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  1. Caraviello: RFR revival shows ups, downs all part of a cycle - NASCAR - Yahoo! Canada Sports

    ca.sports.yahoo.com &bull May 29, 2011

    It's still co-owned by the man in the Panama hat and it still fields cars with a blue oval on the front, but much has changed at Roush Fenway Racing since it last came to Charlotte Motor Speedway for NASCAR's longest race. A year ago its three top drivers were all mired in what would become long winless streaks, its fourth faced speculation about his job security, and the organization as a whole seemed a step behind the championship contenders on the sport's top series. There were delays in implementing a new engine, there were problems with simulation software, and… Full Story »

    • The Chase

  2. Harvick, Newman not particularly thrilled with Busch's speeding - From the Marbles - NASCAR Blog - Yahoo! Sports

    ca.sports.yahoo.com &bull May 28, 2011

    You knew this was coming. At Thursday's Coca-Cola 600 media sessions, Kevin Harvick offered a few perfunctory answers to perfunctory questions, and then the main event began: What, exactly, did he think of the fact that certain race car drivers… Full Story »


  3. Cup Preview: Stars are aligned for Edwards to shine in 600 - NASCAR - Yahoo! Canada Sports

    ca.sports.yahoo.com &bull May 27, 2011

    Carl Edwards has not had a wonderful working relationship with Charlotte Motor Speedway through the years. Not according to Edwards himself, at least. He actually maintains that he has stunk there. But there are signs Edwards may soon have to adjust the… Full Story »

    • Coca-Cola 600

  4. History suggests Matt Kenseth may have wrapped up a Chase spot - From the Marbles - NASCAR Blog - Yahoo! Sports

    ca.sports.yahoo.com &bull May 27, 2011

    Matt Kenseth did more than ride some canny pit strategy and good luck to a victory Sunday in Dover at the FedEx 400; he may well have locked up a Chase spot. Kenseth, along with Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch,… Full Story »


  5. From the Notebook: NASCAR Hall makes an impression on Johnson - NASCAR - Yahoo! Canada Sports

    ca.sports.yahoo.com &bull May 26, 2011

    Five-time defending Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson doesn't much care to discuss his place in the NASCAR Hall of Fame-as inevitable as his induction will ultimately be, when the time is right-but he can certainly appreciate the Charlotte, N.C., facility that celebrated its second class of inductees earlier this week. Johnson didn't mince words when he said his success-including five championships between 2006 and 2010, 54 points race wins and 25 pole positions-has created a greater appreciation for NASCAR history. The most recent induction ceremony had a serious impact on the driver. I thought it was great," Johnson said. CORNELIUS,… Full Story »

  6. From the notebook: Stenhouse quickly learns to give back - NASCAR - Yahoo! Canada Sports

    ca.sports.yahoo.com &bull May 19, 2011

    In the space of less than a year, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has gone from seemingly being on the verge of losing his ride with Roush Fenway Racing to being a legitimate contender for the Nationwide Series championship. But Stenhouse, 23, has learned something else along the way; namely how to give… Full Story »

  7. Sprint All-Star Race - NASCAR - Yahoo! Canada Sports

    ca.sports.yahoo.com &bull May 19, 2011

    Carl Edwards: This is incredibly scientific, but Edwards' lowest finish at a track longer than a mile this year is sixth place. While the All-Star race isn't the best barometer of overall strength on the Sprint Cup schedule, the Roush Fords have been the cars to beat on intermediate tracks, and Edwards will… Full Story »


  8. Head2Head: Is it time to rotate the All-Star Race? - NASCAR - Yahoo! Canada Sports

    ca.sports.yahoo.com &bull May 16, 2011

    Eleven races are in the books and after an exciting first four months of the season that saw eight different winners-including two that no one saw coming in Trevor Bayne and Regan Smith-it's time to take a break, re-assess the teams and oh yeah, race for $1 million. The All-Star Race has been around since 1985 when Darrell Waltrip won the 70-lap event featuring 12 drivers. The… Full Story »

  9. Menzer: Breaking down fact vs. opinion in 2011 season - NASCAR - Yahoo! Canada Sports

    ca.sports.yahoo.com &bull May 16, 2011

    FACT:Matt Kenseth won Sunday's FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks at Dover International Speedway because he suggested to crew chief Jimmy Fennig taking two tires instead of four on his final pit stop with 37 laps remaining. Mark Martin finished second by staying out of the pits altogether as others who had dominated the race to that point-namely Carl Edwards, Jimmie Johnson and Clint Bowyer-elected not only to pit but also to take the valuable extra time to put on the full complement of four fresh… Full Story »

  10. Latecomer Kenseth steals a victory at Dover - NASCAR - Yahoo! Canada Sports

    ca.sports.yahoo.com &bull May 15, 2011

    A two-tire call late in Sunday's FedEx 400 at Dover International Speedway put Kenseth on the front row for a restart on Lap 367 of 400, and that was all Kenseth needed to secure his second Sprint Cup victory of the season and the 20th of his career. In… Full Story »

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