For the first time in four years, Michael McDowell is a full-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver. Leavine Family Racing announced Thursday morning the organization will run the complete Cup schedule with McDowell the primary driver. Having bought a Charter from Tommy Baldwin Racing, the team is guaranteed into...

Todd Parrott and Richard Petty Motorsports have parted company following Parrott's suspension for violating NASCAR's substance abuse policy. Greg Ebert has been named as his interim replacement as Aric Almirola's crew chief for the remaining four Sprint Cup races of the season.NASCAR announced last week that Parrott had been suspended...

Former championship-winning crew chief Todd Parrott has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR after violating the series' substance abuse policy.Parrott, who currently serves as crew chief on the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports entry for Aric Almirola, will be replaced by RPM's vice president of operations and competition Sammy Johns until...