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The Martinsville Secret

April 1, 2012 Greg Engle 0

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Why do some drivers develop a mastery of Martinsville and others seem clueless at the .526-mile track?

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is one of four Hendrick Motorsports drivers aiming to get owner Rick Hendrick his 200th career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victories this weekend. (Getty Images)

Final what?

April 1, 2012 Greg Engle 0

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. had no plans to watch the two semifinal games of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament on Saturday.

Kevin Harvick and the No. 2 Richard Childress Racing team celebrate in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 on Saturday at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. (Getty Images)

Kevin Harvick storms to trucks victory at Martinsville

April 1, 2012 Greg Engle 0

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Kevin Harvick may have relinquished ownership in his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team, but he hasn’t lost any speed in the […]

Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation/Gary Sinise Foundation Ford, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Goody's Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 30, 2012 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Tyler Barrick/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Gary Sinise sidelined but will be at Martinsville in spirit

April 1, 2012 Greg Engle 0

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Actor Gary Sinise may not be at Martinsville Speedway in person, but he will be there in spirit, and doubtless he’ll be […]

Kasey Kahne edges Harvick for Martinsville Cup pole

April 1, 2012 Greg Engle 0

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Kasey Kahne proved once again that he’s a fast starter, but he’s still in dire need of a strong finish.

4: Denny Hamlin (R), driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, celebrates with car owner Joe Gibbs (L), in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 24, 2010 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Weekend Preview: Hamlin, Johnson strive to get back on track at Martinsville

March 30, 2012 Greg Engle 0

The two most dominant drivers in recent memory at Martinsville Speedway are still smarting from last season’s uncharacteristic Victory Lane shutout.

NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race tweaks put emphasis on segment success

March 28, 2012 Greg Engle 0

Another year, another format for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. Sprint announced Tuesday at Charlotte Motor Speedway the blueprint for a five-segment, 90-lap all-star showdown, […]

Jeremy Mayfield was arrested in Nov. of 2011 Credit: Catawba County North Carolina Sheriff’s Office

Former NASCAR driver Mayfield loses appeal

March 27, 2012 Greg Engle 0

A US Circuit court of appeals has ruled against former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield. Mayfield was suspended in 2009 after failing a NASCAR mandated drug […]