Stories tagged with "dale earnhardt jr"

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

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

Readers weigh in on NASCAR, Kravitz's columns, Danica Patrick by indystar

Still no Jr. in Chase NASCAR is just about ready to hold its third Chase to the Race and guess who isn’t going to make it? Dale Earnhardt Jr. again. The first Chase allowed... – Sep 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Keselowski to move to Penske? by indystar

Brad Keselowski isn’t talking on whether he’ll drive for Penske Racing in 2010. Keselowski won the pole Friday for the Nationwide Series race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor... – Aug 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

'Then Tony Said to Junior . . .' by Phil Tatman

By Mike Hembree (Triumph, $22.95) This is a NASCAR book, but it’s not all about Tony Stewart or Dale Earnhardt Jr. It is about telling some of the funniest and most poignant... – Aug 13, 2009 at 7:50 PM in Books

You just may speed through these entrees by indystar

The 16th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard takes place this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and what better way to celebrate than to give a few race-related recipes a test... – Jul 21, 2009 at 5:43 PM in Food & Drink

Earnhardt still hopes to finish season strong by Steve Ballard

JOLIET, Ill. — ForDale Earnhardt Jr., one chance remains to salvage something memorable from the 2009 NASCAR season. That chance comes July 26 in the Allstate 400 at the... – Jul 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Eury having fun again after split from Earnhardt by Steve Ballard

Longtime crew chief says it was time for his friend and cousin to ‘try something’ JOLIET, Ill. —Tony Eury Jr.is back at the racetrack this weekend for the first... – Jul 11, 2009 at 2:45 AM in 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

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

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

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

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

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

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