TBO Auto Racing

Busch Prevails At Darlington

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Kyle Busch won the battle of attrition Saturday as NASCAR's least popular driver overcame a pit-road penalty and several scrapes with the wall to win the Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway.

Gamble Works As Dixon Takes Indy Pole

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Strategy was almost as important as speed Saturday as Scott Dixon won the pole for the Indianapolis 500 with a big gamble by his Target Chip Ganassi Racing team.

Burton Enjoying Resurgence At Childress

Sat, 10 May 2008 01:24:00 EDT

With 14 races left in the 2004 NASCAR season, a fading driver joined a once-dominant team seemingly in decline.

Patrick Hits Crewman From Another Team

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Danica Patrick's car struck Dale Coyne Racing chief mechanic Chuck Buckman during a practice session Friday for the Indianapolis 500.

Sprint Cup Preview: Darlington

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

SPRINT CUP PREVIEW: RACE NO. 11 - DARLINGTON NASCAR goes back to its roots this weekend with an annual stop at Darlington Raceway, stock car racing's original super speedway. The famed and oft-cursed "Lady in Black" has received a $10 million facelift, including a repaving of the narrow 1.366-mile surface that will mean higher speeds and even more treacherous racing. Below, Tribune motor sports writer Tony Fabrizio takes a look at what's topical entering Saturday night's Dodge Challenger 500:

Vickers: Drivers' Security Is Nothing To Joke About

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

After Kyle Busch cost him a shot at ending a two-year winless streak at Saturday night's race at Richmond, Dale Earnhardt Jr. noted Busch "is going to need some security." Race winner Clint Bowyer also suggested that Busch, who was battling Earnhardt for the lead when he got loose on the inside lane and knocked Earnhardt into the wall, might need protection from the incensed Earnhardt fans.

Intensity Ratcheted Up, Indy Readies For Pole Day

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a fitting choice as honorary starter for the 92nd Indianapolis 500. America's most famous race should offer up its best and most interesting fight in 13 years.

Hamlin Embracing Newfound Celebrity

Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Three years ago, Denny Hamlin was a regular driver at local tracks with designs on becoming the next Virginia resident to make an impact in NASCAR's top series.

Bowyer Wins In Wild Finish

Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

First Denny Hamlin appeared to be headed toward an easy victory. Then Dale Earnhardt Jr. seemed poised to snap his two-year losing streak.

Edwards Signs Extension With Roush

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Carl Edwards briefly explored free agency before deciding to stay with Roush Fenway Racing for the next several years.

Hamlin A Hometown Hit

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Denny Hamlin didn't realize how much he was feeling the pressure to perform in front of his hometown crowd until he was hurtling around the track in qualifying.

Sprint Cup Preview: Richmond

Thu, 01 May 2008 23:48:00 EDT

Sprint Cup Preview: Race No 10 - Richmond

The Sprint Cup season has reached the one-quarter mark, and there are some surprises. Hendrick Motorsports' super team of Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Casey Mears has managed one victory. Toyota has won more races than Chevrolet. Jeff Burton leads the standings, and Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards have been the hottest drivers. Richmond is next, and Tribune motor sports writer Tony Fabrizio takes a look at what's topical:

Without Even Trying, Busch Is Getting His Point Across

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:31:00 EDT

Kyle Busch could gloat, or at least throw out a few digs. But if he is feeling any glee about showing up Hendrick Motorsports for letting him go to make room for Dale Earnhardt Jr., he is keeping it to himself.

Spreading The Wealth

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

SPREADING THE WEALTH At this point last year, Chevrolet had won eight of the nine Sprint Cup races. Here's a breakdown of the manufacturer wins this season:

A New Force In Funny Car

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Maybe because women have been winning in drag racing for a long time, Ashley Force's historic NHRA Funny Car victory Sunday at Atlanta Dragway didn't generate the buzz that Danica Patrick's Indy car win did a week earlier. But Force's accomplishment deserves another look: The engaging 25-year-old is the first woman to win in a car type many say is the hardest to drive in the NHRA.

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Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Win by Kyle Busch each of the past two seasons with the Hendrick race team.

Gibbs Wants Stewart Back

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Joe Gibbs Racing may be willing to open the vault to keep Tony Stewart, but an ownership stake probably won't be part of any offer.

Busch Crashes Surprise Party

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Among the contenders who emerged late in Sunday's Aaron's 499 were surprises Michael Waltrip, Juan Pablo Montoya, David Ragan and substitute driver David Stremme.

Wheldon Ends Drought, Wins RoadRunner Turbo Indy 300

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

There was no magic for Danica Patrick this time, with Dan Wheldon holding off Tony Kanaan on Sunday to win his second straight IRL IndyCar Series race at Kansas Speedway.

Nemechek Gets 4th Talladega Pole

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Call it a wing and a prayer. Lakeland's Joe Nemechek put a fast car covered with an insignia for the National Day of Prayer on the pole Saturday for today's Aaron's 499.