Stories tagged with "sprint cup"

Ganassi team takes aim at another Rolex win by indystar

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Roger Penske's new Porsche Riley Daytona Prototype was out front Saturday after the first three hours of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International... – Jan 25, 2009 at 2:26 AM in Sports

Learning new NASCAR machines results in fewer accidents by indystar

Accidents and spins in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series fell to their lowest levels in five years, USA Today database research shows.The taller, boxier, sturdier new-generation... – Dec 17, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Sports

IRL teams avoiding job cuts by Curt Cavin

As NASCAR teams slash jobs in this strained economy and Honda withdraws from Formula One, IndyCar Series teams are traveling in a different direction.Some are hiring and the rest... – Dec 09, 2008 at 2:02 AM in Sports

Johnson completes historic run by indystar

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Nothing could stop Jimmie Johnson’s drive into the NASCAR record books. Not even a final, furious push by Carl Edwards.Edwards led a race-high 157... – Nov 17, 2008 at 2:01 AM in Sports

Johnson wins record-tying 3rd Cup title by indystar

HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Nothing could stop Jimmie Johnson's drive into the NASCAR record books. Not even a final, furious push by Carl Edwards.Edwards led a race-high 157 laps, ran... – Nov 16, 2008 at 8:01 PM in Sports

Johnson takes aim at 3rd title in row by indystar

Things were definitely looking up for Jimmie Johnson on Saturday at Homestead (Fla.)-Miami Speedway, where he is hoping to put the finishing touches on a record-tying third... – Nov 16, 2008 at 2:10 AM in Sports

NASCAR bans '09 testing to save cash by indystar

HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- NASCAR has banned all testing at its sanctioned tracks next season in an effort to help teams save several million dollars in their 2009 budgets.The... – Nov 14, 2008 at 12:01 PM in Sports

Leaving Gibbs won't be easy for Stewart by indystar

Tony Stewart has known for several months this weekend was coming, but that doesn't mean he's ready for it."I've tried to not think about it," the two-time NASCAR champion said... – Nov 14, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Sports

Biffle won't concede Chase to Johnson by indystar

HAMPTON, Ga. -- Credit Greg Biffle and Jeff Burton for their confidence.Although Jimmie Johnson is turning the Sprint Cup title chase into a rout, neither driver is conceding... – Oct 26, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Sports

Season to remember? Busch would rather forget by indystar

In six weeks he would just as soon forget, Kyle Busch has seen his season go from being one of the best in NASCAR history to one of the most frustrating.Since winning eight of... – Oct 24, 2008 at 3:09 AM in Sports

Johnson in driver's seat by indystar

Martinsville (Va.) Speedway is the place where Jimmie Johnson started his four-race winning streak a year ago on his way to his second consecutive championship.As rain fell... – Oct 19, 2008 at 2:08 AM in Sports

Burton is wary of Martinsville by indystar

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — They got through Talladega, the biggest trouble spot in the 10-race playoff, virtually unscathed. But as the leaders in NASCAR’s Chase for the... – Oct 18, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Sports