Stories tagged with "NASCAR"

NASCAR says it's open to more foreign automakers by indystar

BROOKLYN, Mich. — NASCAR says it would be open to other foreign manufacturers joining Toyota in stock car racing. Chief executive Brian France says nothing is imminent but... – Jun 15, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

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

Mark Martin wins NASCAR race in Michigan by indystar

BROOKLYN, Mich. — The most surprised person to find Mark Martin in Victory Lane at Michigan International Speedway was the driver himself. The 50-year-old NASCAR star has run... – Jun 14, 2009 at 11:22 PM in NASCAR

Mark Martin's fuel gamble pays off in Michigan by indystar

BROOKLYN, Mich. — Mark Martin saved just enough gas to hang on for victory Sunday in the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. Jimmie Johnson dominated most of... – Jun 14, 2009 at 6:57 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

Logano wins second straight Kentucky Nationwide race by indystar

SPARTA, Ky. — Joey Logano cruised past Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch with 10 laps to go and held on to win Kentucky Speedway’s Nationwide Series race for the... – Jun 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Braun passes Kyle Busch for lead and 1st truck win by indystar

BROOKLYN, Mich. — Colin Braun took advantage of an unintentional block by a lapped truck to pass Kyle Busch and race to his first NASCAR truck win Saturday at Michigan... – 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

IMS-O'Reilly ticket pack for NASCAR races by indystar

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and O’Reilly Raceway Park at Clermont are teaming up to offer ticket packages for three NASCAR races — the Kroger 200 Nationwide Series... – Jun 13, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Fun is the name of the game by indystar

Soon, Jillian’s won’t be the only place in town for adults to play a few video games and grab some food and a cocktail. Classic arcade games, Skee-Ball alleys, air... – Jun 13, 2009 at 12:23 AM in Business

NASCAR feeling impact of GM woes by indystar

BROOKLYN, Mich. — General Motors has told NASCAR teams it is cutting back on its support in all of the sanctioning body’s professional series. Among the teams already... – Jun 12, 2009 at 3:36 PM in Communities

Dave & Buster’s offers sneak peek by Erika Smith

Classic arcade games, Skee-Ball alleys and NASCAR race car simulators await patrons of Dave&Buster’s on Monday, when Indianapolis’ newest gaming facility opens. Today, though,... – Jun 12, 2009 at 3:33 PM in Business

IMS, O'Reilly Raceway Park offering NASCAR packages by indystar

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis are teaming up to offer ticket packages for three NASCAR races July 24-26 and other features for less than... – Jun 12, 2009 at 12:01 PM in NASCAR

Tony Stewart goes from worst to first by indystar

Indiana native captures his initial points victory as an owner/driver in Pocono 500 LONG POND, Pa. — Tony Stewart won his first Cup points race as a team owner, coming from... – Jun 08, 2009 at 2:00 AM in NASCAR

Stewart wins first NASCAR points race as team owner by indystar

LONG POND, Pa. — Tony Stewart won his first Cup points race as a team owner, coming from the rear of the field and taking a late gamble on fuel to win at Pocono Raceway. The Sprint... – Jun 07, 2009 at 7:11 PM in NASCAR

Danica Patrick's focus on goals, not NASCAR by Curt Cavin

Andretti Green driver says she’s not looking too far into the future FORT WORTH, Texas — Danica Patrick items now sell on NASCAR.com, and the willingness of the IndyCar... – Jun 07, 2009 at 6:11 PM in Indy Racing League

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

Franchitti motivated again for IndyCar success by indystar

FORT WORTH, Texas — Dario Franchitti knew immediately when he hopped back into the cockpit of an open-wheel car what he had missed – and had taken for granted. Before... – Jun 05, 2009 at 9:47 PM in Indy Racing League

Penske strikes deal to buy Saturn by indystar

General Motors Corp. this morning announced a tentative deal for renowned Detroit businessman Roger Penske to acquire GM’s struggling Saturn brand and distribution network.... – Jun 05, 2009 at 11:31 AM in Business