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FILE - This Oct. 16, 2009, file photo, shows driver Jason Leffler at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. Leffler died after an accident Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway. The 37-year-old Leffler, a two-time winner on the Nationwide Series, was pronounced dead shortly after 9 p.m., New Jersey State Police said. (AP Photo/Bob Jordan, File)

NASCAR mourns death of driver Jason Leffler

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident in a heat race at a dirt car event at Bridgeport Speedway. The 37-year-old Leffler, a two-time winner on the NASCAR Nationwide Series who had the nickname "LefTurn" above the driver's side window on his race cars, was pronounced dead Wednesday night ...

NASCAR power rankings: Johnson clear No. 1; Stewart continues climb

There is no debate or conjecture this week when it comes to figuring out who is atop the NASCAR power rankings following Sunday's race. All one has to do is take a quick at who won the Party in the Poconos 400 and it's easy to see why Jimmie Johnson ...

NASCAR power rankings: Jimmie Johnson clear No. 1; Tony Stewart continues climb

There is no debate or conjecture this week when it comes to figuring out who is atop the NASCAR power rankings following Sunday's race. All one has to do is take a quick at who won the Party in the Poconos 400, and it's easy to see why Jimmie Johnson ...

Ford working to create better teamwork between Roush and Penske teams

When Ford recruited Penske Racing last season to join its NASCAR program, it was seeking to establish to counteract the harmony that both Toyota and Chevrolet shared amongst its teams. But one of the immediate questions was how Penske, coming off a season in which it had won the Sprint ...

Party in the Poconos 400 winners and losers

Yeah, Pocono may not have been the NASCAR party everyone was hoping for with Jimmie Johnson overwhelming the field and winning with relative ease. But regardless, there are still plenty of things to dissect in this week's edition of winners and losers. Winners Greg Biffle When Greg Biffle talked last ...

Labonte lands ride for Michigan, consecutive start streak will continue

Bobby Labonte's streak of consecutive starts will continue after securing ride with Phoenix Racing for this weekend's NASCAR race at Michigan International Speedway. The 2000 Sprint Cup champion will occupy the seat of the No. 51 Chevrolet, which has been driven by various drivers throughout the season. The move will ...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. to have Superman-themed paint scheme at Michigan

With a margin of victory a whopping 5.3-seconds, Dale Earnhardt Jr. looked like a superhero last year at Michigan International Speedway when he snapped his four-year winless streak. Fittingly, he was driving a Batman-themed The Dark Knight Rises paint scheme. NASCAR's most popular driver is looking to repeat the feat ...

Danica Patrick tops all celebrities in social media buzz for sponsor

How good is Danica Patrick generating buzz on social media for her sponsor Go Daddy? Better than Lebron James, Justin Timberlake, Michael Phelps or any other celebrity or athlete. This is according to Synthesio, a social media marketing company that Monday released rankings of celebrity endorsers and the impact they ...

Monday morning NASCAR recap: Jimmie Johnson flawless in Pocono victory

After the events of the week before, where Jimmie Johnson cost himself a surefire win at Dover when he got overzealous on a late-race restart, it was fitting that Sunday's NASCAR race at Pocono Raceway would be decided under similar circumstances. However, unlike Dover there was no gamesmanship. Nor was ...

2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup standings: Jimmie Johnson extends lead

Jimmie Johnson won the Party in the Poconos 400 to extend his lead atop the NASCAR Sprint Cup standings. He now sits on 521 points, with a sizable lead over second place Carl Edwards and third place Clint Bowyer. Johnson dominated at Pocono Raceway, winning by 1.208 seconds and leading ...

NASCAR Pocono 2013: Greg Biffle encouraged by runner-up finish

Entering the NASCAR weekend at Pocono Raceway Greg Biffle was hopeful but realistic about his chances to contend in the Party in the Poconos 400. His lack of confidence was due to the lack of performance Roush Fenway Racing and Ford had flexed through the first third of the season. ...

Party in the Poconos 400: Tony Stewart continues turnaround

Three weeks ago Tony Stewart was in a tailspin as he was fully immersed in the worst start to a season in his NASCAR career. But three consecutive top 10s later highlighted by a win last weekend at Dover and a fourth-place finish Sunday at Pocono International Raceway has jumped ...

2013 Party in the Poconos 400: Dale Earnhardt Jr. runs strong, finishes third

For the first time in two months Dale Earnhardt Jr. recorded a top five finish, as he placed third in the Party in the Poconos 400 at Pocono Raceway. Earnhardt ran the entire race in the top five and was lined up second on a late-race restart to teammate Jimmie ...

NASCAR Pocono 2013 results: Johnson dominates Pocono for third 2013 victory

It's not a good idea to rile up Jimmie Johnson. A week after a penalty for jumping the final restart at Dover knocked Johnson out of a near-certain victory, Johnson absolutely scorched the field in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Party in the Poconos 400, beating Greg Biffle to the ...

Jimmie Johnson wins the 2013 Party in the Poconos 400 at Pocono Raceway

It's not a good idea to rile up Jimmie Johnson. A week after a penalty for jumping the final restart at Dover knocked Johnson out of a near-certain victory, Johnson absolutely scorched the field in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Party in the Poconos 400, beating Greg Biffle to the ...

NASCAR at Pocono 2013: Party in the Poconos 400 viewer’s guide

A look at the storylines and drivers to keep an eye on during today's NASCAR Party in the Poconos 400. Storylines Party in the Poconos 400 Track details: Pocono Raceway -- 2.5-mile triangular-shaped speedway Green flag flies: 1:18 p.m. ET Distance:160 laps/400 miles TV: TNT Radio/Streaming: Motor Racing Network National ...

NASCAR Pocono 2013: Start time, TV schedule for Party in the Poconos 400

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series continues on Sunday with the Party in the Poconos 400 at Pocono Raceway. Jimmie Johnson holds the pole position for the race, due to poor weather washing out the qualifying on Friday. Johnson is also the points leader for the Sprint Cup Series, with 473 ...

NASCAR Pocono 2013: Kurt Busch leads final practice on Saturday

Though Jimmie Johnson is on the pole for the Party in the Poconos 400 on Sunday, he didn't churn out the fastest speed in final practices. Friday's qualifying session was rained out for the 14th Sprint Cup Series race, so the lineup relied on standings. On Saturday, drivers got in ...

How to follow Party in the Poconos 400 online, TV schedule, radio and more

Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. hosts the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Party in the Poconos 400 on Sunday. Jimmie Johnson, the current Sprint Cup Series points leader (473 points), holds pole position after rain washed out Friday's qualifying runs. Accordingly, the rest of the lineup follows the same pattern, ...

NASCAR at Pocono Speedway 2013: Lineup, starting grid for Party in the Poconos 400

The 2013 Sprint Cup Series schedule continues on Sunday with the Party in the Poconos 400. After rain washed out qualifying earlier in the week, Sunday should be dry enough to get the race in, according to Brian Neudorff's forecast. More: Hamlin desperate Sunday's forecast Complete Pocono 400 coverage With ...

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