Stories tagged with "sprint cup"
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McMurray survives wild finish at Talladega
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.)...
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Rain provides Johnson extra edge
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...
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Hamlin triumphs, Johnson ups lead
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...
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Johnson appears to be in control
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...
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Johnson takes control of Chase
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...
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Biffle vs. Loganos? He'd rather not
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...
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Johnson wins race, takes Chase lead
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...
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It's a careful road for non-Chase racers
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...
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NASCAR Chase hits the West Coast
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...
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2010 Brickyard 400 will start at 1 p.m.
Change comes as NASCAR pushes to standardize start times for Sprint Cup races The 2010 Brickyard 400 will begin earlier than in recent years — at 1 p.m. — as part of a...
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Brickyard 400 gets earlier start time in 2010
The 2010 Brickyard 400 will begin earlier than in recent years — at 1 p.m. — as part of a standardization of start times for NASCAR Sprint Cup races next season. The...
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Stewart wins at Kansas, 4th in title chase
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...
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Earnhardt endorses McGrew for 2010
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...
