http://www.newser.com/2008 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorThu, 20 Nov 2008 4:53:24 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/40673/detroits-woes-become-a-drag-for-nascar.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe gloomy economic outlook is putting the brakes on sporting sponsorships everywhere and NASCAR is one of the hardest-hit, the Washington Post reports. Sponsorship cash makes up around 80% of the average racing team's budget, but long-standing partnerships with Detroit’s auto giants and other major backers are running out of gas as budgets get cut to the bone.http://www.newser.com/story/40673/detroits-woes-become-a-drag-for-nascar.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 22 Oct 2008 23:42:15 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/33257/nascar-fans-sneer-at-toyota.html?refid=rss_all_defaultIn an effort to curry favor with millions of American NASCAR fans, Toyota joined the league’s top circuit 2 years ago, but fans aren’t warming to the Japanese automaker, the Wall Street Journal reports. Many fans felt betrayed last year when champion racer Kyle Busch traded in his Chevy on a Toyota, and he's been met with boos and a barrage of beer cans after recent victories.http://www.newser.com/story/33257/nascar-fans-sneer-at-toyota.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 24 Jul 2008 6:45:29 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/32233/obama-campaign-will-sponsor-nascar-entry.html?refid=rss_all_defaultBarack Obama appears set to sponsor a NASCAR racecar in the Aug. 3 Pocono event, the first presidential candidate to try such a stunt. Trying to sell a political left-hand turn on what’s traditionally Republican turf, the Democratic car will likely be part of a broader get-out-the-vote effort, Sports Illustrated reports. Donors may be able to get their name on the vehicle for $100.http://www.newser.com/story/32233/obama-campaign-will-sponsor-nascar-entry.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 11 Jul 2008 13:48:56 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/30503/little-teen-angst-for-rising-nascar-star.html?refid=rss_all_defaultJoey Logano has an extra reason not to drink and drive: The winner of last week's NASCAR Nationwide Series race is just 18. Called the future of racing before he had a license, Logano has the attitude of champion—and a teenager, notes Richard Durrett in the Dallas Morning News . Asked about his favorite part of the race, Logano said, "The burnout was cool."http://www.newser.com/story/30503/little-teen-angst-for-rising-nascar-star.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 20 Jun 2008 7:55:20 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/30197/to-court-blue-collar-vote-light-up.html?refid=rss_all_defaultEveryone has ideas about how Barack Obama can attract the working-class white voters that eluded him in the primaries. Author Tony Horwitz goes for the throat: Start smoking again. West Virginia and Kentucky, where Hillary Clinton clobbered Obama, lead the nation in cigarette consumption among whites, and lighting up could help worse-off voters see him as one of their own.http://www.newser.com/story/30197/to-court-blue-collar-vote-light-up.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 01 Aug 2008 0:26:55 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/28247/indy-driver-raises-profile-on-dance-floor.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSix months ago, few beyond IndyCar fans recognized the name Helio Castroneves. Thanks to "Dancing with the Stars," however, Helio’s celebrity-status has skyrocketed. The Indy Racing League is enjoying the ride—the racer’s surge in popularity has been tremendous for the sport. "It's interesting to be in this spot because of dancing," said Castroneves. "I always thought it would be because of racing."http://www.newser.com/story/28247/indy-driver-raises-profile-on-dance-floor.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 22 May 2008 22:51:23 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/28027/indy-champ-castroneves-considering-nascar.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTwo-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves is considering trading in his Indy car for a NASCAR stock car, reports the Los Angeles Times . "I won't deny that I'm thinking about it," Castroneves said. "It would be great to one day try the cars. But at this point I'm focusing on Indy cars and winning the Indianapolis 500 again" on Sunday.http://www.newser.com/story/28027/indy-champ-castroneves-considering-nascar.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27599/dale-jrs-struggle-to-grow-up.html?refid=rss_all_defaultDale Earnhardt Jr. doesn’t talk much about his father’s death. “I don't want people to know about that,” he says. "It's not their business to hear it.” But he opened up to Marty Smith for an in-depth profile in ESPN the Magazine . Junior spent his childhood fighting for his dad’s approval, and won it only by racing.http://www.newser.com/story/27599/dale-jrs-struggle-to-grow-up.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSat, 17 May 2008 14:31:04 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/27113/kyle-busch-claims-another-win-at-darlington.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe crowd booed him. He called his car pathetic. His crew missed a lug nut, and he couldn't stay off Darlington Raceway's wall. Despite it all, Kyle Busch found Victory Lane once again. NASCAR's least popular driver raced to his third Sprint Cup Series victory of the season last night, winning a battle of attrition at the track "Too Tough to Tame."http://www.newser.com/story/27113/kyle-busch-claims-another-win-at-darlington.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSat, 10 May 2008 23:35:20 CDT