NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Standings as of Coke Zero 400 powered by Coca-Cola, July 4, 2009, Race 18 of 36, Daytona International Speedway

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Results: Coke Zero 400 powered by Coca-Cola, July 4, 2009, Race 18 of 36, Daytona International Speedway

NASCAR photos: Saturday, July 3, 2009 at Daytona International Speedway

With Kyle Busch slamming the frontstretch wall after an unsuccessful attempt to block, Tony Stewart won Saturday night’s Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway.

The victory was Stewart’s second of the season, his second as an owner/driver for Stewart-Haas Racing and the 35th of his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career.

Photos: Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Goodwood Festival of Speed

In this land of Lords and Ladies, proper English and historical significance, motorsports maintains its “petrol-head” popularity amongst the masses.

Bulgaria is hoping to strike a deal that would allow the Balkan country to host a Formula One grand prix in 2011.

Representatives of the race organizing committee said they have received a formal invitation to the German Grand Prix on July 12 at the Nuerburgring, where they were to meet with F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone faced criticism from politicians and Jewish groups Saturday after being quoted as saying that Adolf Hitler “got things done.”

In an interview with London’s The Times newspaper, Ecclestone expressed a preference for “strong leaders,” citing former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Max Mosley, outgoing head of Formula One’s governing body, as examples.

A year ago, Ryan Hunter-Reay left Watkins Glen International brimming with confidence after a surprising IndyCar victory.

He returns to defend his title Sunday in the Camping World Grand Prix, sometimes having to glance down at his racing suit just to make sure he knows who he’s driving for.

Ryan Briscoe was on top of the IndyCar world a week ago.

He was the points leader, had three straight runner-up finishes and was the only driver to complete every lap of every race. Then came a disastrous weekend at Richmond, and suddenly Roger Penske’s Australian driver found himself behind two Target Chip Ganassi rivals.