France, NASCAR seek to carry momentum into 2012

The bottom line in the state of the sport address delivered Thursday by NASCAR officials: 2011 was such a great year that the big challenge is building on the momentum it generated in 2012 without changing too much.
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Pocono Raceway founder and patron Mattioli dies

Dr. Joseph Mattioli, Pocono Raceway founder and chairman of the board, passed away Thursday at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness. He was 86.
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Drivers applaud NASCAR’s abandonment of secret fines

NASCAR’s decision to forgo undisclosed fines and make such penalties public was met with early enthusiasm from drivers in the Sprint Cup Series.
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Keselowski takes the helm at Penske Racing

This is Brad Keselowski’s team now.
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Francis has sense of belonging at Hendrick

CONCORD, N.C. — Kenny Francis may have more manufacturer’s manuals stacked on his office bookshelves than anybody else in the Sprint Cup garage. In the span of four or so seasons, he’s worked on Dodges, Fords, Toyotas and now Chevrolets.
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RCR will run No. 33 in first five races of 2012

The No. 33 car at Richard Childress Racing, which appeared to be shut down after driver Clint Bowyer moved on and the vehicle’s primary sponsor scaled back, will ride again — for the first five Sprint Cup events of 2012, at least.
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Kentucky Speedway improvements under way

The orange traffic barrels and cones leading into the ballroom where Kentucky Speedway officials were preparing to make an announcement was an appropriate touch Wednesday.
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Yeley, Furr reunited at first-year Cup team Robinson-Blakeney

Newly established Sprint Cup team Robinson-Blakeney Racing has tabbed J.J. Yeley to drive its No. 49 Toyota for the 2012 season. In addition, Yeley will be reunited with crew chief Tony Furr, who has been hired to coordinate and direct the upstart endeavor.
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Petty: Economics the reason for Loomis’ departure

Economics, not a difference of opinion, played the biggest factor in why Richard Petty Motorsports decided not to renew the contract of team executive Robbie Loomis.
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Petty: Economics the reason for Loomis’ departure

Economics, not a difference of opinion, played the biggest factor in why Richard Petty Motorsports decided not to renew the contract of team executive Robbie Loomis.
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Biffle looks for turnaround after changes to No. 16

It wasn’t just what didn’t happen that was so annoying for driver Greg Biffle and his No. 16 Ford team last season.
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Ford unveils 2013 Cup Series Ford Fusion

The 2013 Ford Fusion Sprint Cup car, unveiled Tuesday as part of NASCAR’s media tour, was worked on by Ford designers in an effort to bring brand identity back to the sport. The result is undeniable with the 2013 Sprint Cup car mirroring the recently unveiled 2013 Ford Fusion production car.
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Ford unveils 2013 Cup Series Ford Fusion

The 2013 Ford Fusion Sprint Cup car, unveiled Tuesday as part of NASCAR’s media tour, was worked on by Ford designers in an effort to bring brand identity back to the sport. The result is undeniable with the 2013 Sprint Cup car mirroring the recently unveiled 2013 Ford Fusion production car.
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Ganassi pulls no punches about 2011 showing

There are two things you need to know about Chip Ganassi: He hates to lose, and he’s exceedingly blunt about the reasons why he doesn’t win.
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Ganassi pulls no punches about 2011 showing

There are two things you need to know about Chip Ganassi: He hates to lose, and he’s exceedingly blunt about the reasons why he doesn’t win.
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