Stories tagged with "tony stewart"

Johnson, Martin take Chase to end by indystar

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Mark Martin has lost to Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart — some of NASCAR’s greatest drivers — in his frustrating bid for an... – Nov 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

How the Chase is shaping up by Curt Cavin

NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup moves to Week 9 (of 10) this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway. The race is at 3:15 p.m. Sunday. Here’s where the top drivers... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Kravitz: All about Addai's magic by indystar

When the call came in from the sideline, a play that asked for Joseph Addai to run left, then pull back and throw a pass to Reggie Wayne in the end zone, Indianapolis Colts left... – Nov 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Bob Kravitz

NASCAR's Chase by indystar

NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup moves to Week 7 this weekend at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. Here’s where the top contenders stand: 1. Jimmie Johnson (leader): In... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Johnson appears to be in control by indystar

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... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Johnson wins race, takes Chase lead by indystar

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... – Oct 11, 2009 at 10:35 PM in NASCAR

It's a careful road for non-Chase racers by indystar

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... – Oct 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

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

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 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

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

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 on pole for final push by indystar

11 drivers are vying for final 8 spots in Chase for the championship Mark Martin’s final push for a spot in NASCAR’s Chase for the championship will start from the best... – Sep 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

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

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

Andretti confident in re-signing Patrick by indystar

SONOMA, Calif. — Owner Michael Andretti is confident Andretti Green Racing will re-sign Danica Patrick beyond this IndyCar season — and perhaps soon. Andretti said the... – Aug 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Andretti confident in re-signing Patrick by indystar

SONOMA, Calif. — Owner Michael Andretti is confident Andretti Green Racing will re-sign Danica Patrick beyond this IndyCar season — and perhaps soon. Andretti said the sides are... – Aug 23, 2009 at 8:20 PM in Indy Racing League

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

His knack for business takes Stewart to victory lane by indystar

When muffler shop owner Ralph Potter met Tony Stewart 20 years ago, he already knew the “Rushville Rocket” could drive a race car. Eventually, they’d win more... – Jul 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in John Ketzenberger