Stories tagged with "Jimmie Johnson"

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

Earnhardt still seeking turnaround by indystar

Slumping star, who hasn’t won in a year, is gaining confidence in new crew chief BROOKLYN, Mich. — It’s been a long, eventful year since Dale Earnhardt Jr. last... – Jun 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Vickers takes pole for Michigan NASCAR race by indystar

He seeks first win with Red Bull BROOKLYN, Mich. — Brian Vickers would love to turn the eighth pole of his NASCAR Sprint Cup career into his first win with Red Bull Racing.... – Jun 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Cup leader Stewart wrecks car in Pocono practice by indystar

LONG POND, Pa. — Tony Stewart lost his pole position and will start from the back of the pack for the Pocono 500 after wrecking his car during practice at Pocono Raceway on... – Jun 06, 2009 at 3:25 PM in Motorsports

Edwards is in the Chase without winning races by indystar

Carl Edwards heard the chants for the backflip, so he had to line up the right spot. On cue, Edwards hopped on the center spot of the billiards table, took his position and... – Jun 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Johnson edges Stewart, who takes points lead by indystar

Stewart — in 1st season as owner/driver — overtakes Gordon at year’s midpoint DOVER, Del. — Jimmie Johnson nosed past Tony Stewart with two laps left in a... – Jun 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Rain postpones Coca-Cola 600; race today by indystar

CONCORD, N.C. — Rain postponed the Coca-Cola 600 for the first time in history, moving the longest race on NASCAR’s schedule today. The 50th running of the event will begin... – May 25, 2009 at 12:02 PM in NASCAR

Newman has 8th pole, wants 1st win at LMS by indystar

CONCORD, N.C. — Ryan Newman knows how to win poles at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Now “Flyin’ Ryan” wants to get that elusive victory at the track. It... – May 22, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

No one's jealous of Martin's success by indystar

AVONDALE, Ariz. — One by one, the visitors filed into victory lane, eager to pay their respects to Mark Martin. Jimmie Johnson pushed past a throng of fans to get there,... – Apr 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Martin claims 3rd pole of season by indystar

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Mark Martin won his third pole of the season Friday, taking the top spot at Phoenix International Raceway. Martin ran a lap at 133.814 mph in his Hendrick... – Apr 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

What drought? Jeff Gordon reigns in Texas by indystar

FORT WORTH, Texas — Jeff Gordon ended the longest winless drought of his career, beating Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson to finally win at Texas. Gordon won for... – Apr 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Gordon snaps NASCAR winless streak in Texas by indystar

FORT WORTH, Texas — Jeff Gordon has ended the longest winless drought of his career, beating Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson to finally win at Texas. Gordon won for... – Apr 05, 2009 at 7:27 PM in NASCAR

Jimmie Johnson testifies at Castroneves trial by indystar

MIAMI — NASCAR race driver Jimmie Johnson has testified in Miami federal court in the Helio Castroneves tax evasion case. The three-time Sprint Cup champion testified Monday... – Mar 30, 2009 at 2:33 PM in Indy Racing League

Johnson takes another NASCAR victory at Martinsville track by indystar

Johnson nudges Hamlin with 15 laps left, wins for 5th time in past 6 races on the track MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Jimmie Johnson didn’t have the car to beat until late in the... – Mar 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Johnson wins again at Martinsville by indystar

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Jimmie Johnson nudged Denny Hamlin aside in the third and fourth turns with 15 laps to go and gave team owner Rick Hendrick a perfect place to celebrate the... – Mar 29, 2009 at 6:57 PM in NASCAR

A big victory 25 years ago saved Hendrick Motorsports by indystar

Car owner was 1 defeat away from quitting when Bodine won at Martinsville, Va. Rick Hendrick was a car owner with a fading dream when he went to church with his wife 25 years ago... – Mar 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Emotional Kyle Busch rules by indystar

After recent near misses at Bristol, he wins BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Busch was furious when his pit crew cost him a victory at Bristol Motor Speedway, where he angrily ditched... – Mar 23, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Vickers nips Johnson for Cup pole by indystar

FONTANA, Calif. — It seemed just about everybody was conceding the pole for Sunday’s Auto Club 500 to Jimmie Johnson. Brian Vickers apparently didn’t get the... – Feb 20, 2009 at 9:23 PM in Sports

Gordon wins duel, earns Daytona 500 spot by indystar

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jeff Gordon won the first of today’s twin Daytona 500 qualifying races, his first trip to Victory Lane since October 2007. The non-points Gatorade Duel... – Feb 12, 2009 at 6:49 PM in Sports