Johnson, who is in line for his Cup-record fourth consecutive championship, gained 28 points on second-place driver Mark Martin during the TUMS Fast Relief 500.

Denny Hamlin, a Chesterfield native, wins for second time at Martinsville while Jimmie Johnson expands his points lead

Three blown tires help send NASCAR’s most popular driver to a 29th-place finish in the TUMS Fast Relief 500

Ryan Newman and Mark Martin were the only two drivers to finish in the top 10 in each short track race this season.

Local crew members on Tony Stewart’s team know the rigors of the road and appreciate opportunities to spend time with family.

Peters led the final 84 laps and finally broke through with his first Camping World Truck Series victory.

Martin’s determination has made him one of the most successful drivers on the circuit for decades. Yet, a Cup championship has eluded the savvy veteran.

Since the Goody’s 500 on March 29, Stewart-Haas Racing has become a force to be reckoned with.

Ryan Newman edged Jeff Gordon in qualifying for Sunday’s TUMS Fast Relief 500, turning a lap of 96.795 mph Friday afternoon to secure the pole position as the second half of NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup gets under way.

Danville residents to run in Camping World Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway

Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.

For Hendrick Motorsports, this Sprint Cup season seemed as easy as 1-2-3. But maybe it only looked easy.

Chad Knaus, the most intense crew chief in NASCAR, is one step from helping driver Jimmie Johnson win a record fourth consecutive Cup championship.

■ Rusty Wallace Racing is moving its Nationwide Series team from Chevrolet to Toyota next season.

Racing update

When a fluke accident cost Jimmie Johnson a huge chunk of his points lead last week, he knew there was no more room for error in his bid to win a record fourth consecutive NASCAR title.

Stewart-Haas Racing stormed out of the gates this season and had solidified itself as a championship contender.

Carl Edwards rolled to a dominating win at Phoenix International Speedway that temporarily staved off Kyle Busch's bid to clinch the Nationwide title.