NASCAR

Sonoma’s Jeff Gordon Wrecks In NASCAR Qualifying

Gordon said, “We’ve got a car and an engine that’s pretty much done. Been a while since I wrecked in qualifying.”

2013/04/21

Bay Area Actor James Franco Named Daytona 500 Grand Marshal

Oscar-nominated actor and Bay Area native James Franco was named Friday as the grand marshal for NASCAR’s renowned Daytona 500 auto race.

2013/02/08

TTYM: A ‘Bear’ Naked Tweet, A NASCAR Brawl And No Horsing Around For Berry

What one thing terrifies the NFL’s Eric Berry on the field? Ndamukong Suh’s personal hygiene is more important than you.. And find out how soccer sensation Hope Solo and former Seattle Seahawk Jerramy Stevens spent their […]

2012/11/16

NASCAR Unveils 2013 Sprint Cup Schedule: 6/23 @ Sonoma

A largely familiar schedule will greet largely unfamiliar cars in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 2013.

2012/09/26

Following Danica Patrick: Virginia 529 College Savings 250

The biggest story at JR Motorsports wasn’t Danica Patrick this weekend. Well, not directly.

Shortly before the green flag at Richmond International Raceway for the Nationwide series race, news broke that longtime competition director – and sometimes crew chief – Tony Eury Sr. had left the company.

2012/09/10

Following Danica Patrick: Double Duty At Atlanta

For the last time on the circuit, Danica Patrick turned her first laps at a track. Atlanta Motor Speedway is a “cookie cutter” 1.5 mile track, similar to Texas and Charlotte, tracks where Patrick has already been.

2012/09/03

Following Danica Patrick: Double Duty At Bristol

The spring Bristol Motor Speedway was not the same as the Bristol Motor Speedway the drivers came to this past weekend. After uneventful racing in the Spring, track owner Bruton Smith took bulldozers to the track and ground the top of the track, creating a whole new Bristol.

2012/08/27

Following Danica Patrick: Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (Montreal)

The last time Danica Patrick was at a road course, she ran one of the best races of the season. A last lap punt into the gravel by Jacques Villeneuve ended her run and caused a stir in the racing world. Villeneuve didn’t take responsibility but his actions resulted in an apology from Penske Racing and many fans and members of the community wondered if he should be allowed to continue to race.

2012/08/20

Following Danica Patrick: Zippo 200 At The Glen

In a rare occasion, Danica Patrick wasn’t in the spotlight during pre-race media availability. Thanks to a rare road course weekend, JR Motorsports brought in road course “ringer” Ron Fellows, even making a contest on Twitter out of his appearance, calling it #Fellows5.

2012/08/13