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

The Car of Tomorrow is here to stay, but that doesn't mean NASCAR shouldn't make some changes to it, Jeff Hammond says.

NASCAR may be celebrating 2007, but most are already looking at next year. Kristen Valus gives you the top stories to follow in '08.

Chip Ganassi was not surprised by what former open-wheel star Juan Pablo Montoya did on the track in 2006, but the NASCAR team owner says he was impressed by the way the Nextel Cup rookie of the year related to his competitors. "I think first and foremost, he did a great job in the garage area," Ganassi said of Montoya, who won the 1999 CART championship and the 2000 Indianapolis 500 driving for Ganassi before spending several years in Formula One.

Despite a year of personal upheaval and on-track failures, Dale Earnhardt Jr. remains as popular as ever.

NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson knew this year's trip to New York was going to be different from the moment he began packing. "Even how you dress was stressful last year, and this year it's been easy because we've been there once," a smiling and relaxed Johnson said Wednesday in the midst of a whirlwind of NASCAR Champion's Week activities in the big city.

Jimmie Johnson knew this year's trip to New York was going to be different from the moment he began packing.

If NASCAR wants to recapture fans' attention, it needs to loosen the reins and let drivers show their personalities, says Jeff Owens.

Two-time NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, defending Grand-Am Rolex Series champion GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing and Lowe's Home Improvement will join forces for the 46th running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on Jan. 26-27.