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Key moments in Dale Jr.'s career
Key moments in Dale Jr.'s careerNASCAR's most popular driver made Sprint Cup debut in 1999. - NASCAR
2017 Schedule: Sprint Cup start times, TV
2017 Schedule: Sprint Cup start times, TVNASCAR is moving many of its races closer to prime time in 2017. - NASCAR
Experts stress caution with Earnhardt Jr.'s future
Experts stress caution with Earnhardt Jr.'s futureLong-term effects of concussions - and smaller hits - could cast shadow. - NASCAR
Gibbs is again the favorite at the start of NASCAR's Chase
Gibbs is again the favorite at the start of NASCAR's ChaseToyota has 5 entries in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship and all should be considered legitimate title contenders - NASCAR
NASCAR playoffs begin with amped up aggression and attitude
NASCAR playoffs begin with amped up aggression and attitudeDrivers turn it up a notch now that NASCAR's playoffs are set to begin - NASCAR
A glance at the 16 drivers competing in NASCAR's playoffs
A glance at the 16 drivers competing in NASCAR's playoffsNASCAR's playoffs begin Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway with the opening race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship - NASCAR
Hamlin wins again at Richmond but Newman steals spotlight
Hamlin wins again at Richmond but Newman steals spotlightDenny Hamlin closes regular season with another win for Joe Gibbs Racing - NASCAR
NASCAR at Richmond 2016: Start time, lineup, TV schedule, more
NASCAR at Richmond 2016: Start time, lineup, TV schedule, moreFan guide to tonight's regular-season finale, in which 16-driver Chase field will be set. - NASCAR
Kyle Busch dominates for Xfinity win at Richmond
Kyle Busch dominates for Xfinity win at RichmondBusch led 197 of 250 laps for his eighth win in 14 starts on the Xfinity Series this year.
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Hamlin finally wins a pole; will start first at Richmond
Hamlin finally wins a pole; will start first at RichmondDenny Hamlin has won the pole for Friday for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway - NASCAR
Buescher on verge of claiming improbable berth in the Chase
Buescher on verge of claiming improbable berth in the ChaseChris Buescher needs a decent run in NASCAR's regular-season finale at Richmond to clinch a spot in the playoffs - NASCAR
Denny Hamlin wins Sprint Cup pole at hometown Richmond track
Denny Hamlin wins Sprint Cup pole at hometown Richmond trackThe Virginia native won his first pole of the season for the final race before the Chase. - NASCAR
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Richard Petty will drop in on 'College GameDay'
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Richard Petty will drop in on 'College GameDay'Battle of Bristol between Virginia Tech and Tennessee is sure to be a hot topic. - NASCAR
What to watch for in Sprint Cup race at Richmond
What to watch for in Sprint Cup race at RichmondUSA TODAY Sports' Jeff Gluck looks ahead to the Federated Auto Parts 400 and the story lines that fans should keep an eye on leading up to this weekend's race. - NASCAR
Rookie Erik Jones gets crew chief for 2017
Rookie Erik Jones gets crew chief for 2017Furniture Row Racing taps Chris Gayle - Jeff Gluck
Will Chase cutoff race yield surprise winner?
Will Chase cutoff race yield surprise winner?Handful of drivers could pounce at Richmond on Saturday for a playoff slot. - NASCAR
Ryan Newman's Chase hopes take hit with penalty
Ryan Newman's Chase hopes take hit with penaltyNewman's team was penalized 15 points for failing a post-race laser inspection Sunday. - NASCAR
Newman's title chances take hit following NASCAR penalty
Newman's title chances take hit following NASCAR penaltyNASCAR docks 15 points from Ryan Newman with a penalty that hurts Newman's chances of making the playoffs
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12 Questions with Denny Hamlin
12 Questions with Denny Hamlin2016 Daytona 500 winner remembers rookie year, shares how handling stress led to success. - NASCAR
Xfinity, truck drivers learning to Chase for NASCAR title
Xfinity, truck drivers learning to Chase for NASCAR titleIt's a new Chase for NASCAR championships in the Xfinity and Camping World Truck series and competitors are learning how best to handle things - NASCAR
Fast forward: Four keys to Richmond and the Chase
Fast forward: Four keys to Richmond and the ChaseThree slots still open for NASCAR's playoff in regular-season finale this weekend. - NASCAR
NASCAR needs a spurt of new superstars to make racing fun
NASCAR needs a spurt of new superstars to make racing funNASCAR has a stable full of young drivers waiting for the changing of the guard, but few have the star power needed to carry a sport - NASCAR
Tony Stewart leaving his mark on Sprint Cup Series
Tony Stewart leaving his mark on Sprint Cup SeriesAs Stewart enters the homestretch of his final season, a look back at his NASCAR career. - NASCAR
Podcast: Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s concussion saga
Podcast: Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s concussion sagaNBC Sports' Nate Ryan joins USA TODAY Sports' Mike Hembree in this week's NASCAR podcast. - NASCAR
Martin Truex Jr., Toyota eye title prize
Martin Truex Jr., Toyota eye title prizeThe manufacturer has 12 wins and five drivers in the Chase. Could a repeat be far behind? - NASCAR
Major Martin: Truex Jr. wins Southern 500
Major Martin: Truex Jr. wins Southern 500Martin Truex Jr. took the lead with 28 laps left and held off Kevin Harvick's powerhouse car to win the Southern 500 - NASCAR
Ryan Newman outside Chase looking in - for now
Ryan Newman outside Chase looking in - for nowFinal three playoff spots on points up for grabs at Richmond on Saturday.
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