Elliott wins super late model race at Gresham

JEFFERSON, Ga. – Chase Elliott did it again.

The 16-year old Elliott drove his No. 9 Aaron’s Dream Machine/Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet to Victory Lane for the second time this season at Gresham Motorsports Park after winning the Racing Radios 100 Super Late Model event on May 12.

No. 24 team at Darlington

Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet, ran in the top 10 with his teammates at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway on May 12. He finished the NASCAR Sprint Cup event 35th.

Live Twitter chat today with No. 5 engineer Keith Rodden

Live Twitter chat with Keith Rodden, engineer on the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, today at 2 p.m. ET. Tweet your questions at www.twitter.com/Hendrick5Team using hashtag #FARMERS5. At the end of the Twitter chat, Rodden will give away a hat signed by Kasey Kahne.…

Winning 200th Cup race an honor, Chad Knaus says

Chad Knaus, crew chief of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, says he feels privileged that his team won the 200th NASCAR Sprint Cup race for Hendrick Motorsports. Jimmie Johnson drove the No. 48 Chevrolet to Victory Lane on Saturday, May 12 to notch the milestone win.

Over the wall: Carrying and changing a tire

CONCORD, N.C. - While all six members of a pit crew rely on each other to perform a pit stop quickly and efficiently, no two positions are more interdependent than those of tire carriers and changers. The 16 Hendrick Motorsports athletes who make up the eight sets of carriers and changers must work in tandem, merging their separate tasks into…

Rick Hendrick: Reaching 200 Cup wins was complete team effort

Team owner Rick Hendrick said the realization of the 200th NASCAR Sprint Cup victory didn’t sink in until his teams were celebrating in Victory Lane at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. Visit http://heritage.hendrickmotorsports.com for more on the organization’s history.

No. 88 team to join Hendrick Motorsports teammates at the 2012 Pit Crew Challenge

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 pit crew will be part of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Pit Crew Challenge, which will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte.

Entering its eighth year of competition, the Pit Crew Challenge will feature 24 of the top NASCAR Sprint Cup…

Over the wall: Jacking a Cup Chevrolet

CONCORD, N.C. – When Jeff Kerr steps onto the pit road wall, 30-pound jack in hand, he repeats the assignment to himself until the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet pulls into the stall.

And for a split-second, he goes into auto-pilot.

With every scripted step he takes, Kerr pounds out the heartbeat…

No. 5 team at Darlington

Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Rockwell Tools Chevrolet, earned his fifth consecutive top-10 finish – a career best – after crossing the line eighth during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series action at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway on Saturday.

Earnhardt needs Dew Crew’s help picking his Michigan paint scheme

Dew Crew members have the opportunity to choose the paint scheme Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive in the June 17 NASCAR Sprint Cup event at Michigan International Speedway. Earnhardt’s scheme will celebrate the release of the "Batman: The Dark Knight Rises," which will open in theaters July 20.

MRN calls the final lap of Johnson’s Darlington win

MRN calls Jimmie Johnson’s win on Saturday, May 12 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. Johnson drove the No. 48 Lowe’s Kobalt Tools Chevrolet to earn Hendrick Motorsports’ 200th victory in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series. Visit http://heritage.hendrickmotorsports.com for more on Hendrick Motorsports’ history.

Hendrick Motorsports wins 200th Cup race: Part two

Jimmie Johnson’s win Saturday night at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway gave Hendrick Motorsports its 200th victory in NASCAR Sprint Cup competition. When it comes to NASCAR’s modern era (1972-present), Hendrick Motorsports leads all Cup teams in wins (200), top-five finishes (818), top-10s (1,352) and pole positions (181). Hendrick…

No. 88 team at Darlington

Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet, led one lap before finishing 17th during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series action at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway on Saturday. Earnhardt is eligible for the 2012 Sprint Fan Vote which could guarantee him a spot in the May 19 Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor…

Over the wall: Breaking down a pit stop

CONCORD, N.C. – Thirteen seconds.

Just 13 ticks of the second hand. What can you do in that time frame?

Maybe you can start your morning coffee or find your car keys. If you’re a pit crew member for Hendrick Motorsports, that’s plenty of time to make a four-tire stop with…

I could never accomplish what I have without my mom, Kahne says

Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Rockwell Tools Chevrolet, talks about the role his mother has played in his racing success and says he is looking forward to spending time with her on Mother’s Day.

Rick Hendrick, Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus talk about win No. 200

Team owner Rick Hendrick, Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus reflect on winning Hendrick Motorsports’ 200th points-paying victory in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition, marking a major milestone for the organization.

Johnson, Hendrick reflect on milestone win

By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service

DARLINGTON, S.C. — Jimmie Johnson gave Rick Hendrick his 200th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory, running away from the rest of the field on a green-white-checkered-flag restart that took the Bojangles’ Southern 500 one lap past its scheduled distance.

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Hendrick Motorsports wins 200th Cup race: Part one

With Jimmie Johnson’s win Saturday night in the No. 48 Lowe’s Kobalt Tools Chevrolet at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, Hendrick Motorsports recorded its 200th points-paying victory in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition, marking a major milestone for the organization and car owner Rick Hendrick.

Chase Elliott thankful for his mother’s support in his racing career

Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott talks about his mother’s support of his racing career and some of the sports she wanted him to try before settling into the racing world.

Practicing at Darlington

Hendrick Motorsports drivers during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series activity at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway this weekend.

Johnson wins, earns Hendrick Motorsports’ 200th NASCAR Cup victory

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Despite a plethora of late-race cautions, Jimmie Johnson dominated Saturday night’s event at Darlington Raceway and captured the 200th NASCAR Sprint Cup victory for Hendrick Motorsports. Johnson now owns 56 career victories and ranks eighth on the all-time list.

On Saturday, the driver…

Pit crews prepare for All-Star Challenge

Members of Hendrick Motorsports’ NASCAR Sprint Cup pit crews practice for the upcoming Pit Crew Challenge, which will be held Thursday, May 17. Click here for more information on the event.

Crew chief Kenny Francis considers Darlington his favorite track

Kenny Francis, crew chief of the No. 5 Rockwell Tools Chevrolet, talks about the success driver Kasey Kahne has found at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. The driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet owns four pole positions at Darlington, a track Francis lists as a favorite for both crew chief and driver.

Johnson second, Kahne third in Darlington qualifying

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Jimmie Johnson edged teammate Kasey Kahne because of his ranking in the owner standings to earn the outside pole position during Friday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying session at Darlington Raceway.

Johnson, who ranks eighth in the owner standings, laid down an identical lap to 19th-place…

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 Chevrolet to feature The Dale Jr. Foundation for Sprint All-Star weekend

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – The Dale Jr. Foundation will commemorate its five-year anniversary with a special paint scheme on Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet for the NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

This marks the fourth consecutive year…

No. 5 team at Talladega

Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, earned his fourth top-10 finish of the season when he placed fourth at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway on May 6.

Pit crew practice sessions open to the public

CONCORD, N.C. – Fans are invited to come watch Hendrick Motorsports’ pit crews train and practice live stops on Tuesday, May 15 and Tuesday, May 22. During their visit, fans can take advantage of special offers in the Hendrick Motorsports Museum & Team Store, where admission is always free-of-charge.

Click…

No. 48 team at Talladega

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, is ranked eighth in the driver standings after finishing 35th at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway on Sunday.

Museum hours extended during Charlotte race weeks

CONCORD, N.C. - The Hendrick Motorsports Museum and Team Store will observe extended hours during the next two weeks while Charlotte Motor Speedway hosts the All-Star and 600-mile events.

Fans can check out Hendrick…

Physical fitness boosts mental shape, crew chief Alan Gustafson says

Alan Gustafson, crew chief of the No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet, says physical fitness is important to him, and he tries to work out four days a week year-round.

Andy Papathanassiou blogs about the new pit training facility at Hendrick

As pit crews train more and more like athletes from other sports, it has become important to upgrade our facilities to keep pace with the fitness requirements we put them through. The big teams all have gyms that contain machines and equipment vital to the organization’s strength and conditioning program. To build a faster pit…

Hendrick Motorsports Fan Fest set for May 25

CONCORD, N.C. - Hendrick Motorsports will host a fan appreciation day on Friday, May 25 during Charlotte Motor Speedway race weeks. The Hendrick Motorsports Fan Fest will be held at the team’s Concord facility and feature an array of family-friendly activities, including scheduled appearances by NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Kasey…

No. 88 team at Talladega

Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, earned his eighth top-10 finish of the season when he placed ninth at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway this weekend.

No. 24 team at Talladega

Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, earned his first pole position of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. Gordon was scored 33rd after being collected in a late-race incident on Sunday.

Precision critical at fast Darlington track, Kahne says

Kasey Kahne, a four-time pole winner at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, considers the track one of his favorites because it’s so fast. Kahne, who will drive the No. 5 Rockwell Tools Chevrolet on Saturday night, believes perfection is critical to finding Victory Lane.

Kahne fourth, Earnhardt ninth at Talladega

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Kasey Kahne and Dale Earnhardt Jr. battled fiercely during the green-white-checkered flag at Talladega Superspeedway and crossed the finish line inside the top seven in Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup event.

Kahne drove his No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet to a fourth-place finish, his second…

Johnson on the return to pack racing at Talladega

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, discusses the return to pack racing at superspeedways like Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.

Practicing at Talladega

Hendrick Motorsports during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series action this weekend at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.

Gordon wins Talladega pole

Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, earned the pole position during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying on Saturday at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. This marks the 20th straight season in which Gordon has earned a pole position.

Chase Elliott at Richmond International Raceway

Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott earned his third top-10 finish of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East season when he finished second at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway on April 26. Elliott now ranks first in the 2012 championship standings.

Engine tuner Jason Ingle on EFI

Jason Ingle, engine tuner for the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, talks about the changes to his role since the introduction of electronic fuel injection.

Gordon earns pole position at Talladega, teammates in top 19

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Jeff Gordon was rewarded after he picked a unique line during Saturday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying session at Talladega Superspeedway.

The driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet earned the pole position after touring the 2.66-mile superspeedway in 49.97 seconds at roughly 191.623…

Sneak a peek at the No. 5 Rockwell Tools Chevy

Rockwell Tools will sponsor Kasey Kahne’s No. 5 NASCAR Sprint Cup Chevrolet at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway on May 12.

Rockwell Tools to sponsor Kasey Kahne at Darlington

CONCORD, N.C. – Through its Rockwell Tools brand, Positec Tool Corp., a global company that manufactures and markets power tools and lawn and garden equipment, will serve as primary sponsor of the No. 5 Chevrolet driven by Kasey Kahne for the May 12 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. It will mark Rockwell…

Instinct guides on-track decisions, Earnhardt says

Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, talks about split-second, on-track decisions, including his choice to push teammate Jimmie Johnson to Victory Lane at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in April 2011.

Chief aerodynamicist Kurt Romberg on qualifying at superspeedways

Chief aerodynamicist Kurt Romberg explains the differences between qualifying at NASCAR’s superspeedways Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.

No. 88 team at Richmond

Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, earned his second runner-up finish of the season during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series action at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway on Saturday.

No. 48 team at Richmond

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, earned his third consecutive top-10 finish of the season when he placed sixth at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway on Saturday.

At-track transportation: Who drives the vans for the Nos. 48/88 teams?

During race weekends, Nos. 48/88 crew members share vans for transportation to and from the track. Here are several of the drivers, past and present, for the two teams.

No. 5 team at Richmond

Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, earned his third consecutive top-10 finish of the season when he placed fifth during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series action at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway last weekend.

Lance McGrew blogs that preparation, relaxation key during offweek

When NASCAR changed the schedule, there were some mixed emotions about having a weekend off so early in the year, but it’s a good thing if you ask me. Just getting a minute to catch your breath after our first three races — Daytona and crisscrossing the country a couple times — it’s nice to know you…

Greg Morin blogs that practice helps in pit road crash repair

When it comes to pit stops, our crews have to be prepared for more than just changing tires, making adjustments and adding fuel to Jimmie Johnson’s No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet or Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet on race day. If one of our teams is involved in an incident, our over-the-wall…

Martin blogs that he’s ready for more fun in second half of 2011

Can’t believe we’re at the halfway point of the 2011 season already. Man, time has been flying by, and you know, they typically say that when you’re having fun. I know we’ve had our moments, but I think the No. 5 team and its fans could stand to have a little more fun. I know you guys are as frustrated…

Nos. 5/24 setup mechanic Adam Emmert blogs about Pit Crews for Kids

Of all the things I’ve had the opportunity to do with Hendrick Motorsports, I’d have to say that participating in Pit Crews for Kids has been one of the most rewarding.

For the past three years, I’ve joined other crew members — both from Hendrick and elsewhere in the racing community…

Ken Howes discusses 2011 competition changes

Fans can expect to see several competition changes when the 2011 season opens at Daytona. Notably, there’s the new nose, the elimination of the catch-can man thanks to a new self-ventilating system and new rules on tire allotment. Most of the changes are geared toward saving teams money, but each will take some getting used to.

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Chase Elliott blogs about strong start to 2012 season

I’m pumped to report that my team was able to start the season off right with a win during the SpeedFest Pro Late Model event at Watermelon Capital Speedway in Cordele, Ga., recently.…

Marshall Carlson welcomes you to our new website in his blog

On behalf of everyone at Hendrick Motorsports, thank you for visiting the new and improved HendrickMotorsports.com. We’re excited that you’re here, and we hope you’ll come back often.

After making the decision to revamp our official website, the first thing we did was seek input from the people…

Steve Letarte blogs about gearing up for Daytona Speedweeks

With the Daytona 500 fast approaching, the next couple of weeks are going to be very exciting at Hendrick Motorsports. Don’t expect the lights in the Nos. 48/88 shop to shut off any time soon because we’re working around the clock on all the fine details. I believe Daytona is all about the details. The last week leading…

Kurt Romberg explains what the new nose will mean for aero at Daytona

When it comes to a race car, the slightest body modification can have a huge effect on its aerodynamic properties on the racetrack. Just take a look at the new nose NASCAR has given all competitors for the 2011 season. We have prepared our cars for Daytona with that change in mind.

Aerodynamically, the biggest change is…

Chase Elliott blogs about the close of 2011

This last month or so really has me asking myself, how on earth can life get any better? Truly, this might be a short blog because I’m still at a loss for words. First, my fans gave me an awesome birthday present by voting for me as the

Video blog: Getting to know Dave McLain, simulation engineer

Dave McLain is a simulation engineer, and his efforts help Hendrick Motorsports prepare for each NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race weekend.

Ben Fischbeck blogs about his trip with the Nos. 5/24 teams to Victory Junction

There’s just something incredible about visiting Victory Junction, and I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to go twice now with my team members here at Hendrick Motorsports. Last week, a group of us from the Nos. 5/24 shop went to the camp for its NASCARnival. We performed live pit stops, played games and even danced…

No. 24 team at Richmond

Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, started sixth during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series action at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway this weekend.

Practicing at Richmond: Part two

Hendrick Motorsports during NASCAR Sprint Cup action this weekend at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway.

Practicing at Richmond: Part one

Hendrick Motorsports during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series action at Richmond International Raceway on Friday, April 27.

Earnhardt, Kahne and Johnson finish in top six at Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. – Dale Earnhardt Jr. recorded his second runner-up finish of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season and was joined inside the top 10 on Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway by his teammates Kasey Kahne (fifth) and Jimmie Johnson (sixth). Jeff Gordon sustained an early tire issue and finished 23rd.

Earnhardt…

Gordon on his 20-year partnership with DuPont

Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, talks about the start of his relationship with DuPont, which began 20 years ago, and the safety benefits the company brings to racing and the world.

Earnhardt’s Quaker State Defy shoot

Dale Earnhardt Jr. recently participated in a production day with Quaker State to launch its newest high-mileage product, Quaker State Defy. Click here to see the Quaker State Defy commercial.

Hendrick trio to start in top 10 at Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. – Jeff Gordon, Kasey Kahne and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will start inside the top 10 on Saturday at Richmond International Raceway, while Jimmie Johnson will roll off the grid 27th.

In 56 Sprint Cup races (174 starts) at Richmond, Hendrick Motorsports has 10 wins, 48 top-five finishes and 84 top-10s at…

Hendrick optimistic win is just around the corner

Team owner Rick Hendrick believes a win is just around the corner for Hendrick Motorsports given how strong his teams have performed during the first eight NASCAR Sprint Cup events this season. In eight races, Hendrick Motorsports’ four drivers have acquired three runner-up finishes, eight top-fives and 16 top-10s.

Jimmie Johnson’s Sprint commercial

Check out Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, in Sprint’s recently released commercial.

Week three: See Earnhardt in the AMP Energy Inside Track

It takes hard work and commitment for the No. 88 team to get ready for an upcoming race. Check out this week’s AMP Energy/7-Eleven video to learn more. Don’t forget to visit www.DewCrew.com to enter for your chance to win exciting AMP Energy Gear!

Short track racing meat and potatoes of NASCAR, Earnhardt says

Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, talks about growing up racing at short tracks. Earnhardt says he enjoys competing at short ovals like Richmond (Va.) International Raceway.

Chase Elliott has double-duty Thursday night in Richmond

Today is a big day for us here at Richmond (Va.). First, my team is gearing up for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East event, which will be held at 7 p.m. ET. From there, I’ll go directly to Denny Hamlin’s charity event at the .75-mile racetrack. I’m looking forward to both of them for different reasons. If you…

No. 24 team at Kansas

Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet, ran in the top 11 with his Hendrick teammates during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series action at Kansas Speedway on April 22.

No. 48 team at Kansas

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, earned his fourth top-five finish of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season when he finished third at Kansas Speedway on Sunday.

Kahne participates in Pocono tire test

LONG POND, Pa. — Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, joined fellow NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers A.J. Allmendinger, Aric Almirola, Joey Logano and Jamie McMurray for a Goodyear Tire test at the newly repaved Pocono Raceway on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

Goodyear provided a number…

Crew members consider Richmond their favorite track

Crew members Jimmy Rollins, Keith Eads, Adam Jordan and Marc Puchalski share what makes Richmond (Va.) International Raceway their favorite track during the NASCAR Sprint Cup season.

No. 88 team at Kansas

Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet, earned his sixth top-10 finish of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season when he finished seventh at Kansas Speedway on Sunday.

No. 5 team at Kansas

Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, earned his second consecutive top-10 finish of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season when he finished eighth at Kansas Speedway on Sunday.

Kansas taught us we can win races, Letarte says

Steve Letarte, crew chief of the No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet, discusses what the No. 88 team learned from its runner-up finish at Kansas Speedway in June 2011.

Hendrick trio finishes in top eight at Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kasey Kahne finished inside the top eight in Sunday’s 267-lap event at Kansas Speedway, while Jeff Gordon finished 21st as Hendrick Motorsports surpassed its 3,000th NASCAR Sprint Cup start. The organization, which scored its 199th Cup win last October at Kansas’…

Practicing at Kansas: Part two

Hendrick Motorsports during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series activity this weekend at Kansas Speedway.

Earnhardt, Kahne qualify in top 10 at Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kasey Kahne earned starting spots inside the top 10 during Saturday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying session at Kansas Speedway, while their Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon will line up 15th and 20th, respectively.

In 12 Cup…

Mountain Dew’s new TV spot: ‘This is how we DEW’

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is featured in Mountain Dew’s new TV spot, "This is how we DEW," along with Lil Wayne, Jason Aldean and others.

Kahne: Experience, testing key part of preparation

Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, talks about what he does to prepare for races each weekend. Kahne says experience, testing and adaption all come into play during a race weekend.

Hendrick Motorsports reaches historic start, eyes milestone win

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — As Hendrick Motorsports continues to pursue its 200th NASCAR Sprint Cup win, there is one milestone the organization will check off this weekend when its drivers line up at Kansas Speedway – its 3,000th start. Hendrick Motorsports enters Kansas with 2,999 starts and will leave the site of its 199th Sprint…

Hendrick Motorsports memorable starts

As Hendrick Motorsports continues to pursue its 200th NASCAR Sprint Cup win, there is one milestone the organization will check off this weekend when its drivers line up at Kansas Speedway – its 3,000th start. Hendrick Motorsports enters Kansas with 2,999 starts and will leave the stage of its 199th Sprint Cup victory with 3,003,…

Practicing at Kansas: Part one

Hendrick Motorsports during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice at Kansas Speedway on Friday.

Rear-tire carrier Matt Tyrrell on his favorite Hendrick Motorsports moments

Matt Tyrrell, rear-tire carrier for the No. 48 Chevrolet, talks about his favorite win, which happened at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in April 2011, and the most touching moment he’s experienced at Hendrick Motorsports

Team Lowe’s Racing goes retro with new color for No. 48 Chevrolet

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Jimmie Johnson and Team Lowe’s Racing will feature the first in a series of new color combinations on the No. 48 Chevrolet this season as a tribute to the American muscle car.

“Mountain Green” will run as the primary color in this weekend’s NASCAR Sprint…

No. 48 team at Texas

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, finished second in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Texas Motor Speedway on April 14.

Shock specialist Jason Seitzinger explains bump stops

Jason Seitzinger, shock specialist on the No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet, explains bump stops. These components are critical, particularly at a track like Kansas Speedway where the pavement is worn.

No. 88 team at Texas

Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet, finished 10th in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Texas Motor Speedway on April 14.

Week two: See Earnhardt in the AMP Energy Inside Track

Check out the new AMP Energy/7-Eleven video on www.dewcrew.com that features an inside look at the recent AMP Energy production day and be sure to enter to win cool AMP Energy prizes.

‘Top Gear’ goes behind the scenes of NASCAR April 30 on BBC America

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – “Top Gear,” the world’s biggest car show, sends host Richard Hammond to Texas, fully immersing the native-Brit in the world of NASCAR.

During his visit to Texas Motor Speedway, Hammond explores the history of NASCAR and discovers how the sport evolved into the…

Letarte draws inspiration, ideas from Rick Hendrick

Steve Letarte, crew chief of the No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet, says he leans on team owner Rick Hendrick for guidance.

No. 5 team at Texas

Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, finished seventh in the NASCAR Sprint Cup event at Texas Motor Speedway on April 14.

No. 24 team at Texas

Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, finished fourth in Saturday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Texas Motor Speedway.

Johnson: Data is everything in motor sports

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, talks about the importance of data acquisition when it comes to preparing for the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event.

Practicing at Texas: Part two

Hendrick Motorsports drivers during NASCAR Sprint Cup activity this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.

Hendrick teammates finish in top 10 at Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas – Hendrick Motorsports recorded a solid outing in the first Saturday night event of the 2012 season as its four NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers finished inside the top 10 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Jimmie Johnson finished second, followed by Jeff Gordon in fourth, Kasey Kahne in seventh and Dale Earnhardt…

Flashback: Labonte wins in milestone start at N. Wilkesboro

CONCORD, N.C. – Fans and competitors have bestowed several nicknames on Terry Labonte during his tenure as a NASCAR Sprint Cup driver. They’ve called him Texas Terry because he’s a native of the Lone Star State and Iceman because the two-time Cup champion remains cool under pressure.

But the…

Johnson crowns "Speeding to Read" champion

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the Lowe’s Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, paid a special visit to Clara Love Elementary School in Texas, to crown the inaugural champions of Texas Motor Speedway’s “Speeding To Read” educational program. Click

Practicing at Texas: Part one

Hendrick Motorsports during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series action at Texas Motor Speedway on Thursday, April 12.

Kahne fifth, Johnson 10th, Earnhardt 16th in Texas qualifying

FORT WORTH, Texas – Kasey Kahne was the top qualifier for Hendrick Motorsports during Friday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying session at Texas Motor Speedway. The driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet scored the fifth-place starting spot – his sixth straight top-10 start of the 2012 season –…

Johnson crowns ‘Speeding to Read’ champion in Texas

JUSTIN, Texas - If anyone knows how a champion should be crowned, it is Jimmie Johnson.

Johnson, the five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, paid a special visit Friday to Clara Love Elementary School in neighboring Justin to crown the inaugural champions of Texas Motor Speedway’s “Speeding To Read”…

#FARMERS5 helps fans join the Twitter conversation

Kasey Kahne fans have a new way to follow the action on Twitter this weekend as Farmers Insurance and the No. 5 team roll out the #FARMERS5 hashtag for the first time. Farmers, Kahne and the team will use the hashtag to keep fans updated from the track, give away team merchandise and interact with their Twitter followers.

#FARMERS5…

Elliott blogs about his spring break

This spring break, I decided to skip the beach and hit the shop. It paid off big time because we were able to get the No. 9 Chevrolet into Victory Lane at Gresham Motorsports…

Hendrick nominated for NASCAR Hall of Fame’s 2013 class

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Team owner Rick Hendrick was one of 25 nominees NASCAR announced is eligible for the Hall of Fame’s fourth induction class, which will be enshrined in early 2013.

This is Hendrick’s…

Elliott’s spring break victory

Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott recently won the Beau Slocumb Memorial 208 event on April 7 at Gresham Motorsports Park in Georgia. This marks Elliott’s fourth late model…

Gordon’s AARP Foundation production day

Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet, during a recent production day in Charlotte, N.C., with AARP Foundation.

Earnhardt uses Quaker State Defy

Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet, recently participated in a commercial shoot with team partner Quaker State to launch its newest high-mileage product, Quaker State Defy.

Catch up on Wednesday’s chat with No. 88 gas man Caleb Hurd

Miss the @TeamHendrick Twitter chat today with No. 88 gas man Caleb Hurd? Visit www.twitter.com/Teamhendrick to catch up on the #Hendrickfans conversation.

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Elliott wins Beau Slocumb Memorial 208 late model event

JEFFERSON, Ga. – Chase Elliott’s 2012 spring break will be one he remembers for years to come, thanks to his Beau Slocumb Memorial 208 win on April 7 at Gresham Motorsports Park.

Instead of hitting the beach for a traditional vacation, Elliott chose to compete in a local late model event held in…

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Our pit crew and strength coaches emphasize that one of the major components in becoming a successful pit crew is giving 100 percent in our fitness and training program. No one individual performance can bring success. We are dependent upon each other to pull off the perfect pit stop, which can make the difference in Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s…

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