Ed Hinton: Ron Dennis, the McLaren F1 boss, came calling on NASCAR this past weekend, and what he is offering is compelling ... and maybe frightening
The E-word -- electronics -- is an evil one in NASCAR. But McLaren F1 boss Ron Dennis came courting NASCAR this past weekend, and the systems he's offering up could revolutionize the sport -- or open Pandora's box. [read more]

Inside The Hauler: The Earnhardt Childress Racing shop is riding high
Things are busy at the Earnhardt Childress Racing shop, and right now, things couldn't be better, either. [read more]

NASCAR team owner Jack Roush still hospitalized, stable after plane crash
NASCAR team owner Jack Roush remains hospitalized in serious but stable condition after walking away from a plane crash in Wisconsin on Tuesday night. [read more]

Tony Stewart: NASCAR's clampdown on criticism OK
Count two-time NASCAR Cup champion Tony Stewart among those who think NASCAR's decision to clamp down on public criticism of the sport is OK. [read more]

Ryan Newman, Denny Hamlin ID'd as drivers fined by NASCAR, sources say
Ryan Newman and Denny Hamlin were the two Sprint Cup drivers fined by NASCAR for making disparaging comments about the series, multiple sources told ESPN.com. [read more]

NASCAR's Jeff Gordon gets new spotter starting at Pocono
Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon will have a new spotter starting this weekend at Pocono Raceway. [read more]

NASCAR driver Tony Stewart hoops it up with Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim
NASCAR driver Tony Stewart has something in common with Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim -- they can both shoot hoops. [read more]

Gateway International Raceway not holding NASCAR events in 2011
The owner of Gateway International Raceway has notified NASCAR that it will not seek to hold Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series races next year. [read more]

Bobby Labonte to replace Marcos Ambrose in No. 47 at JTG Daugherty Racing
Former Sprint Cup champion Bobby Labonte finalized a deal to replace Marcos Ambrose in the No. 47 at JTG Daugherty Racing in 2011. [read more]

Hendrick Motorsports promotes Marshall Carlson president and COO
Hendrick Motorsports has promoted Marshall Carlson to president and chief operating officer. [read more]

Jamie McMurray wins Brickyard after Juan Pablo Montoya falters
Jamie McMurray has become just the third driver to win the Daytona 500 and the Brickyard 400 in the same season, capitalizing Sunday when teammate Juan Pablo Montoya suffered a second consecutive heartbreak at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. [read more]

Sources: Jamie McMurray, Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing working on new deal
Jamie McMurray and Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing officials are in the process of negotiating a new deal for the Sprint Cup driver, sources for both sides said following Sunday's victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. [read more]

NASCAR CEO Brian France hints at changes to 2011 slate
CEO Brian France said before Sunday's race at Indianapolis that stock car's top series is in the "final throes" of completing next year's Cup slate and that it will have a considerably different look. [read more]

Rick Hendrick says Mark Martin holds key on keeping No. 5
Rick Hendrick says he's prepared to honor Mark Martin's deal to drive the No. 5 Sprint Cup car next season, but he wouldn't close the door on Kasey Kahne stepping into that seat. [read more]

Brad Keselowski-Carl Edwards feud: Will probation end it?
Carl Edwards said he will not appeal the penalty he received from NASCAR this week, but he's glad Brad Keselowski is joining him on NASCAR probation. [read more]

Sam Hornish's future in NASCAR on verge of stalling
Sam Hornish Jr. doesn't know where he'll be racing next season. [read more]

David Reutimann, Michael Waltrip Racing announce extension through 2012
David Reutimann and MWR have agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in the No. 00 Toyota through the 2012 season, giving the 40-year-old something he's lacked during his Cup career: job security. [read more]