Bump ban produces single-file Talladega Nov 4, 2009
"It wasn't like everybody was in their cars and we were like, 'Let's get single-file and prove a point' or 'Let's just follow each other,'" race-winner Jamie McMurray said. "You had to be in the outside groove because that's where all the momentum was.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Nov 3, 2009
Nov. 1: UAW-Ford 500 Talladega; Jamie McMurray. Nov. 8: Dickies 500 Texas. (Longview Daily News, WA)
No-bump zones at Talladega stir controversy Nov 3, 2009
Jamie McMurray won the race - his first top-five finish of the year - because he was out front when NASCAR threw the caution flag for the 13-car crash on the final lap. Jimmie Johnson, who was running as far back as 30th with 20 laps to go to avoid trouble, wound up sixth after most lead-leap cars either ran out of gas or were involved in the final two crashes. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Time to address Talladega issues Nov 3, 2009
Jamie McMurray (left) talks with Jimmie Johnson prerace prior to the race at Martinsville (Va ... The last lap mattered most for winner Jamie McMurray, who snapped an 86-race losing streak ... Jamie McMurray gets an unlikely victory over Kasey Kahne at the Talladega Superspeedway that snapped an 86-race winless streak dating to 2007. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rewind | Commentary and more from Sunday's race Nov 2, 2009
The race restarts on Lap 190 for a green-white-checkered finish, but a 13-car accident on the final lap brings out a caution and ensures Jamie McMurray s win ... Jamie McMurray snapped an 85-race winless streak in the Sprint Cup Series on Sunday after surviving another wild and crazy finish at Talladega Superspeedway. (News & Observer -- Sports)
MOTOR SPORTS McMurray wins Talladegaas Johnson likely seals title Nov 2, 2009
-- Jamie McMurray was the unlikely winner of an uncharacteristically dull race at Talladega Superspeedway, where a ban on bump-drafting forced most competitors to treat the event as a slow Sunday drive ... MOTOR SPORTS / McMurray wins Talladegaas Johnson likely seals title Articles Jamie McMurray was the unlikely winner of an uncharacteristically dull race at Talladega Superspeedway, where a ban on bump-drafting forced most competitors to treat the event as a slow Sunday drive. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
McMurray wins amid Talladega chaos Nov 2, 2009
Jamie McMurray ended an 86-race winless streak with a victory Sunday at Talladega ... Jamie McMurray was the surprise winner, snapping an 86-race winless streak by leading 32 late laps and holding on in a race that ended under caution. (Athens Banner-Herald)
McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak; Johnson builds on lead Nov 2, 2009
Jamie McMurray was the surprise winner, snapping an 86-race winless streak by leading 32 late laps and holding on in a race that ended under caution ... "AMP Energy 500 Results1. (22) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 191 laps, 99.4 rating, 195 points, 229,275.2. (11) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 191, 75.1, 175, 212,098.3. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 191, 91.2, 170, 184,301.4. (8) Greg Biffle, Ford, 191, 77.5, 160, 142,500.5. (18) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 191, 100.8, 160, 156,706.6. (1) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 191,... (Longview Daily News, WA)
McMurray ends skid; Johnsonnears title Nov 2, 2009
John Harrelson / Getty Images for NASCARJamie McMurray celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AMP Energy 500 on Sunday ... Jamie McMurray was the surprise winner, snapping an 86-race winless streak by leading 32 late laps and holding on in a race that ended under caution. (MSNBC -- Sports)
McMurray wins at Talladega, Johnson widens points lead Nov 2, 2009
Jamie McMurray survived another wild and crazy finish at Talladega Superspeedway to win Sunday's Amp Energy 500 and snap an 86-race winless streak in the Sprint Cup Series. McMurray crossed the finish line in the lead when the caution flag was displayed for a multi-car crash that featured Mark Martin's car flipping on the track during a green-white-checkered finish. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Robert Hight wins NHRA Las Vegas Nationals Nov 2, 2009
Jamie McMurray snapped an 85-race winless streak in the Sprint Cup Series on Sunday after surviving another wild and crazy finish at Talladega Superspeedway. NASCAR demanded drivers be on their best behavior at Talladega Superspeedway, where a ban on bump-drafting sanitized what's usually one of the most spectacular races of the season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Engineering – and dodging – disaster again at 'Dega Nov 2, 2009
The worst news: Two frightening crashes in the final five laps relegated winner Jamie McMurray to almost an afterthought. In other words, it was business as usual at Talladega. (News & Observer -- Sports)
McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak Nov 2, 2009
Jamie McMurray was the surprise winner, snapping an 86-race winless streak by leading 32 late laps and holding on in a race that ended under caution. Jimmie Johnson, meanwhile, ended up sixth, likely wrapping up his NASCAR-record fourth-consecutive championship because of all the late action. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Amp Enerygy 500 Talladega Superspeedway Nov 1, 2009
(26) Jamie McMurray, Ford. Points standings. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hamlin wins race, Johnson steals thunder Oct 27, 2009
" Johnson, however, pushed his lead over Mark Martin to 118 points. Jeff Gordon is third in the rankings, down by 150 points. Everyone else is at least 192 points behind. Juan Pablo Montoya finished third - his fifth top-five finish in six playoff races, followed by Kyle Busch in fourth, Jeff Gordon in fifth, Jamie McMurray in sixth and Ryan Newman in eighth. Like Hamlin, the focus for Montoya wasn't on his fifth top-five finish in six playoff races. Instead, he answered questions about a... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hamlin dominates at end to win at Martinsville Oct 26, 2009
(23) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 501, 85. 2, 150, 97,950. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Peters Captures First Truck Win At Martinsville Oct 25, 2009
Peters joined Bobby Hamilton (2000), Scott Riggs (2001), Jamie McMurray (2004), Bobby Labonte (spring 2005) and Ricky Craven (fall 2005) as those drivers who scored their first win in the series at Martinsville. Todd Bodine finished second, and Colin Braun was third. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NASCAR - Camping World Truck - Kroger 200 Preview Oct 24, 2009
2004 Jamie McMurray, Dodge, 60. 819 m.p.h.. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Short-time drivers trying to stay focused Oct 22, 2009
Reed Sorenson, Jamie McMurray and David Stremme are all in the final days of their current contracts. Team owner Richard Childress has spoken to several companies about coming on board, but he didn t sound optimistic about Mears immediate future before last week s race at Lowe s Motor Speedway. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Updated and unofficial driver standings Oct 19, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sun, Oct 18, 2009 04:36 PMModified Sun, Oct 18, 2009 04:36 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Second verse, same as the first Oct 17, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sat, Oct 17, 2009 12:21 AMModified Sat, Oct 17, 2009 12:21 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fastest in final practice? Johnson again Oct 17, 2009
Fastest in final practice. Johnson again - Racing - News ver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson rolls to victory in California Oct 13, 2009
(29) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 209, 44. 1, 55, 96,900. (Longview Daily News, WA)
A different view – and there were plenty – on 'warnings' Oct 8, 2009
Jack Roush, Jamie McMurray, David Ragan, Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., Colin Braun and Erik Darnell will all sign autographs with a limited number of tickets being handed out at 8 a.m.. Michael Waltrip Racing hosts its third Fan Appreciation Day on Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its headquarters, 20310 Chartwell Center Drive, Cornelius. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Pepsi 500 Preview Oct 8, 2009
26 Jamie McMurray (Joplin, MO) Ford/Crown Royal. 29 Kevin Harvick (Bakersfield, CA) Chevrolet/Shell/Pennzoil. (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)
Fast cars, faster talking at Kansas Oct 4, 2009
Jamie McMurray will start third, followed by Tony Stewart in fourth, Clint Bowyer in fifth and Jeff Gordon in sixth. Johnson, who has won 15 of 52 playoff races since the Chase was started in 2004, will start 11th. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hamlin warns Keselowski to watch out after wreck Oct 3, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Oct 02, 2009 07:11 PMModified Fri, Oct 02, 2009 07:11 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Roush cars lagging Sep 30, 2009
"Certainly, the Fords have struggled recently," Biffle's teammate, Jamie McMurray, said after final practice Saturday. "Greg, probably, has been our most consistent car."They've worked really hard at the shop to get us some different setups, and I think that what we have seems strange compared to what our norm is. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson dominates en route to fifth victory at Dover Sep 30, 2009
(25) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 394, 73. 6, 79, 81,675. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Martin holds off Montoya in Chase opener Sep 21, 2009
Six cars those of Stewart, Johnson, Ryan Newman, Jamie McMurray, Bobby Labonte and Matt Kenseth did not pit, but the rest of the lead-lap cars did ... (29) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 300, 68. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Triple-treat weekend Sep 18, 2009
Last night was Roush Fenway Racing Night at Fenway Park, where the Red Sox welcomed Sprint Cup drivers Carl Edwards, David Ragan, and Jamie McMurray, who joined Truck Series driver Colin Braun for a pregame meet-and-greet with the players. Braun, who recorded the first Truck Series win of his career in June at Michigan International Speedway, threw out the first pitch. (Boston Globe)
Richard Petty team merges with Yates Sep 15, 2009
This move also puts a question mark on the future of Jamie McMurray. He was the odd man out, as Roush Fenway had to cut back to the NASCAR mandated limit of four teams. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Hamlin wins at home; Kyle Busch falls short of Chase Sep 15, 2009
(25) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 400, 58. 4, 82, 90,725. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The King Is Back Sep 12, 2009
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 Labonte. But rather than shuffling deck chairs on a sinking ship, this change seems to be another step back towards relevance... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kahne pulls away to second win of year Sep 8, 2009
(27) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 323, 48. 6, 79, 96,150. (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)
IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Debuts in 2010 Aug 27, 2009
During that span, drivers Kurt Busch and Jamie McMurray both won races in IRWIN Tools Fords while Busch carried IRWIN to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship in 2004. "It's been a great ride with Roush Fenway Racing," said Eric Pinkham, Newell Rubbermaid's Vice President, Sponsorship and Event Marketing. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sprint Cup notes Aug 27, 2009
Jamie McMurray, No. 26 Ford, Roush Fenway Racing ... "I just got in the gas a little bit sooner than he did, and I think the 26 (Jamie McMurray) got me from behind (sending Harvick into the wall after bouncing off Bowyer a second time).". (USA Today -- Sports)
Kyle Busch breaks slump to sweep Bristol Aug 23, 2009
(17) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 500, 84. 2, 130. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ford NASCAR and NHRA Personalities Featured in New Online 'I'm Driving One' - 2010 Taurus Campaign Aug 21, 2009
Edwards will be joined by other Ford NASCAR stars, including Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth, Jack Roush, Jamie McMurray, David Ragan, Bobby Labonte, Paul Menard and Bill Elliott. From the Ford NHRA program, reviews and videos will come from John Force, Ashley Force Hood, Bob Tasca III, Robert Hight, Mike Neff and Tim Wilkerson. (PR Newswire)
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)
Stewart holds off Ambrose at Watkins Glen Aug 11, 2009
(24) Jamie McMurray, Ford, engine, 58, 50. 7, 43, 70,240. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Pocono race rained out, rescheduled for today Aug 4, 2009
Jamie McMurray had been informed by Roush Fenway Racing that he can talk to other organizations about a ride for next season. Crown Royal has been with the team as sponsor for McMurray, who is in the final year of his contract. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Top 12 should stay the same Aug 4, 2009
Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex, Jr, and Jamie McMurray will all miss the chance to compete for the championship ... Roush Fenway Racing finally made official that Jamie McMurray would be the odd man out as the organization trims down to four teams next season. (Brewton Standard, AL)
NASCAR race postponed to Monday Aug 3, 2009
I just think being around another day wont be fun for anybody, Jamie McMurray said. McMurray had been informed by Roush Fenway Racing that he can talk to other organizations about a ride for next season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mark BeechRACING FAN Aug 1, 2009
Jamie McMurray's time is probably up at Roush Fenway - Mark Beech - SI.com ... With Roush trimming from four cars to three, Jamie McMurray is the odd man out ... So Jamie McMurray is free to look around for other options for 2010. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Crown Royal moving to Kenseth in 2010 Jul 29, 2009
Crown Royal has been with the team as sponsor for Jamie McMurray, who is in the final year of his contract. RFR officials have said they want to re-sign McMurray, but only if they can find additional sponsorship. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Watson ailing, but he will play Jul 29, 2009
Crown Royal has been with the team as sponsor for Jamie McMurray, who is in the final year of his contract. RFR president Geoff Smith said Kenseth, Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards and David Ragan would be the team's four entries. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NOTEBOOK: Earnhardt Jr. exits early with blown engine Jul 27, 2009
Jamie McMurray could be on the move after the season because Roush Fenway Racing doesn't have the sponsorship to give him a contract extension. Roush Fenway has to drop a team at the end of this season to meet NASCAR's four-car cap, and McMurray is currently in the last year of his deal. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Blown engine forces Earnhardt to make early exit Jul 27, 2009
McMURRAY'S STATUS: Jamie McMurray could be on the move after the season because Roush Fenway Racing doesn't have the sponsorship to give him a contract extension. Roush Fenway has to drop a team at the end of this season to meet NASCAR's four-car cap, and McMurray is currently in the last year of his deal. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tasmania's Ambrose keen to show rivals he's a tiger on the ovals,too Jul 26, 2009
It's probably best to judge his performance not by the drivers ahead of him in the points but by those who trail him: Dale Earnhardt jnr, Daytona 500 winner Kevin Harvick, Jamie McMurray, former Nationwide Series champion Martin Truex jnr, Indy 500 winner Sam Hornish and Ambrose's own team boss (and dual Daytona 500 winner) Michael Walt 00004000 rip. He wears a yellow stripe on his rear bumper to warn of his rookie status. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
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)
Kurt Busch will wait to talk to Johnson Jul 15, 2009
Hamlin, Busch, Stewart and Jamie McMurray spent Monday and Tuesday testing tires that Goodyear is developing for the first night race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the Pep Boys Auto 500 on Sept. 6. When the series resumes at Indy, Johnson will hold third place in the points standings behind Stewart and Gordon. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hendrick's Martin, Gordon finish 1-2 Jul 13, 2009
(30) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 266, 53. 7, 97, 99,750. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Vickers gets his fifth pole Jul 10, 2009
Stewart, Kurt Busch, Jamie McMurray and Denny Hamlin will take part in a tire test Monday and Tuesday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The track's Labor Day race will be run at night for the first time. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Diageo's DRINKiQ.com Honored as Most Outstanding Health & Wellness Site by International Academy of the Visual Arts Jul 8, 2009
Video testimonies are contributed by an array of athletes and celebrities including, Antwaan Randle El and James Thrash of the Washington Redskins, NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray, John Ondrasik, the lead singer for Five for Fighting, and musician Josh Kelly on behalf of RADD, which is the entertainment industry's voice for road safety. Also, , with its ease of use and navigation, provides users with the ability to upload and contribute content in order to share their own best practices for... (PR Newswire)
Stewart wins at Daytona after last-lap wreck Jul 6, 2009
(22) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 160, 84. 1, 130, 112,900. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Smokin' finish Jul 5, 2009
Others involved were: Brad Keselowski, Kasey Kahne, David Stremme, David Reutimann, Brian Vickers, Earnhardt, Clint Bowyer, Jamie McMurray, David Gilliand, Michael Waltrip, Ryan Newman, Reed Sorenson and Jeff Gordon. The race resumed on Lap 83 with Stewart in front, but once again he couldn't hold off Hamlin. (Florida Today)
Stewart survives last-lap crash Jul 5, 2009
Kasey Kahne, Brad Keselowski, David Stremme, Brian Vickers, Clint Bowyer, Jamie McMurray, Michael Waltrip, Ryan Newman, Reed Sorenson and Jeff Gordon were all involved in the wreck. Florida native Reutimann was, too, after contact he spun backward, barely missing Logano's No. 20 Toyota. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Stewart barrels his way to win Jul 5, 2009
Kasey Kahne hit David Stremme from behind on the backstretch and ignited a 13-car wreck on Lap 77 which also collected Jeff Gordon, Jamie McMurray, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Ryan Newman, Kevin Harvick and Michael Waltrip, among others. "I just saw some guys getting together in front of me. The track's real slick. It's not wide enough for three-wide or two-wide racing sometimes; these cars are just sliding around, and everybody had to be careful," Earnhardt said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stewart nudges out Daytona win Jul 5, 2009
" Stewart led with three laps remaining, but Busch went out front to take the white flag. Stewart got beside Busch in the fourth turn and Busch tried to cut off his advance. That's when the big crash started. Jimmie Johnson drove through the melee to finish second, while Denny Hamlin was third. The rest of the top 10 were Carl Edwards in fourth, Kurt Busch in fifth, Marcos Ambrose in sixth, Brain Vickers in seventh, Juan Pablo Montoya in eighth, Matt Kenseth in ninth and Jamie McMurray in 10th.... (Athens Banner-Herald)
by the numbers Jul 4, 2009
(26) Jamie McMurray, Ford. Failed to qualify: 44. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Burton adamant on Mayfield tests Jul 3, 2009
666) in his No. 07 Richard Childress Racing Chevy, while Jamie McMurray was third (190. 460) in his No. 26 Roush Fenway Ford. (Florida Today)
McMurray stays optimistic in disappointing season Jul 3, 2009
Jamie McMurray crashes into the wall during the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 in Loudon, N.H., on Sunday, June 28 ... Jamie McMurray could hardly wait to get the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season going. (Longview Daily News, WA)
