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Jimmie Johnson climbs from his car after practice for the NASCAR Ford 400 Sprint Cup series auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in 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 elusive championship. Standing in his way now? Jimmie Johnson, who takes a 108-point lead over Martin...
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October 28, 2009
NASCAR: Sadler to drive a Ford as RPM finalizes 2010 plans
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)—Richard Petty Motorsports is finalizing elements of its 2010 program, beginning this weekend when Elliott Sadler will race a...
October 27, 2009
No title shot, but Hamlin still has drive
MARTINSVILLE Denny Hamlin is learning to relish making the best of things after the end of his championship bid, and trying to set himself up to be somebody...
October 26, 2009
Hamlin collects win and revenge at Martinsville
Denny Hamlin passes Jimmie Johnson, ending the three-time defending series champion’s run of five trips to victory lane in the previous six races...
Montoya gets tough with Gordon on track
Juan Pablo Montoya had had it with Jeff Gordon, and when he felt Gordon began crowding him in the turns yesterday at Martinsville Speedway, he got physical....
October 25, 2009
NASCAR: Chesterfield’s Denny Hamlin wins in Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE—Denny Hamlin of Chesterfield County turned a dominant car into a winner today at Martinsville Speedway, passing Jimmie Johnson with...
Martinsville spring race set tone for Stewart-Haas’ season
Since the Goody’s Headache Powder 500 on March 29, Stewart-Haas Racing has become a force to be reckoned with. Before the race at Martinsville on...
Auto racing scoreboard
AUTO RACING KROGER ON TRACK FOR THE CURE 250 RESULTS (Yesterday at Millington, Tenn.) (Starting pos.), Make Laps 1. (7) Brad Keselowski,...
Roundup: Keselowski, Peters claim victories
October 24, 2009
Newman claims pole at Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE - Ryan Newman edged Jeff Gordon in qualifying for tomorrow’s Tums Fast Relief 500, turning a lap of 96.795 mph yesterday to secure the...
In Sprint Cup, one good turn deserves another
Martin Montoya MARTINSVILLE Twice in the first five races of NASCAR’s season-ending, 10-race Chase for the Sprint Cup, Juan Pablo Montoya’s...
October 22, 2009
R&R Racing: Jimmie’s total domination
Cohost George hates the Chase format because Jimmie Johnson’s practically destined to win. Where’s the drama? Also, a preview of Martinsville....
NASCAR: Childress shuffling crew chiefs
WELCOME, N.C. - Richard Childress Racing will shuffle two crew chiefs following this weekend’s race at Martinsville Speedway. Todd Berrier will take...
October 18, 2009
Johnson boosts margin with win
CONCORD, N.C.—Jimmie Johnson raced to his third victory in the Chase for the Sprint Cup last night to widen his lead in the championship standings....
Auto Racing Results
AUTO RACING DOLLAR GENERAL 300 RESULTS (Yesterday at Concord, N.C.) (Starting pos.), Make Laps 1. (5) Kyle Busch, Toyota————————————-200...
October 17, 2009
R&R Racing Extra: Denny Hamlin talks about last week’s disappointment
Barring a miracle, former Chesterfield resident Denny Hamlin’s title hopes are gone, but he looks as though he could be one to watch tonight.
Hamlin: Last week’s debacle forgotten
Denny Hamlin is over last week’s debacle at Auto Club Speedway. He just wishes everybody else was, too. Hamlin likely saw his bid for his first NASCAR...
NASCAR notes: Earnhardt frustrated with season
Dale Earnhardt Jr. hit rock bottom during his last trip to Lowe’s Motor Speedway. He struggled with his car, feuded with his crew chief and finished...
Today’s race
Tonight’s raceRace: NASCAR Banking 500 When: 7 p.m. Where: Lowe’s Motor Speedway (Concord, N.C.) Track length: 1.5 miles Race distance: 501...
October 15, 2009
NASCAR’s Johnson to film series with HBO Sports
CONCORD, N.C. (AP)—NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is opening his life for HBO Sports’ award-winning “24/7” program.
October 14, 2009
R&R Racing: Hall of Fame
See what cohosts Chris and George think about the picks for the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame.
October 13, 2009
Kasey Kahne accuses NASCAR of creating bogus caution
CHARLOTTE, N.C. It was just a little more than two years ago when two-time series champion Tony Stewart accused NASCAR officials of “playing God”...
October 12, 2009
Bernstein snaps long Top Fuel losing streak
DINWIDDIE—Tony Schumacher grinned, turned around, and pointed to the Top Fuel bracket on the wall behind him. It was about 90 minutes before the...
Once again, the driver’s seat belongs to Johnson
FONTANA, Calif.—Jimmie Johnson is back in control of NASCAR’s Chase for the Championship. The three-time defending Sprint Cup champion easily...
October 11, 2009
Johnson rolls to victory in California
FONTANA, Calif. (AP)—Jimmie Johnson is back in control of NASCAR’s Chase for the Championship. The three-time defending champion easily pulled...
Matt Hagan claims third seed in today’s Virginia Nationals
After checking on the cows, Matt Hagan sometimes putters around his 500-acre farm in Christiansburg on a 130-horsepower tractor. Top speed through the...
R&R Racing Extra: Three to watch for in Sunday’s race
1. Denny Hamlin: So can the former Chesterfield resident turn a pole-winning effort Friday into a much-needed race victory Sunday? Hamlin backed up his...
Johnson tells Danica don’t go to NASCAR part-time
Jimmie Johnson has some advice for Danica Patrick if the IndyCar star really wants to make the move to NASCAR: don’t do it part-time. Patrick has...
Auto roundup: Franchitti is IRL champion
Dario Franchitti’s return to IndyCar racing couldn’t have gone better. He’s the IRL champion once again. “I still can’t believe...
Home is wherever Capps chooses to park
At the end of the day, Ron Capps enjoys walking through the front door and being greeted by the smell of his wife’s cooking. Since Capps is one of...
Auto Racing Results
AUTO RACING COPART 300 RESULTS (Yesterday at Fontana, Calif.) (Starting pos.), Make Laps 1. (1) Joey Logano, Toyota————————————-152...
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