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...
Auto racing scoreboard
AUTO RACING ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX LINEUP (Today at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) (Car no.), Make Speed 1. (1) L. Hamilton, Mercedes———-198.066...
Win comes down to a push for Busch
TALLADEGA, Ala.—Kyle Busch used a generous bump from teammate Aric Almirola a few hundred yards from the finish to win the Mountain Dew 250 NASCAR...
NASCAR notes: Qualifying rained out; Johnson to start on pole
TALLADEGA, Ala.—Jimmie Johnson last started from the pole at Talladega Superspeedway in 2002, as the points leader, lined up next to Mark Martin....
October 31, 2009
NASCAR notes: Earnhardt’s crew chief will return
TALLADEGA, Ala.—Dale Earnhardt Jr. will keep his crew chief next season. Hendrick Motorsports says Lance McGrew will stay with the No. 88 team in...
Talladega represents the flip side of racing
MILWAUKEE—A driver spends more time looking through his rear window than his windshield, and the leader in the final turn seems to be in the wrong...
Auto racing scoreboard
AUTO RACING MOUNTAIN DEW 250 LINEUP (Today at Talladega, Alabama) (Car no.), Make Speed 1. (6) Colin Braun, Ford————————————-179.608...
October 30, 2009
AJ Allmendinger on probation after DUI
MOORESVILLE, N.C.—NASCAR placed driver AJ Allmendinger on probation yesterday following his arrest early in the morning on a charge of drunken driving....
October 28, 2009
R&R Racing: tweak Talladega
Chris and George debate how to improve racing at Talladega. Also, Tony Stewart is George’s pick to win this weekend, but Chris likes Dale Jr.‘s...
October 27, 2009
Kyle Busch’s crew chief reassigned
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Kyle Busch will have a new crew chief after this weekend’s race at Talladega Superspeedway, with Joe Gibbs Racing replacing...
R&R Fantasy Results: Race 31
1. William Scott Gibbs, Richmond433 2.Whitney Mattison, Midlothian433 3.Bruce K. Howells, Chesterfield433 4.David Benfield, Sandston433...
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...
Sprint Cup point standings
1. Jimmie Johnson6,098 2. Mark Martin-118 3. Jeff Gordon-150 4. Tony Stewart-192 5. Juan Montoya-200 6. Kurt Busch-240 7. Ryan Newman-312 ...
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,...
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 23, 2009
Uncertain future unnerves Mears, others
CONCORD, N.C. - Casey Mears didn’t expect to find himself looking for work so soon. The NASCAR veteran began the year as the newest driver at Richard...
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....
Hopeful Hamlin
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Forgive Denny Hamlin if he’s a bit frustrated these days. He thought he had a chance this year to win his first NASCAR championship....
October 20, 2009
Hendrick not giving up on Earnhardt
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Nobody is trying to sugarcoat the train wreck that is Dale Earnhardt Jr.‘s season. He knows it’s bad. His car owner knows it’s...
R&R Fantasy Results: Race 28
1. Jimmy Graves, Richmond421 2. Kevin Ruiz, Richmond421 3. Jerry Duffey, Richmond417 4. Michael Snyder Sr., Richmond417 ...
October 19, 2009
Johnson’s points cushion brings no comfort
CONCORD, N.C. - Denny Hamlin was already at home when Jimmie Johnson crossed the finish line for his third victory in five championship races. Juan Pablo...
Sprint Cup point standings
1. Jimmie Johnson5,728 2. Mark Martin-90 3. Jeff Gordon-135 4. Tony Stewart-155 5. Kurt Busch-177 6. Juan Montoya-195...
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....

