tag:blog.mlive.com,2016:/finish_line/2510 2012-03-23T03:56:27Z The latest news on auto racing including NASCAR, Formula One and NHRA. Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7964244 2012-03-23T03:00:00Z 2012-03-23T03:56:27Z

Will Power has finished second in IndyCar points in each of the past two years.

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html Will Power has finished second in IndyCar points in each of the past two years. tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7599503 2012-01-20T15:44:40Z 2012-01-20T15:44:13Z

Over 10,000 yards of clay will be spread out on the track for the Sept. 21-22 World of Outlaws Late Model program.

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html Over 10,000 yards of clay will be spread out on the track for the Sept. 21-22 World of Outlaws Late Model program. tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7572423 2012-01-15T17:00:37Z 2012-01-15T14:21:55Z

NASCAR hopes to bust up the two-car drafts, but why?

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html NASCAR hopes to bust up the two-car drafts, but why? tag:www.mlive.com,2012:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7512858.20120104113031 2012-01-04T16:29:29Z 2012-01-04T16:30:31Z

One driver will finally grow up this year.

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html One driver will finally grow up this year. tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7480644.20111227003522 2011-12-27T15:00:26Z 2011-12-27T05:35:22Z

NASCAR star Kyle Busch is returning to Berlin Raceway this year.

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html NASCAR star Kyle Busch is returning to Berlin Raceway this year. tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7473986.20111223212902 2011-12-24T03:00:15Z 2011-12-24T02:29:02Z

Taking this ride with Phoenix Racing was the worst thing Busch could have done.

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html Taking this ride with Phoenix Racing was the worst thing Busch could have done. tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7390604.20111206140337 2011-12-06T19:00:26Z 2011-12-06T19:03:37Z

While Busch's meltdowns made it easier for Penske to fire him, Keselowski also is the new face of the team.

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html While Busch's meltdowns made it easier for Penske to fire him, Keselowski also is the new face of the team. tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7336920 2011-11-25T01:10:09Z 2011-11-25T01:13:43Z

We all know how NASCAR Sprint Cup’s Chase played out. Now let’s take a closer look at how the 12 drivers fared.

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html We all know how NASCAR Sprint Cup’s Chase played out. Now let’s take a closer look at how the 12 drivers fared. tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7318248 2011-11-21T03:43:40Z 2011-11-21T03:46:26Z

Three reasons why Stewart has earned his spot.

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html Three reasons why Stewart has earned his spot. tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7306690.20111118095004 2011-11-18T18:00:52Z 2011-11-18T14:50:04Z

But another former champion has a good shot of winning the race.

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html But another former champion has a good shot of winning the race. tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7299474.20111116223724 2011-11-17T19:31:18Z 2011-11-17T03:37:24Z

Last IndyCar race was held at the site in 2008.

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html Last IndyCar race was held at the site in 2008. tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7301361 2011-11-17T16:45:32Z 2011-11-17T16:48:28Z

But you won't get chance to set track record.

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html But you won't get chance to set track record. tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7297394.20111116215516 2011-11-17T16:00:59Z 2011-11-17T02:55:16Z

"I learned that I didn’t know everything."

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html "I learned that I didn’t know everything." tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7299359.20111116222312 2011-11-17T14:00:22Z 2011-11-17T03:23:12Z

But one of the racer stands to win the championship despite only one victory all season.

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html But one of the racer stands to win the championship despite only one victory all season. tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7284510.20111113225439 2011-11-14T04:00:46Z 2011-11-14T03:54:39Z

Martin will be leaving Rick Hendrick Motorsports after the Nov. 20 season finale at Homestead.

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html Martin will be leaving Rick Hendrick Motorsports after the Nov. 20 season finale at Homestead. tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7278636 2011-11-12T20:30:42Z 2011-11-12T20:35:09Z

Each night will offer five classes of racing, including 600 Sprints, Arena Cars, go-karts, Midgets and Quarter Midgets.

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html Each night will offer five classes of racing, including 600 Sprints, Arena Cars, go-karts, Midgets and Quarter Midgets. tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7267165.20111110153043 2011-11-11T17:00:57Z 2011-11-10T20:30:43Z

Four of the past six winners at Phoenix have started the race from the pole.

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html Four of the past six winners at Phoenix have started the race from the pole. tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7252053.20111107235438 2011-11-08T17:00:59Z 2011-11-08T04:54:38Z

Patrick has never won the Indy 500. What kind of story would that be if she won the Daytona 500?

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html Patrick has never won the Indy 500. What kind of story would that be if she won the Daytona 500? tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7246346.20111106205749 2011-11-07T02:00:32Z 2011-11-07T01:57:49Z

Busch got into trouble for turning Ron Hornaday into the wall under caution during Friday night’s Camping World Truck Series race.

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html Busch got into trouble for turning Ron Hornaday into the wall under caution during Friday night’s Camping World Truck Series race. tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/autoracing/index.ssf//3056.7197124.20111028120753 2011-10-28T17:30:34Z 2011-10-28T17:07:53Z

Points leaders Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth may struggle.

Steve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.com http://connect.mlive.com/user/skamin/index.html Points leaders Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth may struggle.