[Team HMS]

Lowe's Motor Speedway anointed Richard Petty the "king" of its upcoming homecoming-themed Sprint Cup race with a black cowboy hat made of suede and snakeskin. Track owner Bruton Smith, though, talked Wednesday as if Jimmie Johnson was the only NASCAR driver deserving of a crown.

Johnson's hopes for four-peat royalty gaining momentum

[jks812]

As long as Nascar lets them cheat, he might just win it too.