Stories tagged with "Jimmie Johnson"

Economy waving yellow flag on NASCAR by Steve Ballard

Country’s financial woes take their toll on teams, drivers and racetracks heading into the 2009 season From Jimmie Johnson trying to capitalize on the opportunity of a... – Feb 12, 2009 at 7:45 AM in Sports

Test ban hurts also-rans by indystar

To Jimmie Johnson, the elimination of preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway means the 2009 season should begin much the same way the ‘08 season ended.... – Feb 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

NASCAR champion Johnson says cut finger is healing by indystar

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson’s cut finger is “healing well,” and he plans to test several braces on his left hand when Daytona International... – Feb 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Learning new NASCAR machines results in fewer accidents by indystar

Accidents and spins in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series fell to their lowest levels in five years, USA Today database research shows.The taller, boxier, sturdier new-generation... – Dec 17, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Sports

Johnson completes historic run by indystar

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Nothing could stop Jimmie Johnson’s drive into the NASCAR record books. Not even a final, furious push by Carl Edwards.Edwards led a race-high 157... – Nov 17, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Sports

Johnson wins record-tying 3rd Cup title by indystar

HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Nothing could stop Jimmie Johnson's drive into the NASCAR record books. Not even a final, furious push by Carl Edwards.Edwards led a race-high 157 laps, ran... – Nov 16, 2008 at 8:01 PM in Sports

Johnson takes aim at 3rd title in row by indystar

Things were definitely looking up for Jimmie Johnson on Saturday at Homestead (Fla.)-Miami Speedway, where he is hoping to put the finishing touches on a record-tying third... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:10 AM in Sports

Biffle won't concede Chase to Johnson by indystar

HAMPTON, Ga. -- Credit Greg Biffle and Jeff Burton for their confidence.Although Jimmie Johnson is turning the Sprint Cup title chase into a rout, neither driver is conceding... – Oct 26, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Sports

Season to remember? Busch would rather forget by indystar

In six weeks he would just as soon forget, Kyle Busch has seen his season go from being one of the best in NASCAR history to one of the most frustrating.Since winning eight of... – Oct 24, 2008 at 3:09 AM in Sports

Johnson in driver's seat by indystar

Martinsville (Va.) Speedway is the place where Jimmie Johnson started his four-race winning streak a year ago on his way to his second consecutive championship.As rain fell... – Oct 19, 2008 at 2:08 AM in Sports

Burton is wary of Martinsville by indystar

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — They got through Talladega, the biggest trouble spot in the 10-race playoff, virtually unscathed. But as the leaders in NASCAR’s Chase for the... – Oct 18, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Sports

Economic downturn affects IndyCar's title sponsor search by indystar

Indy Racing League officials concede the downturn in the economy is having an impact on sponsorships.Terry Angstadt, president of the league's commercial division, said one of... – Oct 17, 2008 at 2:10 AM in Sports

NASCAR Merchandise most recent comment by erob54

Have you eve been to Walmart? – Aug 15, 2008 at 11:34 AM