Where's the Love?

What's up with the Jimmie Johnson haters? Athlon Sports contributor Amy Henderson explains that greatness is no reason to turn against a driver, as his dominance is something we've seen from other drivers many times over the years. more

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"Don't hate me because my record is beautiful." (ASP, Inc.)

Horsepower Rankings

Athlon's weekly look at the best of the best in NASCAR.

Scenes from Raceday

Mark Martin is having himself a fantastic season. See photos from his latest win right here.

Inside Racing Podcast

Listen as Athlon racing editor Matt Taliaferro and Frontstretch.com's Tom Bowles go Inside Racing.

Horsepower Rankings: History in the making

Jimmie Johnson owns a commanding 73-point lead over Mark Martin in the Chase standings as the season reaches its finale in Homestead. Athlon Sports' weekly Horsepower Rankings recommends you get over the fact that Johnson is stinking up the show and just enjoy the historical significance of Johnson's amazing run.

News and Notes: Phoenix & Homestead

Athlon Sports takes a look in the rearview mirror at another dominating performance by Jimmie Johnson and the 48 team in Phoenix and previews the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Return to Form: Johnson, 48 team dominate at PIR

Jimmie Johnson and Team Lowe's overcame the stunning events of last weekend's Texas race, rebounding with a dominating win at Phoenix International Raceway to increase their lead in the point standings to 108 with only one race remaining.

Hope springs eternal ... even for Mark Martin

Mark Martin: Late Surge or the Final Purge?

Prior to the start of last weekend’s Dickie’s 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, many had all but conceded the 2009 Sprint Cup championship to Jimmie Johnson. However, Athlon Sports contributor Vito Pugliese wonders if perpetual bridesmaid Mark Martin may have one last charge left.