Stories tagged with "brian vickers"

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

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

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

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

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

Martin has shot to keep this lead by indystar

Chase leader has run well at Dover Mark Martin, at the crisp age of 50, skips into Dover (Del.) International Speedway this weekend as more than the leader of NASCAR’s old... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Montoya starts on the pole by indystar

2000 Indy 500 winner sets record in qualifying for the first Chase race LOUDON, N.H. — Juan Pablo Montoya will have a hard time playing the role of darkhorse if he keeps... – Sep 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Tunney wins Speedrome race by indystar

First father-son combination to capture World Figure 8 title Ben Tunny won the World Figure 8 Championship on Saturday night at the Indianapolis Speedrome. Tunny, 22, Fairland,... – Sep 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

Hamlin wins race, Vickers in Chase by indystar

RICHMOND, Va. — Denny Hamlin finally grabbed a coveted win at his home track in a bittersweet night for Joe Gibbs Racing. As he celebrated in Victory Lane, teammate Kyle... – Sep 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Martin on pole for final push by indystar

11 drivers are vying for final 8 spots in Chase for the championship Mark Martin’s final push for a spot in NASCAR’s Chase for the championship will start from the best... – Sep 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Stewart again wins his dirt-track charity race by indystar

ROSSBURG, Ohio — Tony Stewart won his own dirt-track charity race in dominating fashion Wednesday. Stewart overtook Kenny Wallace on the 13th lap and never was headed to... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

Martin takes pole at Bristol by indystar

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Mark Martin has won the pole at Bristol Motor Speedway for a race that will be critical to his Chase for the championship chances. Martin turned a lap at... – Aug 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Martin, Gordon finish 1-2 again by Steve Ballard

Hendrick teammates gear up for Brickyard 400 with dominating runs JOLIET, Ill. — Mark Martin withstood late challenges from Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jeff Gordon and... – Jul 12, 2009 at 2:10 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

Stewart wants to expand his team to 3 by indystar

Tony Stewartis off to such a strong first season as a team owner, he is already open to expansion. The Sprint Cup Series points leader said Friday he would consider adding a third... – Jun 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Vickers qualifies for pole for second straight week by indystar

Red Bull team also has disappointment as Speed runs off course SONOMA, Calif. — There was little celebrating at Red Bull Racing after Brian Vickers won his second consecutive... – Jun 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM 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

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

Tire test at IMS again interrupted by rain by indystar

Rain again disrupted a Goodyear test Wednesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but once the track dried shortly after noon, four NASCAR teams got in nearly six hours of tire... – Apr 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Goodyear runs another tire test at IMS by Steve Ballard

Rain again disrupted a Goodyear test today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but once the track dried shortly after noon, four NASCAR teams were able to get in nearly six hours of... – Apr 29, 2009 at 8:44 PM in NASCAR