We wrap up our NASCAR Hall of Fame profiles with a look at the youngest Inductee, Rusty Wallace.

Part four of our special NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee series looks at Elzie Wylie "Buck" Baker.

Part three of our NHOF tributes looks at NASCAR's first superstar - Herb Thomas.

Our second NASCAR Hall of Fame profile looks at the life and career of Cotton Owens

We celebrate the return of the NASCAR Beat with a look at the career of NASCAR Hall of Famer Leonard Wood.

Find out how Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Denny Hamlin came to be the Big Three at Martinsville Speedway.

Find out which of the eight California drivers are expected to be out front of the NASCAR Sprint Cup field this weekend at Auto Club Speedway

Bristol dominator Kyle Busch and most recent winner Brad Keselowski share their love for the World's Fastest Half-Mile on today's episode.

Many veterans say they will have a good feel for the season after Las Vegas. Find out who might emerge from the weekend on top.

We rewind the thrilling action at Daytona International Speedway and look ahead to the weekend in Phoenix.

Get a comprehensive preview of the entire 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series field on today's NASCAR Beat.

We wrap up our Hall of Fame podcasts with a look at Modified legend Richie Evans.

Learn about the life and career of NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Glen Wood on today's episode.

Part 3 of our special NASCAR Hall of Fame series looks at Dale Inman, the first crew chief inducted into the NHOF.

Our second NASCAR Hall of Fame profile looks at the driving and broadcasting career of Darrell Waltrip.

In the first of a five-part series, we take a look at the career of NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough.

In our last podcast of 2011, we recap the top performances of the year in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

We continue our look back at the 2011 season with the 5th Annual Loopie Awards, based off top loop data perforamances.

We countdown the Top 10 Moments of 2011 with Jeff Gluck of SBNation.com.

Get ready for Ford Championship Weekend with the official NASCAR Contenders press conference.

Learn what championship contenders in all three national series have to do to clinch a championship on today's episode.

Learn about the new configuration at Phoenix International Raceway and what track officials have done to prepare the surface for this weekend's racing.

Will Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart battle for the championship in Homestead or can the rest of the pack catch them? Hear from both on today's NASCAR Beat.

The mind games have started! Hear Tony Stewart's warning to Carl Edwards - and Carl's response - on today's NASCAR Beat.

Martinsville is one of the worst tracks for points leader Carl Edwards. Find out how he is approaching this weekend on today's NASCAR Beat.

Clint Bowyer gave RCR its 100th Sprint Cup victory on Sunday. Bowyer and Jeff Burton talk about the winning pass and Richard Childress looks back on his team's history.

Hear from Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon on the Talladega rule changes and what to expect this weekend.

Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards came close to taking each other out in the closing laps Saturday night. Hear from both drivers on the incident plus winner Matt Kenseth on today's episode.

On today's NASCAR Beat, we examine how the first Kansas race turned around the seasons of Jeff Gordon and Brad Keselowski and wonder if Carl Edwards can finally win at his home track.

Kurt Busch, Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards made strong statements in Dover. Hear from all three drivers on their championship dreams on today's episode.

A wild weekend in Richmond results in one of the deepest Chase fields we've seen. Hear from Dale Jr., Brad Keselowski, Denny Hamlin and more on today's episode.

Although he has finished top 3 in 4 straight races, there is a driver hotter than Brad Keselowski. Find out who on today's NASCAR Beat.

Eight drivers can clinch a spot in the Chase leaving Bristol. Get a full rundown of the different scenarios on today's NASCAR Beat podcast.

Find out what a driver needs to do to clinch a Chase position leaving Michigan and which drivers have the best shot.

There are a handful of drivers who always find their way into the top 10 at Watkins Glen. Find out who they are on today's NASCAR Beat.

Have you ever wondered how a new Sprint Cup Series car gets certified? NASCAR's Brett Bodine walks you through the process on today's NASCAR Beat.

Can winning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway bring you a Sprint Cup championship? The stats say yes. Plus hear from Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart, who have combined to win 6 Brickyard 400's.

Austin Dillon got back to Victory Lane and Carl Edwards continued his Nashville Superspeedway dominance.

Find out how YOU can win $1 million from Sprint and look ahead to this weekend's action at Nashville Superspeedway.

Get a full rundown of the top stories and stats of the first half of 2011 as well as a preview of the top Wild Card contenders heading into New Hampshire.

Ever wondered why Tony Stewart excels in the summer races? Hear his explanation on today's episode.

Kurt Busch talks about his first road course win and Reed Sorenson, Ron Fellows and Jacques Villeneuve break down the end of the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Road America.

How big of an impact can Sunday's race have on the Race to the Chase? Wild Card contenders Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart talk road course racing at Infineon Raceway on today's NASCAR Beat.

Denny Hamlin's win put him right in the Wild Card picture for the Chase. Hear from Denny on the importance of winning on today's NASCAR Beat.

Michigan International Speedway doubles as Roush Fenway Racing's personal playground. Hear from Jack Roush, Greg Biffle and Matt Kenseth on the team's success at the 2-mile track.

Learn more about all five inductees in the 2012 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class on today's special edition.

Find out why the unique triangular layout at Pocono lends itself to more passing than your average track on today's NASCAR Beat.

Does Brad Keselowski's Kansas win make him an instant Chase contender? Find out what he had to say on today's NASCAR Beat.

As we celebrate the 400th race in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, we reveal the series' top 10 moments and chat with Series Director Wayne Auton.

Kevin Harvick won a thrilling Coca-Cola 600, passing Dale Earnhardt Jr. in Turn 4 of the final lap. Harvick and crew chief Gil Martin explain their strategy on today's NASCAR Beat.

Get ready for Memorial Day weekend's most popular race, the Coca-Cola 600, with a review of the top drivers, an overview of the military celebrations and a strategy talk with NASCAR's Brett Bodine.

Sprint All Star Week started with two repeat winners and ended with two new winners. Find out who came out on top on today's NASCAR Beat.

Get a complete overview of NASCAR Sprint All Star Week and the formats of the different events on today's NASCAR Beat.

The Monster Mile lived up to its name this weekend with three exciting race finishes. Hear from all three winner's on today's NASCAR Beat.

Find out why NASCAR penalized Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick for Saturday's post-race incident and hear from Mark Martin on the NASCAR Nationwide Series all-time win mark.

Several drivers with previous Darlington success could use strong runs this weekend to get their seasons on track. Find out who on today's NASCAR Beat.

Kyle Busch denied Denny Hamlin the chance for the hometown sweep. Find out why Hamlin only has himself to blame on today's NASCAR Beat.

Three drivers have dominated the last 16 short track races on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule. Find out who they are and what their chances are this weekend on today's NASCAR Beat.

Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch talk about their last lap winning passes in a record-breaking weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s winless streak has reached 100 races. Find out why there is a good chance it won't get to 101.

In a Texas-sized Roush Fenway sweep, Matt Kenseth ended his 76-race winless streak and Carl Edwards earned the first victory for the Ford Mustang.

There might not be a better track for Matt Kenseth to break his 76-race winless streak than Texas Motor Speedway. Hear about his and Roush Fenway's success in the Lone Star State on today's NASCAR Beat.

Two late lead changes gave Kevin Harvick the Martinsville win over Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Busch. All three give their perspectives on the late-race action on today's NASCAR Beat.

Denny Hamlin and Jimmie Johnson have combined to win nine straight Martinsville races. Hear both drivers explain how they've done it on today's NASCAR Beat.

Both Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch "stole" victories at Auto Club Speedway. Hear reaction and analysis from both winners and 'losers' on today's NASCAR Beat.

As we head to California, get a full update on the eight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers that hail from the Golden State.

In sweeping another Bristol weekend, Kyle Busch became the first driver to hit a NASCAR Nationwide Series milestone. Find out what it is on today's NASCAR Beat.

Did growing up racing on the Bullring in Las Vegas help the Busch brothers learn how to tackle Bristol Motor Speedway? Nine combined wins says yes. Hear Kyle's thoughts on today's NASCAR Beat.

Kasey Kahne won his third NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race in four starts on Saturday. Hear how he did it on today's NASCAR Beat.

Find out how Carl Edwards ended up with his third win in the last five races, and hear from Mark Martin and Danica Patrick on their record-setting performances in Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series race.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway has been a mixed bag for locals Kurt and Kyle Busch. Find out which brother seems to have the track figured out on today's NASCAR Beat. 

Jeff Gordon continued his march up the all-time wins list and kept Kyle Busch from completing a weekend sweep. Gordon tells us where he planned to celebrate his win, Busch explains his Sunday mixup with Carl Edwards and much more on today's NASCAR Beat podcast.

After a thrilling Speedweeks, all three national series head west to Phoenix International Raceway. Get a full preview of the weekend's action on today's NASCAR Beat.

Relive the most competitive Speedweeks in NASCAR history as an average margin of 0.052 seconds separated winners from losers at Daytona International Speedway.

In the most comprehensive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series preview around, we catch you up with changes for 2011 and countdown the top 35 drivers as voted by the media.

In our NASCAR Nationwide Series preview, we speak with Series Director Joe Balash, break down the driver and owner championship contenders and hear from some of the top drivers in the series.

In our first episode of 2011, get a full rundown of the upcoming NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season.

In our last episode of the season, Jeff Gluck from SBNation.com joins us to review the top drivers, races and stories of the year across all three of NASCAR's national series.

NASCAR stats guru Mike Forde joins us for the Loopie Awards honoring the best of loop data statistics from the past season.

In the first of our three-part year-end series, we look back at the top quotes from the 2010 season.

The closest Chase in history comes down to three drivers - Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick. Hear from all three drivers, their crew chiefs and team owners on today's NASCAR Beat.

Phoenix gave us a championship, a perfect Driver Rating and the closest Chase ever. Hear about it all on today's NASCAR Beat.

Denny Hamlin has momentum on his side, Jimmie Johnson has history and Kevin Harvick has track familiarity at Phoenix International Raceway. Hear from all three championship contenders on today's NASCAR Beat.

Between fingers, backstretch grappling and pit crew swaps, Denny Hamlin's Texas win almost got lost in the shuffle. Hear from the 11 team as well as NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Brad Keselowski on today's NASCAR Beat.

With three races remaining, the championship battle is tighter than ever. Find out which driver should be up front at Texas this weekend.

There is no bigger head-to-head matchup this season than Jimmie Johnson and Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway. Hear why on today's NASCAR Beat.

Roger Penske talks about what a NASCAR championship would mean to him and NASCAR VP Robin Pemberton explains the 2011 move to ethanol.

Get a full Charlotte preview plus hear from Tony Stewart on a new sponsor for 2011.

The 2nd class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame was announced with some surprise inductees. Hear each of the inductees getting announced as well as reaction from each.

Get a full preview of the weekend's action at Auto Club Speedway plus reaction from Richard Childress and John Darby after the final appeal hearing on the 33 car on today's NASCAR Beat.

Which Chase drivers run well at Kansas? Why should you expect to see a non-Chaser in Victory Lane? Find out on today's NASCAR Beat.

Find out which two NASCAR records were broken this past weekend and hear from all three race winners.

Richard Childress thinks New Hampshire winner Clint Bowyer is the "new" kind of NASCAR hero. Hear what RC had to say on today's NASCAR Beat.

Get the most comprehensive Chase preview around with soundbites from each Chase driver and a complete analysis of every driver's championship chances.

Denny Hamlin regained his momentum and clinched the top Chase spot after his Richmond win. Find out what Denny thinks of his chances headed into the Chase.

With one race remaining before the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, find out who has the best chance of capturing the final 10 bonus points.

Several Chase contenders made statements with dominant runs at Atlanta. Hear from three of them - Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson - on today's episode.

Two races remain before the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Find out who can clinch and what 13th place Jamie McMurray is thinking heading into Atlanta.

Relive Kyle Busch's historic weekend sweep with post-race comments from Kyle after each of his three Bristol victories.

Hear the complete 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule and find out why NASCAR Senior Vice President of Racing Operations Steve O'Donnell says changes were made.

Find out what this past weekend's winners accomplished for only the sixth time in NASCAR history on today's episode.

Find out what this past weekend's winners accomplished for only the sixth time in NASCAR history on today's episode.

Find out what record the Roush Fenway Racing drivers are chasing this weekend at Michigan International Speedway.

Hear what made Juan Pablo Montoya's Watkins Glen victory so special to him and crew chief Brian Pattie on today's episode of the NASCAR Beat.

Marcos Ambrose thinks he has a shot at both Watkins Glen victories. Hear why he's right on today's episode.

Greg Biffle talks about his Pocono win - the first of the season for Ford - and Elliott Sadler explains why his NCWTS win was the biggest of his career.

Find out why Joe Gibbs thinks Denny Hamlin's Pocono dominance helps more than just the No. 11 team on today's episode.

Jamie McMurray and team owner Chip Ganassi each made their own history with their Brickyard 400 victory. Hear from both on today's NASCAR Beat.

Odds are a NASCAR Sprint Cup champion will win the Brickyard 400 this Sunday. Find out why on today's NASCAR Beat.

Hear from all of the weekend's winners plus find out which exhibit is the newest addition to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

We are officially halfway through the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season and are on pace for some record stats. Get the full report and hear from points leader, and two-time Chicago winner, Kevin Harvick on today's NASCAR Beat.

Kevin Harvick won a wild shootout at Daytona the night after Dale Earnhardt Jr. brought the No. 3 Wrangler Chevrolet to Victory Lane in the Nationwide Series.

Find out how drivers will approach Daytona before the track gets repaved. Also get a full overview of the new NASCAR Nationwide Series car debuting this weekend.

?Jimmie Johnson and Kurt Busch traded 'bump and runs' to close out Sunday's race. Hear each driver's thoughts on the exciting finish on today's NASCAR Beat.

The Race to the Chase kicks off with the first of two trips to New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Find out what it takes to get around this 1-mile flat track on today's NASCAR Beat.

What makes Infineon Raceway different from other road courses? Hear from the experts on today's NASCAR Beat.

?Denny Hamlin kept up his hot streak with his career-best fifth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win of the season. Hear from Denny and NNS and NCWTS winners Joey Logano and Aric Almirola on today's NASCAR Beat.

Despite being winless in 2010, Roush Fenway Racing has reason to be optimistic this week. Find out why on today's NASCAR Beat.

?In a weekend with NASCAR racing spread across the country, two points leaders and one potential points leaders emerge with victories. Hear from all three winners - Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski and Todd Bodine - on today's NASCAR Beat.

Kyle Busch will reach another NASCAR milestone this weekend at Pocono. Find out what it is and which drivers are in the best position to tackle Pocono Raceway on today's NASCAR Beat.

The Busch brothers continued their winning ways, sweeping both Memorial Day weekend races at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Hear from both of them, including Kyle's comments on his late-race incident with Jeff Burton on today's NASCAR Beat.

Five active drivers have earned their first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory in the Coca-Cola 600. Learn who they are and more on today's NASCAR Beat.

?The Intimidator continues to be one of the most beloved drivers in NASCAR history. Hear about his life and career on today's NASCAR Beat.

Learn all you need to know about "The King" Richard Petty on today's special edition of the NASCAR Beat.

Kyle Busch came within three laps of making NASCAR history. Find out what he almost became the first driver to accomplish in NASCAR history.

Hear about the life and career of the 'Last American Hero' - Junior Johnson on today's NASCAR Beat.

Greg Biffle, Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards are among the top drivers at Dover. We discuss why each of them needs a great result this weekend on today's NASCAR Beat.

Denny Hamlin became the first driver in 18 years to sweep both races at Darlington Raceway. Find out what historic NASCAR moment he compared his Sprint Cup win to on today's NASCAR Beat.

As we approach the grand opening of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, hear from the people who helped make the dream a reality.

Tony Stewart has won at all but three active NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tracks, including Darlington Raceway. However, that's not why he's itching to win there. Find out the reason on today's NASCAR Beat podcast.

Both Richmond races had late-race cautions that created thrilling finishes. Find out which winner made their move during the green-white-checkered finish on today's NASCAR Beat.

Hear how NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Bill France Jr. transformed NASCAR from a regional sport to a national phenomenon on today's special edition NASCAR Beat.

Learn the history of Richmond International Raceway and find out why drivers consider it the 'perfect' track on today's NASCAR Beat.

In the first of a five-part series, we review the life and legacy of NASCAR Hall of Fame Inaugural Class Inductee Bill France Sr. with NASCAR Hall of Fame Historian Buz McKim.

Did you know that several NASCAR records were broken during Sunday's action at Talladega Superspeedway? Find out what they were and hear from winner Kevin Harvick and runner-up Jamie McMurray on the exciting finish.

Find out which feat was accomplished for the first time in NASCAR history after rain forced a Monday doubleheader at Texas Motor Speedway.

The spoiler has its biggest test to date this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. Find out why Brett Bodine and the NASCAR Competition Department feel more comfortable about this race than the previous two spoiler events.

Both races at Phoenix International Raceway had surprise winners from lead changes in the closing laps. Catch up on all of the action on this week's NASCAR Beat.

Find out which driver is eager to win a Sprint Cup race at Phoenix to complete the NASCAR national series trifecta at the track on today's NASCAR Beat.

Monday's Martinsville race produced one of the most exciting finishes in recent history. Tune in to today's NASCAR Beat to hear from Denny Hamlin, crew chief Mike Ford and owner J.D. Gibbs about the daring four-tire pit stop in the closing laps of the race.

The spoiler returns to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car this weekend at Martinsville Speedway. Hear all about it from drivers and NASCAR officials.

Classic short track racing at Bristol Motor Speedway produced two exciting and surprising finishes. Find out what happened on today's NASCAR Beat.

Catch up with the latest from the Talladega spoiler test and find out who is on the brink of setting a record for career poles at Bristol.

An exciting tweak to the NASCAR Sprint All Star Race was announced on Wednesday afternoon. Tune in for all of the details.

There have been several surprises (both good and bad) to start the 2010 NASCAR season. Find out which drivers outside the top 12 have the best statistical chance to make the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.

Hear from the top three finishers in the wild Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway and find out why Kevin Harvick plans to enter more NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races.

Ryan Newman is tied with Buddy Baker for most career poles at AMS. Hear his take on the record and more on this week's NASCAR Beat.

In today's NASCAR Beat we hear from Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus and Jeff Gordon about the tire strategies that won (and lost) the Shelby American at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Did you know only one NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver has averaged a top-10 finish at Las Vegas

Did Jimmie Johnson luck into a win at Auto Club Speedway? Hear his take on his 48th victory on today's NASCAR Beat.

The last eight Auto Club Speedway winners have had a pre-race Driver Rating in the top 10. Find out who this weekend's top 10 are on today's NASCAR Beat.

Speedweeks 2010 provided exciting racing in all three of NASCAR's national series. Hear from all of the weekend's winners in the first recap edition of the NASCAR Beat.

Hear from each of the 12 drivers that NASCAR media members predicted would make the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup in 2010.

Find out who the NASCAR media voted would finish 13th-43rd in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in Part 1 of our NSCS season preview.

Get a full preview of the NASCAR Nationwide Series, including an interview with series director Joe Balash.

In our first podcast of 2010 we bring you up to speed with all of the happenings in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

Day three of podathon '09 brings the top performances of the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. Who joins Jimmie Johnson as this year's elite?

Day two of our "podathon" highlights the Top Performances in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

Ford Championship Weekend saw history being made in all three of NASCAR's national series. Tune in to hear from all three championship teams.

What do Ron Hornaday Jr., Matt Crafton, Kevin Harvick Inc. and the NCWTS season opener have in common? They all made the NASCAR Beat 2009 Top NCWTS Performances list.

With two races left in the season, check in to hear where the three national series point battles stand.

There are three races remaining in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. Hear who excels at the next track on the schedule - Texas Motor Speedway.

Catch up on all of the latest NASCAR news as the series moves from its shortest track (Martinsville) to its longest (Talladega).

Jimmie Johnson earned his third Chase win of the season at Lowe's Motor Speedway and leads the standings by 90 points headed to Martinsville. Find out why he's still not comfortable with the cushion.

Five NASCAR legends were announced as the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Find out who they are and the importance of their contributions to the sport.

Hear NASCAR reporter Tania Ganguli of the Orlando Sentinel talk about the life of a reporter on the NASCAR Beat.

Three races into the Chase and at least nine drivers still in the championship hunt. Find out who they are on this week's NASCAR Beat.

Jimmie Johnson is coming off a dominant win at Dover International Speedway. Find out what to expect from the 48 team at Kansas.

Hear from all 12 of the drivers in the 2009 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup in a special Chase preview edition of the NASCAR Beat.

Eleven drivers are vying for eight available Chase positions. Find out who has the inside track on this week's NASCAR Beat.

Find out who can clinch a spot in the Chase this weekend at Atlanta and learn what record Ryan Newman can break.

Mark Martin was behind the wheel of the No. 5 Chevrolet when he recently made his 1,000th career NASCAR start. Find out other big moments in the history of the 5 car.

Only two races remain before the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Listen to this week's NASCAR Beat and catch up on the entire Chase picture.

Anything can happen at Bristol Motor Speedway - listen to this week's episode to find out who is currently in position for the Chase.

Only four races remain until the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup begins. Find out who can clinch a spot this weekend at Michigan.

Tony Stewart chose the 14 car as an owner in honor of his hero A.J. Foyt. Find out which other famous drivers drove the 14 car throughout the last 60 years.

Indianapolis and Pocono are both flat tracks with long straightaways. Hear the differences and similarities in this week's NASCAR Beat.

Learn why series champions seem to have an advantage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for one of the crown jewels of the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule - the Allstate 400 at The Brickyard.

Get to know Rick Carelli, general manager of Kevin Harvick Incorporated General Manager and spotter for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Ron Hornaday Jr.

Learn about each of the 25 NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees before going to NASCAR.COM and casting your vote for the first five inductees.

Daytona Beach News Journal reporter Godwin Kelly talks about covering NASCAR and his new book in this week's media profile.

With the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series enjoying an off-week, we kick off a week's worth of podcasts.

Catch up with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as the season crosses the halfway point.

Sunday's race at New Hampshire kicks off the Race to the Chase, the 10-race stretch that leads into the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Find out what drivers must do to step up their game on this week's NASCAR Beat.

The Wood Brothers' No. 21 Ford is one of the most famous cars in NASCAR history. Hear the history of the car and the organization from team co-owner Len Wood.

The Wood Brothers dominated Michigan competition in the 1970's, winning 11 times. Do you know which team recently tied them for most NASCAR Sprint Cup Series wins at the track? You will after listening to the latest NASCAR Beat.

Relive three exciting Dover races before getting ready for Pocono and a new rule change that is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

Why do drivers and fans love the racing at Dover International Speedway? Hear about the high-banking, high-speeds and high-octane action in this edition of the NASCAR Beat.

We wrap up NASCAR Sprint All-Star Week festivities before previewing the 50th running of the Coca-Cola 600, the longest race on the NASCAR schedule.

This edition of the NASCAR Beat is your official source for all things all-star. Get the full rundown of participants, rules and other insight.

Find out all you need to know about the 2009 edition of the NASCAR Sprint Pit Crew Challenge presented Craftsman.

For the first time ever, a free concert will open the week's events leading up to the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. Find out about NASCAR Rev'd Up in Charlotte starring O.A.R. and hear from the band's drummer Chris Culos on all things O.A.R.

The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race is the culmination of a long week of exciting NASCAR events in the Charlotte area. We give an overview of what's happening in today's NASCAR Beat, which leads off a special series of daily all-star week podcasts.

Get to know ESPN "NASCAR Now" host Nicole Manske -- and find out how this former classmate of Danica Patrick keeps it real at the racetrack.

Darlington is the second oldest track in NASCAR and has also been called the most difficult to drive. Find out what makes Darlington the track "Too Tough To Tame."

Many in the NASCAR industry consider Richmond the 'perfect' race track. Listen to this week's NASCAR Beat to find out why.

Find out how Steve Letarte worked his way through the Hendrick Motorsports organization to become crew chief for one of the greatest drivers of all time.

How much do you know about restrictor plates? Listen to this week's NASCAR Beat to learn all you need to know heading into Talladega.

Phoenix is not your typical one-mile track thanks to major differences from Turns 1 and 2 to Turns 3 and 4. Listen in as past Phoenix winners Kevin Harvick and Jeff Burton and NASCAR's Brett Bodine weigh in on how to tackle PIR.

Jeff Gordon talks about his milestone win at Texas before we turn our focus to NASCAR Nationwide Series action in Nashville.

Get to know Bruce Martin, SI.com auto racing columnist and senior writer at National Speed Sports News.

After back-to-back short track races, the circuit moves deep into the heart of Texas, where everything is bigger... including Texas Motor Speedway.

Catch up on format changes made to the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. Ryan Newman joined representatives from NASCAR, Lowe's Motor Speedway and Sprint to review all of the activities the week of the race.

Get to know Miss Sprint Cup Monica Palumbo -- and find out which driver this former Miss North Carolina roots for, where she likes to go when in her hometown and why you might have seen her in one of the Farrelly Brothers' top comedy films.

All three of NASCAR's national series are off this weekend, leaving the spotlight to the developmental series. Find out which up-and-comers to watch and where to follow the NASCAR touring series.

Hear from Kyle Busch on his emotional hometown win at Las Vegas and find out what is significant about Sunday's race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Hear how Kyle Busch made history last weekend and how Matt Kenseth is attempting to enter the record books this upcoming weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Hear from the title contenders and series directors in both the NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

We wrap up our 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series preview series with a review of the Chevrolet teams of Hendrick Motorsports, Richard Childress Racing and Stewart-Haas Racing.

In our third NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season preview, we go over the Ford teams of Roush Fenway Racing, Yates Racing and Hall of Fame Racing.

In the second 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series preview, we learn about the Toyota teams of Joe Gibbs Racing, Team Red Bull and Michael Waltrip Racing.

Get ready for the 2009 season with the NASCAR Beat season preview. In the first installment, we review the Dodge teams of Richard Petty Motorsports and Penske Racing.

Catch up with the format changes and driver changes for the 2009 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona.

Get the answers to your biggest questions from NASCAR executives. Plus hear how the induction process will work for the NASCAR Hall of Fame

The year is young, but Jimmie Johnson has already added another trophy to his collection. Hear who surprised him at the presentation on Day Three of the media tour.

The NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series take center stage with two special announcements.

In the first NASCAR Beat of 2009, we hear from "The King" on his new venture - Richard Petty Motorsports.

Before moving on to a new season, re-live the best quotes of 2008 by the top drivers in NASCAR's three national series.

Hear NASCAR's Brett Bodine review the competition from the 2008 season and look forward to 2009.

Who needs the Oscars when you can have the Second Annual Loopie Awards, based on the best (and worst) loop data of 2008.

Listen in as special guest Jim Utter of the Charlotte Observer walks us through the top stories of 2008 as voted by the media.

Hear from the best of the NASCAR Nationwide Series as the drivers prepare for the year-end banquet.

Go in depth with ESPN Analyst and NASCAR team owner Brad Daugherty in this special edition of the NASCAR Beat.

Carl Edwards is doing his best to chase down Jimmie Johnson with two races left. Who has the edge at Phoenix and Homestead?

Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson are the two favorites heading into Texas Motor Speedway. Listen in to hear both talk about this weekend's race.

Hendrick Motorsports dominated at Martinsville... find out who to watch this weekend at Atlanta.

Catch up with the Chase at its halfway point and find out who to watch at Martinsville Speedway.

Twenty-five minority and female drivers from across the country participated in the 2008 Drive for Diversity Combine presented by Sunoco at South Boston Speedway. Hear about the two-day event from NASCAR officials and several participants.

Go in depth with NASCAR Nationwide Series crew chief Brad Parrott in this special edition of the NASCAR Beat.

Hear which NASCAR Sprint Cup Series record was broken at Talladega and which record could be broken this weekend at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Only once has the Chase points leader heading into Talladega emerged in the same position. Can Jimmie Johnson do it this Sunday?

Get to know Red Bull Racing General Manager Jay Frye and find out how he went from University of Missouri football player to one of NASCAR's top developers of young and talented drivers.

Greg Biffle has won two Chase races in a row... can he defend his 2007 Kansas win and make it three?

Get to know Liz Clarke, a Washington Post writer and author of the book "One Helluva Ride: How NASCAR Swept the Nation."

Get an in-depth preview of Race 2 of the Chase with insight from Greg Biffle, Kyle Busch, Brett Bodine and more.

Hear from all 12 Chase drivers as they begin their 10-race journey for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship.

Get to know USA Today motorsports beat reporter Gary Graves.

The Chase bubble bursts after Richmond. Hear from three drivers on the most important race of their season.

Click here for the latest in a new series of profiles on those who regularly cover NASCAR. This week we talk with Matt Markey, a sports writer with the Toledo Blade.

Two-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson weighs in on the Kyle Busch/Carl Edwards rivalry and evaluates the championship battle.

Get to know Daytona 500 winning crew chief Roy McCauley in this week's crew profile.

Hear why some of the top NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers think the new track configuration at Bristol makes for better racing.

NASCAR President Mike Helton announces the 2009 schedule, which includes changes that will affect the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Also hear from five track presidents on how the changes affect their facilities.

Roush Fenway Racing has dominated at Michigan International Speedway over the years. Hear how it's been done from two-time winner Greg Biffle and team owner Jack Roush.

Get to know NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team owner Doug Yates, and find out how he's making Yates Racing his own after working with his father as an owner.

Two road course pros - Robby Gordon and Jeff Gordon - talk about Watkins Glen. Brett Bodine compares "The Glen" to Infineon Raceway.

NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton addresses the tire situation at Indianapolis and Pocono-winner Kasey Kahne is among the drivers previewing the August race at the Pennsylvania track.

Click here for the latest in a new series of profiles on those who regularly cover NASCAR. This week we talk with Al Tays, a sports writer with the Palm Beach Post.

Indiana natives Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman face new challenges next season. But first they must tackle the Brickyard. Hear their take on racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Get to know Cully Barraclough, crew chief for the No. 38 Yates Racing Ford driven by David Gilliland.

Get to know St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports writer Ken Roberts as he prepares to cover this weekend's NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Gateway International Raceway.

"The King" Richard Petty reflects on his 50th anniversary in NASCAR. Brett Bodine compares day racing with night racing.

Get to know Chad Knaus, crew chief of No. 48 Chevrolet driven by Jimmie Johnson as he heads back to his Midwest racing roots this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway.

Defending Coke Zero 400 champion Jamie McMurray hopes to recapture his magic. Brett Bodine talks about the restrictor plate engine package in the new car.

Click here for the latest in a new series of profiles on those who regularly cover NASCAR. This week we talk with Nate Ryan, a writer for USA Today.

The Race to the Chase kicks off this weekend at New Hampshire. Hear how Martin Truex Jr. plans to climb from 17th into a Chase berth. Brett Bodine shares which NASCAR series is his favorite.

SPEED Field Producer Kim Novak talks about why she'll never forget Dale Earnhardt, who she thinks is the most honest interview (hint: Jr.'s in his name) and dishes on Tony Stewart

Why is winning at Michigan so important to Kurt Busch? Why is everybody talking about yaw? Who does the loop data say will win Sunday? Find out all the answers on the NASCAR Beat.

Kyle Busch, NASCAR's hottest driver, is attempting an unprecedented feat this weekend. Find out what it is and what his thoughts are.

If you've never heard of Joey Logano, listen to this week's podcast to see what you're missing. He could be NASCAR's next big superstar.

Mark Martin, one of the most successful drivers in Lowe's Motor Speedway history, talks about why the track is his favorite and Brett Bodine explains how difficult it is to prepare for a 600 mile race.

NASCAR Vice President of Communications Jim Hunter reminisces about the 48-year history of the Coca-Cola 600, Memorial Day weekend's most popular race.

Get ready for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star race with this week's podcast. We break down the format for the race and hear from Jeff Gordon about going for his record fourth win.

Darlington Raceway President Chris Browning talks about the tradition, new surface and great fans at NASCAR's original superspeedway.

Hear from Kyle Busch on his Richmond incident with Dale Earnhardt Jr. in this special testing edition of NASCAR Beat.

Virginia-native Denny Hamlin joins us this week to talk about Richmond, his home track. Brett Bodine explains what makes the track "perfect".

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Talladega Superspeedway go together like peanut butter and jelly. Hear what NASCAR's most popular driver has to say about his success at the track, his loyal fanbase and his prospects for a win on Sunday.

NASCAR Nationwide Series Director Joe Balash, road course aces Adrian Fernandez and Scott Pruett and NASCAR Director of Cost Research give their insight for Sunday's NASCAR Nationwide Series Corona Mexico 200.

Clint Bowyer is a throwback driver and has been compared to an old-school modified racer. Find out what his interests are away from the track. Also hear Brett Bodine explain the difficulties in setting up a car for Phoenix and who the loop data says you should start in your fantasy league.

This week we hear from former Samsung 500 winner Kasey Kahne, Brett Bodine answers a fan's e-mail and we debut a new segment offering fantasy advice

As the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Martinsville Speedway, NASCAR's oldest track, we hear from track president Clay Campbell about the history of Martinsville. We also hear from Brett Bodine who answers a fan's question about the racing surface at Martinsville.

NASCAR Nationwide Series Director Joe Balash and driver Brad Coleman preview the first standalone race of the season, and NASCAR Director of Cost Research Brett Bodine answers your questions.

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series makes its first short track stop of the season this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. Brett Bodine tells us what makes the track so special, learn what feat Kyle Busch has accomplished that nobody else ever has and hear what a legendary driver has to say about his final race.

Atlanta Motor Speedway produces high speeds and high thrills. Learn what it takes to get around Atlanta from Brett Bodine, Hendrick Motorsports Director of Engine Operations Jeff Andrews and Kasey Kahne.

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series spent two days testing at Phoenix International Raceway. Hear from series director John Darby and Phoenix natives J.J. Yeley and Michael McDowell.

Carl Edwards won the Auto Club 500 after dominating testing at the track. Who is on the right path to challenge for the win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway? Get the insight from Carl Edwards, Jimmie Johnson and Brett Bodine.

Download and listen to a preview of Sunday's Auto Club 500 as Matt Kenseth tells you why he's got a good chance at winning three in a row. And NASCAR's Director of Cost Research Brett Bodine tells you the keys to winning.

Meet Matt Kenseth's crew chief, Chip Bolin. As he begins his first full season at the top of the pit box, he returns to California Speedway, where he is the defending winner of this week's Auto Club 500.

Daytona Beach News-Journal's Godwin Kelly reveals childhood secrets as well as who was his best interview and what was his favorite story in three decades of covering racing.

Listen to and download NASCAR VP of Corporate Communications Jim Hunter recount one of the closest finishes in NASCAR history as Richard Childress returned to Daytona's Victory Lane.

The 2008 season kicks off with Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway

As Carl Edwards tops the charts on the last day of Preseason Thunder testing, his Roush Fenway Racing teammate Matt Kenseth talks about moving on with a new crew chief.

Dale Earnhardt refired his car after rolling on the backstretch, and Jeff Gordon became the youngest winner of the Great American Race. NASCAR Vice President of Corporate Communications Jim Hunter looks back at the 1997 Daytona 500.

Jeff Gordon is among the many drivers impressed with the new car's performance during testing at California Speedway.

NASCAR's VP of Corporate Communications Jim Hunter says the Allison family's 1-2 finish, crowning father Bobby as the oldest Daytona 500 winner, wasn't the only family drama that played out on Valentine's Day 1988.

NASCAR's VP of Corporate Communications Jim Hunter looks back at one of the greatest finishes in the history of the sport between two of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, David Pearson and Richard Petty.

Picking up a full second from the first day of the test, drivers and NASCAR's John Darby talk about how they gained speed.

Hear from Dale Earnhardt Jr., Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Sam Hornish Jr. and more from Las Vegas Motor Speedway during NASCAR Preseason Thunder test.

NASCAR's Director of Cost Research Brett Bodine explains NASCAR's new qualifying and pit road rules and more.

From a new sponsor to up-and-coming drivers to a future with new car, the country's No. 2 motorsports series rolls into a new era.

Hear from Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin and more as the Charlotte Media Tour makes stops at Hendrick Motorsports and Dale Earnhardt Inc.

NASCAR's Director of Cost Research Brett Bodine looks back at Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway and previews the upcoming tests at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and California Speedway.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Director John Darby looks back at the first Preseason Thunder with NASCAR's new race car at Daytona International Speedway and looks ahead to the rest of this season's test schedule.

NASCAR's Director of Cost Research Brett Bodine looks back at the first week of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series testing at Daytona International Speedway.

Listen to NASCAR's VP of Corporate Communications Jim Hunter recall the wild 1960 finish and remember some great nicknames in Part 2 of the Daytona 500 of the Decade Series.

Listen to NASCAR's Director of Cost Research Brett Bodine talk about testing NASCAR's New Car.

Listen as NASCAR's VP of Corporate Communications Jim Hunter looks back at the first Great American Race in Part 1 of the Daytona 500 of the Decade Series.

Listen to the inaugural Loopies: Loop Data Awards for 2007.

NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine, talks about the first year of NASCAR's New Car.

Click here for the latest in a new series of profiles on those who regularly cover NASCAR. This week we talk with Terry Blount of ESPN.com.

Listen to a preview of the Checker Auto Parts 500 with NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine.

Listen to a preview of the upcoming Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway.

Listen to a recap of the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Click here for the latest in a series of those who work behind the scenes in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series garage. This week we talk to Scott Miller, crew chief of the No. 31 AT&T Mobility Chevrolet.

Listen to a preview of the upcoming NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.

Listen to a recap of NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series testing at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Listen to the latest in a new series of profiles on those who regularly cover NASCAR. This week we talk with Joe Menzer of NASCAR.com.

NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine, previews the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Listen to a recap of the Goody's Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

Listen to a preview of the upcoming Pep Boys 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

NASCAR Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine, previews the upcoming race at Martinsville Speedway.

Download the 2007 Drive for Diversity podcast with Marcus Jadotte, Brett Bodine, Chris Bristol, Jesus Hernandez, Paul Harraka, Jill George, Katie Hagar, Alli Owens and Wendell Scott Jr.

Listen to a preview of the upcoming NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway.

Listen to a recap of Jeff Gordon's win in the Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Listen to the latest in a new series of profiles on those who regularly cover NASCAR. This week we talk with Jim Utter of the Charlotte Observer.

Click here for the latest in a series of those who work behind the scenes in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series garage. This week we talk to Tony Gibson, crew chief of the No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet.

Listen to a preview of the upcoming NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Lowe's Motor Speedway with NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine.

Listen to a preview of the upcoming NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Listen to the latest in a new series of profiles on those who regularly cover NASCAR. This week we talk with Mark McCarter of the Huntsville Times.

NASCAR's Director of Cost Research previews the UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Listen to a preview of the UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Listen to the latest in a new series of profiles on those who regularly cover NASCAR. This week we talk with Jim Pedley of the Kansas City Star.

NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine, previews Sunday's LifeLock 400 at Kansas Speedway.

Listen to the latest in a new series of profiles on those who regularly cover NASCAR. This week we talk with Mike Bagley of MRN Radio.

Listen to a preview of Sunday's race at Kansas Speedway.

Listen to a recap of Clint Bowyer's first career win at New Hampshire International Speedway.

Listen to the latest in a new series of profiles on those who regularly cover NASCAR. This week we talk with Mike Vega of the Boston Globe.

Click here to listen to an interview with Jacques Villeneuve.

Listen to a story about Jimmy Crawford's race team that captured a surprise win at Talladega Superspeedway.

Click here for the latest in a series of those who work behind the scenes in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series garage. This week we talk to Ed Watkins, jack man for the No. 19 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge.

NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine, previews the upcoming race at Richmond International Raceway.

Listen to a preview of the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway.

Michigan International Speedway scheduled a 600 mile race in 1969. Listen to the results.

Listen to the latest in a new series of profiles on those who regularly cover NASCAR. This week we talk with Jeff Gluck of NASCAR Scene.

NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine, previews California Speedway.

Listen to a preview of this week's upcoming race at California Speedway.

Listen to a recap of the Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Click here for the latest in a series of those who work behind the scenes in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series garage. This week we talk to Gil Martin, crew chief for the No. 07 Jack Daniel's Chevrolet.

Listen to a podcast with racing legend Frank Mundy.

Listen to the latest in a new series of profiles on those who regularly cover NASCAR. This week we talk with Angelique Chengelis of the Detroit News and ESPN.

Listen to a preview of the 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway.

Click here for the latest in a series of those who work behind the scenes in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series garage. This week we talk to Ryan Pemberton, crew chief for the No. 01 U.S. Army Chevrolet.

Listen to a preview of the upcoming NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series event at Watkins Glen International with NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine.

Listen to a preview of the upcoming NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International.

See the latest in a new series of profiles on those who regularly cover NASCAR. This week we talk with Dominic Fugere of Journal de Montreal.

Listen to a preview of Pocono Raceway and Circuit Gilles Villenueve with NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine.

Listen to a preview of the upcoming NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway.

Listen to a recap of Tony Stewart's win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Listen to the latest in a new series of profiles on those who regularly cover NASCAR. This week we talk with Steve Ballard of the Indianapolis Star.

Click here for the latest in a series of those who work behind the scenes in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series garage. This week we talk to Alan Gustafson, crew chief for the No. 5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet driven by Kyle Busch.

Listen to a preview of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard with NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine.

Listen to a preview of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard.

Present-day NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races offer closer competition than anytime in history, a new NASCAR statistical analysis has shown. Taking into account such statistics as cars on the lead lap, average leaders per race and margin of victory, racing since 1970 has become more competitive and more unpredictable than ever.

Listen to an interview with NASCAR beat writer Dave Rodman of NASCAR.com.

Listen to a recap of the USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway.

Click here for the latest in a series of those who work behind the scenes in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series garage. This week we talk to Robbie Reiser, crew chief for the No. 17 DEWALT Ford driven by Matt Kenseth.

Listen to a preview of Chicagoland Speedway with NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine.

NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine, previews the Pepsi 400.

Listen to a recap of the LENOX Industrial Tools 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway.

Listen to an interview with NASCAR beat writer Bill Fleischman of the Philadelphia Daily News.

NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine, previews New Hampshire International Speedway.

Listen to a preview of the upcoming NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at New Hampshire International Speedway.

Listen to a recap of the Toyota/SaveMart 350.

NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine, previews the upcoming NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Infineon Raceway.

Listen to a preview of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway.

Listen to the latest in a series of those who work behind the scenes in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series garage. This week we talk to Matt Borland, Competition Director for Haas CNC Racing.

NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine, previews the upcoming race at Michigan International Speedway.

Listen to a preview of the upcoming Citizens Bank 400 at Michigan International Speedway.

Listen to a recap of the Pocono 500 featuring Jeff Gordon, Ryan Newman and Martin Truex Jr.

See the latest in a new series of profiles on those who work behind the scenes in the NASCAR garage. This week we talk with Greg Erwin, crew chief for the No. 16 Ameriquest Ford driven by Greg Biffle.

Listen to a tribute to Bill France.

NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine, previews the upcoming Pocono 500.

Listen to a preview of the Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway.

See the latest in a new series of profiles on those who work behind the scenes in the NASCAR garage. This week we talk with Todd Parrott, crew chief for the No. 38 M&M's Ford driven by David Gilliland.

NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine, previews the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series action at Dover International Speedway.

Listen to a preview of the upcoming NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway.

Listen to an interview with NASCAR beat writer David Poole of the Charlotte Observer.

NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine, talks about the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Listen to a preview of the upcoming Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Listen to a recap of the NASCAR Grand National Division East vs. West events at Elko Speedway and Iowa Speedway.

See the latest in a new series of profiles on those who work behind the scenes in the NASCAR garage. This week we talk with Brandon Thomas, crew chief for the No. 96 DLP HDTV Chevrolet driven by Tony Raines.

NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine, analyzes the NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Showdown.

This weekend marks the first time for the NASCAR Grand National, West Series and NASCAR Grand National, Busch East Series to compete in the same event for championship points. Top competitors from each series, meanwhile, have faced off in post-season action for the past four years in the prestigious NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown.

Two of NASCAR's top crew chiefs, Robbie Reiser and Kevin Manion, talk about the upcoming NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge presented by Craftsman and NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge.

Listen to an interview with NASCAR beat writer David Newton of the ESPN.com.

Listen to the latest in a new series of profiles on those who work behind the scenes in the NASCAR garage. This week we talk with Donnie Wingo, crew chief for the No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge driven by Juan Pablo Montoya.

Listen to Dale Earnhardt Jr. as he announces his plans to leave Dale Earnhardt Incorporated.

Brett Bodine, NASCAR's Director of Cost Research and Special Projects, discusses Darlington Raceway.

Greg Biffle discusses testing at Lowe's Motor Speedway, the Car of Tomorrow and his contract negotiations.

Listen to a recap of the Jim Stewart 400 presented by Crown Royal at Richmond International Raceway.

Listen to an interview with NASCAR beat writer Ralph Paulk of the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Listen to the latest in a new series of profiles on those who work behind the scenes in the NASCAR garage. This week we talk with Todd Bosserman shock specialist for the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet driven by Jimmie Johnson.

Brett Bodine, NASCAR's Director of Cost Research and Special Projects, discusses Richmond International Raceway.

Listen to a preview of the Crown Royal Presents the Jim Stewart 400 at Richmond International Raceway.

Listen to a recap of the Aaron's 499 featuring Jeff Gordon, Steve Letarte, Rick Hendrick, Jimmie Johnson and Kurt Busch.

Listen to an interview with NASCAR beat writer Mike Bolton of the Birmingham News.

Listen to the latest in a new series of profiles on those who work behind the scenes in the NASCAR garage. This week we talk with Harold Holly crew chief for the No. 66 Best Buy Chevrolet driven by Jeff Green.

Brett Bodine, NASCAR's Director of Cost Research and Special Projects, discusses Talladega Superspeedway.

Listen to a preview of the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Listen to a recap of the Subway Fresh Fit 500 featuring Jeff Gordon, Steve Letarte, and Denny Hamlin.

Listen to the latest in a new series of profiles on those who work behind the scenes in the NASCAR garage. This week we talk with Pierre Keutel crew chief for the No. 60 Scotts Ford driven by Carl Edwards.

Listen to an interview with NASCAR beat writer Jim Gintonio of the Arizona Republic.

Steve Letarte, crew chief on the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, talks about bringing the Car of Tomorrow to Phoenix International Raceway.

Brett Bodine, NASCAR's Director of Cost Research and Special Projects, discusses Phoenix International Raceway.

Listen to a preview of the Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway.

Listen to a recap of the Samsung 500 featuring Jeff Burton, Scott Miller, Richard Childress, Matt Kenseth, Mark Martin and Juan Pablo Montoya.

Listen to the latest in a new series of profiles on those who work behind the scenes in the NASCAR garage. This week we talk with Josh Mick front tire carrier for Richard Childress Racing.

Listen to an interview with NASCAR beat writer John Sturbin of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Brett Bodine, NASCAR's Director of Cost Research and Special Projects, discusses Texas Motor Speedway.

Listen to a preview of the Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Listen to a recap of the Pepsi 300 featuring Carl Edwards, Pierre Keutel, David Reutimann and Dave Blaney.

Richard Johns, an engineer for Team Rensi Motorsports, will make his driving debut in the NASCAR Busch Series this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway.

Elliott Sadler, Juan Pablo Montoya and NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Director, John Darby, talk about testing at Richmond International Raceway.

Greg Biffle, Ricky Rudd, Ward Burton and Jimmie Johnson talk about day one of testing at Richmond International Raceway.

Listen to a recap of the Goody's Cool Orange 500 featuring Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus, Rick Hendrick, Jeff Gordon and Denny Hamlin.

Brett Bodine, NASCAR's Director of Cost Research and Special Projects, discusses Martinsville Speedway.

Listen to a preview of the Goody's Orange 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

Listen to a recap of the Food City 500 featuring Kyle Busch, Rick Hendrick, Jeff Burton, Jeff Gordon and NASCAR's Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton.

Brett Bodine, NASCAR's Director of Cost Research and Special Projects, discusses Bristol Motor Speedway.

With the debut of the Car of Tomorrow approaching at Bristol Motor Speedway NASCAR's Director of Cost Research, Brett Bodine, talks about some of the features of the Car of Tomorrow.

Listen to a preview of the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Listen to a recap of the Kobalt Tools 500 featuring Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus, Rick Hendrick, Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth and Juan Pablo Montoya.

Brett Bodine, NASCAR's Director of Cost Research discusses Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Listen to a preview of the KOBALT Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Listen to a recap of the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 featuring Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus, Jeff Gordon and Denny Hamlin.

Listen to a preview of the UAW Daimler-Chrysler 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Matt Kenseth recorded his 15th career NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series victory Sunday in the Auto Club 500. Listen to comments from Kenseth and other leading competitors.

Listen to race winner Kevin Harvick, crew chief Todd Berrier and car owner Richard Childress as they discuss their amazing win in the 2007 Daytona 500.

With his best shot yet at winning the Daytona 500, Mark Martin comes up just a few feet short as Kevin Harvick nips Martin at the line. Listen to Harvick, Martin, Jeff Burton, Richard Childress and rookie David Ragan discuss the wildest 500 in years.

Kevin Harvick kept up his winning ways in the NASCAR Busch Series with a win at Daytona. Listen to his recap of the race along with top competitor comments.

Daytona's NASCAR Camping World Truck Series was another three-way photo finish with a surprise winner. Listen to the drivers describe the race from their perspective

Listen to the winners and front runners along drivers who had to fight their way into the starting field for the Daytona 500.

NASCAR's Loop Data is back for 2007 giving you an inside look at which drivers to watch in this season's events. Take a look at the favorites for the upcoming Great American Race - the Daytona 500.

It was a wild Budweiser Shootout At Daytona with Tony Stewart taking his third victory in the event. Listen to the driver's views of this year's Speedweeks classic.

It was an all Robert Yates, all candy front row with young driver David Gilliland taking the pole in the MnMs machine while his teammate veteran Ricky Rudd captured the outside front row spot in the Snickers sponsored Ford Fusion.

Derrike Cope tells about being at the right place at the right time in the 1990 Daytona 500 to take advantage of Dale Earnhardt's misfortune. Race leader Earnhardt blew a tire and Cope was in position to take the lead and the win.

Listen to NASCAR's ultimate "Cinderella Story", Tiny Lund's Daytona 500 victory, as told by Lund's car owner, NASCAR legend Glen Wood.

South Boston, Va. native Ward Burton talks about how he picked up his fourth career NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series win in the 2002 Daytona 500 after a wild turn of events in the final laps of the race.

Listen to 1967 Daytona 500 winner Mario Andretti as he describes his winning run which took the NASCAR regulars by surprise four decades ago.

New Englander Pete Hamilton secured a ride in the second Petty Plymouth Superbird and stole the show during Daytona's Speedweeks of 1970. Hamilton's crew chief, Maurice Petty, tells the story of his young driver beating NASCAR's best.

Hear "Ol' D.W. " describe his win the Great American Race after nearly two decades of frustrating disappointment.

Racing legend Jim Rathmann not only won the Indianapolis 500, the only Indy car race ever held at Daytona and the War of Two Worlds race at Monza, Italy, he also has quite an interesting and little-known history in NASCAR.

Johnny Allen started last in a field of 59 cars for the first Daytona 500 and finished 11th gaining 48 spots, the most of any driver in the race. Listen to his fascinating story about the 1959 Daytona 500 and drivers who were entering a new era in racing.

NASCAR's best drivers have competed in the Rolex 24 at Daytona since the event was first run in 1962. Listen to a history of stock car drivers on the road course at Daytona.

NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France outlines changes for the 2007 Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup along with a look at the Car of Tomorrow.

You'll see that Fan Fest is more than just about cars and racing as NASCAR's best drivers take questions from the crowd.

Listen to Jeff Gordon and the Busch brothers, Kurt and Kyle, discuss their winter testing sessions. Kurt Busch tests the Car of Tomorrow, the first one to hit Daytona International Speedway.

NASCAR legends Junior Johnson, Junie Donlavey, Chris Economaki and others share thoughts on their friend Benny Parsons.

Jeff Burton talks about the Car of Tomorrow, Ryan Pemberton talks about being reunited with Mark Martin while 2006 rookies Denny Hamlin and Clint Bowyer give a sophomore's perspective of NASCAR.

NASCAR drivers Carl Edwards and 2002 Daytona 500 champion Ward Burton are featured during Monday's activities.

Get an inside look at Day 3 of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series pre-season testing from Daytona International Speedway.

The No. 33 Kevin Harvick, Inc. team of Ron Hornaday Jr. is spotlighted as they deal with new front end changes and a new crew chief, Rick Ren.

Listen to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' premier drivers and crew chiefs discuss the upcoming season and how new changes in front end designs will effect their machines.

Drivers Jamie McMurray, Greg Biffle and Dale Jarrett talk about the upcoming season, testing, changes in their teams, and their cars.

Hear the comments of NASCAR's best drivers as they tune up for 2007 Speedweeks at Daytona.

Many of NASCAR's top drivers and teams took to the track at Daytona International Speedway for Day 1 of the Jackson-Hewitt Pre-Season Thunder test sessions. Listen to NASCAR's best as the 2007 NASCAR season gets underway.

Listen to some of NASCAR's best drivers and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series director Wayne Auton share their thoughts on the sudden death of NASCAR driver Bobby Hamilton.

Listen to highlights and driver quotes from the exciting 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series season.

Listen as the top NASCAR Camping World Truck Series stars recap their 2006 season and look ahead to next year.

Listen to several members of the NASCAR Busch Series ranks talk about the importance of the series not only to their careers, but also to racing in general.

Vote for Jimmie Johnson for the 2006 United States Sports Academy Athlete of the Year and show the sports world that NASCAR drivers are world-class athletes.

Listen to Jimmie Johnson, Richard Childress, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton and David Gilliland, some of the people who helped to make 2006 a very special year in NASCAR.

NASCAR hands out its most prestigeous awards at this annual function -one of the highlights of NASCAR's Champions Week in New York City.

Listen to Mayor Bloomberg's proclamation marking 11/29/06 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Day in New York as well as driver's reactions to driving NASCAR race cars through the streets of Manhattan on a NASCAR Victory Lap.

The 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion is joined by his crew chief, Chad Knaus, as the New York festivities continue.

Listen to the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion as he enjoys his special week in the "Big Apple".

Greg Biffle won the Ford 400 and Jimmie Johnson won the season championship. Hear them both along with others as they describe the action at Homestead.

NASCAR's loop data information will give insight into this Sunday's season finale at Homestead.

Listen to the experiences of a NASCAR champion's wife in the 1950s.

Former NASCAR driver Brett Bodine takes a look at the speedway which will host NASCAR's finale for its three national touring series this weekend.

The top finishers in the Checkers Auto Parts 500 presented by Pennzoil talk about the Chase and how the Phoenix event will affect their season.

NASCAR's loop data shows that some Chase drivers may have problems maintaining their place in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup after Phoenix.

NASCAR's Brett Bodine gives some insight into Phoenix International Raceway as Round 9 of the Chase takes to the 1-mile facility this Sunday.

One of racing's most exciting characters of the 1970s talks about his fabled life in racing.

Listen to the top finishers, our new point leader and retiring champion Terry Labonte as they discuss the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

NASCAR's Loop Data information tells it like it is. Check it out to see who's hot and who's not at Texas Motor Speedway.

With three races left in the 2006 Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, former driver Brett Bodine talks about the requirements for success at Texas.

Listen to a true racing pioneer as he gives us a look at his 50 year career in NASCAR.

Listen to the top three finishers of the Bass Pro Shops 500 and the top three drivers in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup as they recap the Atlanta race and look ahead to the final three events of the season.

Check out our loop data to see which drivers are strong at NASCAR's fastest track, Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Listen to Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus, Denny Hamlin, Matt Kenseth and Bobby Labonte as they describe their day at Martinsville.

Former driver Brett Bodine gives his view of NASCAR's fastest speedway.

NASCAR's loop data reveals the drivers who are expected to do well at Martinsville and the drivers who need to do well there.

NASCAR's Brett Bodine looks at historic Martinsville Speedway and explains the race strategy needed to succeed at the series' shortest race track.

Check out the post-race press conference at Lowe's featuring Kasey Kahne, Kenny Francis, Ray Evernham, Jimmie Johnson and points leader Jeff Burton.

The NASCAR Drive For Diversity combine will feature 20 of the nation's best minority race drivers vying for eight coveted spots with major NASCAR race teams.

The Loop doesn't lie. See who's hot and who's not going into Round 5 of the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup.

Listen to Brian Vickers, Lance McGrew, Jeff Burton, Kurt Busch and Martin Truex Jr. give their view of the UAW-Ford 500.

Olin Hopes was crew member for the Ray Fox team during Junior Johnson's tenure. Listen to some of the stories from a bygone era.

Check out our loop data information to see who shines at NASCAR's largest and most unpredictable track.

Former driver Brett Bodine gives his view of NASCAR's largest and most competitive race track, Talladega Superspeedway, a track where anything can happen.

Listen to Tony Stewart, Greg Zipadelli, Casey Mears and Mark Martin give their view of the Banquet 400 at Kansas Speedway.

"Mad" Marion McDonald competed in stock car races on Daytona Beach BEFORE World War 2. Listen to his story from a colorful, by-gone era.

Check out NASCAR's Loop Data from the 2005 Kansas race to see who may have an edge on the competition.

Former driver Brett Bodine explains the characteristics of Kansas Speedway.

Jeff Burton takes the point lead for the first time since 1999. Listen to his view of the Dover 400 along with those of his crew chief Scott Miller and drivers Jeff Gordon, Carl Edwards and Clint Bowyer.

Former NASCAR driver Brett Bodine explains what a driver must do to win on the tricky, concrete-surfaced, Dover International Speedway.

Listen to NASCAR's loop data information for a preview of the strong contenders at Dover.

Pal Parker has photographed NASCAR events since the early days of the sport. Listen to his story of working in NASCAR through the decades.

Listen to Kevin Harvick, Todd Berrier, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Denny Hamlin as they talk about their day at New Hampshire.

Loop Data statistics become all the more important as NASCAR's premier series enters the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup. Check out the information for this week's event in New Hampshire.

NASCAR's Brett Bodine gives the keys to success at New Hampshire International Speedway, the first stop in the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup.

Listen to the top finishers of this season's most important event and they describe Richmond's Chevy Rock n Roll 400 from their perspectives.

It has been said that "the loop doesn't lie". Check out our loop data to get a look at what to expect this Saturday night at Richmond.

Former NASCAR driver Brett Bodine gives his views on Richmond and his thoughts on strategy for the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup.

Listen to Kasey Kahne, Kenny Francis, Ray Evernham, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Clint Bowyer desrcibe the race at California and moving on to Richmond.

NASCAR's Loop Data information reveals which drivers are hot and which are not at California Speedway.

Listen to Matt Kenseth, Robbie Reiser, Jack Roush, Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr. as they recap the Sharpie 500.

The latest loop data information gives a scientific look at the stars of Bristol Motor Speedway over the last three events.

Former NASCAR driver Brett Bodine looks at the immensely popular Bristol Motor Speedway and explains how quickly a driver's night can change on the lightning-fast concrete speedway.

Listen to several prime figures from the GFS Marketplace 400 discuss their participation in a race which saw many of the top contenders experience problems.

Listen to former driver Brett Bodine explain the particulars of one of NASCAR's most challenging race tracks and what it takes to win on a road course.

Listen to the statistics that reveal drivers with an edge at Michigan.

Listen to Brett Bodine's description of the 2-mile high-banked facility located in the Irish Hills of Michigan.

The AMD at The Glen was an important race for many drivers in the points battle. Listen to the first three finishers of the race give their view of the event.

Listen to some interesting loop data information and season-to-date analysis of some of NASCAR's top stars.

Jason Shapiro, car chief for the No.20 Home Depot Chevrolet of driver Tony Stewat, talks about the finer points of Watkins Glen and how his team prepares the car for the battle on the tricky road course.

Listen to the winner, crew chief and several top finishers of one of NASCAR's most prestigious events.

Brett Bodine nearly won the first All State 400 at the Brickyard in 1994 finishing just .53 seconds behind Jeff Gordon. Listen to Bodine describe the grand old speedway.

Loop Data from the 2005 All State 400 at the Brickyard shows which drivers may shine in 2006.

Check out the loop data from last year's race at Gateway to see which drivers performed the best.

Listen to the account of a "little guy" who competed against NASCAR's best in the former NASCAR Short Track Division of the 1950s.

Rookie sensation Denny Hamlin makes it two-for-two at Pocono Raceway. Listen to his remarks and those of several other top finishers.

Listen to David Exum, NASCAR writer for the Boston Herald, who has launched a NASCAR-based blog.

Check out our Loop Data information for some insight into this week's Pennsylvania 500.

Listen to former NASCAR driver Brett Bodine as he talks about the unusual characteristics of Pocono Raceway and what it takes to compete at the unique speedway.

Check out a recap of the race where gas mileage was king.

Take a look at which drivers have a strong history at New Hampshire International Speedway.

Round Three of the Race for the Chase finds the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series competing this week at New Hamshire. Listen to an expert describe what it takes to compete at the Series' northernmost venue.

Listen to the man who has been capturing NASCAR history for well over half a century.

Jeff Gordon and other race principals give their views of the USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicagoland Speedway

Take a look at some of the statistical ironies from the first half of 2006.

Take a look at the 2005 Chicagoland Speedway loop data information to see who may have success in the 2006 event.

Former driver Brett Bodine gives an inside look at what it takes for a driver to compete at Chicagoland.

Listen to the review of Daytona's mid-summer classic by the race's top competitors.

We begin a 10-part series with former driver Brett Bodine assessing each track involved in the Race for the Chase from a driver's perspective.

Loop Data covers the last three races held at Daytona Interrnational Speedway - who's hot and who's not.

Listen to Jeff Gordon's remarks as he gets his first win of 2006. Also included are the views of Steve Letarte, Ryan Newman, Terry Labonte and Roger Staubach.

Check us out to see who did what at Infineon and Milwaukke last year.

Listen to the story of a successful driver who became a co-founder of NASCAR, as told by his son.

The 3M Performance 400 from Michigan International Speedway is recapped by the race's prinicpal participants.

At 94 years of age, Lloyd Moore is the oldest living driver of NASCAR's premier series. He has a great story to tell.

2005 Loop Data information gives an idea of who to watch this weekend in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series event at Michigan and the NASCAR Busch Series race at Kentucky.

All of the race's main players give their view of the latest NASCAR event.

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Busch Series Loop Data information is provided for this weekend's events.

Check out the season-to-date Loop Data stats for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Busch Series.

Loop Data information from 2005 Dover races show who has an edge coming into 2006 events.

The top finishers and winning team members give their view of the 2006 edition of NASCAR's longest race.

Listen to the career of NASCAR's "straightaway queen" of the 1950s, racing pioneer Vickie Wood.

Listen to the 2005 Lowe's Loop Data to see who may have an edge in this year's event.

Listen as the top finishers describe their view of the NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge.

Listen as Chrysler's head honcho and Bill Tuthill discuss the state of NASCAR in 1967.

Check out the loop data stats from Darlington for an in-depth look at driver performances.

Listen to the race's top competitors describe the Dodge Charger 500 from their perspective.

NASCAR's first two-time champion discusses his career with Bill Tuthill in this 1968 interview.

Check out loop data from the Darlington race in 2005 to see who ranks among the contenders for this year's race.

Listen as Dale Earnhardt Jr. and other top finishers review the race from Richmond.

Check out the year-to-date loop data information for the top NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Busch Series afterTalladega.

Take a look at the 2005 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Busch Series Richmond Loop Data information for a preview of drivers to watch this weekend.

Hear an early superstar talk about the state of NASCAR racing in this Bill Tuthill interview recorded nearly four decades ago.

Hear the top finishers as they give their side of the wild Aaron's 499 from Talladega Superspeedway.

Listen to the Hollywood funnyman talk about his new NASCAR movie and his views on America's most popular sport.

You think today's drivers are tough? Listen to a 50 year old interview with Fred Marriott, who was traveling at over 150 mph at Daytona in 1907...and then the unthinkable happened.

Check out last year's loop data for a look of who to watch at Talladega.

All the top runners at Phoenix discuss their performance in the Subway Fresh 500.

Check out NASCAR's loop data information to see who may have an edge this weekend at Phoenix.

Hear the 1960 NASCAR premier series champion as he talks about his hall of fame career and life in NASCAR decades ago.

Listen to race winner Kevin Harvick and top finishing rookie Burnay Lamar as they discuss the Pepsi 300 at Nashville.

Listen as the most successful female driver in NASCAR's top series shares some highlights and dispells some myths about here life and career.

Check out all the loop data from both of this past weekend's NASCAR events at Texas.

Listen as winner Kasey Kahne and other top finishers share their views on the 2006 Samsung/RadioShack 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Check out NASCAR's Loop Data to see who was hot and who was not in last year's Texas events.

Listen to the first NASCAR Busch Series champion Jack Ingram as he talks about racing against Ralph Earnhardt, winning at Daytona and other tales of his amazing career.

Check out NASCAR's Loop Data to see which drivers excelled in several catagories at Martinsville and for the season to date.

Listen as Tony Stewart, Greg Zippadelli, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson recap the DirecTV 500 at Martinsville.

Listen to the fascinating story of what it was like 50 years ago for a local hero to travel to Daytona Beach and compete in the big race at the ocean's edge.

Check out NASCAR's Loop Data information for the 2006 season through last Sunday's NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Busch Series races at Bristol. The top five Driver Rankings for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series are included.

Listen to a recap of both the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Busch Series events from a frosty Bristol Motor Speedway. Dale Earnhardt would have called it "one of them bammin' and frammin' racin' deals".

Pittsburgh's Joe Mihalic may not have been a front-runner in NASCAR's top series, but he has a great story to tell about being an independant driver in the 1970s.

Listen to the performance report from Atlanta's Golden Corral 500 using NASCAR's new loop data.

Listen as race winner Kasey Kahne, Bill Lester and several top finishers describe this significant race.

Early day star Johnny Allen talks about what it was like to race in the formative years of NASCAR and the dawn of the superspeedway era.

NASCAR new loop data provides a wealth of information about the race in Las Vegas and season-to-date performance. Listen to NASCAR's report.

Listen as the race winners and top finishers give their views of this past weekend's NASCAR events at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Listen as the legendary "Silver Fox" gives his views on highlights of his amazing NASCAR driving career.

NASCAR made the long-awaited announcement on Monday for its Hall of Fame location. Listen to the excitement as Charlotte is named the official site.

Adrian Fernandez, Michel Jourdain Jr. y Jorge Goeters - Sabado en Ciudad de Mexico.

Listen as one of NASCAR's true legends talks about spoilers, wings, and aerodynamics and how it was in his day.

Listen as race winner Matt Kenseth, crew chief Robbie Reiser, team owner Jack Roush as well as Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards give their views on the 2006 Auto Club 500.

The 2006 Daytona 500 champ talks about his hectic week, NASCAR penalties, a positive crew and life without Chad Knaus.

Listen as Wendell Scott Jr. talks about working with his legendary father, overcoming struggles and his role in NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program.

Listen to Jimmie Johnson, team owner Rick Henrick and crew chief Darian Grubb as they reflect on their Daytona 500 victory.

Listen as Jimmie Johnson, Rick Hendrick and Darian Grubb along with several top finishers in the 2006 Daytona 500 discuss their view of the race.

Listen to the views of celebrities attending the 2006 Daytona 500, including pace car driver Jay Leno and Grand Marshal actor James Caan.

Hear the complete summary after the Gatorade Duel qualifying races, including comments from Jeff Gordon, Elliott Sadler, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and others.

Several timely issues are addressed by NASCAR's John Darby and Robin Pemberton. Sunday's rule infractions by the No. 48 and No. 96 teams, testing and tire policies and bump drafting are discussed.

After 20 tries Dale Earnhardt finally won the "Great American Race" in 1998. The Daytona 500 was the last milestone in an astounding racing career.

Rookie Denny Hamlin holds off Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Listen to the official podcast of NASCAR after qualifying for the Daytona 500.

America's Bicentennial is celebrated in slam-bang fashion as David Pearson and Richard Petty are involved in a spectacular finish line incident to end the 1976 Daytona 500. It's considered NASCAR's greatest finish.

Lee Petty and Johnny Beauchamp post a photo finish in the first Daytona 500. Due to the lack of a starting line camera, the official winner is not declared for three days after NASCAR officials study photos and film clips submitted by attendees of the event.

Listen as Darrell Waltrip talks about finally winning the Daytona 500 in 1989 and what the win meant to his career and where he came up with the idea for his memorable victory lane dance.

The 1979 Daytona 500 was famous not only for the last lap crash between Donnie Allison and Cale Yarborough, but also for "The Fight" between Bobby Allison and Yarborough. Ken Squier calls the action and the Allisons give their version of what happened.

Sam Belnavis, the only African-American car owner in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, talks about his history in the sport, the 2006 season and the progress of diversity in NASCAR.

An interview with Steve Letarte, crew chief of Jeff Gordon's No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet.

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers Kurt Busch, Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, and Kasey Kahne discuss Preseason Thunder action from Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Listen to NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards, and Brian Vickers talk about Preseason Thunder Testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Martin Truex Jr. talk about the upcoming season and testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

A conversation with 2006 Drive for Diversity driver Allison Duncan.

A conversation with 2006 Drive for Diversity driver Peter Hernandez.

NASCAR leadership talks about the exciting future for NASCAR and its fans.

You'll be doing backflips after listening to the official podcast of NASCAR. Hear from race winner Carl Edwards and other contenders.

NASCAR previews this weekend's action from Phoenix International Raceway.

Listen to comments from NASCAR Chairman Brian France and President Mike Helton.

Hear from winner Kyle Busch and the title contenders after NASCAR penultimate race for 2005.

Listen to the contenders for the Nextel Cup share their thoughts heading into Ford Championship Weekend.

Listen to Bobby Allison as he discusses his 1983 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship ,his early days of racing with his brother Donnie and Red Farmerand events which affected his life and career.

Tony Stewart shares his thoughts after his first night in New York City as champion.

Tony Stewart talks about his first day in New York as the 2005 champion.

Tony Stewart visits the FDNY Training Facility.

NASCAR's best discuss their 2005 season, awards, off-season plans and 2006 at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Awards Banquet from New York City's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.

Hear details and comments about NASCAR's new TV contract.

Listen to one of NASCAR's most enduring car owners as he gives us details of his life and remarkable career.

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Listen to the latest preseason testing news from Daytona International Speedway.

Listen to the latest action from Daytona.

NASCAR testing for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series draws to a close.

Go beyond the legend to meet the man through the eyes of his daughter, Pam, on what would have been the NASCAR legend's 77th birthday..

Listen as Roush teammates Todd Kleuver -2005 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Rookie of the Year-and Danny O' Quinn -winner of the "Roush Gong Show"-share their thoughts as they enter the next level of their careers.

The NASCAR Busch Series hits the track for the first time in 2006 as an open-wheel star announces a five-race deal.

The 1961 Daytona 500 winner tells tales of NASCAR's past.

Listen to the impressions of preseason testing and moving up to the premier series from four of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series' top rookies.

NASCAR Busch Series testing continues. Listen to Jon Wood, Johnny Sauter, Regan Smith and teammates Paul Menard and Mark McFarland.

NASCAR officials and drivers talk about the successful Car of Tomorrow test at Atlanta.

Listen to the post-race comments from the top finishers at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Retired Atlanta Brave Ron Gant talks about being a NASCAR fan.

NASCAR drivers say they are starting to feel pressure with just four races to go. Hear from Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards.

NASCAR previews this weekend's action from Atlanta.

NASCAR previews this weekend's action from Martinsville.

Listen to the post-race comments from the top finishers at Martinsville Speedway.

Listen to the post-race comments from the top three finishers at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

NASCAR's official podcast from the Banquet 400.

NASCAR previews this weekend's action from Kansas.

NASCAR's official podcast from the UAW-Ford 500.

NASCAR previews this weekend's action from Talladega.

NASCAR's report from qualifying at Talladega for the UAW-Ford 500.

NASCAR brings you a thorough summary of the MBNA RacePoints 400 at Dover International Speedway, which saw Jimmie Johnson battle Kyle Busch to win by just 8/100 of a second.

Mark Martin talks about his career, his future and the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup.

NASCAR President Mike Helton addressed the issue of on-track incidents and their consequences when he spoke at the drivers' meeting on Sunday morning at Dover International Speedway.