Stories tagged with "joe gibbs"

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

Winning at Brickyard often leads to NASCAR's Cup season title by Steve Ballard

In seven of the past 11 years, the winner of the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard has gone on to win the NASCAR season championship. That possibility looms large again. As the Sprint... – Jul 19, 2009 at 2:02 AM in NASCAR

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

Stewart bumps Kyle Busch out of win by indystar

Gibbs driver’s try to block ex-teammate on final lap goes awry DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Tony Stewart led lap after lap around Daytona International Speedway, using a... – Jul 05, 2009 at 1:00 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

Rain gives struggling Logano 1st NASCAR victory by Steve Ballard

LOUDON, N.H. — Joey Logano figures to win many more races in his NASCAR career, but chances are none will be stranger than his first. Logano took a page from Danny Sullivan,... – Jun 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Rain gives teenager Logano 1st NASCAR Sprint Cup by indystar

LOUDON, N.H. — Teenager Joey Logano became the youngest winner in the history of the NASCAR Sprint Cup series Sunday, winning the rain-shortened race at New Hampshire Motor... – Jun 28, 2009 at 7:11 PM in Sports

Petty's future still in flux by Steve Ballard

Kahne’s victory last weekend at Sonoma hasn’t translated to sponsorship for team next year LOUDON, N.H. — The victory last weekend byKasey Kahneon the road course... – Jun 28, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Busch gets fifth Nationwide win of 2009 by indystar

LOUDON, N.H. — Kyle Busch finally figured out a way to win again in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series. After two straight frustrating runner-up finishes in the second tier series,... – Jun 27, 2009 at 7:00 PM 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

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

Team co-owner Stewart a winner by indystar

He gets $1 million for victory in All-Star race, his 1st win as driver/owner. CONCORD, N.C. — Tony Stewart won his first race as a team owner Saturday night, breaking through... – May 17, 2009 at 1:43 AM in NASCAR

Stewart wins 1st race as owner in All-Star event by indystar

CONCORD, N.C. — Tony Stewart won his first race as a team owner Saturday night, breaking through for a $1 million payday with a victory in the annual All-Star race. Stewart... – May 17, 2009 at 12:37 AM in NASCAR

Kyle Busch rebounds, wins at Richmond by indystar

He snaps slump with a victory at Richmond on his 24th birthday RICHMOND, Va. — Kyle Busch celebrated his 24th birthday with a trip to victory lane, winning Saturday night at... – May 03, 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

Emotional Kyle Busch rules by indystar

After recent near misses at Bristol, he wins BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Busch was furious when his pit crew cost him a victory at Bristol Motor Speedway, where he angrily ditched... – Mar 23, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Pedregons team up to win Funny Car titles by Steve Ballard

BROWNSBURG, Ind. — For all they accomplished separately in their drag racing careers, it pales in comparison to what the Pedregon brothers have done together.Competing... – Feb 06, 2009 at 1:52 AM in Sports

Leaving Gibbs won't be easy for Stewart by indystar

Tony Stewart has known for several months this weekend was coming, but that doesn't mean he's ready for it."I've tried to not think about it," the two-time NASCAR champion said... – Nov 14, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Sports

Season to remember? Busch would rather forget by indystar

In six weeks he would just as soon forget, Kyle Busch has seen his season go from being one of the best in NASCAR history to one of the most frustrating.Since winning eight of... – Oct 24, 2008 at 3:09 AM in Sports