2008 NASCAR Season
The 2008 NASCAR season schedule, previews and race reviews. This is all the latest news and information about the 2008 NASCAR season.
2008 Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway
This Saturday night in primetime Daytona International Speedway will host the 2008 Coke Zero 400. This is the traditional halfway point of the season and Daytona is the first track that the Sprint Cup stars will visit for the second time this season.
This Saturday night in primetime Daytona International Speedway will host the 2008 Coke Zero 400. This is the traditional halfway point of the season and Daytona is the first track that the Sprint Cup stars will visit for the second time this season.
Kurt Busch Wins Rain Shortened New Hampshire Race
Kurt Busch's team the right call during today's 2008 Lenox Industrial Tools 301. They left him out when the leaders pitted just before the rain came. Busch was able to hang on for a couple of green flag laps and was out front when the race was called by NASCAR. Juan Pablo Montoya and Kyle Busch were beating and banging during the race. This came to a head under caution when Montoya turned into Kyle and spun him out. Clearly we haven't heard the last of this story yet.
Kurt Busch's team the right call during today's 2008 Lenox Industrial Tools 301. They left him out when the leaders pitted just before the rain came. Busch was able to hang on for a couple of green flag laps and was out front when the race was called by NASCAR. Juan Pablo Montoya and Kyle Busch were beating and banging during the race. This came to a head under caution when Montoya turned into Kyle and spun him out. Clearly we haven't heard the last of this story yet.
2008 LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
The 2008 LENOX Industrial Tools 301 is a key race in the Sprint Cup season. Teams battling for a spot inside the top twelve in points will start to feel the pressure as time is running out. Only ten races remain until the cutoff in September.
The 2008 LENOX Industrial Tools 301 is a key race in the Sprint Cup season. Teams battling for a spot inside the top twelve in points will start to feel the pressure as time is running out. Only ten races remain until the cutoff in September.
Kyle Busch Avoids the Wrecks to Claim Infineon Victory
Races at Infineon Raceway are often decided on pit strategy and fuel mileage. The 2008 Toyota / Save Mart 350 instead featured way too many cautions and one driver that simply had them covered. Kyle Busch avoided the wrecks all day long by having the fastest car and using it to stay out front to claim the first road racing win of his career.
Races at Infineon Raceway are often decided on pit strategy and fuel mileage. The 2008 Toyota / Save Mart 350 instead featured way too many cautions and one driver that simply had them covered. Kyle Busch avoided the wrecks all day long by having the fastest car and using it to stay out front to claim the first road racing win of his career.
2008 Toyota Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway
The 2008 Toyota Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California is the first of two road course races on the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule. This weekend will see road racing experts invade the Sprint Cup series to try their expert skills against the best oval racers in the world.
The 2008 Toyota Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California is the first of two road course races on the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule. This weekend will see road racing experts invade the Sprint Cup series to try their expert skills against the best oval racers in the world.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Squeezes Enough Fuel For 2008 LifeLock 400 Win
The 208 LifeLock 400 turned into a fuel mileage race. Pit strategy took center stage in the closing laps of this battle. Dale Earnhardt Jr. had enough fuel to survive a green-white-checkers finish and return to Victory Lane in a points race for the first time since 2006.
The 208 LifeLock 400 turned into a fuel mileage race. Pit strategy took center stage in the closing laps of this battle. Dale Earnhardt Jr. had enough fuel to survive a green-white-checkers finish and return to Victory Lane in a points race for the first time since 2006.
2008 LifeLock 400 at Michigan International Speedway
The 2008 LifeLock 400 at Michigan International Speedway is a Father's Day tradition. It is only fitting that the big news of the week comes out of one of NASCAR's most historic teams. Petty Enterprises announced plans this week that they hope will return the legendary team to its former glory.
The 2008 LifeLock 400 at Michigan International Speedway is a Father's Day tradition. It is only fitting that the big news of the week comes out of one of NASCAR's most historic teams. Petty Enterprises announced plans this week that they hope will return the legendary team to its former glory.
Kasey Kahne Rules Pocono While Point Leader Kyle Busch Stumbles
Kasey Kahne started on the pole for today's Pocono 500. He wasted little time getting to the front and then stayed there most of the day. Kyle Busch finished his record-setting weekend with a whimper. After racing three days in three different states he ended up in the wall in Pocono and finished 43rd.
Kasey Kahne started on the pole for today's Pocono 500. He wasted little time getting to the front and then stayed there most of the day. Kyle Busch finished his record-setting weekend with a whimper. After racing three days in three different states he ended up in the wall in Pocono and finished 43rd.
2008 Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway
This weekend TNT takes over the television coverage as the NASCAR Sprint Cup series turns its attention to Pocono Raceway. 500 miles on the tricky triangle is another tough test for drivers and teams as this race features high speeds and three very different corners.
This weekend TNT takes over the television coverage as the NASCAR Sprint Cup series turns its attention to Pocono Raceway. 500 miles on the tricky triangle is another tough test for drivers and teams as this race features high speeds and three very different corners.
2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Season in Pictures
The 2008 Sprint Cup season has already brought many memorable moments. Here is the 2008 Sprint Cup season in pictures from Daytona through today.
The 2008 Sprint Cup season has already brought many memorable moments. Here is the 2008 Sprint Cup season in pictures from Daytona through today.
Kyle Busch Dominates Dover for Fourth 2008 Win
During today's 2008 Best Buy 400 "The Monster Mile" in Dover decided to attack early. An early race wreck damaged many top teams which cleared the track for long green flag runs which dominated the race. The Roush-Fenway Fords dominated the early part of the race but Kyle Busch flexed his muscle once again and ran away with the end of the race to claim his fourth win of 2008.
During today's 2008 Best Buy 400 "The Monster Mile" in Dover decided to attack early. An early race wreck damaged many top teams which cleared the track for long green flag runs which dominated the race. The Roush-Fenway Fords dominated the early part of the race but Kyle Busch flexed his muscle once again and ran away with the end of the race to claim his fourth win of 2008.
2008 Best Buy 400 Benefiting Student Clubs for Autism Speaks
Last weekend the Sprint Cup stars were subjected to 600 miles at Lowes Motor Speedway. Although this weekend's race is 200 miles shorter the 2008 Best Buy 400 at Dover International Speedway is no less grueling.
Last weekend the Sprint Cup stars were subjected to 600 miles at Lowes Motor Speedway. Although this weekend's race is 200 miles shorter the 2008 Best Buy 400 at Dover International Speedway is no less grueling.
Kasey Kahne Claims Coca-Cola 600
The Coca-Cola 600 is the longest race on the NASCAR calendar. This race is a test of endurance and flexibility. It starts under bright sunshine and ends in the dark of night. There were a number of different names at the front tonight. However, for the second week in a row Kasey Kahne was the first driver to reach the finish line.
The Coca-Cola 600 is the longest race on the NASCAR calendar. This race is a test of endurance and flexibility. It starts under bright sunshine and ends in the dark of night. There were a number of different names at the front tonight. However, for the second week in a row Kasey Kahne was the first driver to reach the finish line.
2008 Coca-Cola 600 at Lowes Motor Speedway
The 2008 Coca-Cola 600 is one of the biggest races on the NASCAR Sprint Cup calendar. This 600 mile marathon starts in the daylight and ends under the lights. Last year Casey Mears scored the first win of his Sprint Cup career. Will the 2008 edition of the race see another first-time winner as Humpy Wheeler presides over his final Coca-Cola 600?
The 2008 Coca-Cola 600 is one of the biggest races on the NASCAR Sprint Cup calendar. This 600 mile marathon starts in the daylight and ends under the lights. Last year Casey Mears scored the first win of his Sprint Cup career. Will the 2008 edition of the race see another first-time winner as Humpy Wheeler presides over his final Coca-Cola 600?
A.J. Allmendinger Wins 2008 NASCAR Sprint Showdown
The 2008 Sprint Showdown is the last chance for drivers to race their way into the 2008 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. This forty lap event is broken up into two twenty lap segments with a competition yellow in the middle where teams can pit if they choose to. Only the top two drivers make it from the Showdown into the All-Star Race and a shot at $1 million.
The 2008 Sprint Showdown is the last chance for drivers to race their way into the 2008 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. This forty lap event is broken up into two twenty lap segments with a competition yellow in the middle where teams can pit if they choose to. Only the top two drivers make it from the Showdown into the All-Star Race and a shot at $1 million.
2008 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Lowes Motor Speedway
This Saturday night the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race will pay $1,012,975 to the winner. This made-for-television event features a small field, huge purse and four twenty-five lap segments. This race was created to maximize excitement and it usually delivers. The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race is one of NASCAR's "don't miss" events.
This Saturday night the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race will pay $1,012,975 to the winner. This made-for-television event features a small field, huge purse and four twenty-five lap segments. This race was created to maximize excitement and it usually delivers. The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race is one of NASCAR's "don't miss" events.
Kyle Busch Tames Tough Darlington
Darlington Raceway is known for being tough. "The Track Too Tough to Tame" received new pavement since last season which made the track smoother and much, much faster.Kyle Busch drove hard all night long and dared Darlington to tame him. Kyle bounced it off the wall and received a penalty on pit road but still returned to the lead and ran away with the race.
Darlington Raceway is known for being tough. "The Track Too Tough to Tame" received new pavement since last season which made the track smoother and much, much faster.Kyle Busch drove hard all night long and dared Darlington to tame him. Kyle bounced it off the wall and received a penalty on pit road but still returned to the lead and ran away with the race.
2008 Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway
This Saturday night the Sprint Cup series will visit Darlington for the 2008 Dodge Challenger 500. Darlington is one of the most challenging tracks on the Sprint Cup schedule. This year The Lady in Black is freshly repaved. This has sent speeds through the roof during testing and will bring all new challenges to an already challenging race.
This Saturday night the Sprint Cup series will visit Darlington for the 2008 Dodge Challenger 500. Darlington is one of the most challenging tracks on the Sprint Cup schedule. This year The Lady in Black is freshly repaved. This has sent speeds through the roof during testing and will bring all new challenges to an already challenging race.
Clint Bowyer Claims Classic Richmond Victory
Richmond International Raceway saw Denny Hamlin dominate much of the race and come away empty handed. The first 380 laps of the race didn't have much excitement but this race more than made up for it in the last 20 laps.
Richmond International Raceway saw Denny Hamlin dominate much of the race and come away empty handed. The first 380 laps of the race didn't have much excitement but this race more than made up for it in the last 20 laps.
2008 Dan Lowry 400 presented by Crown Royal at Richmond International Raceway
This weekend the Sprint Cup stars will race under the lights on Saturday night. The series will return to its short-track racing roots once again as Richmond International Raceway will play host. Dale Earnhardt Jr. hasn't won a race in two years. Can he return to Victory Lane at the scene of his last victory?
This weekend the Sprint Cup stars will race under the lights on Saturday night. The series will return to its short-track racing roots once again as Richmond International Raceway will play host. Dale Earnhardt Jr. hasn't won a race in two years. Can he return to Victory Lane at the scene of his last victory?
Kyle Busch Takes Talladega for Toyota
The 2008 Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway was a typical Talladega race. With 50 laps to go you could feel the intensity increase. The race finished with two "Big Ones" and a yellow flag finish. Kyle Busch was out front when the final caution flew to claim a Talladega win for Toyota.
The 2008 Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway was a typical Talladega race. With 50 laps to go you could feel the intensity increase. The race finished with two "Big Ones" and a yellow flag finish. Kyle Busch was out front when the final caution flew to claim a Talladega win for Toyota.
2008 Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway
NASCAR Sprint Cup racing at Talladega Superspeedway means high speeds, tight racing, close finishes and all too often a big multi-car wreck known as "The Big One." Chevrolet has won sixteen of the last seventeen races at Talladega. This includes a four-race sweep over the last two seasons by Hendrick Motorsports. Is this the week that Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to Victory Lane?
NASCAR Sprint Cup racing at Talladega Superspeedway means high speeds, tight racing, close finishes and all too often a big multi-car wreck known as "The Big One." Chevrolet has won sixteen of the last seventeen races at Talladega. This includes a four-race sweep over the last two seasons by Hendrick Motorsports. Is this the week that Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to Victory Lane?
Jimmie Johnson Stretches Fuel For 2008 Phoenix Win
Phoenix International Raceway hosted NASCAR's finest under the lights for a prime time Saturday night duel in the desert. The second half of the race was interesting as fuel mileage played a key role in the finish. Jimmie Johnson stretched his fuel to the brink and found his way to Victory Lane.
Phoenix International Raceway hosted NASCAR's finest under the lights for a prime time Saturday night duel in the desert. The second half of the race was interesting as fuel mileage played a key role in the finish. Jimmie Johnson stretched his fuel to the brink and found his way to Victory Lane.
2008 Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway
This Saturday night the NASCAR Sprint Cup series heads west for the first primetime race of 2008. Last year Hendrick Motorsports drivers swept both races at Phoenix International Raceway. Will the 2008 Subway Fresh Fit 500 see Hendrick Motorsports finally score its first victory of the season?
This Saturday night the NASCAR Sprint Cup series heads west for the first primetime race of 2008. Last year Hendrick Motorsports drivers swept both races at Phoenix International Raceway. Will the 2008 Subway Fresh Fit 500 see Hendrick Motorsports finally score its first victory of the season?
What You Need to Know About the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Season
In just a couple weeks the 2008 NASCAR Spring Cup season kicks off with the 50th running of the Daytona 500. This season features some important changes that every NASCAR fan should know about before the cars hit the track in Daytona.
In just a couple weeks the 2008 NASCAR Spring Cup season kicks off with the 50th running of the Daytona 500. This season features some important changes that every NASCAR fan should know about before the cars hit the track in Daytona.
2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Schedule
From Daytona to Homestead the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule looks very similar to recent seasons. Here is the full 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule as announced by NASCAR in September of 2007.
From Daytona to Homestead the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule looks very similar to recent seasons. Here is the full 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule as announced by NASCAR in September of 2007.
2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule
The former Busch Series is now known as the Nationwide Series. See where the NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers will be racing in 2008. This is the 2008 Nationwide Series schedule as announced by NASCAR in October of 2007.
The former Busch Series is now known as the Nationwide Series. See where the NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers will be racing in 2008. This is the 2008 Nationwide Series schedule as announced by NASCAR in October of 2007.
2008 Raybestos Rookie of the Year Preview
The 2008 Raybestos Rookie of the Year battle is one of the most interesting rookie battles in the history of NASCAR. This year's rookie crop bring with them very impressive resumes including three Indianapolis 500 victories, four IndyCar Series Championships, one CART Championship and one Formula One World Championship. Who will emerge in November as the 2008 Raybestos Rookie of the Year? Here are all of the contenders in order from worst to first.
The 2008 Raybestos Rookie of the Year battle is one of the most interesting rookie battles in the history of NASCAR. This year's rookie crop bring with them very impressive resumes including three Indianapolis 500 victories, four IndyCar Series Championships, one CART Championship and one Formula One World Championship. Who will emerge in November as the 2008 Raybestos Rookie of the Year? Here are all of the contenders in order from worst to first.
2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship Prediction
The 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup season kicks off next week as the Sprint Cup stars roll into Daytona International Speedway. The season is fresh. Anything is possible as there are a number of legitimate contenders for the 2008 title. Here is my prediction for this season's biggest prize.
The 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup season kicks off next week as the Sprint Cup stars roll into Daytona International Speedway. The season is fresh. Anything is possible as there are a number of legitimate contenders for the 2008 title. Here is my prediction for this season's biggest prize.
2008 Daytona 500 Headquarters
It has been called "The Great American Race" and "The Super Bowl of NASCAR." No matter what you call it there is no doubt that the Daytona 500 is the biggest, most-prestigous event on the NASCAR Sprint Cup calendar. This season is extra-special as this is the 50th running of the Daytona 500.
It has been called "The Great American Race" and "The Super Bowl of NASCAR." No matter what you call it there is no doubt that the Daytona 500 is the biggest, most-prestigous event on the NASCAR Sprint Cup calendar. This season is extra-special as this is the 50th running of the Daytona 500.
50 Years of Daytona 500 Race Cars
2008 marks the 50th running of the Daytona 500. A lot has changed in NASCAR since that very first Daytona 500 was run on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway. Speed, safety and competition have all seen great advances through the decades. Here are the major advances in 50 years of Daytona 500 race cars.
2008 marks the 50th running of the Daytona 500. A lot has changed in NASCAR since that very first Daytona 500 was run on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway. Speed, safety and competition have all seen great advances through the decades. Here are the major advances in 50 years of Daytona 500 race cars.
Dale Earhardt Jr. Wins 2008 Budweiser Shootout
Tonight the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers broke the silence of the long off-season. The 2008 Budweiser Shootout marks the unofficial start of the NASCAR season. Tonight the drivers battled for 70 laps with no points on the line. Although the race itself was anticlimactic it is great to hear the sounds of NASCAR again.
Tonight the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers broke the silence of the long off-season. The 2008 Budweiser Shootout marks the unofficial start of the NASCAR season. Tonight the drivers battled for 70 laps with no points on the line. Although the race itself was anticlimactic it is great to hear the sounds of NASCAR again.
Earnhardt and Hamlin Win Gatorade Duel Qualifying Races
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2008 daytona 500 gatorade duels international speedway dis 50th dale earnhardt junior jr denny hamlin toyota
Ryan Newman Wins 2008 Daytona 500
The 2008 Daytona 500 was supposed to be dominated by the Joe Gibbs Toyota drivers and the Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolets. They had won everything else during Speed Weeks and were expected to sort out the 50th Daytona 500 between them. Apparently nobody told the Penske Dodge drivers Ryan Newman and Kurt Busch that they were not supposed to win the 2008 Daytona 500.
The 2008 Daytona 500 was supposed to be dominated by the Joe Gibbs Toyota drivers and the Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolets. They had won everything else during Speed Weeks and were expected to sort out the 50th Daytona 500 between them. Apparently nobody told the Penske Dodge drivers Ryan Newman and Kurt Busch that they were not supposed to win the 2008 Daytona 500.
Carl Edwards Wins Monday's 2008 Auto Club 500
California Speedway is not known for its great races. While this one was no different California Speedway did see some good racing over the final 25 lap sprint to the checkers. The big story of the weekend was the weather. NASCAR was only able to get 87 laps in the books on Sunday. Then they tried for hours to get the track dry so that racing could continue. They finally conceded to the weather at 2am Eastern time and finished the race on Monday afternoon.
California Speedway is not known for its great races. While this one was no different California Speedway did see some good racing over the final 25 lap sprint to the checkers. The big story of the weekend was the weather. NASCAR was only able to get 87 laps in the books on Sunday. Then they tried for hours to get the track dry so that racing could continue. They finally conceded to the weather at 2am Eastern time and finished the race on Monday afternoon.
Carl Edwards Does Second Backflip In a Row With 2008 Las Vegas Win
Carl Edwards is on a roll in 2008. The 2008 UAW-Dodge 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway marks his second win in a row and catapults Edwards into the first point lead of his career. The win was not without some controversy as Edwards' crew let a tire roll across pit road during a late race pit stop. NASCAR decided not to penalize him which left the door open for him to do his famous post-race backflip.
Carl Edwards is on a roll in 2008. The 2008 UAW-Dodge 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway marks his second win in a row and catapults Edwards into the first point lead of his career. The win was not without some controversy as Edwards' crew let a tire roll across pit road during a late race pit stop. NASCAR decided not to penalize him which left the door open for him to do his famous post-race backflip.
Kyle Busch Scores First Sprint Cup Win for Toyota
Kyle Busch made history today at Atlanta Motor Speedway. He became the first driver to win a Sprint Cup race for a foreign manufacturer since 1954. Busch had them covered today and cruised to an easy win in the 2008 Kobalt Tools 500.
Kyle Busch made history today at Atlanta Motor Speedway. He became the first driver to win a Sprint Cup race for a foreign manufacturer since 1954. Busch had them covered today and cruised to an easy win in the 2008 Kobalt Tools 500.
Jeff Burton Leads Childress Sweep at Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol Motor Speedway demonstrated today why they are one of the few tracks that still sells out every single event. Today's race had some slow moments as drivers were bracing for the finish. That finish did not disappoint as the last 15 laps saw three different leaders, differing pit strategies and some Bristol beating and banging.
Bristol Motor Speedway demonstrated today why they are one of the few tracks that still sells out every single event. Today's race had some slow moments as drivers were bracing for the finish. That finish did not disappoint as the last 15 laps saw three different leaders, differing pit strategies and some Bristol beating and banging.
Denny Hamlin Finds Success at Martinsville
The short track of Martinsville Speedway hosted the 2008 Goody's Cool Orange 500 today. The Sprint Cup drivers dodged a near-constant drizzle all day in Martinsville but were able to get the full 500 laps in. Denny Hamlin was out front for the final long green flag run to the finish and was able to hold off a hard-charging Jeff Gordon to claim the win.
The short track of Martinsville Speedway hosted the 2008 Goody's Cool Orange 500 today. The Sprint Cup drivers dodged a near-constant drizzle all day in Martinsville but were able to get the full 500 laps in. Denny Hamlin was out front for the final long green flag run to the finish and was able to hold off a hard-charging Jeff Gordon to claim the win.
Carl Edwards Continues Cookie Cutter Domination With Texas Win
Texas Motor Speedway saw long green flag runs during today's 2008 Samsung 500. Carl Edwards, Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch ran in the top three for most of the day and settled the race among themselves while the rest of the field was struggling to find the handle on their cars. Drivers battled the track more than each other. This does not make for exciting racing. Carl Edwards made to the checkered flag first for his third victory of 2008.
Texas Motor Speedway saw long green flag runs during today's 2008 Samsung 500. Carl Edwards, Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch ran in the top three for most of the day and settled the race among themselves while the rest of the field was struggling to find the handle on their cars. Drivers battled the track more than each other. This does not make for exciting racing. Carl Edwards made to the checkered flag first for his third victory of 2008.