Stories tagged with "sprint cup"

Johnson's run for history begins on the pole by indystar

Johnson needs to finish 25th or better to become 1st driver to win 4 straight titles HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson’s run for his fourth straight Sprint Cup title... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Johnson's on cruise control by indystar

Win at Phoenix puts driver of No. 48 on brink of 4th straight title Jimmie Johnson rebounded from a rare bad race with a dominating victory in the Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:49 AM in NASCAR

How the Chase is shaping up by Curt Cavin

NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup moves to Week 9 (of 10) this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway. The race is at 3:15 p.m. Sunday. Here’s where the top drivers... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

On the air by indystar

Auto racing [chart] |4:30 p.m.|Truck: Lucas Oil 150 qualifying Speed| |5:30 p.m.|Sprint Cup qualifying ESPN2| |8 p.m.|Truck: Lucas Oil 150 Speed| [end chart] NBA [chart] |8... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports on the air

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

Carl Edwards winless in '09 by indystar

Frustrating season after 9 wins in 2008 has the Ford driver fired up to build momentum for 2010 Carl Edwards has found a way to try to mask the frustration of his winless NASCAR... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

McMurray survives wild finish at Talladega by indystar

Johnson rallies to finish 6th for commanding lead in championship points race Jamie McMurray was the unlikely winner of an uncharacteristically dull race at Talladega (Ala.)... – Nov 02, 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

NASCAR's Chase by indystar

NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup moves to Week 7 this weekend at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. Here’s where the top contenders stand: 1. Jimmie Johnson (leader): In... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Hamlin triumphs, Johnson ups lead by indystar

Three-time defending champion has 118-point advantage in the Chase MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Denny Hamlin didn’t need to do anything funny to exact his revenge from Jimmie... – Oct 26, 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

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

Johnson takes control of Chase by indystar

He is man to catch in Chase after coasting to 3rd win in 5 championship races Denny Hamlin was already at home when Jimmie Johnson crossed the finish line for his third victory in... – Oct 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

Biffle vs. Loganos? He'd rather not by indystar

Incident with younger driver’s dad was overplayed, he says CONCORD, N.C. — Greg Biffle was just trying to get a little payback when he forced Joey Logano into the wall... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

On the air by indystar

Auto racing [chart] |7 p.m.|Sprint Cup: Banking 500 qualifying ESPN2| [end chart] Baseball playoffs [chart] |8 p.m.|NL: Phillies at Dodgers TBS| [end chart] College football... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports on the air

Johnson wins race, takes Chase lead by indystar

He’s now in the driver’s seat for his fourth consecutive championship FONTANA, Calif. — Jimmie Johnson is back in control of NASCAR’s Chase for the... – Oct 11, 2009 at 10:35 PM 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

It's a careful road for non-Chase racers by indystar

FONTANA, Calif. — David Reutimann saw Mark Martin’s bumper in the mirror and took a deep breath. It wasn’t jitters exactly. Reutimann knew the NASCAR veteran... – Oct 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

NASCAR Chase hits the West Coast by Curt Cavin

NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup resumes Sunday (3:15 p.m., WRTV-6) with the fourth of 10 races. This one is at Auto Club Speedway, known to most as California Speedway. A... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

On the air by indystar

Auto racing [chart] |6:30 p.m.|Sprint Cup: Pepsi 500 qualifying Speed| [end chart] Baseball playoffs [chart] |6 p.m.|AL: Twins at Yankees TBS| |9:30 p.m.|AL: Red Sox at Angels... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports on the air