Johnson rolls to victory in California Oct 13, 2009
(39) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, accident, 244, 47. 3, 67, 97,100. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson Takes Points Lead With Another Win At California Oct 13, 2009
After the restart, Elliott Sadler bumped into the back of Dale Earnhardt Jr. to trigger the multi-car pileup. Kahne, who was running among the top-10 late in the race, ended up finishing 34th, while Vickers settled for a 29th-place effort. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Pepsi 500 Preview Oct 8, 2009
2004 Elliott Sadler, Ford, 128 ... 19 Elliott Sadler (Emporia, VA) Dodge/Stanley Dodge ... The 2004 race saw Elliott Sadler battling the elements and the rest of thefield to post his third career Sprint Cup victory. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stewart wins at Kansas to improve title chances Oct 5, 2009
"Biffle was third, followed by Juan Pablo Montoya, Denny Hamlin, Kahne and Martin.David Reutimann was the only non-Chase driver in the top 11 with an eighth-place finish and was followed by Johnson, Carl Edwards and Kurt Busch.Only two Chase drivers finished outside the top 11: Newman, was penalized for speeding off pit road midway through the race, was 22nd and Brian Vickers finished 37th after blowing his motor.Price Chopper 400 Results1. (5) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 267 laps, 129.8 rating,... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Royal pain: Hall-bound King really a racer, not a brand Oct 5, 2009
The new team would have four drivers Kahne and Elliott Sadler from Gillett-Evernham and Reed Sorensen and A.J. Allmendinger from Petty Enterprises. Richard Petty's son, Kyle, who had raced for him since 1979, was out of a job. (News & Observer -- Sports)
TEAM REPORTS: NASCAR news, notes Oct 4, 2009
"These guys are huge fans and Elliott Sadler fans," said Sadler. "They got in contact me several years ago over the Internet, and we've stayed in touch ever since. Hopefully this is a nice little going-away present for them this weekend.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Former Anheuser-Busch marketing exec lands Petty Motorsports deal Oct 2, 2009
Richard Petty Motorsports, owned by George Gillett and Richard Petty and based in Statesville, N.C., hosts four Sprint Cup teams with drivers Kasey Kahne, Elliott Sadler, Reed Sorenson and A.J. Allmendinger. For the companies that hire TeamCMO, It s like hiring a (chief marketing officer) but even more cost-effective, said Schoen, 50, who worked as Anheuser-Busch s vice president of global sports and entertainment marketing. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Johnson dominates en route to fifth victory at Dover Sep 30, 2009
(34) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 353, 42. 3, 73, 78,875. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR notes Sep 24, 2009
" Elliott Sadler, No. 19 Dodge, Richard Petty Motorsports This week: Sadler has only three top-10 finishes in 21 starts at Dover but hopes to use the momentum from his top-10 finish at New Hampshire to finish the year on a high note. "We have nine more weeks to try to learn as much as we can about each other as a team and get this No. 19 Dodge headed in the right direction," said Sadler. Last week: Sadler was in the middle of a multicar accident on lap 168 of the 300-lap event at Loudon. But he... (USA Today -- Sports)
Opinion: Owners shouldn't be broadcasting Sep 22, 2009
Jason Smith / Getty Images for NASCARRay Evernham's NASCAR racing team includes drivers Kasey Kahne, A.J. Allmendinger, Reed Sorenson and Elliott Sadler. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Martin Grabs 5th Win of Season in Chase Opener Sep 22, 2009
Kurt Busch was sixth and followed by Ryan Newman, Elliott Sadler, defending race winner Greg Biffle and Clint Bowyer. It was a decent day for almost all the Chase drivers, who need a strong race in the 10-race title hunt to stay in contention. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Martin holds off Montoya in Chase opener Sep 21, 2009
This time, the top-10 cars stayed out, led by Kurt Busch, Martin, Elliott Sadler, Jeff Burton and David Reutimann ... (35) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 300, 79. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Martin wins by fooling Montoya Sep 21, 2009
Kurt Busch was sixth and followed by Ryan Newman, Elliott Sadler, defending race winner Greg Biffle and Clint Bowyer. 1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kahne focusing on Chase, not uncertainty at RPM Sep 19, 2009
While Kahne feels like a major part of RPM, he s not exactly close with teammates Elliott Sadler, A.J. Allmendinger or Reed Sorenson, either on the track no other RPM driver is in the top 20 in points or in the garage. Though there isn t necessarily a rift, Kahne s contract with RPM expires at the end of 2010. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Richard Petty team merges with Yates Sep 15, 2009
The newly formed team will take the Richard Petty Motorsports name and the drivers will be Kasey Kahne, Elliott Sadler, AJ Allmendinger, and Paul Menard. That leaves Reed Sorenson and, to an extent, Bobby Labonte out in the cold. (Brewton Standard, AL)
The King Is Back Sep 12, 2009
The Petty roster will include, in order of precedence, Kasey Kahne, Elliott Sadler, A.J. Allmendinger and Paul Menard. Left out in the cold are several cars and drivers: Jamie McMurray, who's deal in the No. 26 Ford with Roush Fenway Racing won't be renewed and who was widely rumored to be considering a move to Yates; Petty's Reed Sorenson, who has been a disappointment in the No. 43 Dodge; and Hall of Fame Racing's No. 96 Ford, run by Yates and usually driven by former Cup champion Bobby... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Celtics invite Dickau to training camp Sep 11, 2009
Yates driver Paul Menard will join RPM s three-car team of Kasey Kahne, Elliott Sadler, and AJ Allmendinger. Ferrari has a five-year agreement to be sponsored by Banco Santander through 2014. (Boston Globe)
RPM, Yates to merge in 2010 Sep 11, 2009
Under the agreement announced Thursday, Yates driver Paul Menard will join RPM drivers Kasey Kahne, Elliott Sadler and A.J. Allmendinger next year. RPM was formed in January when Petty Holdings merged with Gillett Evernham Motorsports. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kahne pulls away to second win of year Sep 8, 2009
(21) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 325, 49. 8, 100, 101,300. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Truex wins first pole at Atlanta Sep 6, 2009
"Pep Boys Auto 500 Lineup1. (1) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 184.149.2. (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 183.497.3. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 183.358.4. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 182.994.5. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 182.771.6. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 182.729.7. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 182.609.8. (83) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 182.500.9. (12) David Stremme, Dodge, 182.416.10. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 182.213.11. (47) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, 182.003.12. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 181.884.13.... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kyle Busch breaks slump to sweep Bristol Aug 23, 2009
(42) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 498, 39. 3, 85. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Vickers wins fuel gamble, moves a step closer to Chase Aug 17, 2009
"Carfax 400 Results1. (1) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 200 laps, 126.8 rating, 190 points, 180,873.2. (21) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 200, 117.2, 175, 181,151.3. (15) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 200, 96.6, 170, 131,500.4. (32) Carl Edwards, Ford, 200, 98.8, 165, 156,806.5. (14) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 200, 84.5, 155, 118,210.6. (42) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 200, 78.2, 150, 107,250.7. (8) Joey Logano, Toyota, 200, 101.9, 146, 144,726.8. (23) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 200, 101.5, 147, 96,625.9. (31) David... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Vickers' gamble pays off Aug 17, 2009
NASCAR 00002E39 took Chevrolet engines from cars driven by Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Clint Bowyer and Juan Pablo Montoya; Toyota engines from cars driven by Brian Vickers, David Reutimann and Denny Hamlin; Dodge engines from cars driven by Sam Hornish Jr. and Elliott Sadler; and Ford engines from cars driven by Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle. The Associated Press contributed to this report. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sorenson upbeat despite struggles in No. 43 Aug 13, 2009
Though Sorenson is fewer than 100 points behind teammates AJ Allmendinger (24th) and Elliott Sadler (26th), the fourth RPM car, the No. 9 driven by Kasey Kahne, is eighth and a good bet to make the Chase for the Cup championship, something Petty has not accomplished as an owner since the new points system began five years ago. "We're not where we want to be, hell no. But we know that we're better than where we're at," said Sorenson, a native of Peachtree City, Ga. (Sioux City Journal)
Stewart holds off Ambrose at Watkins Glen Aug 11, 2009
(19) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 78, 62. 7, 67, 71,400. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson becomes back-to-back Brickyard winner Jul 27, 2009
About the same time, NASCAR officials told Elliott Sadler he needed to pit because of smoke billowing from his No. 19 Dodge. Sadler's crew worked on his car on pit road before Sadler eventually took it to the garage area. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Kyle Busch's Chase chances dim Jul 27, 2009
Asked before the race if he talked to any of the drivers, Hansbrough said, "Elliott Sadler is a big Tar Heels fan, so I talked to him. I think he watches us play a lot. I met him, and he is a really good dude. I am a Sadler fan and a [Dale Earnhardt] Junior fan.". Fans back Wallace: Fast-talking NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace has always been popular. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mark Martin grabs pole at Brickyard, makes history Jul 26, 2009
"Backseat driversESPN announced a "Backseat Drivers" telecast for the Aug. 15 Nationwide Series at Michigan in which four analysts Dale Jarrett, Andy Petree, Rusty Wallace and Ray Evernham will call the race from the booth without a traditional play-by-play man."Our goal is to give viewers a different presentation, one filled with discussion, observations, and stories," said Rich Feinberg, ESPN vice president, motorsports.In addition to the four analysts, the telecast will include Tim Brewer's... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hendrick's Martin, Gordon finish 1-2 Jul 13, 2009
(34) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 265, 43. 4, 87, 95,475. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Sadler expects smoother roads ahead at Petty Jul 10, 2009
Elliott Sadler stands by his car prior to the start of the Coke Zero 400 auto race at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday ... Elliott Sadler s season has been about as bumpy as a lap around Daytona International Speedway. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The Envelope, Please Jul 10, 2009
"I was one lap from winning the Daytona 500, and that's hard to swallow. With the offseason that I've had, I feel like I deserved that win more than anyone." -- Elliott Sadler, who went from being released from his No. 19 team in January, to using legal force to getting back in the seat, to coming within a whisker of winning the Great American Race before Matt Kenseth passed him just before rain ended this year's Daytona 500. "I'm afraid to take my multi-vitamin, because you call them [at... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Stewart Wins In A Firework Finish At Daytona Jul 6, 2009
Marcos Ambrose, Brian Vickers, Matt Kenseth, who won the Daytona 500 in February, Juan Pablo Montoya and Elliott Sadler completed the top-10. Stewart, now a three-time winner of the 400-mile race at Daytona, extended his lead to 180 points over Jeff Gordon, who finished 28th. (ABC 7 News, DC)
More bumps for Kyle Busch in slam-bang Daytona finish Jul 6, 2009
The car of Kasey Kahne (9) slams into the back of Kyle Busch's Toyota in the last lap as Elliott Sadler (19) tries to avoid the mess. POST-RACE AUDIO: DAYTONA. (USA Today -- Sports)
Drivers blame crash on restrictor plates Jul 6, 2009
Elliott Sadler Dodge. From the Monday, July 06, 2009 edition of the Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Stewart Wins At Daytona After Last-lap Wreck Jul 5, 2009
"Jimmie Johnson was second, and Denny Hamlin, Busch's teammate, finished third. Edwards was fourth, and Kurt Busch fifth.Marcos Ambrose was sixth, followed by Brian Vickers, who came back from an accident, and Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth. Juan Pablo Montya rallied from a lap down to finish ninth, and Elliott Sadler rounded out the top 10.But post-race was subdued as the competitors contemplated the dangers of restrictor plate races. NASCAR uses the horsepower-sapping carburetor plates to... (CBS News)
Sprint Cup drivers would like a Daytona do-over Jul 4, 2009
Kenseth used a push from Kevin Harvick to slide past Elliott Sadler 54 laps from the finish, just moments before a caution was displayed for a wreck by Aric Almirola ... Elliott Sadler was out front. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rain helps Logano get first Sprint Cup win Jun 30, 2009
(23) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 272, 51. 2, 90, 85,650. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kyle Busch gets fifth Nationwide win of season Jun 28, 2009
"Busch, who led a total of 37 laps Saturday, picked up his fifth Nationwide win of the year and 26th of his career. The 24-year-old, who also is a star in Sprint Cup and the Camping World Truck Series, now has a total of 52 wins in his NASCAR career.Saturday's victory was his 10th of the season, including three in Cup heading into Sunday's Lenox Industrial Tools 301 on the same track and two in trucks.Busch's latest victory also added to the remarkable string of 23 different winners in 23... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Richard Petty Motorsports Jun 26, 2009
Car # 19 driven by Elliott Sadler. Car # 43 driven by Reed Sorenson. (Suite101.com)
Notebook: Petty to stay with Dodge Jun 24, 2009
RPM consists of Kahne, Reed Sorenson, Elliott Sadler and A.J. Allmendinger. Cutting corners. (Athens Banner-Herald)
It's Good To Be King...again Jun 23, 2009
The 71-year-old Petty was all smiles on a sunny day in California's wine country, as Kahne's teammates A.J. Allmendinger and Elliott Sadler also finished in the top-10. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Kahne proves he's roadworthy Jun 23, 2009
Petty's team also got top-10 finishes from A.J. Allmendinger, a Los Gatos native, who took seventh, and Elliott Sadler, who was 10th. It was Petty's first win as a team owner since John Andretti won at Martinsville, Va. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kahne holds off Stewart for 1st road course win Jun 22, 2009
"Stewart, an accomplished road racer, finished second and was followed by Marcos Ambrose, who blew a motor in Saturday's practice that forced him to start at the back of the field and forfeit his third-place qualifying position.Jimmie Johnson was fourth and was followed by Denny Hamlin and Juan Pablo Montoya, who moved up two spots in the standings to take the 12th Chase position.AJ Allmendinger, Kahne's teammate at RPM, was seventh and Clint Bowyer, Jeff Gordon and RPM driver Elliott Sadler... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Vickers wins another pole with big run at Sonoma Jun 21, 2009
Martin Truex Jr. was sixth and was followed by Ryan Newman, Elliott Sadler, Boris Said and Matt Kenseth, who was the highest qualifying Ford ... (19) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 92. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Vickers wins another pole Jun 20, 2009
"I've always tried to attack the curbs and use the curbs and you always make a mistake. You make a mistake at a road course and you leave a lot on the table. We wanted to make no mistakes. I was just really cautious and hit my marks and not the curbs, and it paid off.''Vickers edged defending race winner Kyle Busch, who ran a lap at 93.415 mph to qualify second.Marcos Ambrose qualified third to give Toyotas the top three qualifying spots.Tony Stewart qualified fourth in a Chevrolet and was... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mark Martin snags Michigan victory in final laps Jun 16, 2009
(25) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 200, 75. 6, 127, 91,925. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson holds off Stewart for victory at Dover Jun 1, 2009
(10) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 398, 52. 5, 87. (Longview Daily News, WA)
by the numbers May 31, 2009
(19) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 155. 514mph. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Reutimann Captures Dover Pole, Earnhardt Jr. Qualifies 22nd May 30, 2009
Kyle Busch, the defending race winner, AJ Allmendinger, Jimmie Johnson, Brian Vickers and Elliott Sadler completed the top-10. Dale Earnhardt Jr. qualified 22nd one day after team owner Rick Hendrick made a crew chief change at Earnhardt Jr.'s team. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Reutimann wins Coca-Cola 600 shortened by rain May 26, 2009
"Rain ruined a race for Busch for the second time in three days. He led a race-high 173 laps and was out front when he pitted during the final caution. He wound up sixth.Busch led 143 laps in Saturday night's Nationwide Series race, lost the lead during a round of pit stops, and never had a chance to reclaim it when the race was shortened by 45 miles because of rain."Weather, you can't do anything about it, really," Busch said.Defending race-winner Kasey Kahne was also denied a chance when, as... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Victory lane May 26, 2009
(15) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 226, $98,775. 32. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Speed Revs Up NASCAR All-Star Week Coverage May 17, 2009
Krista Voda, Elliott Sadler and Rutledge Wood will bring viewers stories from the area most race teams call home. The band will give way to a pair of NASCAR Smarts All-Star Edition at 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.Speed's Thursday coverage is highlighted by a replay of 2008 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at noon, Dave Despain's All-Star Special at 8 p.m. and the NASCAR Sprint Pit Crew Challenge at 9 p.m. The latter will be encored Saturday, May 16 at noon. (Multichannel News)
Mark Martin wins wreck-filled Southern 500 May 12, 2009
(19) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 367, 77. 7, 126, 95,700. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Martin tames 'Lady in Black' for 37th Cup victory May 10, 2009
Elliott Sadler, Kurt Busch, Matt Kenseth and Dale Earnhardt Jr. also pit ... Martin, Jimmie Johnson, Ryan Newman, Brad Keselowski, Denny Hamlin, Elliott Sadler and Dale Earnhardt Jr. all stay out ... Lap 289 -- Greg Biffle passes Elliott Sadler for sixth. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Kenseth sets Darlington record; Johnson wrecks May 9, 2009
(19) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 176. 555 mph. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Busch celebrates birthday with 50th career win May 4, 2009
(32) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 400, 51. 4, 88, 80,925. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Sprint Cup Aaron's 499 Results Apr 30, 2009
(39) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 188, 73. 9, 111, 100,275. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Sprint Cup Subway Fresh Fit 500 Results Apr 20, 2009
(40) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 310, 39. 1, 67. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mark BeechRACING FAN Apr 17, 2009
And why am I not surprised that Elliott Sadler emerges victorious. He must be a ton of fun on Christmas morning. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Allmendinger to drive No. 44 through September Apr 9, 2009
He was impressive in a brief stint driving for Gillett-Evernham Motorsports, and the team briefly considered dumping Elliott Sadler in favor of Allmendinger. GEM then merged with Petty Enterprises in January, and the new organization instead started the season with Allmendinger in an underfunded fourth entry. (Sioux City Journal)
Gordon snaps winless streak Apr 7, 2009
On Lap 156, Elliott Sadler spun off Turn 4 bringing out the second caution of the day. Fortunately, all the leaders had pitted and Biffle was out front. (Niles Star, MI)
Biffle's chances come unglued Apr 6, 2009
(42) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 329, $102,700. 33. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sprint Cup Samsung 500 Lineup Apr 4, 2009
(19) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, Owner Points. 43. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson gets by Hamlin for Martinsville win Mar 30, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. (AP) Jimmie Johnson didn't have the car to beat until late in the Goody's 500 on Sunday, but that he emerged at the right time should have been no surprise. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
College basketball, baseball, tennis Mar 30, 2009
(17) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 497, 48. 9, 70, $81,625. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
