Brian France defended NASCAR’s drug testing policy as the toughest in professional sports, despite a federal judge’s ruling that overturned driver Jeremy Mayfield’s suspension.
Mayfield was indefinitely suspended May 9 for what NASCAR said was a positive test for methamphetamines. He sued to be reinstated, and a federal judge issued an injunction Wednesday that allowed Mayfield to return to competition based on Mayfield’s argument that NASCAR’s testing system is flawed…Â Details
Points leader Tony Stewart was awarded the pole for Saturday night’s race at Daytona International Speedway, getting the top spot when rain washed out Sprint Cup qualifying.
It was Stewart’s third pole—all in rainouts—in the last five races. He also started up front at Pocono last month and New Hampshire last week.
Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Kurt Busch and Carl Edwards rounded out the first three rows …Â Details
1. Ten races to go ’til the Chase. Who gets in? Who misses out?
Joe Menzer: I think Juan Montoya sneaks in. The dude is actually points racing these days, which seems to go against the very fiber of his being. I’m not sure how I feel about that [actually, I know … I’m against it]. But it may get him in.
Raygan Swan: Well, beyond the obvious drivers who make it, if Clint Bowyer can get his act together I see him possibly making a comeback to beat out Kasey Kahne. And I really believe Montoya will make it in this year with another strong finish at the Brickyard.
David Caraviello: I think the 12 we have now are basically …Â Details
The Porsche 917 is one of the most stark raving mad automotive creations ever dreamt up by humanity, offering a performance level that remains as impressive today as it was during the 1970s. That historic car and its success at Le Mans will be playing a central role in Porsche’s activities at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend.
Many variations of the 917 were produced, and in some iterations the car’s turbocharged flat-12-cylinder engine generated up to 1,580hp (1,180kW) – enough to rocket the car to 60mph in 2.7 seconds and on to a top speed of more than 240mph (390km/h).
Alongside the winning cars on display will also be some of the drivers that took them to victory, including …Â Detail