In one of the first events of its kind, Teresa Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Inc. hosted a signature event for the NASCAR media and some industry insiders Nov. 29 at the Nikki Beach Midtown Restaurant in New York City.

Two-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart and radio sidekick Matt Yocum decided earlier this year that the stock car sport needed some awards to rival Hollywood's Oscars and Emmies. Thus were the Stewie Awards born. Stewart and Yocum, who co-host a weekly show on Sirius Satellite Radio, asked listeners to vote online in 12 categories. They handed out the inaugural Stewies this week in New York as part of NASCAR's Champion's Week celebration.

The only time the smile has left Jimmie Johnson's face this week is when somebody mentioned his upcoming appearance on stage Friday night at NASCAR's annual awards ceremony.

The only time the smile has left Jimmie Johnson's face this week is when somebody mentioned his upcoming appearance on stage Friday night at NASCAR's annual awards ceremony.

Not satisfied with just seeing the top 10 drivers get awards? Kristen Valus hands out the honors that fans really care about.

Why do restrictor plates still exist? Do engines really turn backwards? Jeff Hammond has all the answers to your questions.

Check out how Jimmie Johnson won this year's Chase by reliving the greatest moments through the lens of NASCAR Scene.

Nobody was shocked that Dale Earnhardt Jr. claimed his fifth Most Popular Driver Award, but he was still humbled, Lee Spencer says.

Despite a year of personal upheaval and on-track failures, Dale Earnhardt Jr. remains as popular as ever. Junior was selected the most popular driver for the fifth straight year, drawing more than 1.5 million of the over 3.8 million votes cast online. The award comes after he decided to leave the NASCAR team founded by his late father to join powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports with a new sponsor and a new car number.

Minutes into NASCAR's annual industry luncheon, the driver known as "Four Time" spotted teammate Jimmie Johnson at the next table.