Stories tagged with "points leader"

Johnson crashes, lead dwindles by indystar

Busch brothers dominate as Johnson finishes 38th FORT WORTH, Texas — Jimmie Johnson’s drive to history took a hard hit against the wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Rain provides Johnson extra edge by indystar

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Jimmie Johnson last started from the pole at Talladega Superspeedway in 2002, as the points leader, lined up next to Mark Martin. He didn’t even make... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Johnson's superiority is getting annoying by indystar

Jimmie Johnson hears the chatter in the garage and knows that some of his fellow drivers have grown weary of seeing him win races and championships. And why not? He has won 23... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

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

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

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

Dixon takes pole for Japan 300 by indystar

MOTEGI, Japan — Scott Dixon won the pole position for Saturday’s Indy Japan 300, earning a valuable point in the IndyCar championship standings. Dixon, the last driver... – Sep 18, 2009 at 7:13 AM in Indy Racing League

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

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

NHRA: Force team has big day by Steve Ballard

CLERMONT, Ind. — Even though his team is enjoying its best weekend of the year without Austin Coil being directly involved, an emotional John Force made clear Sunday morning... – Sep 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NHRA

Edwards passes Ambrose to win in Montreal by indystar

Carl Edwards passed Marcos Ambrose on the final turn to win the crash-filled Nationwide race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, which ended with the cars on rain tires for the second... – Aug 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

Nationwide drivers slip and slide in qualifying by indystar

Ambrose takes advantage of rainy conditions to take the pole for today’s race When it rained yet again at Circuit Gilles Villenueve in Montreal, Marcos Ambrose was in the... – Aug 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

Briscoe gets teammate's assist now, but later ... ? by indystar

Castroneves’ input helps series leader win pole, Penske drivers to start 1-2 JOLIET, Ill. — Ryan Briscoe took a small step to boost his IndyCar championship bid Friday,... – Aug 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

IndyCar points leader Briscoe on Chicagoland pole by indystar

JOLIET, Ill. — Ryan Briscoe took a small step to boost his IndyCar championship bid Friday, winning the pole for Saturday night’s race at Chicagoland Speedway. The series points... – Aug 28, 2009 at 5:54 PM in Indy Racing League

MotoGP at IMS: Still trying to get a feel for it by Phillip Wilson

Weather hampered first series event at IMS last year The second time around for MotoGP at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend still is an unknown commodity. Because last... – Aug 28, 2009 at 12:38 AM in

MotoGP at IMS: Still trying to get a feel for it by Phillip Wilson

Weather hampered first series event at IMS last year The second time around for MotoGP at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend still is an unknown commodity. Because last... – Aug 27, 2009 at 9:23 PM in

Franchitti's flag-to-flag domination by indystar

Ganassi driver leads every lap and draws closer to points lead SONOMA, Calif. — Dario Franchitti hoisted a celebratory glass of red wine to his lips in a long-awaited moment... – Aug 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Andretti confident in re-signing Patrick by indystar

SONOMA, Calif. — Owner Michael Andretti is confident Andretti Green Racing will re-sign Danica Patrick beyond this IndyCar season — and perhaps soon. Andretti said the... – Aug 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Franchitti wins Sonoma Grand Prix by indystar

SONOMA, Calif. — Dario Franchitti finally won at Infineon Raceway, leading from start to finish to capture his first Sonoma Grand Prix on Sunday in the final road course race of... – Aug 23, 2009 at 8:27 PM in Indy Racing League

Andretti confident in re-signing Patrick by indystar

SONOMA, Calif. — Owner Michael Andretti is confident Andretti Green Racing will re-sign Danica Patrick beyond this IndyCar season — and perhaps soon. Andretti said the sides are... – Aug 23, 2009 at 8:20 PM in Indy Racing League