Stories tagged with "NASCAR"

Woman suffers broken jaw from flying debris by indystar

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Seven fans sustained minor injuries after being struck by flying debris when Carl Edwards’ car went airborne into the safety fence on the final lap of... – Apr 27, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Keselowski wins Talladega on wild final lap by indystar

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Brad Keselowski won his first Sprint Cup Series race Sunday after a dramatic final lap at Talladega Superspeedway when Carl Edwards’ airborne car sailed... – Apr 26, 2009 at 8:07 PM in NASCAR

Montoya captures first pole position by indystar

Colombian seeks initial oval win in Sprint Cup after topping everyone at Talladega qualifying TALLADEGA, Ala. — It didn’t take Juan Pablo Montoya long to adapt to... – Apr 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Ragan wins 1st race with late pass at Talladega by indystar

TALLADEGA, Ala. — David Ragan earned his first NASCAR victory by passing Ryan Newman right before the finish line in the Nationwide Series race Saturday at Talladega... – Apr 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Weather forces suspension of truck race by indystar

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The NASCAR truck race at Kansas Speedway was suspended due to thunderstorms and will resume on Monday. Ron Hornaday Jr. earned the pole for the... – Apr 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

NASCAR teams complete IMS tire test by Steve Ballard

Four NASCAR teams combined to run more than 500 laps Wednesday to complete a rain-plagued Goodyear tire test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The teams worked until 5:30 p.m. before... – Apr 22, 2009 at 9:42 PM in NASCAR

NASCAR, Goodyear test tires for July's 400 by Steve Ballard

Despite being disrupted by rain for the second day in a row, a NASCAR tire test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is providing Goodyear engineers with valuable information to help... – Apr 22, 2009 at 1:49 AM in NASCAR

Without NASCAR, IndyCar TV ratings pop by indystar

The audience for the second IndyCar Series race on Versus was nearly double the network’s maiden effort two weeks earlier. The .52 rating (478,477 viewers) for Sunday’s race at... – Apr 21, 2009 at 6:03 PM in Indy Racing League

Goodyear tests tires at Speedway by Steve Ballard

Despite being disrupted by rain for the second day in a row, a NASCAR tire test today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is providing Goodyear engineers with valuable information to... – Apr 21, 2009 at 3:47 PM in Communities

Brief tire testing at IMS by indystar

Four NASCAR drivers got in a couple of hours of testing between showers Monday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Ryan Newman,Matt Kenseth,Reed SorensonandBrian Vickersgot on the... – Apr 21, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

No one's jealous of Martin's success by indystar

AVONDALE, Ariz. — One by one, the visitors filed into victory lane, eager to pay their respects to Mark Martin. Jimmie Johnson pushed past a throng of fans to get there,... – Apr 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Dario Franchitti drives off with Long Beach win by indystar

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Dario Franchitti used fuel strategy and a very fast car Sunday to win the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Franchitti said he felt as if the seaside circuit in... – Apr 19, 2009 at 8:21 PM in Indy Racing League

Ageless Martin races back to NASCAR Victory Lane by indystar

AVONDALE, Ariz. - Mark Martin continued to defy his age, becoming the third oldest winner in NASCAR history with his victory Saturday night at Phoenix International Raceway.... – Apr 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Biffle wins Nationwide race at Phoenix by indystar

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Greg Biffle and his Roush Fenway Racing team gambled their way to a record win Friday night. Biffle didn’t pit on the last stop in the Nationwide... – Apr 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Martin claims 3rd pole of season by indystar

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Mark Martin won his third pole of the season Friday, taking the top spot at Phoenix International Raceway. Martin ran a lap at 133.814 mph in his Hendrick... – Apr 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Logano holds off Busch to capture Pepsi 300 by indystar

The 18-year-old driver leads the final 10 laps to come away with his 2nd victory in NASCAR Nationwide Series Teen star Joey Logano raced to his second career NASCAR Nationwide... – Apr 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Petty team reveals Indy car by Steve Ballard

John Andretti is eager to drive for his former NASCAR boss Richard Petty and John Andretti stayed on friendly terms after Andretti was relieved of his driving duties with... – Apr 07, 2009 at 2:25 AM in Indy Racing League

What drought? Jeff Gordon reigns in Texas by indystar

FORT WORTH, Texas — Jeff Gordon ended the longest winless drought of his career, beating Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson to finally win at Texas. Gordon won for... – Apr 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Gordon snaps NASCAR winless streak in Texas by indystar

FORT WORTH, Texas — Jeff Gordon has ended the longest winless drought of his career, beating Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson to finally win at Texas. Gordon won for... – Apr 05, 2009 at 7:27 PM in NASCAR

John Andretti to drive for Petty at Indy 500 by Curt Cavin

Seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty will make his first Month of May appearance at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as an owner next month, sources within the Indy Racing League... – Apr 03, 2009 at 5:42 PM in Indy Racing League