Auto Racing

Jeff Burton drives through turn four during the Bank of America 500 on his way to a late-night victory at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
Jeff Burton drives through turn four during the Bank of America 500 on his way to a late-night victory at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Burton Makes a Move

Jeff Burton thrusts himself into title contention Saturday, using savvy pit strategy to win at Lowe's and slice into Jimmie Johnson's points lead.


Drivers Get Physical

Photos of Carl Edwards grabbing Kevin Harvick by the throat at Lowe's Motor Speedway on Thursday reveal a more physical confrontation than first reported.


More News

Hamlin Sent to Hospital (AP, October 5, 2008; 9:00 PM)

Stewart Ends Drought (AP, October 5, 2008; 8:47 PM)

Johnson Takes Lead (AP, September 28, 2008; 7:05 PM)

NASCAR Traffic Down:  Attendance Down In Bad Economy (Post, September 25, 2008; Page E01)

Biffle, Back to Back (Post, September 22, 2008; Page E03)

A New Testing Policy (Post, September 21, 2008; Page D05)

Hamlin Making Case (Post, September 20, 2008; Page E02)

Johnson Wins Again (Post, September 8, 2008; Page E01)

Cutting to the Chase:  Seven Drivers Battling for Final Spots in Chase (Post, September 7, 2008; Page D04)

NASCAR Washed Out (Post, September 6, 2008; Page E03)

Gibbs Crew Penalized (washingtonpost.com, August 20, 2008; 6:21 PM)

Eyes on Gas Gauges:  Fuel Economy Could Be a Factor Today in Michigan (Post, August 17, 2008; Page D04)

Busch Nears History (Post, August 10, 2008; Page D08)

News & Notes:  At Sprint Cup Qualifying, Rain Again Wins the Day (Post, August 9, 2008; Page E02)

Kahne's Eye on Chase (Post, August 3, 2008; Page D06)

No Waving Green Flag:  NASCAR Faces Challenges in Possible Use of Alternative Fuels (Post, July 27, 2008; Page D04)

Johnson Beats Delays (Post, July 28, 2008; Page E03)

My American Idol (Post, July 26, 2008; Page E02)

Not Under the Lights (Post, July 12, 2008; Page E02)

Franchitti's Ride Ends (Post, July 2, 2008; Page E02)

DEI Moves Up Front (Post, July 5, 2008; Page E03)

Driving Opposite Ways (Post, July 7, 2008; Page E03)

Kurt Busch Edges Win (Post, June 30, 2008; Page E04)

IRL:  A First for Kanaan (Post, June 29, 2008; Page D05)

Delays Are Expected:  Shortest Track in IndyCar Series To Have More Cars Than Ever (Post, June 28, 2008; Page E05)

Back in Victory Lane (Post, June 23, 2008; Page E03)

Steadiness Just Fine for Burton:  NASCAR Veteran Is Comfortable (Post, June 29, 2008; Page D05)

Gordon Seeks Magic (Post, June 22, 2008; Page D02)

Kahne Grabs Top Spot (Post, June 21, 2008; Page E02)

IRL:  'Useful' Day For Patrick (Post, June 17, 2008; Page E02)

Fuel Fits Earnhardt Win (Post, June 16, 2008; Page E03)

Focus Is on the Fans:  He's Aware of Tough Economic Times for NASCAR Supporters (Post, June 15, 2008; Page D02)

Busch Gets Rainy Pole (Post, June 14, 2008; Page E02)

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