Stories tagged with "sprint cup"

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

2010 Brickyard 400 will start at 1 p.m. by Curt Cavin

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... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Brickyard 400 gets earlier start time in 2010 by Curt Cavin

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... – Oct 07, 2009 at 11:43 AM in Motorsports

Stewart improves shot by indystar

Indiana driver moves to fourth in Chase standings after Kansas triumph KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Tony Stewart found himself in danger of letting a title slip away after just two... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Stewart wins at Kansas, 4th in title chase by indystar

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... – Oct 04, 2009 at 6:15 PM 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

Mark Martin again starts No. 1 by indystar

50-year-old takes his career-best seventh pole of the season KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Mark Martin has another pole in his race to win the Chase. Martin turned a lap of 175.758 mph... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Johnson made his big move in Kansas last year by indystar

A look at where the 12 drivers stand heading to the third race of NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup title. The Price Chopper 400 is Sunday at Kansas Speedway: 1. Mark Martin:... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Johnson dominates again at Dover by indystar

Three-time defending champion gains on leader Martin in Chase points DOVER, Del. — Jimmie Johnson dominated again in a Chase race, sweeping the season races at Dover... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:34 AM in NASCAR

Johnson completes sweep at Dover by indystar

DOVER, Del. — Jimmie Johnson dominated again in winning a crucial Chase race. It’s become about as routine this time of year on the sports calendar as the start of the... – Sep 27, 2009 at 9:02 PM in NASCAR

Martin defies age to lead Chase by indystar

DOVER, Del. — The oldest driver in Sprint Cup happens to be the best one in the sport this season. He has won more races than Tony Stewart. Has more poles than Jimmie... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

IndyCar star Patrick signs new 3-year contract with Andretti Green by Curt Cavin

IndyCar Series star receives a 3-year contract Danica Patrick is now, officially, staying in the IndyCar Series. Patrick signed a three-year contract to remain with Andretti Green... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:32 AM in Indy Racing League

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

Danica Patrick staying in IndyCar Series by Curt Cavin

Danica Patrick is now, officially, staying in the IndyCar Series. Patrick signed a three-year contract to remain with Andretti Green Racing during last weekend’s event at the... – Sep 24, 2009 at 8:43 PM in Indy Racing League

Martin opens Chase with win by indystar

50-year-old driver going for 1st title gets 5th victory of year LOUDON, N.H. — When a young driver isn’t sure how to approach an on-track situation, they often ask... – Sep 21, 2009 at 12:25 AM in NASCAR

Montoya preparing for NASCAR Sprint Cup title run by indystar

Juan Pablo Montoya has a bottle of French wine at home that was given to him as a gift from a friend in Malaysia, who told the driver to save it for a very special occasion. One... – Sep 20, 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

Tunney wins Speedrome race by indystar

First father-son combination to capture World Figure 8 title Ben Tunny won the World Figure 8 Championship on Saturday night at the Indianapolis Speedrome. Tunny, 22, Fairland,... – Sep 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

8 NASCAR Chase spots still up in air by Steve Ballard

Kenseth clings to No. 12 as Vickers, Kyle Busch lurk Only Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Denny Hamlin have clinched spots in NASCAR’s championship Chase... – Sep 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Stewart visits racing friends in advance of charity event by Steve Ballard

CLERMONT, Ind. — On Monday, NASCAR star Tony Stewart made a rare appearance at a drag race. On Wednesday, two drag racers will repay the visit. NHRA Funny Car drivers Ron... – Sep 08, 2009 at 12:11 AM in NHRA