... rain that had threatened Sunday's season-opening race all day finally rolled in moments after Kenseth slid past Elliott Sadler for the lead, and the former NASCAR champion was forced to sit out a 20-minute delay before claiming victory ...

... announced the new format Wednesday. Wade Payne Richard Petty, center, talks to drivers Kasey Kahne, left, and Elliott Sadler, right before practice for the NASCAR Food City 500 auto race in Bristol, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2009 ...

... could not tell me." A number of people in the Cup garage were amused by the Roush Fenway team's explanation. Elliott Sadler viewed it with some disdain. The driver said he had no doubts that it was done on purpose and added that suggestions ...

... early and miss the 10-car wreck early in the race that wiped out five of the top-eight in the points standings. Elliott Sadler was turned into the wall and his No. 19 Dodge was smashed into by Tony Stewart's No. 20 car, triggering a massive ...

... last week in Michigan. Bobby Labonte qualified fourth and was followed by five-time Infineon winner Jeff Gordon, Elliott Sadler and Marcos Ambrose. Robby Gordon, Ryan Newman and Greg Biffle rounded out the top 10. Defending race winner Juan ...

... large lead, and the only real races for position were back in the pack. Montoya jockeyed for position with Mears and Elliott Sadler, while Kenseth, Edwards and Dale Earnhardt Jr. mounted their own battle. Montoya moved through the field early ...

... 285, NASCAR called the race, leaving Busch on top, ahead of Michael Waltrip, J.J. Yeley, Martin Truex Jr., Elliott Sadler, Reed Sorenson and Casey Mears, all of whom had stayed on track during the previous caution. Within minutes after ...

... third in a Dodge and was followed by Kasey Kahne and four-time Brickyard winner Jeff Gordon. He was followed by Elliott Sadler and Kurt Busch, then the Roush Fenway Racing Fords of Jamie McMurray, Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth. Defending ...

... Bowyer in fifth, Bobby Labonte in sixth, Scott Riggs in seventh, Robby Gordon in eighth, Johnson in ninth and Elliott Sadler in 10th. This story submitted from Coble, Don using email address don.coble@morris.com

... a primary role, Wrigley stepped up its commitment to Juan Pablo Montoya, and Best Buy is spending more now with Elliott Sadler. "NASCAR is still the best place to get the most for your investment," said spokesman Ramsey Poston. "But just ...