CHARLOTTE, N.C. – NASCAR officials are seriously considering a plan that would replace the rear wing with a spoiler on Sprint Cup cars, spokesman Ramsey Poston said on Thursday.
“We are currently meeting with drivers and owners to discuss a number of options,” Poston said. “Going back to the spoiler is one of them under serious consideration. We’ll make an announcement in the coming weeks.”
Before the governing body makes a final decision, the spoiler and how it reacts with … Details
Robby Gordon took a surprise win in the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally, the NASCAR and off-road ace beating overall event leader Stephane Peterhansel by one second.
Although Peterhansel, the winner of yesterday’s stage, had looked set to take his 53rd segment win, it was Gordon, starting from 11th, who eventually took the spoils with his Hummer. It was Gordon’s first stage win so far this year … Details
Las Vegas Motor Speedway will host the annual Speedway Children’s Charities Track Walk at 8 a.m. on Feb. 28. Sprint Cup Series race ticket holders will have the opportunity to walk the 1.5-mile superspeedway to raise money for the Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities.
Pre-registration for the Track Walk will begin Jan. 8 online or by mail. Fans are encouraged to register in advance to save … Details
Robby Gordon finished sixth in the first stage of the Dakar Rally on Saturday, and trails overall leader Nani Roma by 4 minutes, 48 seconds.
Roma finished 2:07 ahead of Spanish countryman Carlos Sainz, and 2:50 in front of teammate Stephane Peterhansel. Giniel De Villiers, the 2009 champion, was 4:31 off the lead … Details