Stories tagged with "Jimmie Johnson"

Johnson made his big move in Kansas last year by indystar

A look at where the 12 drivers stand heading to the third race of NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup title. The Price Chopper 400 is Sunday at Kansas Speedway: 1. Mark Martin:... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Johnson dominates again at Dover by indystar

Three-time defending champion gains on leader Martin in Chase points DOVER, Del. — Jimmie Johnson dominated again in a Chase race, sweeping the season races at Dover... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:34 AM in NASCAR

Johnson completes sweep at Dover by indystar

DOVER, Del. — Jimmie Johnson dominated again in winning a crucial Chase race. It’s become about as routine this time of year on the sports calendar as the start of the... – Sep 27, 2009 at 9:02 PM in NASCAR

Martin defies age to lead Chase by indystar

DOVER, Del. — The oldest driver in Sprint Cup happens to be the best one in the sport this season. He has won more races than Tony Stewart. Has more poles than Jimmie... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Martin opens Chase with win by indystar

50-year-old driver going for 1st title gets 5th victory of year LOUDON, N.H. — When a young driver isn’t sure how to approach an on-track situation, they often ask... – Sep 21, 2009 at 12:25 AM in NASCAR

Chase history makes Johnson favorite for 4th straight title by indystar

Why is Jimmie Johnson the favorite to win yet another of NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup championships? Because all he has done in this championship-deciding format is... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

Martin on pole for final push by indystar

11 drivers are vying for final 8 spots in Chase for the championship Mark Martin’s final push for a spot in NASCAR’s Chase for the championship will start from the best... – Sep 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

8 NASCAR Chase spots still up in air by Steve Ballard

Kenseth clings to No. 12 as Vickers, Kyle Busch lurk Only Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Denny Hamlin have clinched spots in NASCAR’s championship Chase... – Sep 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Stewart again wins his dirt-track charity race by indystar

ROSSBURG, Ohio — Tony Stewart won his own dirt-track charity race in dominating fashion Wednesday. Stewart overtook Kenny Wallace on the 13th lap and never was headed to... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

Kahne pulls away to second win of year by indystar

HAMPTON, Ga. — Kasey Kahne gave himself a huge boost in the Chase for the Championship with a victory Sunday night at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Kahne jumped from 11th to sixth... – Sep 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Truex back up front by indystar

He wins his 1st pole since season-opening Daytona 500 HAMPTON, Ga. — Martin Truex Jr. won his first pole at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, just in time for the... – Sep 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

'Then Tony Said to Junior . . .' by Phil Tatman

By Mike Hembree (Triumph, $22.95) This is a NASCAR book, but it’s not all about Tony Stewart or Dale Earnhardt Jr. It is about telling some of the funniest and most poignant... – Aug 13, 2009 at 7:50 PM in Books

Winning at Brickyard often leads to NASCAR's Cup season title by Steve Ballard

In seven of the past 11 years, the winner of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard has gone on to win the NASCAR season championship. That possibility looms large again. As the Sprint... – Jul 19, 2009 at 2:02 AM in NASCAR

Martin, Gordon finish 1-2 again by Steve Ballard

Hendrick teammates gear up for Brickyard 400 with dominating runs JOLIET, Ill. — Mark Martin withstood late challenges from Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jeff Gordon and... – Jul 12, 2009 at 2:10 AM in NASCAR

Martin wins at Chicagoland by indystar

JOLIET, Ill. — Mark Martin has won at Chicagoland Speedway, getting the strong jump off the double-file restart with two laps left to win his series-high fourth race of the... – Jul 12, 2009 at 12:44 AM in NASCAR

Busch, Johnson hope to soothe bad Chicago memories by Steve Ballard

JOLIET, Ill. — Kyle Busch is still upset about what happened to him last week. Jimmie Johnson is still upset about what Busch did to him last year. It could make for an... – Jul 11, 2009 at 2:46 AM in NASCAR

Stewart comes out a winner this time by indystar

Kyle Busch braced himself for a four-lap “trophy dash” around Daytona International Speedway, intent on snatching a win from Tony Stewart. Busch thought he mapped out... – Jul 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Montoya now values consistency by Steve Ballard

Former open-wheel driver currently holds a position in the 12-driver Chase LOUDON, N.H. — Halfway through his third NASCAR season, Juan Pablo Montoya is beginning to embrace... – Jun 27, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Can Wheeler help make IndyCar Series more marketable? by indystar

Humpy Wheeler, who helped make Lowe’s Motor Speedway a power in NASCAR, said he could be in line to help Indy-car racing improve its business. Wheeler confirmed talks with... – Jun 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Johnson 22nd after dominating performance by indystar

BROOKLYN, Mich. — Jimmie Johnson tried hard to be philosophical after a dominating performance in Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race was ruined by a dry gas tank. The... – Jun 14, 2009 at 11:24 PM in NASCAR