Stories tagged with "NASCAR"

Carl Edwards winless in '09 by indystar

Frustrating season after 9 wins in 2008 has the Ford driver fired up to build momentum for 2010 Carl Edwards has found a way to try to mask the frustration of his winless NASCAR... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

McMurray survives wild finish at Talladega by indystar

Johnson rallies to finish 6th for commanding lead in championship points race Jamie McMurray was the unlikely winner of an uncharacteristically dull race at Talladega (Ala.)... – Nov 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Rain provides Johnson extra edge by indystar

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Jimmie Johnson last started from the pole at Talladega Superspeedway in 2002, as the points leader, lined up next to Mark Martin. He didn’t even make... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Montoya not bothered by Griese's remark by indystar

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Juan Pablo Montoya was never upset by the “taco” remark that got ESPN announcer Bob Griese suspended. The network this week suspended Griese... – Oct 30, 2009 at 1:51 PM in NASCAR

NASCAR's Chase by indystar

NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup moves to Week 7 this weekend at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. Here’s where the top contenders stand: 1. Jimmie Johnson (leader): In... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Hamlin triumphs, Johnson ups lead by indystar

Three-time defending champion has 118-point advantage in the Chase MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Denny Hamlin didn’t need to do anything funny to exact his revenge from Jimmie... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Johnson's superiority is getting annoying by indystar

Jimmie Johnson hears the chatter in the garage and knows that some of his fellow drivers have grown weary of seeing him win races and championships. And why not? He has won 23... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Johnson slips in qualifying by indystar

Newman, Gordon take front row at Martinsville MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Jimmie Johnson finally wasn’t flawless at Martinsville. The points leader and winner in five of the... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Johnson appears to be in control by indystar

NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup moves to Week 6 this weekend at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. Here’s where the 12 drivers stand: 1. Jimmie Johnson (leader): How does... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Gina Kaye Estep by indystar

NOBLESVILLE — Gina Kaye Estep, 42, Noblesville, died Oct. 19, 2009, at her home. Mrs. Estep was employed as a receptionist for The Center for Pain Management Clinic in... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville obituaries

Biffle vs. Loganos? He'd rather not by indystar

Incident with younger driver’s dad was overplayed, he says CONCORD, N.C. — Greg Biffle was just trying to get a little payback when he forced Joey Logano into the wall... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

As Wooden turns 99, birthplace has only memories by indystar

HALL, Ind. — John Wooden turns 99 Wednesday. He is a legend living out his days in his adopted clamorous land of southern California, still a high bar no basketball coach can... – Oct 13, 2009 at 11:02 AM in Sports

IMS to plant 40 trees at Westside park by Kevin Oneal

Two years after a group of trees was removed from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the track will help plant new trees at a public park a short distance away. At 10:30 a.m.... – Oct 12, 2009 at 5:05 PM in West Marion County

NASCAR pays for 40 new trees to be planted in Westside park by Gretchen Becker

A Westside park will receive 40 new trees Tuesday. As part of NASCAR’s Green Flag Tree Planting Program, Indianapolis Motor Speedway employees will plant 40 trees at... – Oct 12, 2009 at 12:12 PM in West Marion County

Johnson wins race, takes Chase lead by indystar

He’s now in the driver’s seat for his fourth consecutive championship FONTANA, Calif. — Jimmie Johnson is back in control of NASCAR’s Chase for the... – Oct 11, 2009 at 10:35 PM in NASCAR

Chasers watch Johnson closely by indystar

Juan Pablo Montoya is well aware that NASCAR veteran Mark Martin leads the Chase for the Sprint Cup heading into today’s 500-mile race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana,... – Oct 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

It's a careful road for non-Chase racers by indystar

FONTANA, Calif. — David Reutimann saw Mark Martin’s bumper in the mirror and took a deep breath. It wasn’t jitters exactly. Reutimann knew the NASCAR veteran... – Oct 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Season title all comes down to this last race by Curt Cavin

Dixon, Franchitti and Briscoe all have nearly even shot at it Three drivers, two teams, a single IndyCar Series championship trophy to be won this weekend at Homestead-Miami... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:09 AM in Indy Racing League

NASCAR Chase hits the West Coast by Curt Cavin

NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup resumes Sunday (3:15 p.m., WRTV-6) with the fourth of 10 races. This one is at Auto Club Speedway, known to most as California Speedway. A... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

2010 Brickyard 400 will start at 1 p.m. by Curt Cavin

Change comes as NASCAR pushes to standardize start times for Sprint Cup races The 2010 Brickyard 400 will begin earlier than in recent years — at 1 p.m. — as part of a... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR