Nascar: Nos. 1-2 start 1-2 in race Nov 14, 2009
Kurt Busch qualified second for the race tomorrow with a lap of 134. 589 in his No. 2 Dodge. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Driver notes Nov 12, 2009
Kurt Busch, No. 2 Dodge ... "The biggest problem by far was entry into the corner," said Vickers, who ended up 26th, three laps back of winner Kurt Busch. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Preview Nov 12, 2009
Runner up: Kurt Busch ... Finish line order: Kurt Busch, Denny Hamlin, Matt Kenseth, Mark Martin, Kevin Harvick ... Lap leaders: J. Gordon 1-11; Kurt Busch 12-57; Kyle Busch 58-87; Kurt BuschJ. Gordon 1-11; Kurt Busch 12-57; Kyle Busch 58-87; Kurt Busch88; Kyle Busch 89-145; D. Hamlin 146-147; Kyle Busch 148-167;Kurt Busch 168; Kyle Busch 169-172; Kurt Busch 173-207; KyleBusch 208-268; Kurt Busch 269-271; Kyle Busch 272-331; Kurt Busch332-334. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson's Chase challengers can't keep pace Nov 12, 2009
Kurt Busch, fourth in points, 171 out: Busch ran really well most of the Chase, just not good enough to keep pace with Johnson. An 11th at Kansas caused him to fall back from the leaders, and a 17th at Martinsville in his only real off race sort of sealed his fate. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson part of winning NASCAR racing team Nov 11, 2009
Their second win of the racing season, the No. 2 Miller Lite car driven by Kurt Busch took first place at the Dickies 500 race in For Worth, Texas. The win boosted him to fourth place in the NASCAR Sprint Cup point standings with two races left to go. (Chetek Alert, WI)
TomBowlesNascar Power Rankings He crashed in Texas, but Jimmie Johnson won't lose the Chase. Nov 11, 2009
Kurt Busch is disappointed Pat Tryson is leaving after winning at Texas ... Kurt BuschMost were scratching their heads last week when Roger Penske didn't release Busch's crew chief Pat Tryson. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
LarsAndersonInside Nascar Why Mark Martin's bid at winning the title suddenly looks brighter. Nov 10, 2009
In 2004, the first year of the Chase format, Kurt Busch held a 41-point lead with two to go and won; in 2005 Tony Stewart had a 38-point lead at this point and wound up hoisting the Cup; in 2006 Johnson was up 17 points with two left and won; in 2007 he had a 30-point lead at this point and won, and last year he was up 106 points after Texas. In other words, history is on Johnson's side. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Busch Wins At Texas, Johnson 38th After Wreck Nov 10, 2009
Last in the 43-car field when he drove his rebuilt car back on the high-banked 1;-mile track on lap 115, Johnson climbed to 38th -- his best possible finish considering the circumstances, and 129 laps behind winner Kurt Busch ... "It's bittersweet to beat Kyle. He was going for the sweep. We took it away from him," said Kurt Busch, who led six times for 89 laps while also running second behind his brother much of the race ... Kurt Busch's 20th career victory came with an average speed of 147. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Busch, Tryson continue to race hard Nov 10, 2009
Kurt Busch celebrates with his crew in victory lane Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. Kurt Busch and Pat Tryson had every reason to coast through the season s final 10 races in a long farewell before the crew chief bolts to a new team next year. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kurt Busch wins as leader wrecks, Chase tightens Nov 10, 2009
On Friday, McGee picked driver of car No. 2 Kurt Busch. On Sunday, the little bit of fuel left in Busch s Dodge brought a lot of cash to McGee. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kurt Busch wins at Texas, Johnson 38th after wreck Nov 10, 2009
Last in the 43-car field when he drove his rebuilt car back on the high-banked 1 1/2-mile track on lap 115, Johnson climbed to 38th - his best possible finish considering the circumstances, and 129 laps behind winner Kurt Busch ... "It's bittersweet to beat Kyle. He was going for the sweep. We took it away from him," said Kurt Busch, who led six times for 89 laps while also running second behind his brother much of the race ... Kurt Busch's 20th career victory came with an average speed of 147. (FindLaw News)
Kurt Busch claims win; Johnson crashes to 38th Nov 9, 2009
Kurt Busch celebrates his win at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday ... Kurt Busch won the event for the first time in his career, but the battle with two races remaining is between Johnson and teammate Mark Martin, who finished fourth to make up 111 points ... Kurt Busch had just enough fuel to cross the finish line and beat Denny Hamlin by more than 25 seconds. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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Texas unkind to Johnson Nov 9, 2009
jpg Associated Press Kurt Busch earned his second victory of the season Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway. Associated Press Kurt Busch earned his second victory of the season Saturday at Texas Motor Speedway ... Kurt Busch won at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, taking over the lead with 21/2 laps left when his younger brother's car suddenly slowed on the backstretch after leading 232 of the 334 laps. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Nascar Crash slashes Johnson's points lead Nov 9, 2009
Kurt Busch drove to Victory Lane at Texas after his younger brother ran out of fuel with 2 1/2 laps left Sunday, finishing 129 laps ahead of the rebuilt car driven by Johnson, who saw his points lead slashed from 184 to 73 over Hendrick teammate Mark Martin with two races left ... Kurt Busch got his second victory of the season in the No. 2 Dodge ... Kurt Busch drove to Victory Lane at Texas after his younger brother ran. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Rewind | Racing to win? Category may be the key Nov 9, 2009
Kyle Busch makes his final pit stop for fuel under green and brother Kurt Busch is fifth after everyone pits ... Kyle Busch runs out of gas which allows Kurt Busch to inherit the lead, and he holds on for his second win of the season ... Kurt Busch managed to conserve enough fuel to win Sunday's Dickies 500, while Jimmie Johnson crashed in the opening laps and saw his points lead drastically reduced at Texas Motor Speedway. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnsons wreck helps Kurt Busch win Nov 9, 2009
Johnsons wreck helps Kurt Busch speed to win - Motor Sports- nbcsports ... Johnsons wreck helps Kurt Busch speed to win ... Kurt Busch races around the track. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Attendance down, but still Texas-like Nov 9, 2009
Kurt Busch managed to conserve enough fuel to win Sunday's Dickies 500, while Jimmie Johnson crashed in the opening laps and saw his points lead drastically reduced at Texas Motor Speedway. Jimmie Johnson's drive to history took a hard hit against a wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas trying to complete an unprecedented NASCAR trifecta. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kurt breaks up Kyle's triple Nov 9, 2009
PAUL MOSELEY - FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM/MCT With crew members pushing his car, Kurt Busch celebrates winning the Dickies 500 ... "This is the first time Kyle and I raced each other hard," Kurt Busch said ... There was no record for Kurt Busch, just his second Sprint Cup Series win of the season and first in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gordon earns pole at Texas, his first of season Nov 8, 2009
Kasey Kahne and Kurt Busch qualified second and third in Dodges, and Tony Stewart was fourth in his No. 14 Chevrolet ... (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 190. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR/The Chase: Winless Edwards has positive spin Nov 8, 2009
Kurt Busch, --312; 7. Greg Biffle, --340; 8. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Gordon shoots for Texas sweep Nov 8, 2009
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2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Nov 7, 2009
March 8: Kobalt Tools 500 Atlanta; Kurt Busch. March 22: Food City 500 Bristol; Kyle Busch. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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
Even though Kurt Busch was all but eliminated from title contention on Sunday, Pat Tryson announced that he'll remain the crew chief through the end of 2009, despite plans to bolt for Michael Waltrip Racing after the season. Penske won't give his star driver a chance to test out a new head wrench. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
BrantJamesInside Nascar Crown him now? Not so fast. Here's how J.J. could lose. Nov 5, 2009
Brad Keselowski: There are those who carp that Keselowski -- who will join Kurt Busch at Penske this week in the No. 12 Dodge -- runs into most everything he approaches. And that was before Keselowski helped send Busch and Martin careening at Talladega. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Bump ban produces single-file Talladega Nov 4, 2009
Kurt Busch, sixth with three races remaining for the 2009 NASCAR championship, called the lack of risk-taking a byproduct of the restrictor plates used only at Talladega and Daytona. "It's been an ongoing process since they introduced the restrictor plates, as far as this Catch-22 that we're in," Busch said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
McMurray wins at Talladega, Johnson widens points lead Nov 2, 2009
"NASCAR halted the race for almost 13 minutes when officials helped free Newman from his battered car. The accident set up the two-lap overtime finish. McMurray led the way for the final restart and protected his lead before Kurt Busch triggered the 13-car pileup coming out of turn four on the second-to- last lap."Luckily Matt Kenseth was right behind me, and Matt's my teammate, and he's also a really good friend of mine," said McMurray, who has yet to secure a ride for the 2010 season. "I had a... (News & Observer -- Sports)
McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak; Johnson builds on lead Nov 2, 2009
"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, 70.3, 150, 151,876.7. (33) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 191, 69.7, 151, 110,675.8. (36) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 191, 89.4, 147, 94,150.9. (26) Elliott... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Talladega Qualifying Rained Out, Johnson Awarded Pole Nov 1, 2009
Kurt Busch, Ryan Newman, Greg Biffle, Denny Hamlin and Carl Edwards will start sixth through 10th, respectively. Talladega is the sixth Sprint Cup qualifying session to be rained out this year. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Martin hoping to gain ground at Talladega Oct 31, 2009
In April, only four drivers who wound up qualifying for the Chase finished among the top 10 at Talladega: Ryan Newman (third), Kurt Busch (sixth), Greg Biffle (seventh), and Brian Vickers (eighth). I m welcoming the race, said Carl Edwards, who was last seen at Talladega in April, sprinting the last 100 yards of the race on foot after his car made contact with eventual winner Brad Keselowski on the last lap. (Boston Globe)
Hamlin dominates at end to win at Martinsville Oct 26, 2009
(37) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 501, 72. 4, 112, 91,250. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Cup dominance has precedent Oct 25, 2009
During 2005, when only 10 drivers qualified for the Chase, all five from Roush Racing then Martin, Kurt Busch, Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle and Matt Kenseth made the Chase. Together, the group racked up 15 wins but failed to win the championship. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Newman rockets past Gordon for Martinsville pole Oct 24, 2009
Other Chase drivers and their starting positions include: Tony Stewart (13th), Denny Hamlin (17th), Greg Biffle (20th), Juan Pablo Montoya (21st), Brian Vickers (24th), Kasey Kahne (26th), Carl Edwards (29th) and Kurt Busch (37th). Josh Wise was the only driver who failed to qualify. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Spreading His Wings APBrad Keselowski said he learned about how to be a good teammate during his time at Hendrick.Brad Keselowski is driving for racing's best team this season. But the rookie has to make his own path -- and that means leaving the Hendrick stable. Tom Bowles has the story. Oct 23, 2009
After all, it's an organization whose chassis are currently second-best on the circuit (driver Kurt Busch is fifth in points), and the lone organization Dodge will focus its funding on after losing Richard Petty Motorsports to Ford ... But after two years of watching the demeanor of superstars Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and others, he's convinced that proper teamwork with Kurt Busch and Sam Hornish will be the one and only way to catch up. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Short-time drivers trying to stay focused Oct 22, 2009
Penske Racing only allows Kurt Busch s crew chief, Pat Tryson, in the racing shop once a week after Tryson announced he s joining Michael Waltrip Racing next year. It s not personal, but with Penske already planning for 2010 and Tryson joining a competitor, there is little gained from allowing him to listen in on the program s plans. (Longview Daily News, WA)
BruceMartinInside Racing Jimmie Johnson's a lock to win his 4th straight points title, right? Oct 19, 2009
" There are only six drivers within 200 points of Johnson and Martin is the only driver less than 100 points back. Johnson is going to have to incur some bad luck while another driver will have to get hot in order to derail his championship Chase. "It's all about us to knock Jimmie Johnson off the top," said fellow Chaser Kurt Busch of Penske Racing, who is fifth in the standings 177 behind Johnson. "Those guys have the perfect combination; it seems like, for all the race tracks. They've done it... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Catch Me If You Can Rusty Jarrett/Getty ImagesChase leader Jimmie Johnson travels to Lowe's Motor Speedway for a Saturday night date in Charlotte, N.C.As the Chase heads to one of Jimmie Johnson's favorite tracks, is there anyone who can catch him? SI.com's Lars Anderson has the five drivers to watch Saturday in Charlotte. Oct 17, 2009
This is essentially how Kurt Busch won the title in 2004, and it's likely the only way Montoya will have a shot at it this year. 4. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Fastest in final practice? Johnson again Oct 17, 2009
Fastest in final practice. Johnson again - Racing - News ver. (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)
Johnson zips to pole at Charlotte Oct 16, 2009
The remaining Chase drivers and their starting positions include: Kurt Busch (15th), Denny Hamlin (17th), Juan Pablo Montoya (18th), Greg Biffle (23rd), Carl Edwards (28th) and Brian Vickers (30th). Michael McDowell, Sterling Marlin, Dave Blaney and Travis Kvapil failed to qualify. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Points leader Johnson wins pole at Charlotte Oct 16, 2009
Jeff Gordon qualified ninth and Kurt Busch 15th. The worst starting spot for a Chase driver is 30th for Brian Vickers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Kahne puts NASCAR in spotlight over caution call Oct 15, 2009
Kurt Busch started the accident when he bounced off the wall and into Kahne ... Then NASCAR threw a debris caution for no debris, which caused Kurt Busch to hit the wall, which caused me to go to the grass and Greg Biffle. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Opinion: Top 12 breakdown after Fontana's race Oct 15, 2009
Kurt Busch, 5,607Busch finished eighth Sunday, and if you have been reading this story from the top, you know that top fives, not top 10s, are what drivers need. Busch's biggest moment Sunday was a bad one. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Frustrated Kahne questions phantom caution call Oct 14, 2009
"I don't know that they've run a fair race all year.'' The issue has come roaring back behind Kasey Kahne's accusation that NASCAR threw a bogus caution Sunday to bunch up the field and avoid a boring runaway win by Jimmie Johnson at Auto Club Speedway. Kahne was likely headed to a top-10 finish when he was wrecked on a restart with 12 laps to go. Kurt Busch started the accident when he bounced off the wall and into Kahne. The contact sent Kahne into Greg Biffle, and both cars spun through the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Johnson leads 126 laps to win Pepsi 500 Oct 13, 2009
The two got together with about 15 laps to go when Kurt Busch got loose, sending Biffle into Kahne. The two slid across the infield grass. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
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)
Johnson grabs lead after Pepsi 500 win Oct 12, 2009
-- Jimmie Johnson is back in control of NASCAR's Chase for the Championship. Johnson, the three-time defending Sprint Cup champion, easily pulled away from Jeff Gordon after a restart with three laps left to win the Pepsi 500 yesterday at Auto Club Speedway for his fifth victory of the year and 45th overall. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Johnson rolls to victory in California Oct 12, 2009
The contact started when fellow Chaser Kurt Busch scraped the wall and the aftermath sent Biffle into Kahne. The two slid across the infield grass. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Hamlin cruises to first pole of the season at California Oct 10, 2009
The remaining Chase drivers and their starting positions include: Carl Edwards (11th), Tony Stewart (20th), Kurt Busch (24th), Kasey Kahne (25th) and Brian Vickers (32nd). Tony Raines and Mike Wallace failed to qualify. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Drivers rely on synergy Oct 9, 2009
"After Letarte figured out what needed tending to, Gordon finished second.As the Chase for the Sprint Cup hits the meat of its schedule -- heading to the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., for Sunday's Pepsi 500 -- the bond between a team's two most important components becomes all the more crucial."Whether it's a new group just getting together or a group that's been together for a long time, it just gets back to the relationship you have with the crew chief in handling heat-of-the-moment... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Homestead hosting IRL, NASCAR title weekends Oct 9, 2009
Homestead is probably best known for two things: Deadly Hurricane Andrew, which ripped the city to shreds in 1992, and its spot as the place where Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch and Matt Kenseth have hoisted NASCAR championship trophies. More sets of racing eyes will be on the city this fall than ever before. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Pepsi 500 Preview Oct 8, 2009
Lap leaders: M. Martin 1-11; D. Earnhardt Jr. 12-52; T. Stewart 53; M. KensethM. Martin 1-11; D. Earnhardt Jr. 12-52; T. Stewart 53; M. Kenseth54; C. Edwards 55; M. Truex Jr. 56-57; E. Sadler 58-59; J.Andretti 60; B. Keselowski 61; J. Johnson 62-70; T. Stewart 71;G. Biffle 72-90; J. Johnson 91; G. Biffle 92; J. Johnson 93; G.Biffle 94-101; J. Johnson 102-126; T. Stewart 127; G. Biffle128-130; J. Johnson 131-147; J. Montoya 148; G. Biffle 149-201;T. Stewart 202-205; D. Hamlin 206; Kurt Busch... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hendrick cars pass second inspection Oct 7, 2009
In addition, Kurt Busch s car was taken as the random selection. Both cars passed inspection. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kansas Notebook: Cup drivers closing in on leaders Oct 5, 2009
"More inspectionsIn addition to the cars of the winner and a randomly chosen one (Kurt Busch), Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin had their cars called in for inspection after Sunday's race.It wasn't too much of a surprise.NASCAR warned the Hendrick Motorsports teams this week after the No. 5 and 48 cars came within a few whiskers of failing inspection last week at Dover. Get that close, even the team owner had to figure more inspections were going to follow."When you've won and run well, and Jimmie... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Stewart back in Chase after 4th win Oct 5, 2009
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. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Notes | Finishes at Kansas allow for a little movement Oct 5, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sun, Oct 04, 2009 08:01 PMModified Sun, Oct 04, 2009 08:46 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
TEAM REPORTS: NASCAR news, notes Oct 4, 2009
"The Chevy actually worked pretty well today. We just got a little tight there at the end. Overall it was good. Another top-five and I had a pretty cool fight there with the No. 2 (Kurt Busch) car. We always do we just always have problems. To come here and have a clean day is huge.". Etc. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mike's Garage: Martin defies age to lead Chase Oct 3, 2009
The only guys on the outside with something left to say are Juan Montoya, Kurt Busch and Denny Hamlin. But I m going to go against the grain and say the winner will come from outside the Hendrick circle. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Opinion: Don't count out Montoya or Kurt Busch Oct 1, 2009
Don't count out Montoya or Kurt Busch just yet ... Geoff Burke / Getty Images for NASCARCurrently third and fourth, respectively, in the standings, Juan Pablo Montoya (right) and Kurt Busch are poised to take advantage of any mistakes made by the top two drivers ... Juan Pablo Montoya sits in third, and Kurt Busch holds down fourth. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Opinion: Breaking down the top 12 after Dover Oct 1, 2009
Kurt Busch, 5,325He's dealt with all kinds of adversity in his NASCAR career (his spat with Jimmy Spencer, his less-than-amicable departure from Roush Racing, his words with Roger Penske), so this latest bout with crew chief Pat Tryson leaving at season's end must seem like small potatoes to him. If he can compartmentalize for eight more races, it shouldn't be surprising. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Opinion: Chase is not just a two-man show Oct 1, 2009
Only 10 points separate Martin and Johnson, but you do not want to discount what Juan Pablo Montoya and Kurt Busch have been able to do. From what we're hearing, Montoya had an "ah ha!" moment earlier this season at Pocono, where he figured out how a stock car needs to enter the corner. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Opinion: A Hendrick driver will win, but which one? Oct 1, 2009
Opinion: Which Hendrick driver will win Cup. - Motor Sports- nbcsports. (MSNBC -- 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)
This Week In Auto Racing October 2 - 4 Sep 30, 2009
Kurt Busch, the inaugural Chase champion in 2004, moved up one spot to fourth in points (-75) after finishing fifth at Dover. If Busch intends to stay close in the points battle, he'll need to improve his track record at Kansas, where he has posted only one top-10 finish in the last seven races there. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Johnson wins Dover, closes in on lead Sep 30, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya was fourth and Kurt Busch fifth. Matt Kenseth was the highest non-Chase driver at third. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
