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Drivers Complete Indy Test

Tire testing and NASCAR’s new lug nut rule were on drivers’ minds Wednesday when they completed a two-day test session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Aric Almirola and Chase Elliott were the quartet of drivers that took part in the Goodyear test held at the famed... Read More

Prince Sought Journey's Permission Before Releasing 'Purple Rain'

In the wake of Prince 's untimely death, by now you've heard plenty of artists cover the musician's most recognizable song and the title of his feature film, "Purple Rain." But back in 1984, there was a chance that the hit song never would have made it to fans' ears without a little assistance from... Read More

1987 Winston 500: It's Davey At 'Dega

On May 3, 1987, Davey Allison snapped Dale Earnhardt’s four-race winning streak with his first career victory in the Winston 500. Running on the high-banked 2.66-mile oval at Alabama International Motor Speedway, known today as Talladega Superspeedway, Allison led the final 10 laps and beat Terry... Read More

Drivers Council to Donate Stewart's Fine

The Sprint Cup Drivers Council will donate the $35,000 it raised last week to pay Tony Stewart’s fine to Autism Delaware. Artie Kempner, coordinating director, NASCAR on FOX, and his wife, Marcy, founded Autism Delaware in 1998. It has raised more than $5 million and served more than 1,000 children... Read More

Joan Jett Joins Green Day In Surprise Cameo Performance

In the upcoming film Geezer , Green Day 's Billie Joe Armstrong shows off his acting chops as a 40-something former punk rocker who is making the transition of settling into the family life with a wife and two kids. Also featured in the film include actors Selma Blair , Judy Greer and Fred Armisen... Read More

Stenhouse Jr.'s Crew Chief Suspended

Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s crew chief, Nick Sandler, has been fined and suspended after the No. 17 Roush Fenway Racing team was hit with a P3 penalty on Wednesday. Sandler was fined $20,000, suspended through May 4 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31. An unapproved coupler on Stenhouse's... Read More