PHOTOS: Action at Homestead Nov 23, 2009
NASCAR - Photo Gallery - FOX Sports on MSN ... Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, races Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400. (Fox Sports)
Johnson chases down fourth straight Sprint Cup title Nov 23, 2009
- As he began the final countdown to his fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup championship, Jimmie Johnson wanted to make one last push for the victory in yesterday s season-ending Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway ... Here s another fact: Johnson now holds a special place in NASCAR s 61-year history ... We made history in multiple ways tonight at Hendrick Motorsports, and for me it s just incredible, just incredible to have had a chance at it, said the 50-year-old Martin, who was bidding to... (Boston Globe)
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Johnson wins another NASCAR championship. AP Jimmie Johnson raises the trophy Sunday after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup season championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla ... He was also chasing NASCAR history. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
New faces riding high in AMA Toyota Motocross Nov 23, 2009
"There are some new faces and new names who don't usually get recognition. A lot of those riders have been here for a while, but our sport isn't NASCAR. We can usually only highlight a couple guys.". Minus Carmichael, the series was set to have a first-time champion. (Yahoo News -- Motorcycle Racing)
Hendrick Misses Homestead Due To Family Emergency Nov 23, 2009
He also will surpass Richard Childress for most owner titles combined in NASCAR's three national touring series with 12. Johnson is attempting to become the first driver to capture four consecutive Cup championships, while Martin is seeking to become the oldest driver to win a series title at age 50. (ABC 7 News, DC)
How the Chase field fared in Sunday's season finale Nov 23, 2009
Getty Images for NASCAR HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 22: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, burns out after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 22, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR) Share: Text ... Did Johnson ever expect to be setting NASCAR history. (News & Observer -- Sports)
A scare for rivals? Johnson might've really just begun Nov 23, 2009
Typically, when a NASCAR driver does something that only Richard Petty and Bobby Allison have done before, it is a sign of excellence. Ron Green Jr.: Not only is Jimmie Johnson having the time of his life, he s in the prime of his racing life, too. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnsonwins 4th straight NASCAR title Nov 23, 2009
Johnson races to 4th straight NASCAR title - Motor Sports- nbcsports ... Johnson races to 4th straight NASCAR title ... Jimmie Johnson celebrates after winning his fourth consecutive NASCAR title Sunday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hendrick on verge of historic 1-2-3 finish Nov 23, 2009
For Hendrick Motorsports, this NASCAR season might seem easy as 1-2-3 ... The title, whomever delivers it, will be Rick Hendrick s ninth in NASCAR, tying him with Petty Enterprises for the most ... If they finish in those spots, Hendrick Motorsports would become the first team in NASCAR history to truly pull off that feat. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mark Martin says 2009 best year of his life Nov 23, 2009
No matter where Martin finishes in the final standings, the 50-year-old driver said 2009 has been the best year of his life (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Ganassi hires McMurray to drive No. 1 Nov 23, 2009
He is losing that ride because Roush must drop one team to meet NASCAR s four-car limit that begins next season ... He set a NASCAR record by winning in his second Cup race while driving for Ganassi in 2002 ... to view our NASCAR photo gallery. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Knaus succeeding by learning how to handle failure Nov 23, 2009
Chad Knaus, the most relentless crew chief in NASCAR, has Jimmie Johnson on the verge of a record fourth consecutive championship ... Knaus, the most intense crew chief in NASCAR, is one step from guiding driver Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team to a record fourth consecutive Cup championship ... Those close to Knaus insist he s matured tremendously during Johnson s reign, evolving from a maniacal taskmaster who came close to being removed as Johnson s crew chief to an... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson and Martin Take Title Race Into Finale Nov 23, 2009
In doing so, Johnson will become the first driver in NASCAR history to win four consecutive championships ... " And so begins the debate over where the winner and the loser of this year's Chase for the Sprint Cup championship will stack up in NASCAR history. In one corner is Johnson, who has dominated the Cup Series the past four years. He's won 29 races over the past four seasons, including four since the 10-race Chase began in September. In the other is Martin, the 50-year-old role model to... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Time to give Mark Martin his due Nov 22, 2009
Martin has raced 27 years, won 40 times, earned more than $50 million and finished runner-up in the series championship four times, including that first time in 1990, the one NASCAR fans still talk about, wh 00004000 en he was penalized 46 points for a minor mechanical violation and lost the season to Dale Earnhardt by 26 points ... "Which leads to the biggest perk in surviving on the stage this long. It's not the winning. It rarely is. Neither is it the money or fame. It's something simpler,... (News & Observer -- Sports)
The week ahead, a yam-encrusted festival Nov 22, 2009
NASCAR ends, and then begins the 2010 season Monday. And if you hate staying home (and who doesn't), Baylor's at Cal in women's basketball, and the Stanford men's soccer team plays UC Irvine in the NCAAs - I mean, if Irvine's in your immediate future. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Masoli, Oregon show moxie Nov 22, 2009
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Busch wraps up title Nov 22, 2009
Busch held off a hard-charging Carl Edwards to win the Ford 300, a fitting ending because the two NASCAR stars finished 1-2 in the standings. Busch only needed to start the race Saturday to win his first NASCAR title. (News & Observer -- Sports)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Nov 22, 2009
2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Schedule ... May 16: NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Lowes (Charlotte); Tony Stewart ... to view our NASCAR photo gallery. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Busch clinches championship and wins at Homestead Nov 22, 2009
He also became the first champion in NASCAR's second-tier series to win the season-finale since Sam Ard did it in 1983 ... While Kyle Busch drove on to his first title in a NASCAR national touring series, Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski added more drama to their on-going feud ... NASCAR slapped Hamlin with a one-lap penalty for aggressive driving, as well as warned both drivers to cease their on-track altercations. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Perception, potential and racing ahead Nov 22, 2009
AP NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Mark Martin, second in the point standings, talks to the media at the Homestead-Miami International Speedway in Homestead, Fla ... But what memories, questions and conclusions going forward are being packaged for shipment to the NASCAR Sprint Cup archives ... History will some day pay proper tribute to Johnson even if NASCAR fandom appears a tick slow on the uptake. (News & Observer -- Sports)
New faces riding high in AMA Toyota Motocross Nov 22, 2009
"There are some new faces and new names who don't usually get recognition. A lot of those riders have been here for a while, but our sport isn't NASCAR. We can usually only highlight a couple guys.". Minus Carmichael, the series was set to have a first-time champion. (Yahoo News -- Motorcycle Racing)
The Sprint Cup starting lineup Nov 22, 2009
The NASCAR Sprint Cup starting lineup at Homestead-Miami Speedway ... The NASCAR Sprint Cup starting lineup at Homestead-Miami Speedway ... Hamlin exacted "revenge" Saturday and even agreed with the NASCAR reaction. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rivalry, roughness and revenge – Oh, my! Really? Nov 22, 2009
AP Brad Keselowski (88) spins after making contact with Denny Hamlin (11) during the NASCAR Ford 300 Nationwide series auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway i 00000826 n Homestead, Fla ... NASCAR penalized Hamlin a lap for rough driving ... He even agreed with NASCAR's penalty. (News & Observer -- Sports)
LINEUP: Ford 400 Nov 22, 2009
NASCAR CHASE FOR THE CUP ... What: Ford 400, 36th of 36 races for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ganassi hires McMurray to drive No. 1 Nov 22, 2009
He is losing that ride because Roush must drop one team to meet NASCAR s four-car limit that begins next season ... He set a NASCAR record by winning in his second Cup race while driving for Ganassi in 2002 ... to view our NASCAR photo gallery. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Head of Volkswagon to talk to NASCAR officials Nov 22, 2009
Head of Volkswagon to meet with NASCAR officials - Racing - SI.com ... Volkswagon to meet with NASCAR ... NASCAR is open to another foreign manufacturer to join stock car series. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Volkswagen program head in Homestead Nov 22, 2009
The head of Volkswagen's motor sports program is at Homestead-Miami Speedway, fueling speculation that the automaker is interested in joining Toyota as the second foreign manufacturer in NASCAR. ... Top NASCAR officials confirmed to The Associated Press that Hans-Joachim Stuck met with the sanctioning body Saturday at the track ... NASCAR features competition over technology. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Johnson and Martin take title race into finale Nov 22, 2009
Mark Martin has lost to Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart some of NASCAR's greatest drivers in his frustrating bid for an elusive championship. Jimmie Johnson climbs from his car after practice for the NASCAR Ford 400 Sprint Cup series auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla ... (AP Photo/J Pat Carter) Mark Martin looks form his car during practice for the NASCAR Ford 400 Sprint Cup series auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Keselowski may have rough road ahead Nov 22, 2009
NASCAR s newest hotshot driver is quickly racking up a long list of enemies who are looking to make his transition to the big leagues a rough one ... Aware of the growing list of disgruntled drivers, top NASCAR officials called Keselowski in for a little chat about aggressive driving before Sunday s Sprint Cup Series race ... Then came Phoenix, where NASCAR officials clearly believed Keselowski s second hit on Hamlin was intended to wreck him. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Chairman praises Johnson's dominance Nov 22, 2009
- NASCAR chairman Brian France wants Jimmie Johnson to be commended for his four-year run atop NASCAR, and not used as an example of why the championship format might be flawed ... - NASCAR chairman Brian France wants Jimmie Johnson to be commended for his four-year run atop NASCAR, and not used as an example of why the championship format might be flawed ... Johnson heads into today's finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway poised to become the first driver in NASCAR history to win four consecutive... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mike's Garage: Johnson's dominance unmatched in NASCAR history Nov 22, 2009
By Mike McCourt NASCAR Columnist Friday, November 20, 2009 10:30 AM EST History will be made Sunday afternoon when Jimmie Johnson takes the Sprint Cup Championship for the forth time in four years ... This is something special and what the No. 48 team is doing and is no doubt the best run in NASCAR history ... Kyle Busch is the best raw talent in NASCAR with the key word being raw. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Johnson takes pole at Homestead Nov 22, 2009
919 mph on Friday to top qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway, a big boost for the Hendrick Motorsports star as he tries to become the first driver in NASCAR history to win four consecutive championships. We did an awesome job today, and I feel that the start will go smoothly, Johnson said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Oops! Accident-prone readers recount mishaps Nov 22, 2009
My friends and I were dressed accordingly with Nascar t-shirts, fake pregnant bellies with cigarettes, crocs with socks, and tattoos that made strangers uncomfortable. I found these $2 Spice Girl inspired platform tennis shoes which were perfect for the occasion. (MSNBC -- Health)
Big East: Weekend Preview Nov 22, 2009
com College Football - Weekend preview of the Big East. College Football: Rivals. (Louisville Sports -- Rivals.com)
Knaus succeeding by learning how to handle failure Nov 22, 2009
Chad Knaus, the most relentless crew chief in NASCAR, has Jimmie Johnson on the verge of a record fourth consecutive championship ... Knaus, the most intense crew chief in NASCAR, is one step from guiding driver Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team to a record fourth consecutive Cup championship ... Those close to Knaus insist he s matured tremendously during Johnson s reign, evolving from a maniacal taskmaster who came close to being removed as Johnson s crew chief to an... (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR Photo Gallery Nov 22, 2009
When the NASCAR season began in February, we published a new gallery of the best racing photos from The Associated Press. We'll update the gallery throughout the season at the conclusion of each race. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mark Martin says 2009 best year of his life Nov 22, 2009
No matter where Martin finishes in the final standings, the 50-year-old driver said 2009 has been the best year of his life (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Hendrick on verge of historic 1-2-3 finish Nov 22, 2009
For Hendrick Motorsports, this NASCAR season might seem easy as 1-2-3 ... The title, whomever delivers it, will be Rick Hendrick s ninth in NASCAR, tying him with Petty Enterprises for the most ... If they finish in those spots, Hendrick Motorsports would become the first team in NASCAR history to truly pull off that feat. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Milestone machine Nov 22, 2009
Rivals High - Mason is first Georgia QB to surpass 4,000 yards. NCAA Football Recruiting. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gordon wants to keep driving for Hendrick Nov 22, 2009
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Friday, November 20, 2009 6:50 PM PST. (Longview Daily News, WA)
2009 Nationwide Series Schedule Nov 22, 2009
2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series Schedule ... to view our NASCAR photo gallery. (Longview Daily News, WA)
SPORTS CALENDAR Nov 21, 2009
NASCAR Nationwide: Ford 300 ESPN2 ... NASCAR Sprint Cup: Ford 400 Channel: 7 Channel: 10. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Best Ever? Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCARJimmie Johnson will not rest until Sunday's race at Homestead is over and he has been crowned Cup champion.Jimmie Johnson will make NASCAR history on Sunday at Homestead-Miami, writes Lars Anderson. The driver is prepared for anything to happen and absolutely refuses to lose. Nov 21, 2009
Jimmie Johnson will be 2009NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion - Lars Anderson - SI.com ... Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR ... The start of the first practice session for NASCAR's season-finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway was still five minutes away on Friday and Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus, and Ron Malec -- the core of the No. 48 dynasty -- couldn't have appeared more relaxed. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
MarkBeechRacing Fan This is the worst season of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Cup career Nov 21, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. had horrible NASCAR Sprint Cup season - Mark Beech - SI.com ... Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR ... Whether it's that he hates the new car (we know he does), there's an inability to communicate with his crew chief (we know he's struggled with this) or whether he's just lacking confidence (he's got to be shaken by this), there's no question that NASCAR's most popular driver is stuck in a seemingly endless spiral of underachievement. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
JJ aside, bank on Biffle at Homestead Nov 21, 2009
Daytona and a new fantasy NASCAR season are less than three months away. Save this link to your browser, if you want to play fantasy racing Sunday only, or. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Huguenin's Weekend Primer Nov 21, 2009
com College Football - Huguenin's Primer: Lost luster in Week 12. College Football: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
RivalsHigh analysis: The best football in 2009? Nov 21, 2009
Rivals High - Instant Analysis: The best football in 09. NCAA Football Recruiting. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Boise deep-sixed? Nov 21, 2009
com College Football - Mailbag: Can Boise get into Big Six league. College Football: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Game of the Week: Oregon at Arizona Nov 21, 2009
com College Football - Arizona, Oregon desperate to break through. College Football: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Keep an eye on ... coaches on hot seat Nov 21, 2009
com College Football - Keep an eye on. College Football: Rivals. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
New faces riding high in AMA Toyota Motocross Nov 21, 2009
"There are some new faces and new names who don't usually get recognition. A lot of those riders have been here for a while, but our sport isn't NASCAR. We can usually only highlight a couple guys.". Minus Carmichael, the series was set to have a first-time champion. (Yahoo News -- Motorcycle Racing)
Life in the fast lane: Nov 21, 2009
After upsets over Vanderbilt and Ohio State in the last two tournaments, Siena, playing at NASCAR speeds, believes it can take the next step. "Our goal is to always win the championship at the end of the year," Franklin said. (Sienasaints.com)
Auto Racing Notebook: Johnson quest for Cup will start from pole Nov 21, 2009
919 mph yesterday to top qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida, a big boost for this Hendrick Motorsports star as he tries to become the first driver in NASCAR history to win four consecutive championships ... Banned from driving by NASCAR after testing positive for methamphetamines, Jeremy Mayfield held an auction at his home in Catawba, N.C., selling his own stuff, ranging from a second home, land, cars, dirt bikes and bulldozers to weed-whackers, humidifiers and sunglasses. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Names & Faces Nov 21, 2009
919 mph Friday to top qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway, a big boost for the star as he tries to become the first driver in NASCAR history to win four consecutive championships. Scott Speed qualified second and hasn't spent very much time racing up front and around Johnson, who crashed at Texas two races ago when he was hit by Sam Hornish - another non-Chase contender. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Syracuse runs away from No. 6 North Carolina Nov 21, 2009
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Johnson wins at Phoenix, closes in on title Nov 21, 2009
With his fourth victory at Phoenix International Raceway in the past five races and fourth in the Chase for the Sprint Cup, Jimmie Johnson has all but clinched his spot in NASCAR history ... It will be Johnson's fourth consecutive championship a NASCAR record ... to view our NASCAR photo gallery. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Knaus succeeding by learning how to handle failure Nov 21, 2009
Chad Knaus, the most relentless crew chief in NASCAR, has Jimmie Johnson on the verge of a record fourth consecutive championship ... Knaus, the most intense crew chief in NASCAR, is one step from guiding driver Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team to a record fourth consecutive Cup championship ... Those close to Knaus insist he s matured tremendously during Johnson s reign, evolving from a maniacal taskmaster who came close to being removed as Johnson s crew chief to an... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Keselowski may have rough road ahead Nov 21, 2009
NASCAR s newest hotshot driver is quickly racking up a long list of enemies who are looking to make his transition to the big leagues a rough one ... Aware of the growing list of disgruntled drivers, top NASCAR officials called Keselowski in for a little chat about aggressive driving before Sunday s Sprint Cup Series race ... Then came Phoenix, where NASCAR officials clearly believed Keselowski s second hit on Hamlin was intended to wreck him. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ganassi hires McMurray to drive No. 1 Nov 21, 2009
He is losing that ride because Roush must drop one team to meet NASCAR s four-car limit that begins next season ... He set a NASCAR record by winning in his second Cup race while driving for Ganassi in 2002 ... to view our NASCAR photo gallery. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hendrick on verge of historic 1-2-3 finish Nov 21, 2009
For Hendrick Motorsports, this NASCAR season might seem easy as 1-2-3 ... The title, whomever delivers it, will be Rick Hendrick s ninth in NASCAR, tying him with Petty Enterprises for the most ... If they finish in those spots, Hendrick Motorsports would become the first team in NASCAR history to truly pull off that feat. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR Photo Gallery Nov 21, 2009
When the NASCAR season began in February, we published a new gallery of the best racing photos from The Associated Press. We'll update the gallery throughout the season at the conclusion of each race. (Longview Daily News, WA)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Nov 21, 2009
2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Schedule ... May 16: NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Lowes (Charlotte); Tony Stewart ... to view our NASCAR photo gallery. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gordon wants to keep driving for Hendrick Nov 21, 2009
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Friday, November 20, 2009 6:50 PM PST. (Longview Daily News, WA)
2009 Nationwide Series Schedule Nov 21, 2009
2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series Schedule ... to view our NASCAR photo gallery. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hes NASCAR's Tiger Nov 21, 2009
If Johnson is NASCAR's Tiger, maybe the sport needs a Phil Mickelson. Jason Smith / Getty Images for NASCARJimmie Johnson is just one race away from winning an unprecedented fourth straight Sprint Cup championship title ... Sparks fly and cars spin out wildly when NASCAR drivers get into accidents. (MSNBC -- Sports)
