- Gordon's driver's ed teacher killed in crash
- Dale Jr. earns 1st Martinsville win | Oreovicz
- Danica: Logano must keep proving he's sorry
- Wallace Jr. honors Scott, wins at Martinsville
- Earnhardt helps raise concussion awareness
- Danica, Busch swap crews for 3 races | James
- No penalty for Newman after failed inspection
- Keselowski wins, remains in Chase | Hinton
- Beadle, ex-NHRA champ, NASCAR owner, dies
- Last ride: Labonte will retire after Talladega
- Peters earns first Truck Series win of season
- Keselowski: Stewart's role in fray unintended
- Kenseth on scuffle: Moved to 'breaking point'
- Keselowski, Stewart fined for postrace fray
TURN 4
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- Burning Questions
- Can Brad Keselowski or Kevin Harvick recover? Can Matt Kenseth or Ryan Newman win it all?
- Turn 4 TV: Fight away ... but do it safely
THE RUNDOWN
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- Winless Champion?
- Cup contenders Ryan Newman and Matt Kenseth are just playing the Chase game.
- The Rundown: Chasing the Cup at Martinsville
MEDIA
Play Podcast Marty Smith and Ryan McGee delve into Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s win at Martinsville and talk with former NASCAR driver and ESPN analyst Ricky Craven.
Play Podcast NASCAR's Kyle Busch tells Dan Le Batard about what growing up in his family was like, his reputation and more.
Play Podcast Marty Smith and Ryan McGee discuss the upcoming race at Martinsville, Marty's new contract with ESPN and Ryan shares a story about his time in Waco, Texas.
Play Podcast Marty Smith and Ryan McGee welcome SEC Network's Paul Finebaum to discuss his most memorable callers, how his career started by covering NASCAR and much more.
Play Podcast Marty Smith and Ryan McGee discuss the Ontario County DA's decision in the Tony Stewart case and talk with Sprint Car driver Paul McMahan. Plus, an update on #406 T-shirts.
Play Podcast Colin Cowherd discusses the difficulty of doling out discipline, talks about Tony Stewart and chats with Greg Cosell, Adam Schefter and Kirk Herbstreit.
Play Podcast Marty Smith and Ryan McGee discuss McGee finally becoming a real ESPN employee, what to make of the latest Tony Stewart news and who will win this weekend at Loudon.
Play Podcast Marty Smith and Ryan McGee discuss the NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase, answer questions from the Marty & McGee mailbag, delve into a 406 member's time as a child model and more.
NASCAR BLOGS
NASCAR HALL OF FAME
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- The Next Five
- The NASCAR Hall of Fame's 2015 class: Scott, Elliott, Weatherly, White and Lorenzen.
COLUMNISTS
Ten Years Later
Rick Hendrick lost the heart of his race team -- and in many ways his heart -- in a plane crash on Bull Mountain outside Martinsville, Va.
Power Rankings
Brad Keselowski roared into the next round of the Chase with a win at Talladega. Was it enough for him to knock off Penske teammate Joey Logano in our Power Rankings?
STANDINGS AND SCHEDULES
Driver | Pts | Behind | |
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1 | Jeff Gordon | 4044 | --- |
2 | Ryan Newman | 4041 | 3 |
3 | Joey Logano | 4040 | 4 |
4 | Matt Kenseth | 4039 | 5 |
5 | Denny Hamlin | 4037 | 7 |
6 | Carl Edwards | 4024 | 20 |
7 | Brad Keselowski | 4013 | 31 |
8 | Kevin Harvick | 4011 | 33 |
9 | Kyle Busch | 2230 | 1814 |
10 | AJ Allmendinger | 2198 | 1846 |
UP NEXT
SPRINT CUP SERIES
CHASE RACE NO. 8AAA Texas 500
Sunday, Nov. 2
3 p.m. ET (ESPN and WatchESPN)
Texas Motor Speedway
- NASCAR Countdown Sunday, 2 p.m. ET (ESPN and WatchESPN)
- Ask in-race reporter Matt Kenseth
- Qualifying: Friday, 6:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2 and WatchESPN)
- In the booth: Announcer Allen Bestwick and analysts Dale Jarrett and Andy Petree
- Pit reporters: Dave Burns, Jamie Little, Dr. Jerry Punch, Vince Welch
- NASCAR Countdown: Host Nicole Briscoe and analysts Rusty Wallace and Brad Daugherty
- Sprint Cup Series schedule
NATIONWIDE SERIES
O'Reilly Auto Parts ChallengeSaturday, Nov. 1
3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2 and WatchESPN)
Texas Motor Speedway
- Ask in-race reporter Chase Elliott
- Practice: Friday, 4:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2 and WatchESPN)
- In the booth: Announcer Allen Bestwick and analysts Dale Jarrett and Andy Petree
- Pit reporters: Dave Burns, Jamie Little, Dr. Jerry Punch, Vince Welch
- Nationwide Series schedule
CAMPING WORLD
TRUCK SERIES
WinStar World Casino& Resort 350
Friday, Oct. 31
8:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
Trxas Motor Speedway
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As far as I can recall, this is the first time I’ve ever been in Time Warner Cable Arena without a cold beer in my hand. #boo
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Rick Hendrick & Felix Sabates are in the house as original Hornets part-owners. I feel right at home.
about an hour ago
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Thanks boys. 88 was on rails. RT @Thedaleguys: Hey @MartySmithESPN just wanted to say, nice call Sunday #DALEYEAH
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To the impression that there would be no Panthers had there been no Hornets first, Stern admitted, “I believe that. But that’s been our way"
about an hour ago
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I asked Stern his impression of how Adam Silver managed the Donald Sterling situation: “Perfectly.” He wouldn’t comment on Goodell/NFL.
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Yes. Extensively. RT @DaphneElla: @MartySmithESPN Im Confused here...Marty will u still cover/write about NASCAR too?
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Stern on MJ: If there’s a more competitive person in the world I haven’t met him yet.
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David Stern says he is in Charlotte tonight to welcome the Hornets back. “As a business matter, this team has wind behind its sails."
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#NBA: Former NBA Commissioner David Stern is soon to address the media here in CLT.
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@DNewtonespn in the grandstands
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👆🙏✊ http://t.co/RIXTgzktHg
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Gettin late in this @HomesteadMiami test. Surprised no one has tried to organize a race yet. Drivers must be gettin bored, last test ever...
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25 years ago my Mother suffered a stroke, so in honor of #WorldStrokeDay learn how to recognize one. It can happen to anyone!
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No autocorrect, I'm going to the "Sema" show next week. S-E-M-A!
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TRACK CONDITIONS
NSCS at Texas pres. by Federated Auto Parts
Texas Motor Speedway
63°F Scattered Clouds
Wind N 8 mph
Humidity 54%
PHOTO WIRE
DAYTONA DYNASTY
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- The France Family
- The France family rules NASCAR to this day, but it hasn't been easy.