Club 500 Preview: Talladega - Superspeedway Luck
Jimmie Johnson comes to Talladega second in the overall standings within arm's reach of Brad Keselowski for the Chase.
NASCAR Barometer: The Wild Card of Talladega
NASCAR Barometer: The Wild Card of Talladega
After a strong run at Dover, Denny Hamlin will be confident heading into Talladega this week.
AAA 400 Preview: Taming the Monster
AAA 400 Preview: Taming the Monster
Jimmie Johnson is atop the Chase for the Cup standings as we roll into the Monster Mile this weekend at Dover.
NASCAR Barometer: Hamlin's Chasing the Title
NASCAR Barometer: Hamlin's Chasing the Title
After a dominating performance at New Hampshire, Denny Hamlin takes aim at Dover as the Chase continues.
Sylvania 300 Preview: Quest for the Championship
Sylvania 300 Preview: Quest for the Championship
Jimmie Johnson's quest for a sixth Sprint championship might be his toughest challenge to date.
NASCAR Barometer: The Chase Heads to NHIS
NASCAR Barometer: The Chase Heads to NHIS
After a tough sixth-place finish in Chase race No. 1, Tony Stewart looks to score a victory at one of his favorites, New Hampshire.
Geico 400 Preview: Let the Chase Begin
Geico 400 Preview: Let the Chase Begin
Jimmie Johnson is one of a handful of Chevy drivers to make a strong bid for the win this weekend at Chicago's oval as the Chase for the Cup begins.
NASCAR Barometer: The Chase Begins
NASCAR Barometer: The Chase Begins
Despite his sketchy statistics at Chicago, Denny Hamlin is still the driver to beat in the Chase.
Auto Parts 400 Preview: Cut to the 'Chase'
Auto Parts 400 Preview: Cut to the 'Chase'
Denny Hamlin was mired in a terrible slump just a couple weeks ago, but after convincing victories at Bristol and Atlanta the last two weeks the Joe Gibbs Racing star is the top contender this week at Richmond.
NASCAR Barometer: Speeding Toward the Chase
NASCAR Barometer: Speeding Toward the Chase
Denny Hamlin won his fourth race of the season Sunday and heads to Richmond as the favorite.
AdvoCare 500 Preview: Countdown to the Chase
AdvoCare 500 Preview: Countdown to the Chase
Jimmie Johnson was winless in the first 10 races of the season, but he's racked up three wins in the last 14 events.
NASCAR Barometer: Hamlin Finally Conquers Bristol
NASCAR Barometer: Hamlin Finally Conquers Bristol
Denny Hamlin turned the tables on his Bristol career Saturday night winning his first race at the track.
Irwin Tools Night Race Preview: The Bristol of Old
Irwin Tools Night Race Preview: The Bristol of Old
Look for Kyle Busch to retake his throne at Thunder Valley this weekend.
NASCAR Barometer: Biffle's Bristol Bet
NASCAR Barometer: Biffle's Bristol Bet
Greg Biffle is coming off his first win in 15 races and might be the best fantasy pick this week at Bristol.
Pure Michigan 400 Preview: Earnhardt's House
Pure Michigan 400 Preview: Earnhardt's House
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s last visit to Michigan resulted in a dominant victory. He's looking for more of the same this weekend.
NASCAR Barometer: Biffle's on the Upswing
NASCAR Barometer: Biffle's on the Upswing
Greg Biffle is racing well lately, and he heads to one of his better tracks this week at Michigan.
Finger Lakes Preview: Bruising Battle at the Glen
Finger Lakes Preview: Bruising Battle at the Glen
Tony Stewart has dominated at Watkins Glen much of the last decade. He hopes to do the same this weekend.
NASCAR Barometer: Headed to the Hills
NASCAR Barometer: Headed to the Hills
After a washout at Pocono, the series heads to the hills of Watkins Glen where Jeff Gordon has found considerable success.
Pennsylvania 400 Preview: Pocono Rewind
Pennsylvania 400 Preview: Pocono Rewind
The series heads back to Pocono where Denny Hamlin has enjoyed considerable success.
NASCAR Barometer: No Stopping this Train
NASCAR Barometer: No Stopping this Train
After picking up his fourth career victory at Indy, Jimmie Johnson heads to another friendly track at Pocono.
Brickyard 400 Preview: Kissing the Bricks at Indy
Brickyard 400 Preview: Kissing the Bricks at Indy
Jimmie Johnson's luck at Indianapolis has been boom-or-bust over his career. Which way will it break this year at the Brickyard?
NASCAR Barometer: Here Comes Indy
NASCAR Barometer: Here Comes Indy
The series heads to the famed Indianapolis track after Kasey Kahne took a big win at New Hampshire.
Lenox 301 Preview: Patience the Key to Loudon
Lenox 301 Preview: Patience the Key to Loudon
Tony Stewart comes to New England this weekend in search of his fourth win of the season. Will he Smoke the competition?
NASCAR Barometer: Summer Sizzle
NASCAR Barometer: Summer Sizzle
The series heads to New Hampshire just in time for Tony Stewart's annual summer hot streak.
Coke Zero 400 Preview: Fourth of July Fireworks
Coke Zero 400 Preview: Fourth of July Fireworks
Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth finds himself solidly atop the contenders list this week as the series heads back to Daytona.
NASCAR Barometer: Midseason Report
NASCAR Barometer: Midseason Report
All is well at the midseason point for Tony Stewart. He wasted no time starting his title defense, and now he enters his usual strongest part of the schedule.
NASCAR Barometer: Hot Summer Nights
NASCAR Barometer: Hot Summer Nights
Daytona is Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s house, and he's the favorite for this week's Saturday night race.
Quaker State 400 Preview: Showdown in the Heartland
Quaker State 400 Preview: Showdown in the Heartland
Tony Stewart might be the favorite this week, but Jimmie Johnson is coming in hot with has two victories and five Top 5s in the last six races.
NASCAR Barometer: Turn on the Afterburners
NASCAR Barometer: Turn on the Afterburners
This time of year is when Tony Stewart tends to turn on the afterburners, and with two victories already under his belt this season it might get tough for anyone to compete.
Toyota 350 Preview: Road Racing Reset
Toyota 350 Preview: Road Racing Reset
Tony Stewart is a two-time winner at Infineon Raceway and seems to be peaking entering this weekend's road-course race.
NASCAR Barometer: Junior Ends Drought
NASCAR Barometer: Junior Ends Drought
NASCAR hits the road in Sonoma after Dale Earnhardt Jr. breaks his winless streak.
Quicken Loans 400 Preview: Toyota's Playground
Quicken Loans 400 Preview: Toyota's Playground
Two-time Michigan winner Denny Hamlin looks to defend his title in the No. 11 Toyota.
NASCAR Barometer: Hamlin Owns Michigan
NASCAR Barometer: Hamlin Owns Michigan
Denny Hamlin has won two of the last three races at Michigan International Speedway.
Pocono 400 Preview: The Tricky Triangle
Pocono 400 Preview: The Tricky Triangle
Pocono Raceway isn’t one of Jimmie Johnson’s best tracks, but he still has two victories and 14 Top-10s at the tri-oval.
NASCAR Barometer: Still the Favorite
NASCAR Barometer: Still the Favorite
Jimmie Johnson looks to be on another championship run.
FedEx 400 Preview: The Monster Dash
FedEx 400 Preview: The Monster Dash
Jimmie Johnson is the winner of three of the last six Dover races and has six career victories at the Monster Mile. Guess who's the favorite this week?
NASCAR Barometer: Big Win on Big Weekend
NASCAR Barometer: Big Win on Big Weekend
Kasey Kahne topped the field in racing's biggest weekend, winning at Charlotte.
Coca-Cola 600 Preview: 600-Mile Marathon
Coca-Cola 600 Preview: 600-Mile Marathon
It's shaping up to be a Jimmie Johnson Memorial Day weekend in Charlotte.
NASCAR Barometer: Johnson's Still the Man
NASCAR Barometer: Johnson's Still the Man
After back-to-back wins, Jimmie Johnson is the man for the longest race on the Sprint Cup circuit, this week's Coca-Cola 600.
All-Star Challenge Preview: Let the Stars Shine
All-Star Challenge Preview: Let the Stars Shine
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s All-Star resume isn't very impressive, but he is riding some major momentum into Charlotte this weekend.
NASCAR Barometer: Fast and Smooth
NASCAR Barometer: Fast and Smooth
Jimmie Johnson drove fast and smooth on his way to victory at Darlington.