David Ragan failed to gain clearance from NASCAR to race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and Roush Racing withdrew its entry for him on Tuesday.
Formula One Fans disappointed at Michael Schumacher's retirement from the sport will have the chance to learn more about Germany's seven-time world champion with his autobiography set for release in November.
Matt Kenseth threw the caution flag when the rest of the competition appeared ready to hand the Nextel Cup title to Jeff Burton.
Michael Schumacher's Formula One swansong was the talk of Sunday's season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix but it was not the only farewell.
The words of the old Frank Sinatra song came to Michael Schumacher's lips as he looked back on his extraordinary Formula One career on Sunday.
Formula One's double world champion Fernando Alonso said he would be happy to retire with just one more title, the day after securing his second consecutive championship in Brazil
Even the most cynical sceptics of Michael Schumacher's ability had to be impressed with his daring dash through the field in the final Formula One race of his illustrious career, German newspapers said on Monday.
Australian Mark Webber closed a chapter of his Formula One career on Sunday, leaving Williams after colliding yet again with a team mate at the Brazilian Grand Prix circuit.
Michael Schumacher's media-shy wife said in a rare interview on Sunday that she was glad her husband had ended his Formula One career unhurt.
Fernando Alonso is on the road to greatness. He may not be there yet, but the destination is not far off.
The following looks at some of the best and the worst of the 37-year-old German's 246 races since his debut in 1991: