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Lawyer: Ex-official pleased with NASCAR settlement
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The former official who filed a $225 million racial discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit against NASCAR is very pleased with her settlement and looking forward to moving on, her attorney said Friday. Maurica Grant reached a confidential settlement with NASCAR following 12 hours of mediation earlier this month in New York. The session was suggested by U.S. District Court Judge Deborah A. Batts after the first court appearance in what was expected to be a yearslong battle between the two sides....
NASCAR testing drivers for doping next month
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- NASCAR will test drivers for performance-enhancing drugs next month under a tougher policy that also bans using illegal drugs and abusing prescription medications....
Gillett Evernham scales back Nationwide program
STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Gillett Evernham Motorsports will layoff about 65 employees in several departments as part of scaling back its Nationwide Series program next season....
Watkins Glen seeks Cup race sponsor
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) -- Watkins Glen International needs a title sponsor for its NASCAR Sprint Cup race after Centurion Boats opted out of the final year of its contract....
Labonte leaves cash-strapped Petty Enterprises
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Bobby Labonte has been released from his contract with Petty Enterprises, which is trying to negotiate a deal with Gillett Evernham Motorsports that would solidify the future of its famed No. 43 Dodge.... | 
