Auto Racing Notebook: Edwards cruises to Nationwide triumph Nov 15, 2009
Kevin Harvick, Hornaday's team owner, won the race and the two celebrated by lining up side by side at the finish line for a simultaneous burnout. NASCAR. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Truex on pole, Johnson third at PIR Nov 14, 2009
by Mark Armijo - Nov. 13, 2009 07:23 PM Special for The Republic. The Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin show took a backseat Friday to a driver in search of a headline. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Incentive? They're still racing, right? Nov 14, 2009
They're still racing, right. - Racing - NewsObserver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sauter Claims Phoenix Pole Nov 14, 2009
Kevin Harvick, the defending race winner, will start on the outside pole, while his teammate, Ron Hornaday, Jr., will roll off third. Hornaday can clinch his record fourth series championship if he leaves Phoenix with at least a 195-point lead over the second-place driver, Matt Crafton. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Job toll mounts as Petty merger with Yates advances Nov 13, 2009
That would be Kyle Busch, who was two for three last week at Texas and ran out of fuel while leading late and Kevin Harvick. That hat trick remains undone in NASCAR s top-three series. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Nationwide inspection issue spurs NASCAR penalties Nov 13, 2009
FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 07: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Z-Line Designs/WWE Smackdown Toyota, races against Kevin Harvick, driver of the #33 Jimmy John's Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway on November 7, 2009 in Fort Worth, Texas ... FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 07: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Z-Line Designs/WWE Smackdown Toyota, races against Kevin Harvick, driver of the #33 Jimmy John's Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Truex, team penalized for rule violation Nov 12, 2009
After spending much of the season working with Kevin Harvick Inc. s Truck team, former AMA champion Ricky Carmichael has moved to Turner Motorsports. Carmichael will compete in the final two Truck races of 2009 for Turner, run a full Truck schedule in 2010 as well as compete in 10 Automobile Racing Club of America races next season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Preview Nov 12, 2009
2006 Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 96 ... Finish line order: Kurt Busch, Denny Hamlin, Matt Kenseth, Mark Martin, Kevin Harvick ... 29 Kevin Harvick (Bakersfield, CA) Chevrolet/Shell/Pennzoil. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Driver notes Nov 12, 2009
Team notes: NASCAR heads to desert for next-to-last race - USATODAY.com. Team notes: NASCAR heads to desert for next-to-last race. (USA Today -- Sports)
Busch on the verge of clinching Nationwide title Nov 11, 2009
Kevin Harvick and Kevin Conway also will pull triple duty at Phoenix. Busch has finished 10th or better, including two victories, in the last four races at Phoenix. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hornaday Jr. going for record fourth truck title Nov 11, 2009
Kyle Busch picked up his seventh victory of the season last Friday at Texas, as Billy Ballew Motorsports cut Kevin Harvick Inc.'s lead in the owners' points to just 75 ... Kevin Harvick has won at Phoenix three times, including last year's race there. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kurt Busch claims win; Johnson crashes to 38th Nov 9, 2009
(24) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 334, 86. 5, 155, 219,078. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kyle Bush wins again at Texas Nov 8, 2009
Kenseth was fourth, Brad Keselowski fifth and Kevin Harvick, the only other four-time Nationwide winner at Texas, was sixth ... (5) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 200, 117. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gordon earns pole at Texas, his first of season Nov 7, 2009
(29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 188. 699. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Don't experiment with Texas lineup Nov 7, 2009
Kevin Harvick: Harvick has not exactly lived up to his "Happy" moniker this year, but much of that has been a result of his horrible form this season. When all is said and done, in 2009, Harvick is likely to record career lows in laps led, top 10s, and average finishes. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Great Expectations Doug Murray/Icon SMIDanica Patrick is rumored to have had negotiations with JR Motorsports about leaving IndyCar and joining NASCAR.If Danica Patrick moves to NASCAR in 2010, the racing community would benefit financially, writes Tom Bowles. During this period of economic turmoil, any little bit helps. Nov 6, 2009
Among those still shut out of Victory Lane in 2009: Juan Pablo Montoya, Ryan Newman, Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle, Jeff Burton, Clint Bowyer, and Kevin Harvick. With David Stremme released from Penske Racing this week, there's now just one driver set to run every race without a top 10 finish: Paul Menard. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Trucks kick off the weekend at Texas Nov 4, 2009
Kyle Busch picked up his sixth victory of the season last Saturday at Talladega and cut Kevin Harvick Inc.'s lead in the owners' points to just 100. Busch has won the last four races he's entered with the No.51 Billy Ballew Motorsports team. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bump ban produces single-file Talladega Nov 4, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya (42) and Kevin Harvick (29) draft behind Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Dale Davis) Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak Nov 2, 2009
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McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak; Johnson builds on lead Nov 2, 2009
Ryan Newman (39) slides upside down on the track after crashing with Kevin Harvick (29) during the AMP Energy 500 on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway ... "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,... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Engineering – and dodging – disaster again at 'Dega Nov 2, 2009
The signature moment of Sunday s Amp Energy 500 came when Ryan Newman s car back-flipped through the air before slamming its rear end into the hood of Kevin Harvick s car. Newman s car looked a little one of those trained dolphins at Sea World as it did that bizarre backward somersault. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ron Hornaday Jr. Wins Copart Challenge of Champions Nov 1, 2009
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Montoya-Gordon clash at Martinsville was entertaining Oct 27, 2009
Later that year at Watkins Glen, Montoya crashed into Kevin Harvick with a shoving match that ensued after the accident. He also clashed with Kyle Busch last year at New Hampshire. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hamlin dominates at end to win at Martinsville Oct 26, 2009
(10) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 501, 101. 5, 134, 118,703. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Chase drivers haven't given up Oct 25, 2009
" Nine of the top-12 starters today are drivers who aren't part of the Chase. Some are racing to make good impressions for future work. Others are trying to salvage a tough season. With so many agendas, nobody is going to give Johnson an easy path to the front. Martin Truex Jr. will start third, followed by Martin in fourth, David Reutimann in fifth, Casey Mears in sixth, Joey Logano in seventh, Bobby Labonte in eighth, Reed Sorenson in ninth and Kevin Harvick in 10th. Johnson has won five of... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Peters Captures First Truck Win At Martinsville Oct 25, 2009
Kevin Harvick finished fifth despite falling two laps behind early due to a pit-road speeding violation and a cut tire. Harvick won the spring race here in March. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Johnson set to make his Chase move at Martinsville Oct 25, 2009
Bodine finished second, followed by Colin Braun; Kevin Harvick was fifth. Share this Article. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Skinner Takes Martinsville Pole Oct 24, 2009
Sprint Cup regulars Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin will start third and fourth, respectively. Harvick won the spring race here in March. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Changes this week for outdoors shows Oct 24, 2009
The weekend opens Saturday with Mystik's Driven to Hunt at 7:00 a.m. ET, as cameras followed Kevin Harvick into the New Mexico mountains after trophy bull elk. Team Realtree's Bill Jordan paired up with Kevin for a black-powder hunt from some of the best elk country anywhere. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
NASCAR - Camping World Truck - Kroger 200 Preview Oct 24, 2009
4 Kevin Harvick (Bakersfield, CA) Chevrolet/Bounty. 5 Mike Skinner (Susanville, CA) Toyota/PC Miler Navigation. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR - Nationwide - Kroger on Track for the Cure 250 Preview Oct 24, 2009
Race record: Kevin Harvick, 2000 (92 ... 2006 Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 74 ... 2000 Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 92. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Newman, Gordon to start up front at Martinsville Oct 24, 2009
The top 10 also includes Martin Truex Jr., starting third, and David Reutimann, Casey Mears, Loey Logano, Bobby Labonte, Reed Sorenson and Kevin Harvick. Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Newman rockets past Gordon for Martinsville pole Oct 24, 2009
Casey Mears, rookie Joey Logano, Bobby Labonte, Reed Sorenson and Kevin Harvick qualified sixth through 10th, respectively. Newman, Gordon and Martin were the only Chase contenders to qualify in the top-10. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Short-time drivers trying to stay focused Oct 22, 2009
Mears has done that, putting himself 18th in points entering Saturday night s race at Martinsville, ahead of established RCR stars Jeff Burton and Kevin Harvick. But the final five races could still be another audition for Mears after Jack Daniels, the primary sponsor on his car, chose not to return in 2010. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Truck Series Returns To Action At Martinsville Oct 21, 2009
Kevin Harvick also will compete in Saturday's race at Martinsville. Harvick won the spring race there. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Updated and unofficial driver standings Oct 19, 2009
Richard Childress doesn't appear to be too concerned about Kevin Harvick's possible departure at the end of the 2010 season. The NASCAR College Tour visited Johnson C. Smith University last week. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fastest in final practice? Johnson again Oct 17, 2009
Fastest in final practice. Johnson again - Racing - News ver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Oct 17, 2009
Feb. 7: Budweiser Shootout Daytona; Kevin Harvick. Feb. 12: Gatorade Dual 150s Daytona. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Second verse, same as the first Oct 17, 2009
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Friday's race, rest of season big for the Toyota camp Oct 16, 2009
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Johnson rolls to victory in California Oct 13, 2009
(7) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 250, 104. 8, 134, 142,828. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson Takes Points Lead With Another Win At California Oct 13, 2009
Chase driver Carl Edwards finished sixth, followed by David Ragan, Kurt Busch, another title contender, Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick. Several Chase competitors endured a frustrating race at California, most notably Denny Hamlin, who finished 37th. (ABC 7 News, DC)
2009 Nationwide Series Schedule Oct 12, 2009
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Monday, October 5, 2009 11:12 AM PDT. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Joey Logano bounces back for Nationwide win Oct 12, 2009
Carl Edwards finished third, Kevin Harvick fourth and Keselowski fifth ... "Copart 300 Results1. (1) Joey Logano, Toyota, 152 laps, 116.1 rating, 190 points, 95,670.2. (5) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 152, 122.3, 175, 63,950.3. (16) Carl Edwards, Ford, 152, 112.8, 170, 46,925.4. (10) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 152, 113.2, 160, 37,800.5. (7) Brad Keselowski, Chevrolet, 152, 119.3, 160, 38,018.6. (24) Michael Annett, Toyota, 152, 85.6, 150, 42,643.7. (18) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 152, 94, 146,... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Trouble ahead: Wreck opens the door for Joey Logano Oct 11, 2009
Carl Edwards finished third, Kevin Harvick fourth and Keselowski fifth. Hamlin s wreck allowed Edwards to close to within 155 points of Busch in the series standings. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hamlin cruises to first pole of the season at California Oct 10, 2009
Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer, Martin and Jeff Gordon, who is seventh in points, will start sixth through 10th, respectively. Ryan Newman qualified the worst among the 12 Chase drivers with a disappointing 36th starting position. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Failure To Launch Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCARWith seven races left in the Sprint Cup season, Denny Hamlin is the only Toyota driver with a shot at the crown.Toyota's deep pockets were widely expected to dominate NASCAR when the company arrived. Tom Bowles explores why, three years later, the takeover hasn't happened. Oct 9, 2009
27,260 -- Juan Pablo Montoya (jpmontoya) 17,165 -- Kyle Petty (kylepetty) 17,025 -- Kevin Harvick (KevinHarvick) 16,838 -- Michael Waltrip (mw55) 15,621 -- Tony Stewart (14tonystewart) 13,858 -- Kenny Wallace (Kenny_Wallace). SI.com on UPCOMING POPULAR. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Pepsi 500 Preview Oct 8, 2009
29 Kevin Harvick (Bakersfield, CA) Chevrolet/Shell/Pennzoil. 31 Jeff Burton (South Boston, VA) Chevrolet/Caterpillar. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Logano burns Busch again for win Oct 5, 2009
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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)
Logano rocks after roll in winning Nationwide race Oct 4, 2009
(14) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 200, 111. 8, 160, 39,850. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Logano steals victory from Busch at Kansas Oct 4, 2009
Keselowski finished third, followed by Kevin Harvick and Greg Biffle, who had to start from the rear of the field in a backup car after wrecking in qualifying. Busch padded his championship lead to 245 points over Carl Edwards with six races to go in the season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Schumacher welcomes Alonso's move to Ferrari Oct 2, 2009
" Schumacher, who won five of his record seven drivers' world championships with Ferrari, works as a consultant with the Italian team.The move of two-time champion Alonso from Renault is the most high-profile driver swap since Schumacher joined Ferrari from Benetton in 1996. Share: Text tool name tool goes here Latest Comment Racing Top Stories Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher has welcomed Ferrari's signing of Fernando Alonso for the 2010 season, saying he helped lure the Spanish... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson admits 7 Cup titles seems like impossible goal Oct 1, 2009
" Jim Utter Gilliland doing three races for Gibbs: Driver David Gilliland will attempt to make three Cup series starts for Joe Gibbs Racing in its No.02 Toyota beginning with the Oct.17 race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. He also will attempt the Nov.8 race at Texas and Nov.22 season finale at Homestead.Gilliland is in his fourth Cup season, having accumulated 112 starts. He has started 25 races this season, 0000183A driving primarily for TRG Motorsports. J.U. Fan day at Penske: Penske Racing will... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Why NASCAR drivers are like astronauts Oct 1, 2009
Getty Images for NASCAR LOUDON, NH - SEPTEMBER 18: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet, puts on his gloves prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sylvania 300 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 18, 2009 in Loudon, New Hampshire (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR) Share: Text ... Kevin Harvick didn't mince words when asked by The Star about critics who say NASCAR drivers are not athletes ... Kevin Harvick didn t mince words when asked... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson takes Dover race Sep 30, 2009
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Johnson dominates en route to fifth victory at Dover Sep 30, 2009
(20) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 400, 84. 8, 127, 118,203. (Longview Daily News, WA)
This Week In Auto Racing October 2 - 4 Sep 30, 2009
Fifty-two teams are on the preliminary entry list for the Kansas Lottery 300, including three former Kansas winners -- Joe Nemechek (2004), Kevin Harvick (2006) and Busch (2007). FORMULA ONE. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hornaday Looking For First Win At Las Vegas Sep 26, 2009
While Busch went to Victory Lane, Hornaday and his team owner Kevin Harvick quarreled on pit road when Harvick felt poor team communication cost them a possible victory ... Now that the dust has settled at Kevin Harvick Inc., Hornaday is looking forward to Saturday's race at Las Vegas. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Red-hot Hornaday closing in on truck series title Sep 24, 2009
Trying to chase down Kyle Busch at New Hampshire Motor Speedway last weekend, Ron Hornaday Jr. peeked in the mirror and saw the No. 2 Chevy driven by NASCAR star Kevin Harvick getting closer and closer. It was obvious, on the scanner, in the stands and certainly to Harvick who happens to own the No. 33 Chevy Hornaday was driving in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race that Hornaday should let the boss slide by so the two Cup drivers could battle it out for the win. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kyle Busch, crew chief punished Sep 24, 2009
Kyle Busch held off Ron Hornaday and Kevin Harvick to win the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday ... Kevin Harvick led most of the race and then 00004000 passed Dale Earnhardt Jr. with two laps left to regain the lead and win the Degree V12 300 Nationwide Series race on Saturday night at Atlanta Motor Speedway. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Martin holds off Montoya in Chase opener Sep 21, 2009
(12) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 295, 59. 5, 67, 110,403. (Longview Daily News, WA)
63 puts Choi atop Samsung Sep 20, 2009
Kyle Busch held off Ron Hornaday and Kevin Harvick to win the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Busch had just enough fuel to survive, running out of gas as he made his way to Victory Lane. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Busch trucks to win Sep 20, 2009
LOUDON, N.H. -- Kyle Busch held off Ron Hornaday and Kevin Harvick to win the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday. Busch had just enough fuel to survive, running out of gas as he made his way to Victory Lane. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Skinner Tops Busch For New Hampshire Pole Sep 20, 2009
Ron Hornaday Jr., the current points leader, will start third, followed by Austin Dillon and Sprint Cup Series regular Kevin Harvick. Brian Scott, Johnny Sauter, Matt Crafton, Colin Braun and James Buescher will roll off sixth through 10th, respectively. (ABC 7 News, DC)
