November 22, 2009
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...
November 21, 2009
France: Johnson’s doiminance doesn’t mean Chase is flawed
HOMESTEAD, Fla.—NASCAR chairman Brian France wants Jimmie Johnson to be commended for his four-year run atop NASCAR and not used as an example of...
Auto racing scoreboard
AUTO RACING FORD 400 LINEUP (Tomorrow at Homestead, Fla.) (Car no.), Make Speed 1. (48) J. Johnson, Chevy————————————-173.919...
November 18, 2009
R & R Racing: four for Jimmie?
As Jimmie Johnson gets ready to slam the door on the other title contenders, Chris and George ask: does the Chase need more than 10 drivers?
November 17, 2009
Hamlin, Keselowski feud heats up
AVONDALE, Ariz. Brad Keselowski’s crew chief was headed to the prerace driver meeting when Juan Pablo Montoya cut him off at the door. “The...
R&R Fantasy Results: Race 34
1. Brian Foley, Chester392 2. Doug Winn, Alberta392 3. Scott Ramkey, Chesterfield388 4. Sherie Claybrook, Midlothian384 ...
Other points races
Pos. DriverWPts. 1. Kyle Busch85,487 2. Carl Edwards55,297 3. Brad Keselowski45,237 4. Jason Leffler04,431 5. Mike Bliss13,960...
November 16, 2009
Sprint Cup results
SPRINT CUP RESULTS RACE STATISTICS A verage speed: 110.486 mph M argin of victory: 1.33 seconds Time: 2 hours, 49 minutes, 26 seconds ...
Johnson nears season crown after bounce-back victory
When a fluke accident cost Jimmie Johnson a huge chunk of his points lead, he knew there was no more room for error in his bid to win a NASCAR record fourth...
November 14, 2009
Incentive remains for drivers eliminated from Sprint Cup championship
AVONDALE, Ariz.—Jimmie Johnson has such a stranglehold on the championship that it’s out of reach for every driver besides Mark Martin. And...
November 13, 2009
Again, Johnson sets pace in title chase
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—This season was supposed to have the most competitive title race since the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship format began six...
November 12, 2009
Kyle Busch, crew chief punished
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - NASCAR yesterday docked Kyle Busch 25 Nationwide points and fined crew chief Jason Ratcliff $5,000 after Busch’s No. 18 Joe...
Gordon may have helped Johnson too much
FORT WORTH, Texas Jeff Gordon was on the verge of winning his fourth NASCAR championship as a driver when he made his debut as a co-owner and teammate...
November 11, 2009
R&R Racing: still no contest?
Is Jimmie Johnson in for another rude awakening this weekend in Phoenix? Chris and George debate.
November 10, 2009
R&R Fantasy Results: Race 34
1. Frank Carter Sr., Richmond397 2. Cindy Cope, New Kent395 3. Bernie Foster, Mechanicsville395 4. Barbara E. White, Richmond387...
November 09, 2009
NASCAR notes
It didn’t take Dave Rogers long to face a huge decision as crew chief for the volatile Kyle Busch. Rogers said it wasn’t much of a decision...
Chase standings
Driver Points 1. Jimmie Johnson6,297 2. Mark Martin-73 3. Jeff Gordon-112 4. Kurt Busch-171 5. Tony Stewart-178 6. Juan Montoya-236...
Kurt Busch triumphs at Texas
Jimmie Johnson’s drive to history took a hard hit against the wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas trying to complete an unprecedented NASCAR trifecta....
November 08, 2009
Edwards isn’t flipping out over winless season
FORT WORTH, Texas Carl Edwards has found a way to try to mask the frustration of his winless NASCAR Sprint Cup season. “I’ve kind of tried...
Busch doubles up at Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas - Kyle Busch keeps extending streaks at Texas in search of a NASCAR first. Busch won the O’Reilly Challenge yesterday, his fourth...
November 07, 2009
Martin, Gordon battling for second in points
FORT WORTH, Texas—Mathematically, Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon still have a chance to win the Sprint Cup championship. The reality with three races...
NASCAR NOTES: Gordon wins first pole of season
FORT WORTH, Texas - Jeff Gordon won his first Sprint Cup pole of the season with a fast lap of 191.117 yesterday at Texas Motor Speedway, where the four-time...
Busch makes it 5 straight
FORT WORTH, Texas - Kyle Busch started his Texas tripleheader with another NASCAR Trucks Series victory. Busch has won each of his past five truck races,...
Auto racing scoreboard
AUTO RACING O’REILLY CHALLENGE LINEUP (Today at Fort Worth, Texas) (Car no.), Make Speed 1. (16) Matt Kenseth, Ford—————————-187.201...
November 06, 2009
McMurray’s Talladega win bittersweet
TALLADEGA, Ala.—When Jamie McMurray got home on Sunday night following his dramatic win at Talladega hours earlier, he turned to his wife, Christy,...
November 04, 2009
R&R Racing: It’s showtime
After suffering a dreadful race at Talladega, Chris and George debate which racing movie is the best of all time. Plus, a preview of Texas Motor Speedway....
Toyota pulling out of Formula One to cut costs
Toyota is pulling out of Formula One racing, the world’s largest automaker announcing Wednesday that it needs to cut costs and focus on its core...
November 02, 2009
McMurray wins; Johnson closes in on another Sprint Cup title
TALLADEGA, Ala.—Jamie McMurray was the unlikely winner of an uncharacteristically dull race at Talladega Superspeedway, where a ban on bump-drafting...
Auto racing scoreboard
AUTO RACING ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX RESULTS (Yesterday at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) Driver, Make Laps 1. Sebastian Vettel, Red...
November 01, 2009
Drivers race with fate by bump-drafting at Talladega
Michael Waltrip pulled up to the back of Jimmie Johnson’s car, settled in on his bumper and shoved him all the way around Talladega Superspeedway...
