Budweiser Shootout

victory in the Budweiser Shootout through Denny Hamlin's win in the season finale at Homestead, the 2009 season belonged to Jimmie Johnson. Now a four-time Cup Series champion, Johnson wrapped up his fourth consecutive title with another 10-race Chase run into the record books.

However, there were many other storylines that made headlines this year -- the economy and its effect on a sponsor-driven sport, Jeremy Mayfield's suspension following a failed drug test and the subsequent legal filings, Danica Patrick's seemingly never ending "talks" with team owners, not to mention the Hall of Fame as well as the on-track competition.

NAS-CAR.COM's staff writers weigh in with their top stories of the year: Sponsorship was priceless in '09. Sponsorship was priceless in '09.

MARK AUMANN The economic slowdown affected every facet of the sport in 2009, and may continue to do so in the near future.

Two of the sport's manufacturers -- Chevrolet and Chrysler -- faced bankruptcy and throttled back their monetary and engineering assistance. Major corporations cut back or eliminated their sponsorships altogether. Several teams merged or shuttered their operations, and in the process, laid off hundreds of employees. Others went the "start and park" route in an effort to limit expenses and maximize revenues.

The drop in attendance, close to 10 percent from 2008 estimates, was partially blamed on the recession, as fans had more difficult choices to make with their increasingly limited disposable income. Many members of the media found themselves facing the same situation as declining advertising revenue required downsizing. And even though the forecast is rosier for the foreseeable future, there's no guarantee NASCAR will return to its halcyon days any time soon.

ROUSH Fenway Racing Event Teaches Fleet Sustainability with Propane Autogas

Attendees to participate in drawing for free NASCAR Tickets. (PRWeb February 16, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9195489.htm

NASCAR Fan's Guide to Attending the Daytona 500 on February 26

NASCAR's Daytona 500 will take place in less than a week, on Sunday, February 26. If you plan on going to this fun and exciting event, here's a guide to help you make the most of the experience. Tickets If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, there are still some...

NASCAR Fan's Last Minute Guide to the Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway

If you haven't purchased your ticket's to NASCAR's first Sprint Cup Series race of the season, don't despair. Tickets are still available starting at $49 each for general admission Grandstand seating. You can spend your entire day at Daytona International Speedway,...

Miami-Dade ethics report rips ticket freebies

Miami-area politicians often get choice, complimentary tickets on the public’s behalf to prime concerts and sporting events. A scathing report by the county’s ethics commission recommends putting a halt to that practice.

Motorsports Venues - KYS To Release Single Race Tickets Feb. 8 And Change Cooler Policy

SPARTA, Feb. 1, 2012: Kentucky Speedway will place single race tickets for its five NASCAR races including the June 30 Sprint Cup Series “Quaker State 400” on sale Feb. 8 at 9:00 a.m., and allow customers to carry coolers in to all events for the first time in speedway history.