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Rick Hendrick has two series champions in his stable, lucrative sponsorship, seemingly endless resources and an unwavering commitment to his organization.

Dale Jr. happy to get back to racing after whirlwind of press conferences

NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon talks about his return to top form, and what he’s learned about racing—and life—this time around.

TV ratings falling, NASCAR team owners are taking on partners who can better exploit the rolling assets.

Earnhardt’s carefree, aw-shucks look not a great fit for new team

Superstar joins Gordon, Johnson on NASCAR’s most powerful team

SN: No pressure? Who’s kidding whom?  Though Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Wednesday his decision to sign a five-year deal with Hendrick Motorsports brought a sense of relief, and though Junior added that he didn’t feel tremendous pressure to win races and championships at HMS, make no mistake — the pressure’s there.

Rick Hendrick has always had a knack for making headlines. He beat cancer, which helped him stay out of prison after pleading guilty to federal mail fraud. He has guided his NASCAR team to six titles and through the tragedy of a plane crash that killed four members of his family and six friends.

Opinion: The driver with the huge fan base is joining the team with the crowded trophy case. Together, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Hendrick Motorsports are creating a power that will dominate all aspects of NASCAR for the next five to seven years.

CORNELIUS, N.C. (AP) -Terry Labonte will come out of retirement long enough to replace team owner and driver Michael Waltrip behind the wheel for the two NASCAR Nextel Cup road races this season.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Winning poles is the easy part for Ryan Newman. Getting to Victory Lane is another matter.

Hendrick Motorsports wins rain-shortened race, its 10th victory of season

GLADEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -Carl Edwards raced to his fourth NASCAR Busch Series victory of the season Saturday night, easily beating Clint Bowyer in the Federated Auto Parts 300 for the Nextel Cup driver’s third straight win at Nashville Superspeedway.

Driver fined $100,000, docked 100 points, put on probation until end of year

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -NASCAR stars paid respects to former chairman Bill France Jr. on Thursday in a short, simple funeral service that was far more fuss than he would have wanted.