Landon Cassill: ‘Still haven’t really wrapped my head around’ Brickyard penalty for disobeying red flag

Landon Cassill finished 22nd Sunday after being parked by NASCAR five laps before the end of the race.

Earnhardt defends crew chief Ives in shaky final season

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has long reigned as NASCAR's most popular driver. But too many of his fans have started complaining in 140-character bursts a most unpopular opinion for Earnhardt — that crew chief Greg Ives should take the blame for the No. 88's struggles this season. Not so fast. "We

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  Dale Jr.'s final ride: Indianapolis

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Earnhardt defends crew chief Ives in shaky final season

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has long reigned as NASCAR's most popular driver. ''We've had a difficult year and there's just been a little rumbling in the background from fans,'' Earnhardt said Tuesday. ''They just love to target the crew chief.

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  Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s exit prompts many Brickyard 400 fans to follow

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