Stories tagged with "hendrick motorsports"

Johnson slips in qualifying by indystar

Newman, Gordon take front row at Martinsville MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Jimmie Johnson finally wasn’t flawless at Martinsville. The points leader and winner in five of the... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Chase history makes Johnson favorite for 4th straight title by indystar

Why is Jimmie Johnson the favorite to win yet another of NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup championships? Because all he has done in this championship-deciding format is... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

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

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

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

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

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

Dale Earnhardt Jr. shakes off rare criticism by indystar

FONTANA, Calif. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. found himself early this week in the rare position of being the object of a chorus of criticism from fellow drivers, the media and even... – Feb 20, 2009 at 7:13 PM in Sports

Truex, Martin take top Daytona 500 start spots by indystar

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Martin Truex Jr. has won the pole for the season-opening Daytona 500, while sentimental favorite Mark Martin qualified second. Truex and Martin locked in... – Feb 08, 2009 at 5:26 PM in Sports

Johnson takes aim at 3rd title in row by indystar

Things were definitely looking up for Jimmie Johnson on Saturday at Homestead (Fla.)-Miami Speedway, where he is hoping to put the finishing touches on a record-tying third... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:10 AM in Sports