Dover Notebook: Logano fine after barrel-roll wreck Sep 30, 2009
That sent Logano sliding up-and-down the track like a yo-yo, collecting Sorenson, Martin Truex Jr. and Robby Gordon. "Wish I saw that coming," Stewart said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson dominates en route to fifth victory at Dover Sep 30, 2009
(31) Robby Gordon, Toyota, accident, 181, 32. 5, 61, 88,435. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hard liquor sponsorships in NASCAR drying up Sep 24, 2009
Cars driven by Casey Mears (07) and Robby Gordon will have to find new sponsors for the 2010 season. NASCAR CHASE FOR THE CUP. (USA Today -- Sports)
Martin holds off Montoya in Chase opener Sep 21, 2009
(28) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 300, 51. 1, 91, 96,910. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kyle Busch this year's headliner outside the Chase Sep 17, 2009
It started in the first Chase race when Robby Gordon, apparently retaliating for an earlier incident, caused a multicar crash just 64 laps into the event, taking out contenders Tony Stewart and Jeremy Mayfield. They never threatened again. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kahne pulls away to second win of year Sep 8, 2009
(29) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 325, 72. 1, 115, 116,935. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Another night race in Atlanta for 2010 Sep 7, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. HAMPTON - The Sprint Cup Series schedule hasn't been released yet, but the success of Sunday night's Pep Boys Auto 500 will send the series back to the Atlanta Motor Speedway for Labor Day weekend next year. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Championship Off-Road Racing on NBC Sep 7, 2009
Championship Off Road Racing- nbcsports. Relive the Primm Pro 4 Championship Off Road Racing competition in Las Vegas. (MSNBC -- Sports)
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)
Edwards passes Ambrose on last lap to win Montreal Aug 31, 2009
In 2007 he led 37 laps and was challenging for the win before he was spun out by Robby Gordon and finished seventh. Last year in the rain, Ambrose led 27 laps but was caught speeding on pit road late in the race and Ron Fellows won the rain-shortened event, the first points race in NASCAR history to be run on rain tires. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kyle Busch breaks slump to sweep Bristol Aug 23, 2009
(31) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 490, 43. 9, 67. (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)
Racers take to road course Aug 11, 2009
The winner of last year s race, Kyle Busch, Robby Gordon, and Kevin Harvick are in that group. Have a good time Sunday with this race and watch a first time winner visit Victory Lane when Marcos Ambrose takes the checkers. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Stewart holds off Ambrose at Watkins Glen Aug 11, 2009
(22) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 90, 69. 2, 109, 88,960. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ambrose wins again at Watkins Glen Aug 10, 2009
When Robby Gordon blew his right front tire two laps later after a run-in with Joey Logano, it brought out another caution and set up a double-file restart with Busch and Ambrose side-by-side. "Is he mad at me or not?" Ambrose asked over his radio. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR race postponed again Aug 10, 2009
So, too, would Robby Gordon. It (delaying a day) makes it really hard on the race teams because Monday is normally the guys day off, he said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kane charged after assault on cabbie Aug 10, 2009
Meanwhile, NASCAR officials said neither Robby Gordon nor Joey Logano would be penalized after their run-ins during Saturday s Nationwide race. Gordon blew his right front tire after slamming Logano in the rear entering the first turn, bringing out a caution. (Boston Globe)
Dixon notches 20th victory Aug 10, 2009
Hard racing: Robby Gordon says he's glad Joey Logano is OK after their run-ins at Watkins Glen International. Both Cup regulars raced in Saturday's Nationwide race and had two run-ins late in the 82-lap event at Watkins Glen, N.Y.. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR Aug 7, 2009
While teammate Sam Hornish, Jr. is getting the hang of this stock car thing, finishing a career-best fourth at Pocono, David Stremme's antics with Robby Gordon on the race track had to be just about the final straw for Roger Penske. With Stremme without a top-10 finish in the same car that won the 2008 Daytona 500 with Ryan Newman, the question isn't if he'll be released after the season but when. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kahne wary heading to The Glen Aug 7, 2009
Still, though Stewart, Jeff Gordon, and Robby Gordon combined to win eight of nine races at The Glen from 1997-2005, other drivers have since begun to narrow the gap. Harvick used a daring late-race pass to beat Stewart here three years ago. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kahne hits the dirt at Williams Grove Aug 6, 2009
Stremme, for his part, made a name for himself on Sunday during the Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway when he and Robby Gordon exchanged paint more than once. After Stremme spun Gordon late in the race, NASCAR parked both for five laps. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Johnson scores Brickyard victory Jul 31, 2009
It did not take long for the first double-file restart at Indianapolis as Robby Gordon spins in turn four. Martin was beat to turn one by Juan Pablo Montoya on lap five and now has led laps in three different races at Indianapolis (Indy 500 in 2000 and United States Grand Prix 2001). (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Johnson becomes back-to-back Brickyard winner Jul 27, 2009
The race got off to a slow start as Robby Gordon spun in Turn 4 on the first lap to bring out the first caution. About the same time, NASCAR officials told Elliott Sadler he needed to pit because of smoke billowing from his No. 19 Dodge. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
NASCAR drug policy hits speed bumps Jul 26, 2009
Three drivers -- Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Robby Gordon -- signed affidavits for the Mayfield case saying the policy is "vital to the safety and integrity of the drivers, crew, owners and fans at the races.". For decades, NASCAR's substance abuse program fit the independent ruggedness of the sport and its drivers. (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)
Gordon is too busy to contemplate Indy 500 start Jul 25, 2009
Even as John Andretti, Tony Stewart and Robby Gordon turned the Memorial Day double - the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 - into a trend, Gordon never took the chance. The revised schedule has eliminated the possibility of pulling double duty. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Harvick not so happy anymore Jul 21, 2009
It had worked for Childress two previous times before, when he successfully swapped crews in 1998 for the late Dale Earnhardt and Mike Skinner, then again with Harvick and Robby Gordon. That 2002 swap came during a rebuilding period for RCR, which was still putting itself back together a year after Earnhardt's fatal accident. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hendrick's Martin, Gordon finish 1-2 Jul 13, 2009
(41) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 237, 43, 61, 101,885. 35. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Dale Jr. says hed like to race in Indy 500 Jul 10, 2009
John Andretti, Robby Gordon and Tony Stewart have done the Memorial Day weekend double, racing at Indianapolis in the morning and flying immediately afterward to North Carolina, but that option was effectively removed several years ago when the Indy 500 delayed its start time two hours for better TV coverage. Should the schedules work out one day, I think youll find a lot of (NASCAR) guys interested in coming here and running the Indy 500, said Earnhardt, who was at the track to promote... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Daytona deals Kyle Busch another tough finish Jul 6, 2009
Kasey Kahne, Jeff Burton, Robby Gordon and AJ Allmendinger also got caught up in the wreck. It was the latest wild finish at a restrictor-plate race. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stewart wins at Daytona after last-lap wreck Jul 6, 2009
(34) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 160, 50. 9, 102, 113,835. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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)
Stewart barrels his way to win Jul 5, 2009
On the restart on Lap 62, Kenseth was the leader, followed by Robby Gordon and Stewart. 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. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rain helps Logano get first Sprint Cup win Jun 30, 2009
(34) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 272, 54. 1, 93, 97,210. (Longview Daily News, WA)
With lots of help, Stewart’s doing fine on his own Jun 26, 2009
Guys like Robby Gordon and Michael Waltrip, true driver-owners who built their programs from scratch, those guys are a lot more impressive than I am. I couldn t have done that. (Boston Globe)
Kahne holds off Stewart for first road course win Jun 22, 2009
(22) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 113, 64. 3, 60, 92,193. (Longview Daily News, WA)
BOWLES:NASCAR's best five road racers may surprise you Jun 19, 2009
"[I also] followed guys like Boris Said and Robby Gordon, the guys who are good at it and fast at it.". Now, the teachers have become the pupils as Busch has established himself among the road course elite. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR's record in Sonoma Valley Jun 18, 2009
NASCAR in Sonoma valley. Article:NASCAR in Sonoma valley:/c/a/2009/06/18/SP3O188SHN.DTL Article:NASCAR in Sonoma valley:/c/a/2009/06/18/SP3O188SHN.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Sprint Cup points leaders Jun 18, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009. By The Associated Press. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Fantasy NASCAR Picks 2009 Sonoma Jun 17, 2009
Robby Gordon The other Gordon has not been terribly impressive at Sonoma the past few years he has failed to make the top-10 in the last five races but Gordon is a past winner at the California road-course, and is always a threat to run well here. Sitting just inside the top-35 in the point standings, Robbie needs to step up his performance to maintain a guaranteed starting spot in the race each week, so expect a strong run Sunday. (Suite101.com)
Road Warriors Jun 17, 2009
Jeff Gordon, with five wins in nine races there from 1998 to 2006, and Tony Stewart (two wins) were the drivers to beat, with Robby Gordon (one win) a top contender ... "I give a lot of that credit to testing with Jimmie [Johnson] and Jeff [Gordon] a lot of the times and learning a lot from those guys when I was at Hendrick (2004-2007) and working with them. And, of course, more of that expertise goes to Max Papis, our test driver at Hendrick, learning stuff from him and reading the reports that... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Mark Martin snags Michigan victory in final laps Jun 16, 2009
(13) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 200, 68. 5, 112, 99,985. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Auto racing results, schedule Jun 6, 2009
(7) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 35. (34) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 36. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Double-file restarts for NASCAR Jun 5, 2009
The tiremaker says the tests Monday and Tuesday with Greg Biffle, Jeff Burton, Patrick Carpentier, Bill Elliott, Robby Gordon, Kasey Kahne, Juan Pablo Montoya, Tony Stewart and David Stremme came with weather and track conditions near what is expected for the July 26 race. Goodyear race tire sales director Greg Stucker says several runs were more than 30 laps, which is close to the normal 32-lap window for fuel on the 2;-mile oval. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson holds off Stewart for victory at Dover Jun 1, 2009
(40) Robby Gordon, Toyota, accident, 282, 44. 4, 64. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Reutimann wins pole at Dover May 30, 2009
(7) Robby Gordon, Toyota, Owner Points. 41. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Sharapova survives Petrova May 28, 2009
Robby Gordon docked 50 Sprint Cup points. Robby Gordon was docked 50 points by NASCAR on Wednesday for failing inspection after his best finish in almost four years. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Robby Gordon docked 50 points for failed inspection May 28, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Robby Gordon was docked 50 points by NASCAR on Wednesday for failing inspection after his best finish in almost four years. Crew chief Kirk Almquist was also fined $50,000 and placed on probation until the end of the season for the infraction discovered Monday at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Reutimann wins Coca-Cola 600 shortened by rain May 26, 2009
Reutimann claimed the lead, with pole-sitter Ryan Newman and Robby Gordon following him to the front as the rest of the field went to pit road for fuel and fresh tires ... "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... (Longview Daily News, WA)
COCA-COLA 600 Reutimann triumphs thanks to rain May 26, 2009
Ryan Newman finished second, and Robby Gordon came home third - both using the same strategy as Reutimann, skipping the opportunity to pit so they could vault to the front instead, gambling that the race wouldn't be restarted. Whether regarded as guile or luck, Reutimann's victory was worth $403,998 and nearly as much to his proud father Buzzy, who also raced the No. 00 as a modified racer from New Jersey. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Motors: Reutimann makes Coke 600 his 1st win May 26, 2009
Reutimann claimed the lead, with pole-sitter Ryan Newman and Robby Gordon following him to the front as the rest of the field went to pit road for fuel and fresh tires. He didnt lead a single lap under green-flag racing, but was out front for five laps under caution before NASCAR called the cars back to pit road for the third rain stoppage. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rain curtails 600 May 26, 2009
Pole-sitter Ryan Newman, continuing a string of strong finishes for newly formed Stewart-Haas Racing, finished second, and Robby Gordon was third. Reutimann won without leading a green-flag lap. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Victory lane May 26, 2009
(37) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 227, $208,985. 4. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR hands down suspension, record fine for illegal engine May 21, 2009
The record fine exceeds the 150,000 Robby Gordon s crew chief, Frank Kerr, received in March 2008. Several drivers and owners have been docked 100 points in recent years. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Jim Beam(R) Announces Winner of 'Remake' Online Video Contest May 19, 2009
Use micro-blogging through Twitter, attracting an estimated 20,000 viewers during the "Baja 1000" for updates on Jim Beam-sponsored racecar driver, Robby Gordon. Create a website that allowed users to comment on subject matter, establishing Jim Beam as the first public "conversational" brand in the industry. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ambrose seeking gold in NASCAR and elsewhere May 17, 2009
He was leading near the end of a race at Montreal when he was intentionally wrecked by Robby Gordon. Gordon made it up to Ambrose by giving him a Sprint Cup ride at Watkins Glen a week later, although Ambrose didn t make the field when rain washed out qualifying. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hopeful drivers wear out shoes to find Indy rides May 16, 2009
He has started here six times since 2000, led two laps in his last appearance, in 2007, and was the relief driver for Robby Gordon in 2004 when it rained. His best finish: 13th in 2000. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mark Martin wins wreck-filled Southern 500 May 12, 2009
(28) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 353, 41. 3, 79, 96,583. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Martin tames 'Lady in Black' for 37th Cup victory May 10, 2009
Lap 9 -- Robby Gordon gets up into the wall but continues on. Lap 7 -- GREEN FLAG: Matt Kenseth brings the field to the green. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Busch celebrates birthday with 50th career win May 4, 2009
(36) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 400, 66. 6, 115, 95,060. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Sprint Cup Aaron's 499 Results Apr 30, 2009
(42) Robby Gordon, Toyota, accident, 179, 46, 76, 104,635. 30. (Longview Daily News, WA)
TAKING A CUE: What racing should learn from other sports Apr 30, 2009
Robby Gordon went nose-first into a concrete barrier approaching 200-mph. Such impacts once killed drivers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Sprint Cup Subway Fresh Fit 500 Results Apr 20, 2009
(23) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 243, 54. 4, 46. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Sprint Cup Samsung 500 Results Apr 6, 2009
(29) Robby Gordon, Toyota, engine, 249, 48. 7, 46, 104,058. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Petty to field car for Indy 500 Apr 4, 2009
Tony Stewart and Robby Gordon have both since done the double, but the grueling feat is no longer possible since Indianapolis changed its starting time several years ago. Dreyer old Racing, which runs the full IndyCar Series, will provide equipment and personnel for Petty at Indy. (News & Observer -- Sports)
