Johnson driving to No. 4 Oct 30, 2009
I see nothing that the Lowe s team has done, or hasn t done, that will allow Mark Martin, or Jeff Gordon, or Tony Stewart to overtake them for the cup. Now, with all that said and Jimmie Johnson already winning this guy s championship for 2009, there are still five races left in the season and many stories developing leading into 2010. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Two-Time NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart to Present Third Annual 'Stewie Awards' Live on SIRIUS XM Radio Dec. 3 Oct 30, 2009
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: - ) announced today that two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart will host the third annual 'Stewie Awards,' the acclaimed awards show that honors the most memorable moments of the NASCAR season ... Stewart and Yocum hosted their critically-acclaimed show, Tony Stewart Live, on SIRIUS XM Radio from 2007 through 2008. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Chase leader Johnson uneasy heading into Talladega Oct 30, 2009
Only it's not about how well Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart or Juan Pablo Montoya might run on Sunday. Nope, this race is all about what could happen to Johnson. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR, rooted in fossil fuels, turning over new, green leaf Oct 29, 2009
2008 winner: Tony Stewart. Quick hits: Jeff Gordon tops the Talladega win list among active drivers with six victories. (USA Today -- Sports)
On The Road To Victory APJimmie Johnson's Chase victory is all but inevitable after his finish at Martinsville. He is ahead by 118 points.Jimmie Johnson is still king after Martinsville, writes Tom Bowles. Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin and the rest of the pack need to step up soon if they want a shot at winning the Chase. Oct 28, 2009
Tony Stewart Back when the Chase began, the driver/owner insisted on two things: that he didn't care about the old points system (which would have given him a 179-point lead over Gordon with 10 races left) and that his Hendrick chassis and engines would run the same. Still, one has to wonder if his thoughts have changed after a ninth at Martinsville left him fourth in the standings, a distant 192 behind a No. 48 team that would still be 80 points BEHIND him under the old system. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Montoya-Gordon clash at Martinsville was entertaining Oct 27, 2009
Montoya tangled with Tony Stewart at Texas early in his 2007 Cup rookie season. Later that year at Watkins Glen, Montoya crashed into Kevin Harvick with a shoving match that ensued after the accident. (News & Observer -- Sports)
RESULTS: Tums Fast Relief 500 Oct 26, 2009
Qualifying record: Tony Stewart, 2005 (98. 083 m.p.h.). (USA Today -- Sports)
Rewind | Another ending to rile up fans Oct 26, 2009
Last year's winner: Tony Stewart. Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hamlin dominates at end to win at Martinsville Oct 26, 2009
(13) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 501, 98. 2, 138, 99,923. (Longview Daily News, WA)
BruceMartinInside Racing Jimmie Johnson can all but lock up his 4th straight title this week. Oct 26, 2009
"That is what everybody in the whole series is thinking right now," said Darien Grubb, the crew chief for Tony Stewart. "He has got that dominant performance going and he is out there pulling away from everybody. You have a good strong run and you still lose points. That is a hard day to swallow. "You never wish bad luck on any of your competitors or any of your friends or anyone out there, but you have to go out there and perform to the best of your ability and hope to capitalize if they do... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Cup dominance has precedent Oct 25, 2009
Tony Stewart won the title with Edwards and Biffle tying for second. Entering today's Tums 500 at Martinsville Speedway, Hendrick teams find themselves in a similar situation. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Newman rockets past Gordon for Martinsville pole Oct 24, 2009
Other Chase drivers and their starting positions include: Tony Stewart (13th), Denny Hamlin (17th), Greg Biffle (20th), Juan Pablo Montoya (21st), Brian Vickers (24th), Kasey Kahne (26th), Carl Edwards (29th) and Kurt Busch (37th). Josh Wise was the only driver who failed to qualify. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Newman, Gordon to start up front at Martinsville Oct 24, 2009
(AP Photo/Steve Helber) NASCAR Sprint cup drivers, from left, Ryan Newman, Denny Hamlin, Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch, and Brian Vickers tape a promotional spot prior to qualifying for The Tums 500 auto race at the Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Frustrated Hamlin sees empty Cup Oct 22, 2009
He vowed in January to be more of a team leader and fill the void left by two-time champion Tony Stewart, and he succeeded in some respects, becoming the only JGR driver to make the Chase. And there have been lessons along the way, as well. (Boston Globe)
Hamlin trying to salvage rest of season Oct 22, 2009
He vowed in January to be more of a team leader and fill the void left by two-time champion Tony Stewart, and he succeeded in some respects, becoming the only JGR driver to make the Chase. He knocked his home track of Richmond, which had tormented him since his 2006 rookie season, off his to-do list and he's done a decent job of handling adversity. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Trophy Cup has a stacked field Oct 22, 2009
Schatz, who drives for NASCAR star Tony Stewart, leads the series with 38 top-five finishes and has 12 A-main wins; Meyers tops the leaderboard with 52 top-10 performances and has eight A-main wins and one preliminary race win. Schatz is tied for the series lead in fast-time honors, with Meyers second in that category. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Short-time drivers trying to stay focused Oct 22, 2009
Ryan Newman felt like a black sheep after deciding to leave Penske at the end of 2008 to join Tony Stewart s new outfit. The final weeks of his time with Penske were difficult. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mighty Joe Young Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCARWith six top-10 finishes in 31 races, Joey Logano is 20th in the point standings and headed for Rookie of the Year.Joey Logano has already become the youngest driver to win a Cup race. But the 19-year-old did something far more impressive with a top-five finish at Lowe's, writes Tim Tuttle. Oct 21, 2009
" With six top-10 finishes in 31 races, Logano is 20th in the points and headed for Rookie of the Year. That's better than good for a young driver who was thrust into a full Cup season one, maybe two years ahead of schedule. Joe Gibbs Racing hadn't planned to rush Logano into Cup so soon. He couldn't even make his first Nationwide Series start until he turned 18 in late May last year. It figured he'd run the full Nationwide with a partial Cup schedule in 2009, then perhaps make the jump to full... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Some heavy hitters knocking on Brad Keselowski's door Oct 20, 2009
"Last year the most improved group was the Red Bull group. The Waltrip guys, starting from absolute scratch without a marquee driver like a Tony Stewart, are now attracting the better and better people," said White. "We are also learning as well. We weren't the best guys by any stretch of the imagination when we started three years ago. We've evolved and learned.". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Challengers fall as Johnson takes control Oct 19, 2009
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Updated and unofficial driver standings Oct 19, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sun, Oct 18, 2009 04:36 PMModified Sun, Oct 18, 2009 04:36 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rewind | Tracking th00004000e top 12 and on to Martinsville Oct 19, 2009
CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 17: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Old Spice Chevrolet, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 17, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR) Getty Images for NASCAR. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson taking control of Chase Oct 19, 2009
Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards are tied with the second-most Chase wins, and Tony Stewart is third. Those three have combined to win 17 times. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Johnson claims third Chase victory, extends lead Oct 18, 2009
" So does everyone else. Matt Kenseth was second, followed by Kahne and Jeff Gordon, Johnson's teammate at Hendrick Motorsports. Martin, who started the race 12 points behind his teammate in the standings, finished 17th in part because of front-end damage received when he ran into the back of Juan Pablo Montoya on an early restart. It was that kind of night for several title contenders, as eight of the 12 finished outside the top 10 in a rare off night for the Chase drivers. Montoya, who was... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Johnson holds off Gordon, adds to Chase lead Oct 18, 2009
Denny Hamlin and Carl Edwards both blew motors, Greg Biffle was in a late spin and Tony Stewart never contended. That left it up to Kahne and Gordon to chase down Johnson, and despite some thrilling late restarts, neither came close. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Johnson rolls to Charlotte win, stretches points lead Oct 18, 2009
After being fastest in the lone practice session, Tony Stewart was victorious at Watkins Glen, N.Y., in August 2005 but started first on points because qualifying was rained out. Posted. (USA Today -- Sports)
Racing to cut costs Oct 17, 2009
At , launched this year by driver Tony Stewart, the early crew leaves on Thursday for the race site, parking the team plane until Sunday. For the weekend crew that comes in on Sunday morning just before the race, Stewart-Haas often buys spots on other NASCAR team planes looking to fill seats left empty by the recent consolidation of crews and teams. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Notes | ABC sees improved ratings Oct 17, 2009
The Waltrip guys, starting from absolute scratch without a marquee driver like a Tony Stewart, are now attracting the better and better people, said White. We are also learning as well. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Catch Me If You Can Rusty Jarrett/Getty ImagesChase leader Jimmie Johnson travels to Lowe's Motor Speedway for a Saturday night date in Charlotte, N.C.As the Chase heads to one of Jimmie Johnson's favorite tracks, is there anyone who can catch him? SI.com's Lars Anderson has the five drivers to watch Saturday in Charlotte. Oct 17, 2009
"To compete for this championship, we've got to keep that up and then some. We understand what we're up against, not only our teammates, but Juan Pablo Montoya, Tony Stewart and also the 15th-place finish that we had at New Hampshire.". Gordon has reason to be optimistic because this team has flourished on intermediate tracks this season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Stewart has exceeded expectations Oct 17, 2009
CONCORD -- It still hasn't been a full year since Tony Stewart, crew chief Darian Grubb, director of competition Bobby Hutchens and the rest of the Stewart-Haas team officially went to work together. There was a foundation in place from the merger with Haas Racing but little else when their new professional lives began last November. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Fastest in final practice? Johnson again Oct 17, 2009
Fastest in final practice. Johnson again - Racing - News ver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
MarkBeechRacing Fan Why I was (secretly) rooting for Denny Hamlin in the Chase. Oct 17, 2009
On the night we visited the headquarters of Joe Gibbs Racing, Hamlin had been open and earnest about his desire to take over the team leadership role that had been left vacant when Tony Stewart jumped ship to start his own team. Sure Kyle Busch had won the most races for JGR in 2008, but Hamlin was the elder statesman, of which he was well aware. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Pick Gordon, Stewart to win at Lowes Oct 17, 2009
Jeff Gordon's on a need-to-win basis in Charlotte on Saturday - SI.com - Fantasy. Fantasy Football, Fantasy Baseball and More. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Johnson zips to pole at Charlotte Oct 16, 2009
Kasey Kahne, a Chase driver, qualified third, followed by Matt Kenseth and Tony Stewart, another title contender. "We were a little bit off from practice," Kahne said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing October 15 - 18 Oct 15, 2009
Tony Stewart is now fourth in points (-84) after a fifth-place run at California ... Burton, Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman and Kasey Kahne are among the Sprint Cup regulars competing in the Nationwide race at Charlotte. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Opinion: Top 12 breakdown after Fontana's race Oct 15, 2009
Tony Stewart, 5,644Stewart preserved his championship hopes by finishing fifth after losing a lap because of a pit-road speeding penalty. That's two top fives in a row. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kahne puts NASCAR in spotlight over caution call Oct 15, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. It was just a little over two years ago when two-time series champion Tony Stewart accused NASCAR officials of playing God by manipulating races through phantom debris cautions. Upset because a series of caution flags contributed to him losing a race at Phoenix, Stewart likened the sport to professional wrestling in complaining that the bogus debris calls changed the outcome of races. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson atop points as Chase heads to Charlotte Oct 15, 2009
Tony Stewart is now fourth in points (-84) after a fifth-place run at California. Stewart won the fall race at Charlotte in 2003, but has finished no better than sixth there since then. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Edwards rebounding in Nationwide title hunt Oct 15, 2009
Burton, Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman and Kasey Kahne are among the Sprint Cup regulars competing in the Nationwide race at Charlotte. Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Non-Chase drivers walk fine line with Chasers Oct 14, 2009
And considering non-Chasers rarely make it to Victory Lane Tony Stewart was the last to do it in 2007 the alternative isn t that appetizing. But you can t roll over for those guys, he said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
For NASCAR, five tough decisions Oct 14, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Wed, Oct 14, 2009 02:00 AMModified Tue, Oct 13, 2009 11:38 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Smoke Break Stephen A Arce/Icon SMITony Stewart (above) is currently fourth in the standings, 84 points behind Jimmie Johnson with six races remaining.Tony Stewart is nipping at Jimmie Johnson's heels in the Chase standings. Luck rescued Smoke's chances and it's luck that he'll need to stay in contention for the Cup, says Tim Tuttle. Oct 14, 2009
Tony Stewart depending onluck to keep up with Jimmie Johnson - Tim Tuttle - SI.com ... Tony Stewart finished fifth last Sunday at the Pepsi 500 ... Tony Stewart rescued his Sprint Cup championship hopes with a stirring, determined and opportunistic drive in the final 55 laps at the Auto Club Speedway. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR hall countdown: Buck Baker Oct 14, 2009
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Ford ponies up with Mustang for Nationwide Series Oct 14, 2009
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2009 Nationwide Series Schedule Oct 14, 2009
Feb. 14 Camping World 300; Tony Stewart. Feb. 21 Stater Bros. (Longview Daily News, WA)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Oct 14, 2009
May 16: NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Lowes (Charlotte); Tony Stewart ... June 7: Pocono 500 Pocono; Tony Stewart ... July 4: Coke Zero 400 Daytona; Tony Stewart. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart and the Office Depot Foundation Team Up to Donate 5,000 Backpacks to Charlotte-Area Children in Need Oct 13, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Office Depot (NYSE: - ), a leading global provider of office products and services, and the Office Depot Foundation announced today that NASCAR star Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet Impala SS in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, will join the Foundation on Wednesday, October 14, to donate 5,000 backpacks to non-profit organizations and schools in the Charlotte area ... To distribute its backpacks in 2009, the Foundation has... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Good isn't good enough in Chase Oct 13, 2009
Montoya was third, followed by Mark Martin in fourth, Tony Stewart in fifth and Edwards in sixth. The top six are all in the Chase. (Athens Banner-Herald)
California Dreaming Mark Martin was unable to hold off teammate Jimmie Johnson down the stretch in California or in the standings.Does Mark Martin, who finished fourth in California, have the raw speed to challenge leading man Jimmie Johnson in the Chase? Don't bet on it, writes SI.com's Mark Beech. Oct 13, 2009
Tony Stewart isn't done yet. Things looked bad for Stewart after a speeding penalty on pit road moved him from 10th place to a lap down on the leaders. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Good isn't enough against Johnson Oct 13, 2009
" Johnson led 10 times for 126 laps at California, including the final seven. He was 50 yards ahead of Gordon at the finish. Montoya was third, followed by Mark Martin in fourth, Tony Stewart in fifth and Edwards in sixth. The top six are all in the Chase. Johnson now leads Martin by 12 points and Montoya by 58. Stewart is the only other driver less than 100 points behind. He's fourth, down by 84. "The last three years have been really special," Johnson said. "Right now we're in a great... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Only huge misfortune can derail Johnson Oct 13, 2009
The fact appears to be and this is based on the experience of three years of not-very-intense research that there is nothing that Gordon or Juan Pablo Montoya or Tony Stewart or Mark Martin can find in their searches. Oh, they might get better, but they won't get good enough. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Johnson leads 126 laps to win Pepsi 500 Oct 13, 2009
Tony Stewart rallied from an early pit-road speeding penalty to finish fifth. Gordon briefly slipped by Johnson in the later stages but held out no real hope of catching him. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Johnson rolls to victory in California Oct 13, 2009
(20) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 250, 92, 160, 143,248. 6. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Jimmie Johnson Oct 12, 2009
Posted: Sunday October 11, 2009 7:54PM; Updated: Monday October 12, 2009 2:22AM. Johnson rolls to victory in California. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Johnson grabs lead after Pepsi 500 win Oct 12, 2009
-- Jimmie Johnson is back in control of NASCAR's Chase for the Championship. Johnson, the three-time defending Sprint Cup champion, easily pulled away from Jeff Gordon after a restart with three laps left to win the Pepsi 500 yesterday at Auto Club Speedway for his fifth victory of the year and 45th overall. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
RESULTS: Pepsi 500 Oct 12, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup - Pepsi 500 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 10/12/2009 - 1:17 AM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Victory lane Oct 12, 2009
So far in this Chase for the Sprint Cup, Tony Stewart is the King of Comebacks. Rafael Furcal shrugged his shoulders to his ears, hoping to lessen the chill from the ice bucket being dumped over his head. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson on track to extend Sprint Cup streak Oct 12, 2009
Mark Martin, who started the day with an 18-point lead over Johnson, was fourth and now trails Johnson by 12 points heading into Saturday night s race at Charlotte, N.C. Tony Stewart rallied from an early pit-road speeding penalty to finish fifth. While Johnson surged, several Chase contenders stumbled. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Logano races to 5th victory of season Oct 11, 2009
Joey Logano joined JGR's Cup program at the end of the 2008 season and took over as the driver for the No. 20 Toyota in the Cup Series when Tony Stewart left to form his own team. Joey Logano has delivered on his precocious talent, helping dominate the Nationwide Series along with teammate Kyle Busch. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Auto Racing: Franchitti reigns over IRL with Indy 300 win Oct 11, 2009
Six drivers, including Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart, are within 100 points of leader Mark Martin. Looking for more from the Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
RESULTS: Copart 300 Oct 11, 2009
Qualifying record: Tony Stewart, 2005 (185. 941 m.p.h.). (USA Today -- Sports)
LarsAndersonInside Nascar Spoilers are few in Hendrick ride toward another Sprint Cup title. Oct 10, 2009
and Tony Stewart (who drives for Stewart-Haas Racing, a satellite Hendrick team) in Kansas City last weekend. For the better part of the last few months it's been almost accepted as fact in the garage that a Hendrick driver would win the championship. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hamlin cruises to first pole of the season at California Oct 10, 2009
The remaining Chase drivers and their starting positions include: Carl Edwards (11th), Tony Stewart (20th), Kurt Busch (24th), Kasey Kahne (25th) and Brian Vickers (32nd). Tony Raines and Mike Wallace failed to qualify. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Martin's, Johnson's cars pass second inspection Oct 10, 2009
NASCAR also examined the car of race winner Tony Stewart, as is standard procedure. In addition, Kurt Busch's car was randomly selected for inspection. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Homestead hosting IRL, NASCAR title weekends Oct 9, 2009
Homestead is probably best known for two things: Deadly Hurricane Andrew, which ripped the city to shreds in 1992, and its spot as the place where Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch and Matt Kenseth have hoisted NASCAR championship trophies. More sets of racing eyes will be on the city this fall than ever before. (News & Observer -- Sports)
