The strife enveloping the NHL provides an endorsement for NASCAR's sometimes-criticized leadership structure. No race has been lost to a labor dispute, and there hasn't been any sort of boycott by drivers since 1969.

The Sprint Cup Series heads to Martinsville Speedway for the final short track race of the season. Will Brad Kesoloweski remain on top of the Chase standings after carnage and mayhem at the paperclip?

After substituting for Dale Earnhardt Jr for the last two weeks in the Sprint Cup Series, Smith's reward proves to be a valuable one indeed.

NASCAR heads to Martinsville Speedway, where five-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson could be primed to take control of the Chase after a remarkable run in Kansas. Tony Stewart outdueled Johnson to win last year's Tums Fast Relief 500.

SB Nation Atlanta takes a look at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. Located in Dawsonville - the self-described birthplace of stock car racing - the Hall illustrates Georgia's pivotal role in auto racing dating to the days of moonshine runners.

Brad Keselowski maintains the top spot in the Chase standings with four races left.

Matt Kenseth overcame a brush with the wall to win a wild Hollywood Casino 400 at the Kansas Speedway. The race was slowed by a track and season-record 14 cautions. Brad Keselowski finished eighth and maintains a seven-point lead.

Elliott Sadler tries to hold off Ricky Stenhouse Jr.