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Skip to main content [#main-content] Auto Racing The Denver Post - Sports Motorsports - News Motorsports - Blog Sprint Cup Schedule Sprint Cup Drivers Sprint Cup Standings Search form Search Sections Home News Multimedia Schedule & Results Standings Drivers IndyCar NASCAR Jenna Fryer Hendrick, Penske and Harvick gearing up for Chase CHARLOTTE, North Carolina Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 35.2271 -80.8431 CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (AP) — A win in the season-opening Daytona 500 guaranteed Dale Earnhardt Jr. a spot in NASCAR's title race. It also allowed his Hendrick Motorsports team to live in the moment on the race track and not get hung up on results. The 10-race Chase for the Sprint Cup championship is here and the laissez-faire attitude must go. A loaded championship field means there's little room for error in NASCAR's new elimination format. Sep. 8, 2014 6:55 PM EDT Read More Keselowski routs Richmond field to grab top seed RICHMOND, Virginia Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 37.5538 -77.4603 RICHMOND, Virginia (AP) — Brad Keselowski routed the field at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday to earn his fourth win of the season and the top seed in NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Sep. 7, 2014 1:02 AM EDT Read More Gibbs cars need to find speed to contend in Chase RICHMOND, Va. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 37.5538 -77.4603 RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Sep. 7, 2014 3:57 PM EDT Read More Find Your Driver Kurt Busch Regan Smith Battle of wits: Hamilton wins as Rosberg cracks MONZA, Italy Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 45.5801 9.27246 MONZA, Italy (AP) — First it was physical contact. Now it's turning into a psychological battle. Sep. 7, 2014 12:40 PM EDT Read More Stewart comes up short and misses Chase RICHMOND, Va. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 37.5538 -77.4603 Sep. 7, 2014 12:30 AM EDT Advertisement Ferrari's fall in F1 causing corporate concern MONZA, Italy Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 45.5801 9.27246 Sep. 8, 2014 10:11 AM EDT Mercedes pokes fun at team orders interpretations MONZA, Italy Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 45.5801 9.27246 Sep. 8, 2014 9:45 AM EDT Under the Hood Earnhardt once took a wild ride in his new truck RICHMOND, Va. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 37.5538 -77.4603 Sep. 6, 2014 2:59 PM EDT Johnson not expecting another new winner Saturday RICHMOND, Va. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 37.5538 -77.4603 Sep. 5, 2014 6:54 PM EDT Roger Penske supports Stewart being in Chase FONTANA, Calif. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 34.0922 -117.435 Aug. 29, 2014 10:32 PM EDT Nationwide Insurance on 88 at Richmond CHARLOTTE, N.C. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 35.2271 -80.8431 Aug. 29, 2014 2:51 PM EDT Near-misses at Sonoma Raceway for Rahal, Conway SONOMA, Calif. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 38.5253 -122.923 Aug. 24, 2014 9:48 PM EDT Simon Pagenaud stays in IndyCar points race in 3rd SONOMA, Calif. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 38.5253 -122.923 Aug. 24, 2014 9:44 PM EDT View More Standings: NASCAR Sprint Cup As of: Federated Auto Parts 400 Rank Driver Points PV Rank 1 Brad Keselowski 2012 5 2 Jeff Gordon 2009 1 3 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2009 2 4 Jimmie Johnson 2009 6 5 Joey Logano 2009 4 6 Kevin Harvick 2006 8 7 Carl Edwards 2006 7 8 Kyle Busch 2003 17 9 Denny Hamlin 2003 19 10 Kurt Busch 2003 21 11 Kasey Kahne 2003 11 12 Aric Almirola 2003 22 View Full Standings Latest sports headlines Women sportscasters kept pressure on NFL regarding Ray Rice Sep. 9, 2:00 AM EDT Broncos rookie cornerback Bradley Roby makes key play in opening win Sep. 9, 1:55 AM EDT Broncos prep football coach of the week: Aaron Jones, Nederland Sep. 9, 1:19 AM EDT Broncos' win over Colts garners 66 share in Denver for NBC Sep. 9, 1:16 AM EDT Broncos' Terrance Knighton, John Fox weigh in on Ray Rice's domestic violence Sep. 9, 1:14 AM EDT Rockies catch a break on 2015 schedule with no long trips back east Sep. 9, 1:13 AM EDT Michael Cuddyer returns, but Rockies blow late lead in loss to Mets Sep. 9, 1:12 AM EDT CU Buffs coach Mike MacIntyre stays optimistic after first victory Sep. 9, 1:11 AM EDT CSU Rams aim to fix problems that surfaced in loss to Boise State Sep. 9, 1:10 AM EDT Marin Cilic tops Kei Nishikori at US Open for 1st Slam title Sep. 9, 1:08 AM EDT Mexico star Guillermo Ochoa won't start in game against Bolivia Sep. 9, 1:07 AM EDT Rapids goalkeeper Joe Nasco gave up being a police officer for soccer Sep. 9, 1:06 AM EDT Hochman: It's sad to say: Ray Rices are here in Denver too Sep. 9, 1:04 AM EDT Ray Rice cut by Baltimore Ravens after latest video release, NFL suspends him indefinitely Sep. 9, 12:55 AM EDT @JennaFryer Jenna Fryer @JennaFryer Follow @JennaFryer "I hate signing anything sweaty. Sweaty arms, anything. And it ruins your Sharpie," @KyleLarsonRacin also tells #SoundGarage 8:08 PM - 8 Sep 14 Reply Retweet Favorite Jenna Fryer @JennaFryer Follow @JennaFryer "I was always a dry wiper. Still am," @KyleLarsonRacin tells the #SoundGarage crowd. 8:08 PM - 8 Sep 14 Reply Retweet Favorite Jenna Fryer @JennaFryer Follow @JennaFryer #SoundGarage @spinnawitz is so weird t.co/8wtLZ3mUBw 8:08 PM - 8 Sep 14 Reply Retweet Favorite Jenna Fryer @JennaFryer Follow @JennaFryer You are so old, Joey. RT @Spinnawitz : At the @CGRTeams #SoundGarage with @JennaFryer #selfie t.co/4c3brIwlcq” 8:08 PM - 8 Sep 14 Reply Retweet Favorite Jenna Fryer @JennaFryer Follow @JennaFryer @andreamariko @SydFryer @dylankracing @KyleLarsonRacin He egged it on and then refused to get up and dance. 7:07 PM - 8 Sep 14 Reply Retweet Favorite Jenna Fryer @JennaFryer Follow @JennaFryer So this just happened ... @SydFryer teaching @dylankracing to dance. #SoundGarage t.co/VLpNUtaq6D 7:07 PM - 8 Sep 14 Reply Retweet Favorite NASCAR News Hendrick, Penske and Harvick gearing up for Chase CHARLOTTE, North Carolina Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 35.2271 -80.8431 Sep. 8, 2014 6:55 PM EDT Gibbs cars need to find speed to contend in Chase RICHMOND, Va. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 37.5538 -77.4603 Sep. 7, 2014 3:57 PM EDT Keselowski routs Richmond field to grab top seed RICHMOND, Virginia Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 37.5538 -77.4603 Sep. 7, 2014 1:02 AM EDT Jimmie Johnson treated for dehydration after race RICHMOND, Va. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 37.5538 -77.4603 Sep. 7, 2014 12:37 AM EDT Stewart comes up short and misses Chase RICHMOND, Va. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 37.5538 -77.4603 Sep. 7, 2014 12:30 AM EDT Kurt Busch news Hendrick, Penske and Harvick gearing up for Chase CHARLOTTE, North Carolina Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 35.2271 -80.8431 Sep. 8, 2014 6:55 PM EDT Hendrick, Penske and Harvick gearing up for Chase CHARLOTTE, N.C. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 35.2271 -80.8431 Sep. 8, 2014 5:08 PM EDT Stewart comes up short and misses Chase RICHMOND, Va. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 37.5538 -77.4603 Sep. 7, 2014 12:30 AM EDT AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Auto Racing Glance Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Sep. 3, 2014 3:43 PM EDT Stewart returns to racing but questions remain HAMPTON, Ga. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 33.3871 -84.283 Aug. 30, 2014 3:52 AM EDT Tony Stewart back at the track, looking to heal HAMPTON, Ga. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 33.3871 -84.283 Aug. 30, 2014 12:17 AM EDT Sections Home News Multimedia Schedule & Results Standings Drivers Jenna Fryer AP Sports | © 2014 Associated Press Privacy Policy Terms of Use AP Images ap.org