Stories tagged with "NASCAR"

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

Brickyard 400 gets earlier start time in 2010 by Curt Cavin

The 2010 Brickyard 400 will begin earlier than in recent years — at 1 p.m. — as part of a standardization of start times for NASCAR Sprint Cup races next season. The... – Oct 07, 2009 at 11:43 AM in Motorsports

Stewart improves shot by indystar

Indiana driver moves to fourth in Chase standings after Kansas triumph KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Tony Stewart found himself in danger of letting a title slip away after just two... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Stewart wins at Kansas, 4th in title chase by indystar

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Tony Stewart found himself in danger of letting a title slip away after just two rounds in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. The two-time champion... – Oct 04, 2009 at 6:15 PM in NASCAR

Earnhardt endorses McGrew for 2010 by indystar

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has given a formal endorsement for crew chief Lance McGrew. He’s just not sure if that carries any weight. Earnhardt will start a season-best second in... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Patrick mum while giving rides at IMS by indystar

Danica Patrick was in Indianapolis on Friday, but she didn’t comment on her future as a race car driver. When asked about signing a contract to remain in the IndyCar Series... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Mark Martin again starts No. 1 by indystar

50-year-old takes his career-best seventh pole of the season KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Mark Martin has another pole in his race to win the Chase. Martin turned a lap of 175.758 mph... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Danica Patrick has no comment on future by Curt Cavin

Danica Patrick was in Indianapolis on Friday, but she didn’t comment on her future as a race car driver. When asked about signing a contract to remain in the IndyCar Series... – Oct 02, 2009 at 8:19 PM in Indy Racing League

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

GM shutters Saturn after Penske deal fails by indystar

DETROIT — General Motors Co. said today that it would shut down its Saturn brand after an agreement with Penske Automotive Group Inc. to acquire it fell apart. Penske, citing... – Sep 30, 2009 at 6:39 PM in Business

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

Signing leaves Andretti's life only a little less hectic by Curt Cavin

Michael Andretti said his professional life never has been this hectic. From working through the reorganization of his IndyCar Series team to re-signing Danica Patrick to bringing... – Sep 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League