Nascar

Homestead-- Standout NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson signed a five-year contract extension Friday to remain with Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.

Talladega -- Veteran NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray was a surprise winner Sunday at the crash-marred Sprint Cup Amp Energy 500 at Talladega, Ala.

Mooresville -- Police in Mooresville, N.C., said NASCAR driver A.J. Allmendinger was arrested on charges of drunken driving early Thursday morning.

Charlotte, Oct. 14 -- The late Dale Earnhardt was among five people inducted Wednesday to NASCAR's inaugural Hall of Fame class in Charlotte, N.C.

Concord, N.C. -- Bill Elliott hopes to help the Wood Brothers make their 100th start in Charlotte at Saturday's Sprint Cup NASCAR Banking 500 at the Loews Motor Speedway.

Daytona Beach, Fla. -- NASCAR officials have rescheduled qualifying day for the Sprint Cup's 2010 Daytona 500 to avoid a conflict with the Super Bowl.

Washington, Aug. 19: Sprint Cup stars Jimmie Johnson and Richard Petty were among several NASCAR drivers honored at the White House Wednesday by U.S. President Barack Obama.

Watkins Glen, N.Y. Aug. 9: A thunderstorm Sunday forced the postponement of the Sprint Cup Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips auto race in Watkins Glen, N.Y.

Watkins Glen, N.Y. -- Four drivers will honor the late Jimmy Bedford at Sunday's Sprint Cup Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips auto race at Watkins Glen, N.Y.

Long Pond, Pa. -- Sunday's Sprint Cup Pennsylvania 500 at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., was postponed until Monday afternoon due to rain.