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Johnson and Martin take title race into finale

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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.

Johnson and Martin take title race into finale

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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September 19, 2009

Martin, 50, enjoying vintage season

LOUDON, N.H. It’s been seven years since Mark Martin legitimately challenged for the championship. Now he’s got his best shot at the title...

NASCAR notes

Juan Pablo Montoya will have a hard time playing the role of darkhorse if he keeps driving like this. Montoya will make his debut in the Chase for the...


September 18, 2009

Montoya opens Chase with pole-winning run

LOUDON, N.H. (AP)—Juan Pablo Montoya will have a hard time playing the role of darkhorse if he keeps driving like this.

Chase 12’s Big Apple blitz

NEW YORK—Three-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson’s whirlwind day came to a close when four Knicks City Dancers presented him with...


September 17, 2009

Charting the Chase drivers

These 12 drivers have qualified for the Sprint Cup playoffs: (front row from left) Juan Pablo Montoya, Ryan Newman, Kasey Kahne, Kurt Busch, Denny Hamlin...


September 16, 2009

R&R Racing: the hometown hero

Hometown driver Denny Hamlin won in Richmond, and Chris Wilbers picks him to finish first in New Hampshire. George prefers Greg Biffle.


September 15, 2009

Contenders have their say on choosing a champ
Contenders have their say on choosing a champ

Who’s the favorite this year in the NASCAR title race? Only one driver, Tony Stewart, has won the regular-season and the championship since the playoff...

NASCAR notes

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Michael Waltrip Racing has hired Pat Tryson as the crew chief for Martin Truex Jr. next season. Tryson will leave Kurt Busch’s...


September 13, 2009

Hamlin finally wins Cup race on home track
Hamlin finally wins Cup race on home track

Denny Hamlin jumped out of his car, removed his helmet, pumped his fists a few times and made a beeline across the track to pick up the checkered flag....

NASCAR notes: Hamlin has good start

Denny Hamlin continued to run up his laps-led meter at Richmond International Raceway in the early going last night. Hamlin, a former Chesterfield resident,...

Gordon low-key heading into Chase

Jeff Gordon has won four Cup championships, the most recent coming in 2001. While all eyes this week have been on who’s going to claim the last few...

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Chevy Rock & Roll 400 Results

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Hamlin’s RIR triumph: a taste of things to come?

All week long, Denny Hamlin said it was time. He said a driver can’t lead as many laps as he has at Richmond International Raceway and not win the...

NASCAR notes: Night to remember for Joe Gibbs Racing

The focus was on the cars from Joe Gibbs Racing from the beginning at Richmond International Raceway last night. Former Chesterfield resident Denny Hamlin...

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September 12, 2009

Hamlin wins Chevy Rock & Roll 400
Hamlin wins Chevy Rock & Roll 400

Denny Hamlin finally ended his hometown heartache, using another dominant performance to win the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway. ...

Hamlin continued to dominate at 350 laps

Former Chesterfield resident Denny Hamlin continued to lead the Chevy Rock & Roll 300, dominating the field after 350 laps.

Hamlin maintains lead after 300 laps

Former Chesterfield resident Denny Hamlin has dominated the last 50 laps, and continued to lead after 300 laps at the Chevy Rock & Roll 400.

Hamlin leads after 250 laps

Former Chesterfield resident Denny Hamlin beat Jeff Gordon off pit road after a caution on Lap 206 and pulled away to lead after 250 laps in the Chevy...

Hamlin, Gordon battle for lead on Lap 200

Denny Hamlin and Jeff Gordon battled for the lead multiple times before Hamlin finished Lap 200 in front of the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International...

Gordon still leads after 150 laps

Jeff Gordon remained the leader of the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 after 150 laps.

RIR - before the race
RIR - before the race

View scenes from Richmond International Raceway before the checkered flag fell on the Chevy Rock and Roll 400.

Gordon leads after 100 laps

Jeff Gordon grabbed the lead from former Chesterfield resident Denny Hamlin on Lap 67 and held it through Lap 100.

Hamlin leads Chevy Rock & Roll 400 after 50 laps

Former Chesterfield resident Denny Hamlin led the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 after 50 laps.

Rain delays Chevy Rock & Roll 400 start

A light rain will delay the start of the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 until 8 p.m. The race was scheduled to begin at 7:45 p.m.

Last shall be first: Edwards wins Nationwide race at RIR

Carl Edwards started in last place and finished in first last night at the Nationwide Virginia 529 College Savings 250. Imagine what he could have done...

Take one for the team? Not likely

Conversations between drivers and pit crews during NASCAR races usually are interesting, sometimes are colorful and frequently are insightful. Tonight...

The question at RIR: Whose number is up?

It might not have quite the “cool factor” on the official race logo, but mathematicians everywhere would surely appreciate it. Tonight’s...

Region counting on big race weekend

As drivers and crews scramble for top spots going into the Chase for the Sprint Cup, the Richmond region is scrambling to cash in on race weekend when...

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