Four-gone conclusion: Johnson claims Sprint Cup title Nov 23, 2009
" Johnson wound up leading 28 laps in the early stages, earning five bonus points and putting the title further out of Martin's reach. With bonus points in hand, Johnson had to finish just 27th or better to clinch NASCAR history, breaking a tie with Cale Yarborough, the only other driver to win three straight titles. Though neither Burton, Harvick nor any of their teammates made the Chase for the Sprint Cup, the team's Chevys have been fast lately with top-fives in the final four races. "We... (USA Today -- Sports)
Unexplained Phenomenon APJimmie Johnson took home a NASCAR-record fourth consecutive championship with a fifth-place finish on Sunday.Jimmie Johnson's dynasty is in full bloom, but what makes him great? Joe Posnanski went on a search for answers but found that even Johnson himself can't offer a tidy explanation. Nov 23, 2009
Only Cale Yarborough even won three. To celebrate and commemorate the achievement, they shot off fireworks in Homestead. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports Agree To Contract Extension Nov 21, 2009
Last year, he tied Cale Yarborough for most consecutive Cup titles with three. "So fortunate to have my team, job, situation at Hendrick Motorsports," Johnson said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Johnson poised to break historic NASCAR reco... Nov 20, 2009
In 1978, Cale Yarborough, now a bona fide legend of stock car racing, set a record that no one thought possible ... Cale Yarborough: Yes, Johnson is about to eclipse his record. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Hendrick team hunts history Nov 20, 2009
And Johnson is on the brink of history, needing only a 25th-place finish to clinch his fourth straight title, breaking the record he shares with Cale Yarborough. Johnson often tells the story how Hendrick once sat across the table from a team of Lowe's executives, convincing those potential and eventual sponsors how the driver really would be good enough to win a race someday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hendrick looks for 1-2-3 sweep Nov 20, 2009
And Johnson is on the brink of history, needing only a 25th-place finish to clinch his fourth straight title, breaking the record he shares with Cale Yarborough. The respect level the drivers have for Hendrick is clear. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Jimmie Johnson Nov 19, 2009
Now the 34-year-old driver stands poised to etch his name in the history books by surpassing stock-car legend Cale Yarborough with a fourth straight title in NASCAR's top series. p>" /> Photos 11/18/2009 Motor Sports Jimmie Johnson Jimmie Johnson has accomplished in eight years what few NASCAR drivers have done in their whole lifetime with 46 Sprint Cup wins and three championships. Now the 34-year-old driver stands poised to etch his name in the history books by surpassing stock-car legend Cale... (USA Today -- Sports)
Johnson joins most-dominant talk Nov 16, 2009
Only Cale Yarborough had won three in a row. Cycling's Lance Armstrong was arguably the most dominant individual athlete in sports as he ran off seven consecutive Tour de France victories before retiring - temporarily as it turned out - in 2005. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Martin OK with second this time Nov 15, 2009
" Most runner-up finishes in Sprint Cup Series Richard Petty, 5 Bobby Allison, 5 Mark Martin, 4 Dale Earnhardt, 3 Darrell Waltrip, 3 Herb Thomas, 3 Cale Yarborough, 3 Bill Elliott, 3 James Hylton, 3 (Note: All won championships except Martin and Hylton) Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, November 15, 2009 WANT TO COMMENT? Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. Please read our . You can rate each comment by clicking the or... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Johnson making most of lessons learned from Gordon Nov 13, 2009
He is one behind Cale Yarborough for fifth on the career list, and two behind Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip, who are tied for third. Gordon and Johnson both won three races in 2002, and again in 2003 before a shift began. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Like him or not, Johnson is good for NASCAR Oct 20, 2009
We're witnessing the best champion since Jeff Gordon, Richard Petty or Cale Yarborough. Whether you take Johnson or root for the field, enjoy watching one of the best racecar drivers ever. (MSNBC -- Sports)
On The Ballot Rusty Jarrett/Getty ImagesDavid Pearson finished his career with the highest winning percentage of anyone who had over 250 starts.With the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame class announced, it's time to look ahead to the next one. For SI.com's Tom Bowles, legendary driver David Pearson is his top choice. Oct 16, 2009
David Pearson, Cale Yarborough belong in NASCAR Hall of Fame - Tom Bowles - SI.com ... Cale Yarborough: The only man to win three straight titles before Jimmie Johnson matched the feat last year, Yarborough's a shoo-in for the second ballot ... The list of drivers reads like a "Who's Who" of future Hall of Famers: Speedy Thompson, Marvin Panch, Cale Yarborough, Curtis Turner, A.J. Foyt, David Pearson, Buddy Baker, and even current driver Bill Elliott. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR founder France tops first Hall class Oct 15, 2009
Won 132 races as owner, including championships with Cale Yarborough and Darrell Waltrip. Began as a moonshine runner, forever making him the symbol of NASCAR's roots. (ABC News)
France, son in 1st NASCAR Hall of Fame class Oct 15, 2009
No Cale Yarborough, no Bobby Allison, no Darrell Waltrip, no Lee Petty. But their days will come, sooner not later. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
France Sr., France Jr., Petty, Earnhardt, Johnson named to NASCAR hall Oct 15, 2009
He also claimed six Cup championships, three with Cale Yarborough and another three with Darrell Waltrip. Bobby Allison, David Pearson and Yarborough were the three-leading candidates who did not receive enough votes to make the cut. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
NASCAR Hall taps Frances, Earnhardt, Petty, Johnson Oct 15, 2009
Won 132 races as owner, and championships with Cale Yarborough and Darrell Waltrip ... The top three vote-getters who didn't make the top five were three drivers: Pearson, Cale Yarborough and Bobby Allison. (USA Today -- Sports)
Poole's picks for 2010 hall class Oct 6, 2009
2011 inductees: Bill France Jr., Lee Petty, Darrell Waltrip, Bobby Allison and Cale Yarborough. France followed his father into the sport's top job and led NASCAR through a period of explosive growth that carried it from regional curiosity to national success story. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fan balloting for NASCAR hall ends on Sunday Oct 4, 2009
The nominees: Bobby Allison, Buck Baker, Red Byron, Richard Childress, Dale Earnhardt, Richie Evans, Tim Flock, Bill France Jr. and Bill France Sr., Rick Hendrick, Ned Jarrett, Junior Johnson, Bud Moore, Raymond Parks, Benny Parsons, David Pearson, Lee Petty, Richard Petty, Fireball Roberts, Herb Thomas, Curtis Turner, Darrell Waltrip, Joe Weatherly, Glen Wood and Cale Yarborough. The NASCAR Hall of Fame broke ground in Charlotte on Jan. 25, 2007, and is scheduled to open May 11, 2010. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson dominates en route to fifth victory at Dover Oct 1, 2009
Cale Yarborough is the only other driver to win three straight championships and Johnson can move past him with more winning performances like this one over the final eight races. Johnson was so far in front, he had no idea Joe Gibbs Racing driver Joey Logano was involved in an early accident that saw his No. 20 barrel-roll eight times down the concrete and result in the race being red-flagged. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson assailing record books Sep 30, 2009
It gave Johnson his third title, tying him with Cale Yarborough as the first driver to win three straight in NASCAR history. Yarborough, by the way, did it 30 years earlier. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Opinion: Don't crown Johnson the Cup champ just yet Sep 18, 2009
When Cale Yarborough won three in a row back in the 1970s, he was, like Jimmie, driving for a top team, that of Junior Johnson. There were few other teams on the same level. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Drivers idle ahead of 13 weeks of racing Aug 29, 2009
Three pretty good drivers won those races as Ned Jarrett, Buck Baker, and Cale Yarborough won those three races at Valdosta. There have been races in Montgomery; Macon, Ga. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Wreckin' is not racin' Aug 27, 2009
Racing legends to appear in Darlington: NASCAR veterans Cale Yarborough, David Pearson and Ned Jarrett will join three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Johnny Rutherford next month at the Darlington Historic Racing Festival. Rutherford is best known for his open-wheel racing but also made 35 starts in the Cup Series. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Obama honors NASCAR champion Johnson Aug 21, 2009
He is only the second NASCAR driver after Cale Yarborough to win three consecutive titles. Also on NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Obama honors NASCAR champs at White House Aug 20, 2009
" Three races remain to determine the 12-driver field for the 2009 Chase for the Sprint Cup, which begins in one month. Tony Stewart, a two-time series champion, is in the lead and already has clinched his spot. Jeff Gordon is ranked second. In third place is Johnson, the defending champion. He is only the second NASCAR driver after Cale Yarborough to win three consecutive titles. Copyright 2009 . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Mike's Garage: Could changes chase away fans from NASCAR? Aug 7, 2009
Mayfield then played musical chairs as he drove for the likes Cale Yarborough, Roger Penske, Ray Evernham and Gene Haas. He raced with some top-notch teams that is for sure and had some success. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Gordon is too busy to contemplate Indy 500 start Jul 25, 2009
He ranks sixth in career victories (82), one behind Cale Yarborough. A victory Sunday at Indy would make Gordon the second five-time winner at the 100-year-old track, joining Formula One's Michael Schumacher. (MSNBC -- Sports)
A true Petty experience Jul 19, 2009
Included are the 1981 Buick in which Petty won his seventh and final Daytona 500 and the 1979 Oldsmobile in which Petty won his sixth 500, a race made famous by the fight involving the Allison brothers -- Bobby and Donnie -- and Cale Yarborough. Also, the 1966-67 Plymouth Belvedere that won 27 of 48 races in 1967, a 1957 convertible -- yes, NASCAR at one time raced open-cockpit cars -- and a replica of the 1984 Pontiac that Petty drove to his 200th and final career victory, the win coming in the... (Florida Today)
Darlington lands sponsor for festival Jul 9, 2009
366-mile oval, along with question-and-answer sessions from racing greats David Pearson and Cale Yarborough, both among the 25 nominees announced last week for the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. A highlight of last year's first festival was when attending car clubs got to drive their machines on a parade lap around Darlington. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Darlington lands sponsor for racing festival Jul 9, 2009
"Because of the economic downturn, Browning and Darlington officials struggled to find a backer for last May's Southern 500, landing GoDaddy.com less than a month before NASCAR came to down. The short timeframe limited the promotion GoDaddy.com and Darlington could do as partners.Browning says O'Reilly signed on well before the track's major promotional push for the festival, which will be run Sept. 26-27. The festival will feature historic cars taking turns on Darlington's egg-shaped 1.366-mile... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Motor Sports Jul 5, 2009
07/05/2009 - Updated 01:12 AM ET. After a last-lap wreck involving Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. (USA Today -- Sports)
Petty, president, historic victory define NASCAR Jul 4, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH -- Richard Petty beat Cale Yarborough by the width of his front bumper to win the 1984 Firecracker 400 and score his 200th career victory with President Ronald Reagan watching from a VIP suite. It was a victory for the ages, putting racing on the front pages of newspapers across the country and NASCAR on nightly newscasts. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
NASCAR nominates 25 Jul 3, 2009
The drivers include Petty, Earnhardt, Johnson, David Pearson, Darrell Waltrip, Bobby Allison, Cale Yarborough and Glenn "Fireball" Roberts. Dale Earnhardt is one of the drivers likely to make the inaugural Hall of Fame class. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR Hall of Fame Announces Nominees Jul 3, 2009
Cale Yarborough, winner of three consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup titles, 1976-78. Information supplied by NASCAR.. (WSJA.com, AL)
Some uncharacteristic mistakes from Jimmie Johnson Jun 28, 2009
So why all the slip-ups from a driver like Johnson, who tied Cale Yarborough s record of three straight Cup titles and has never finished worse than fifth in the points in his first seven seasons. We re all human, he said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Logano showing promise in first full Cup season May 28, 2009
He s recorded two wins in the second-tier Nationwide Series, and sits in 25th place this season in the Cup standings driving full-time for JGR. Logano toured Darlington Raceway with former Cup champion Cale Yarborough, garnered praise from former teammate Tony Stewart, and has already earned nearly 2 million in purse money this season. The JGR driver with the squeaky-clean look was an instant hit with the fans, earning a spot in NASCAR s All-Star race after they voted him in. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Rookie nearly steals spotlight May 11, 2009
A month before Saturday s race, Logano toured the track with one of Darlington s all-time champions in five-time Southern 500 winner Cale Yarborough. The three-time NASCAR champ drove Logano around the egg-shaped, 1. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR team notes May 8, 2009
With a win on Saturday night, Gordon can tie Cale Yarborough in Sprint Cup victories at 83 ... Cale Yarborough, of course ... The only other driver in NASCAR history to do that was Cale Yarborough, who twice won on his birthday. (USA Today -- Sports)
Gordon can make Darlington history May 8, 2009
A victory in the re-christened Southern 500 this Saturday night would be Gordon's 83rd career win, matching NASCAR great Cale Yarborough for fifth all-time list. It would also be Gordon's record-setting sixth Southern 500, surpassing Yarborough's mark on his home track that's celebrating its 60th season of racing this week. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Light The Candles: Kyle Busch Wins Richmond On Birthday May 4, 2009
Cale Yarborough won twice on his birthday. Yarborough picked up the victory at North Wilkesboro, NC the day he turned 37 years old on March 27, 1977. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Busch celebrates 24th birthday with win at Richmond May 3, 2009
Cale Yarborough did it twice, celebrating his March 27th birthday with wins at North Wilkesoboro in 1977 and Atlanta in 1983. "You guys are awesome!" Busch radioed his crew. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Auto Racing | Kyle Busch marks birthday with win at Richmond May 3, 2009
" he wondered. How about a trip to victory lane? Busch became just the second driver in NASCAR history to win a Cup race on his birthday, celebrating his 24th on Saturday night at Richmond. "It was a good birthday, for sure," Busch said. Cale Yarborough is the only other driver to accomplish the feat twice celebrating his March 27th birthday with wins at North Wilkesboro in 1977 and Atlanta in 1983. Busch, who won the Nationwide race at Richmond on Friday, used a quick jump on a late restart to... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Motors: Kyle Busch gets best present in Richmond May 3, 2009
Cale Yarborough is the only other driver to accomplish the feat twice celebrating his March 27th birthday with wins at North Wilkesboro in 1977 and Atlanta in 1983. How old was he. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Logano slows down to get lessons from Yarborough Apr 28, 2009
So it didn t hurt having one of NASCAR s all-time greats in Cale Yarborough show him around. Logano is the 18-year-old phenom settling into the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing seat given up this season by Tony Stewart. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gordon snaps winless streak with victory at Texas Apr 8, 2009
372 mph for his 82nd career victory, one behind Cale Yarborough for fifth on the all-time list. Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip are tied for third on that list with 84 victories. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hamlin stays focused Mar 30, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Notebook: Kenseth's decline continues Mar 30, 2009
The four guys ahead of him are Cale Yarborough with 3,851; Rusty Wallace with 3,632; Darrell Waltrip with 3,615; and Richard Petty with 2,964. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sterling Marlin wins legends race in Bristol Mar 22, 2009
Other former NASCAR greats in the race were Cale Yarborough and Junior Johnson. . (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto Racing Notebook: It's a tripleheader weekend Mar 19, 2009
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Realtree's Jordan to drive Celebrity/Legends Race Mar 14, 2009
Legendary NASCAR drivers expected to compete are Cale Yarborough, Harry Gant, David Green, Jack Ingram, Junior Johnson, Terry Labonte, Sterling Marlin, L.D. Ottinger, Phil Parsons, David Pearson, Jimmy Spencer and Rusty Wallace. Others are expected to race as well. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Drivers give tires thumbs-up Mar 12, 2009
TRADING PLACES: Cale Yarborough is in and Darrell Waltrip is out of the lineup for the "Saturday Night Special" race on March 21 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The first-time event will feature a field of retired NASCAR stars competing on Bristol's high-banked, half-mile oval in late model stock cars for charity. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Some IndyCar drivers to get extra track time Mar 12, 2009
TRADING PLACES: Cale Yarborough is in and Darrell Waltrip is out of the lineup for the "Saturday Night Special'' race on March 21 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The first-time event will feature a field of retired NASCAR stars competing on Bristol's high-banked, half-mile oval in late model stock cars for charity. Yarborough, a three-time series champion and nine-time Bristol winner, replaces three-time Cup champion and 12-time Bristol winner Waltrip, who had to pull out of the event because of a... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Bruce MartinINSIDE RACING Feb 24, 2009
Gordon was back on top of his game and after scoring his 81st career Cup win, next on the list were some Mount Rushmore names -- Darrell Waltrip, Bobby Allison and Cale Yarborough. David Pearson's 105 career Cup wins are second only to Richard Petty's 200, so Gordon was asked if he has 25 more wins left in his career. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Celebrities big fans of racing Feb 16, 2009
Sunday's race marked the 30-year anniversary since the "famous" fight between Allison, his brother, Donnie, and Cale Yarborough after the 1979 Daytona 500. Cruise control. (Florida Today)
2009 Sprint Cup Series drivers glance Feb 15, 2009
The way Johnson easily handled the pressure to match Cale Yarborough s mark of three consecutive titles driving almost flawlessly during the Chase despite a late charge by Carl Edwards it d be foolish to bet against him. No. 51 Dodge, Blackjack Racing. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Tulsa still has strong NASCAR ties Feb 15, 2009
" Citgo became the primary sponsor on the Wood Brothers Racing car in 1985. Petty (four years), Neil Bonnett (two years), Tommy Ellis (one year), Dale Jarrett (two years), Morgan Shepherd (five years), Waltrip (three years) and Sadler (two years) drove the car in the Cup Series. In 2000, Citgo ended its relationship with the Wood Brothers and moved to Roush Racing as the primary sponsor for Burton. Phillips 66's affiliation goes back to the 1970s when it sponsored Cale Yarborough. "There have... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hendrick looks to continue domination Feb 13, 2009
It starts with Johnson, who overcame a slow start last season to match Cale Yarborough as the only drivers in NASCAR history to win three straight Cup titles. Gordon was winless for the first time in his career in 2008, thanks mostly to some bad luck, but still made the Chase for the championship. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnsons three titles bearded at Daytona Feb 12, 2009
Johnson earned a spot in NASCAR s record book last season, tying Cale Yarborough s 30-year-old mark as the only driver to win three straight Cup titles. He s won 40 races in his seven seasons and has crushed the competition through consistency: a bad day for Johnson is finishing outside the top 10, which he did only 14 times last season. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
