The final race came down to the finals laps, among the top cars from the dominant manufacturer, and ultimately, the most successful driver won the championship. Continue reading
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Earnhardt Jr., Kenseth Say Goodbye to NASCAR in their Own Perfect Way

HOMESTEAD, FL – NOVEMBER 17: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 DeWalt Hurricane Relief Toyota, and Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AXALTA Chevrolet, and members of their teams pose for a photo after qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2017 in Homestead, Florida. Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images
The crew in black and yellow fire suits went methodically about its business, check-listing last details before the beginning of the final Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race of the season at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Continue reading
‘Devastated’ Sadler Angered, Saddened by Lost Championship

Elliott Sadler, driver of the #1 OneMain Financial Chevrolet, and Ryan Preece, driver of the #18 Safelite AutoGlass Toyota, exchange words after the NASCAR XFINITY Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2017, in Homestead, Florida. Photo – Jared C Tilton/Getty Images
Elliott Sadler’s despair and frustration in finishing second for the fourth time in the last seven NASCAR XFINITY Series seasons was evident on Saturday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Continue reading
Sauter Comes Up One Spot Short in Bid for Back-to-Back Titles

Johnny Sauter, the driver of the #21 ISMConnect Chevrolet, stands on the grid during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2017, in Homestead, Florida. Photo – Chris Graythen/Getty Images
There would be no repeat for Johnny Sauter in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series on Friday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Continue reading
Ganassi, Team Danica discuss possibilities for 2018 partnership
Team owner Chip Ganassi spoke personally with Danica Patrick and her representatives Thursday and Friday about the possibility of fielding cars for her in either the Daytona 500, Indianapolis 500, or both, but said he doesn’t yet have enough information to determine if participating in her farewell jaunt is feasible. Continue reading

