Stories tagged with "sprint cup"

NASCAR teams complete IMS tire test by Steve Ballard

Four NASCAR teams combined to run more than 500 laps Wednesday to complete a rain-plagued Goodyear tire test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The teams worked until 5:30 p.m. before... – Apr 22, 2009 at 9:42 PM in NASCAR

NASCAR, Goodyear test tires for July's 400 by Steve Ballard

Despite being disrupted by rain for the second day in a row, a NASCAR tire test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is providing Goodyear engineers with valuable information to help... – Apr 22, 2009 at 1:49 AM in NASCAR

Goodyear tests tires at Speedway by Steve Ballard

Despite being disrupted by rain for the second day in a row, a NASCAR tire test today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is providing Goodyear engineers with valuable information to... – Apr 21, 2009 at 3:47 PM in Communities

Franchitti, just back from NASCAR, wins at Long Beach by Curt Cavin

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Dario Franchitti returned to victory lane in the IndyCar Series on Sunday, while Helio Castroneves returned to being himself. Moments after watching... – Apr 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Dario Franchitti drives off with Long Beach win by indystar

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Dario Franchitti used fuel strategy and a very fast car Sunday to win the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Franchitti said he felt as if the seaside circuit in... – Apr 19, 2009 at 8:21 PM in Indy Racing League

Petty team reveals Indy car by Steve Ballard

John Andretti is eager to drive for his former NASCAR boss Richard Petty and John Andretti stayed on friendly terms after Andretti was relieved of his driving duties with... – Apr 07, 2009 at 2:25 AM in Indy Racing League

What drought? Jeff Gordon reigns in Texas by indystar

FORT WORTH, Texas — Jeff Gordon ended the longest winless drought of his career, beating Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson to finally win at Texas. Gordon won for... – Apr 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Gordon snaps NASCAR winless streak in Texas by indystar

FORT WORTH, Texas — Jeff Gordon has ended the longest winless drought of his career, beating Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson to finally win at Texas. Gordon won for... – Apr 05, 2009 at 7:27 PM in NASCAR

Johnson testifies in Castroneves tax trial by indystar

MIAMI — NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson was the leadoff defense witness Monday in the Helio Castroneves tax evasion trial, testifying that a lawyer who is also charged in the... – Mar 31, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Jimmie Johnson testifies at Castroneves trial by indystar

MIAMI — NASCAR race driver Jimmie Johnson has testified in Miami federal court in the Helio Castroneves tax evasion case. The three-time Sprint Cup champion testified Monday... – Mar 30, 2009 at 2:33 PM in Indy Racing League

A big victory 25 years ago saved Hendrick Motorsports by indystar

Car owner was 1 defeat away from quitting when Bodine won at Martinsville, Va. Rick Hendrick was a car owner with a fading dream when he went to church with his wife 25 years ago... – Mar 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Emotional Kyle Busch rules by indystar

After recent near misses at Bristol, he wins BRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Busch was furious when his pit crew cost him a victory at Bristol Motor Speedway, where he angrily ditched... – Mar 23, 2009 at 1:00 AM in NASCAR

Tony Stewart likes Ryan Newman by indystar

New teammates heading in different directions so far, but Newman starts 2nd today BRISTOL, Tenn. — Tony Stewart was pleased with teammate and fellow Hoosier native Ryan... – Mar 22, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Motorsports

Drivers are braced for wild, bumpy ride by indystar

Atlanta Motor Speedway is considered one of the tougher tracks on the NASCAR circuit The best stock car drivers in the world are preparing for another treacherous day on the... – Mar 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Kenseth wins 2nd NASCAR race in a row by indystar

FONTANA, Calif. — Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth made it two victories in a row Sunday, holding off a late challenge from Jeff Gordon to win the Auto Club 500. Kenseth took the... – Feb 22, 2009 at 10:28 PM in Sports

NASCAR ready for whole new world in California by indystar

FONTANA, Calif. — Daytona is over. Let the real season begin. That’s been the prevailing theme this week as the NASCAR Sprint Cup series moves to Southern California... – Feb 21, 2009 at 8:05 PM in Sports

Vickers nips Johnson for Cup pole by indystar

FONTANA, Calif. — It seemed just about everybody was conceding the pole for Sunday’s Auto Club 500 to Jimmie Johnson. Brian Vickers apparently didn’t get the... – Feb 20, 2009 at 9:23 PM in Sports

Economy waving yellow flag on NASCAR by Steve Ballard

Country’s financial woes take their toll on teams, drivers and racetracks heading into the 2009 season From Jimmie Johnson trying to capitalize on the opportunity of a... – Feb 12, 2009 at 7:45 AM in Sports

Test ban hurts also-rans by indystar

To Jimmie Johnson, the elimination of preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway means the 2009 season should begin much the same way the ‘08 season ended.... – Feb 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Ownership deal helps Hornish in Daytona 500 by indystar

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ten days before the Daytona 500, it’s still not clear which cars will have to qualify for NASCAR’s season-opening Sprint Cup race and which... – Feb 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports