Stories tagged with "sprint cup"

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

Kahne pulls away to second win of year by indystar

HAMPTON, Ga. — Kasey Kahne gave himself a huge boost in the Chase for the Championship with a victory Sunday night at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Kahne jumped from 11th to sixth... – Sep 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Truex back up front by indystar

He wins his 1st pole since season-opening Daytona 500 HAMPTON, Ga. — Martin Truex Jr. won his first pole at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, just in time for the... – Sep 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Patrick may try NASCAR by indystar

HAMPTON, Ga. — Tony Stewart expects to one day be trading paint with Danica Patrick. While racing’s most prominent female driver ponders her options for next year,... – Sep 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Owners seek return to earlier start at 500 to get NASCAR drivers by Curt Cavin

JOLIET, Ill. — The Indianapolis 500 will return to its more traditional start time — 11 a.m. — if some influential IndyCar Series team owners have a say in it.... – Aug 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Little Al, Luyendyk like future of IndyCars by indystar

CHICAGO — Al Unser Jr. and Arie Luyendyk have a few things in common. They’re two-time winners of the Indy 500. And if asked, they agree on this much: they think Danica... – Aug 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Little Al, Luyendyk like future of IndyCars by indystar

CHICAGO — Al Unser Jr. and Arie Luyendyk have a few things in common. They’re two-time winners of the Indy 500. And if asked, they agree on this much: they think Danica... – Aug 27, 2009 at 9:08 PM in Indy Racing League

Kyle Busch back in Chase race by indystar

He ends slump with victory at Bristol and moves into contention for the Chase BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Busch saved his season Saturday night by winning a gutsy side-by-side... – Aug 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Martin takes pole at Bristol by indystar

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Mark Martin has won the pole at Bristol Motor Speedway for a race that will be critical to his Chase for the championship chances. Martin turned a lap at... – Aug 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Keselowski to move to Penske? by indystar

Brad Keselowski isn’t talking on whether he’ll drive for Penske Racing in 2010. Keselowski won the pole Friday for the Nationwide Series race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor... – Aug 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

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

Business briefs by indystar

NASCAR star and Indiana native Ryan Newman, who is the driver of the No. 39 Army Chevy Impala SS in the Sprint Cup Series, will sign autographs for fans Wednesday. From 6 to 8... – Jul 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Carmel

Franchitti holds off Briscoe to win Toronto by Curt Cavin

TORONTO — Dario Franchitti is getting friendly with caution flags in the IndyCar Series, and the calls from the scoring monitors also are going his way. The Ganassi Racing... – Jul 12, 2009 at 8:06 PM in Indy Racing League

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

Busch, Johnson hope to soothe bad Chicago memories by Steve Ballard

JOLIET, Ill. — Kyle Busch is still upset about what happened to him last week. Jimmie Johnson is still upset about what Busch did to him last year. It could make for an... – Jul 11, 2009 at 2:46 AM in NASCAR

Rain washes out Earnhardt ride at IMS by Steve Ballard

Rain prevented Dale Earnhardt Jr. from getting his first ride in an Indy car during a visit to Indianapolis Motor Speedway today. Earnhardt, in town to promote the upcoming... – Jul 09, 2009 at 5:50 PM in Indy Racing League

Stewart would love to see Newman win at Brickyard by Steve Ballard

Nothing will equal the feeling Tony Stewart had in 2005 after conquering Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time, but a third Allstate 400 at the Brickyard victory later... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

On the air by indystar

[chart]|8:30 p.m.|Sprint Cup qualifying Speed|[end chart] [chart]|Noon|IL: Indians at Columbus 950-AM||7 p.m.|NL: Reds at Phillies 950-AM|[end chart] [chart]|9 p.m.|Sacramento at... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports on the air

Saldana is on drive for Outlaws championship by indystar

Wins (11 this year) keep coming for sprint car driver World of Outlaws veteran competitor Joey Saldana is on the verge of surpassing his personal record for season wins. Saldana,... – Jul 08, 2009 at 10:16 PM in Brownsburg

NASCAR’s Stewart: Tires won’t be issue at Brickyard 400 by Steve Ballard

In town to help promote the upcoming Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, two-time winner Tony Stewart did just that today by assuring fans that the tire problems that plagued last... – Jul 08, 2009 at 1:53 PM in NASCAR