Stories tagged with "NASCAR"

Earnhardt fondly recalls last year's 'intriguing' race by Curt Cavin

While at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Thursday to help promote the 2009 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard,Dale Earnhardt Jr.reflected on the 2008 race. And unlike most who saw it or... – Jul 10, 2009 at 1:19 AM in NASCAR

Busch sees it differently than Stewart by indystar

After crash at Daytona, he calls for black flag if leader is wrecked JOLIET, ILL. — Kyle Busch has not mellowed following his last-lap accident at Daytona that sent him into... – Jul 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Rain washes out Earnhardt ride at IMS by Steve Ballard

Rain prevented Dale Earnhardt Jr. from getting his first ride in an Indy car during a visit to Indianapolis Motor Speedway today. Earnhardt, in town to promote the upcoming... – Jul 09, 2009 at 5:50 PM in Indy Racing League

Stewart would love to see Newman win at Brickyard by Steve Ballard

Nothing will equal the feeling Tony Stewart had in 2005 after conquering Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time, but a third Allstate 400 at the Brickyard victory later... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

NASCAR’s Stewart: Tires won’t be issue at Brickyard 400 by Steve Ballard

In town to help promote the upcoming Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, two-time winner Tony Stewart did just that today by assuring fans that the tire problems that plagued last... – Jul 08, 2009 at 1:53 PM in NASCAR

Bus firms to run shuttles to Allstate 400 by Bruce Smith

The same two privately owned bus companies that provided shuttle rides for thousands of Indy race fans in May have been hired to run the bus transportation for the Allstate 400 at... – Jul 07, 2009 at 1:16 PM in West Marion County

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

Stewart bumps Kyle Busch out of win by indystar

Gibbs driver’s try to block ex-teammate on final lap goes awry DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Tony Stewart led lap after lap around Daytona International Speedway, using a... – Jul 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Mayfield stays away from Daytona by indystar

Jeremy Mayfield wasn’t at Daytona International Speedway for Saturday night’s race, citing the media attention on his legal fight with NASCAR as an unnecessary... – Jul 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Motorsports

Stewart wins at Daytona after last-lap wreck by indystar

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Tony Stewart has won at Daytona International Speedway after contact with Kyle Busch sent Busch hard into the wall right before the finish line. Busch... – Jul 05, 2009 at 12:36 AM in NASCAR

NASCAR remains confident in its program by indystar

France unfazed despite judge’s injunction allowing suspended Mayfield to race Brian Francedefended NASCAR’s drug testing policy as the toughest in professional sports,... – Jul 04, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Rain puts Tony Stewart on pole by indystar

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Tony Stewart will start from a familiar spot Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway. The Sprint Cup points leader was awarded the pole for the... – Jul 04, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Penske impressed with confident Hornish's improvement by indystar

bSam Hornish Jr./b arguably had his best NASCAR Sprint Cup race last weekend at Loudon, N.H., before settling for eighth place. His boss was euphoric. I’m the most thrilled... – Jul 03, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Motorsports

George's exit not expected to hurt IRL brand by Curt Cavin

Tony George’s decision to resign as CEO of the Indy Racing League is not expected to have an adverse impact on the series’ ability to attract additional sponsorship.... – Jul 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Tony George resigns as CEO of IRL and IMS by Curt Cavin

Tony George relinquished all three of his major job titles Tuesday in sweeping changes at one of Indiana’s most visible businesses. George, whose grandfather saved... – Jun 30, 2009 at 10:20 PM in Communities

Stewart-Haas may add 3rd car in '10 by Steve Ballard

Could Keselowski, who is 3rd in Nationwide standings, be in line to join Sprint Cup team? LOUDON, N.H. — Not yet halfway through his first season as a NASCAR team owner,Tony... – Jun 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Rain gives struggling Logano 1st NASCAR victory by Steve Ballard

LOUDON, N.H. — Joey Logano figures to win many more races in his NASCAR career, but chances are none will be stranger than his first. Logano took a page from Danny Sullivan,... – Jun 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Rain gives teenager Logano 1st NASCAR Sprint Cup by indystar

LOUDON, N.H. — Teenager Joey Logano became the youngest winner in the history of the NASCAR Sprint Cup series Sunday, winning the rain-shortened race at New Hampshire Motor... – Jun 28, 2009 at 7:11 PM in Sports

IndyCar drivers apologize for 'awful race' by indystar

RICHMOND, Va. — Scott Dixon described the IndyCar Series race at Richmond International Raceway as “a bit of a procession, unfortunately,” and said the 300-lap event was... – Jun 28, 2009 at 5:46 PM in Indy Racing League

Childress team has few answers by Steve Ballard

Once dominating team has no driver above 15th in standings LOUDON, N.H. — The biggest unsolved mystery of the 2009 NASCAR season is the decline of Richard Childress Racing... – Jun 28, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR