TomBowlesInside Nascar What went wrong for the rest of the Chasers in 2009 Sprint Cup? Nov 21, 2009
Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, more - Tom Bowles - SI.com. Posted: Thursday November 19, 2009 5:40PM; Updated: Thursday November 19, 2009 6:06PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Johnson: NASCAR success not just fueled by format Nov 20, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
MARTIN: Martin happy with career, Danica's NASCAR Nov 20, 2009
Martin has finished second in the championship to the late Dale Earnhardt in 1990 and 1994, to Jeff Gordon in 1998 and was runner-up to Tony Stewart in 2002 ... "I think Jimmie Johnson is under-rated and under-appreciated... I have definitely been beat by the best -- Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt. It won't embarrass me if I lose a title to Jimmie Johnson as well. "Things are quite different right now, but no one from my experience -- from 1981 until now -- no one has been able to... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
TomBowlesNascar Power Rankings Johnson tops Power Rankings with one week left in Chase. Nov 18, 2009
" If only his driver would be just as optimistic. 9Last Week: 4 Tony Stewart A strong season has soured in a hurry for NASCAR's first-year owner/driver. With just one top-five finish in the last six races, he's slipped to fifth in points, struggling to keep up with his counterparts at Hendrick. Last week's nail in the coffin came from none other than "teammate" Dale Earnhardt, Jr., who lost control and started a multi-car wreck that severely damaged Stewart's car. According to Earnhardt, an oil... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hamlin, Keselowski rivalry is at its boiling point Nov 17, 2009
If Keselowski continues to be a nuisance on the track, he might become the next Cup driver labeled as "a dart without feathers." In 2006, Tony Stewart referred to David Ragan by the same phrase after Ragan triggered several accidents at Martinsville and generated rage from many of his competitors. Last month, Keselowski won the final Nationwide stand-alone event of the season at Memphis, but did so after causing several wrecks, including one where he spun Carl Edwards in the closing laps. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson closer to 4th Cup title with Phoenix win Nov 16, 2009
Jimmie Johnson closer to 4th Sprint Cup title with Phoenix International Raceway win - ESPN. Updated: November 16, 2009, 12:42 AM ET. (ABC News)
NASCAR: Johnson makes winning stand at Phoenix Nov 16, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. lost control of his Chevrolet coming off the fourth turn, triggering a crash that also involved: Brian Vickers, Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth, Bobby Labonte, Clint Bowyer, Scott Speed, Joey Logano and Sam Hornish Jr. ... Tony Stewart 6,207 6. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rewind | OK, so now Stewart's a mellow fellow? Nov 16, 2009
Among those collected are Tony Stewart and Brian Vickers ... After getting caught up in a wreck when Dale Earnhardt Jr. spun, Tony Stewart called NASCAR's most popular driver a no talent (expletive) ... TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 30: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet, stands in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 30, 2009 in Talladega, Alabama. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson wins, back in Chase control Nov 16, 2009
I definitely have been beat by the best Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt. It wouldnt embarrass me if it was Jimmie Johnson as well. (MSNBC -- Sports)
2009 Nationwide Series Schedule Nov 16, 2009
Feb. 14 Camping World 300; Tony Stewart. Feb. 21 Stater Bros. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson wins at Phoenix, closes in on title Nov 16, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. spun on Lap 170, which started a multicar wreck that collected Tony Stewart, Joey Logano, Bobby Labonte, Brian Vickers and Brad Keselowski, among others ... (8) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 310, 65. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Martin OK with second this time Nov 15, 2009
The rest of the top-10 starters include: Kasey Kahne in fourth, Denny Hamlin in fifth, Greg Biffle in sixth, Kyle Busch in seventh, Tony Stewart in eighth, Casey Mears in ninth and Martin in 10th. While most appreciate Johnson's accomplishments, Martin remains the sentimental favorite, even with his other teammates at Hendrick. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Stewart considers 1st season as owner a success Nov 15, 2009
-- Tony Stewart's won't win the Sprint Cup championship this season, and his bid to join the late Alan Kulwicki in the NASCAR record books will have to wait at least another year. That won't change how he views his first season as owner of his own race team. (News & Observer -- Sports)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Nov 15, 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)
Truex on pole, Johnson third at PIR Nov 14, 2009
by Mark Armijo - Nov. 13, 2009 07:23 PM Special for The Republic. The Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin show took a backseat Friday to a driver in search of a headline. (AZCentral -- Sports)
The Sprint Cup lineup at Phoenix Nov 14, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Nov 13, 2009 10:32 PMModified Fri, Nov 13, 2009 10:15 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Preview Nov 12, 2009
Race record: Tony Stewart, 1999 (118 ... 1999 Tony Stewart, Pontiac, 118 ... 14 Tony Stewart (Columbus, IN) Chevrolet/Old Spice. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson's Chase challengers can't keep pace Nov 12, 2009
Tony Stewart, fifth in points, 178 out: The two-time series champion is perhaps the biggest disappointment of the Chase. Although he did win at Kansas to gain some of his swagger back, he s fallen tremendously off the pace he set all season long as he cruised to a sizable regular season points lead. (Longview Daily News, WA)
TomBowlesNascar Power Rankings He crashed in Texas, but Jimmie Johnson won't lose the Chase. Nov 11, 2009
Tony Stewart In a postseason system where Stewart remains the only "regular season" points champ, through Richmond, that's ever won the Chase (2005), he's learned a hard lesson, that his advantage means nothing in the playoffs. Under the old points format, he'd be leading Jeff Gordon by 93 and Jimmie Johnson by 94 heading to Phoenix, with that Lap 3 wreck opening a window to his third Cup Series title. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Drivers get by with help from friends Nov 11, 2009
"There was somebody that helped us out when we first came in," Tony Stewart said. "We all do the same thing for the new guys coming.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Updated – and unofficial – driver standings Nov 10, 2009
Updated and unofficial driver standings - Racing - NewsObserver. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (News & Observer -- Sports)
LarsAndersonInside Nascar Why Mark Martin's bid at winning the title suddenly looks brighter. Nov 10, 2009
In 2004, the first year of the Chase format, Kurt Busch held a 41-point lead with two to go and won; in 2005 Tony Stewart had a 38-point lead at this point and wound up hoisting the Cup; in 2006 Johnson was up 17 points with two left and won; in 2007 he had a 30-point lead at this point and won, and last year he was up 106 points after Texas. In other words, history is on Johnson's side. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Chase far from being settled with two races to go Nov 10, 2009
I've got to past champions [Tony Stewart and Gordon] that knocked me out of championships breathing down my neck, so the race is still on for all of us. "It's not likely, but possible, that Johnson could wrap up the championship at Phoenix. He would need to hold a lead of 195 points or more to clinch the title next Sunday.Meanwhile, track officials at Homestead will anxiously await the outcome of Phoenix, with hopes of their November 22 season-ending race not turning out to be a meaningless one.... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kurt Busch claims win; Johnson crashes to 38th Nov 9, 2009
(4) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 334, 112. 5, 150, 181,098. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Delayed Gratification Jonathan Ferrey/Getty ImagesEven with his day-ending crash at Lap 3, Jimmie Johnson (48) still holds a sizable lead in the Sprint Cup title chase. In his weekly notes, Bruce Martin details IndyCar's landmark sponsorship agreement, Kurt Busch's lottery-style lucky day and Jimmie Johnson's revised chances for making history. Nov 9, 2009
Once the cars crossed the finish line, Johnson remained in the lead with a 73-point edge over Martin, 112-point lead over Jeff Gordon, 171 over Kurt Busch and 178 over Tony Stewart. "There's still an ouch to it," Johnson said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Rewind | Racing to win? Category may be the key Nov 9, 2009
Category may be the key - Racing - NewsObserver. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Busch drives back to Victory Lane Nov 9, 2009
Matt Kenseth was third, followed by Martin, Kevin Harvick, Tony Stewart, Clint Bowyer, Greg Biffle, Jeff Burton and A.J. Allmendinger. "When I saw him (Kyle) peel off with a couple laps to go, I knew what we had for fuel mileage," Kurt said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Clovis racer Meyers comes so close Nov 8, 2009
But Schatz, who drives for car owner Tony Stewart of NASCAR fame, clinched his fourth-consecutive series championship with a sixth-place finish in Saturday night's feature. The 30-year-old Meyers finished runner-up in the season standings for the third straight year -- an amazing feat considering he drives for Elite Racing, a small and underfunded team that must compete against outfits like Schatz's. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Confident Ambrose recalls high-speed horror Nov 8, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Aftermath Ryan Newman's Chevy flipped at Talledega. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NASCAR/The Chase: Winless Edwards has positive spin Nov 8, 2009
Tony Stewart --279 1 2 4 1 X. Rest of Chase field: 6. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Gordon earns pole at Texas, his first of season Nov 8, 2009
Kasey Kahne and Kurt Busch qualified second and third in Dodges, and Tony Stewart was fourth in his No. 14 Chevrolet ... (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 190. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR changes adversely affect racing at Talladega Nov 7, 2009
Others to watch on Sunday are Johnson, Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards. Michigan native Brad Keselowski will be driving for the captain (Roger Penske) for the first time on Sunday in the No. 12 car. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Patrick remains driven Nov 7, 2009
Although Patrick did have discussions with Michael Waltrip last month and with Tony Stewart earlier this year, it appears Earnhardt has emerged as the front-runner because of one important person: car owner Rick Hendrick, who met with Patrick and pledged his support for her program at JR Motorsports. That was a huge negotiating tool for Earnhardt s sister, Kelley Earnhardt Elledge, who has spearheaded the negotiations, which intensified this week. (Boston Globe)
Great Expectations Doug Murray/Icon SMIDanica Patrick is rumored to have had negotiations with JR Motorsports about leaving IndyCar and joining NASCAR.If Danica Patrick moves to NASCAR in 2010, the racing community would benefit financially, writes Tom Bowles. During this period of economic turmoil, any little bit helps. Nov 6, 2009
Open-wheel converts have jumped to NASCAR with mixed results: For every champion (Tony Stewart), there's a dud (Dario Franchitti) who went running back in shame within 12 months. Analyst Rusty Wallace suggests there's a three-year learning curve in the stock car circuit, and recent converts Juan Pablo Montoya, Sam Hornish, Jr., and A.J. Allmendinger are proving him right. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Getting noticed, landing NASCAR sponsor remain difficult Nov 5, 2009
"It's pure math," NASCAR driver Tony Stewart said. "There's 43 guys that run the race every week here (in Sprint Cup). There's probably nowadays close to one million drivers in the United States, so do the math.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
BrantJamesInside Nascar Crown him now? Not so fast. Here's how J.J. could lose. Nov 5, 2009
The beard: Johnson had two wins and was third in points (212 behind Tony Stewart) with the face rug. He has four wins (including at Indianapolis, immediately post-lather), has nine top-10s in his last 14 and is running off to a third straight title since. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
That Vanilla Problem Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesJimmie Johnson needs only three 10th-place finishes or better to win his fourth-straight Chase title.The world's greatest driver grew up in a trailer park. He gets carsick. He's friendly and charming. So why, Joe Posnanski writes, do people criticize him for being too boring? Nov 5, 2009
Also more than Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon combined. As Gordon says, "No one is even close." Or as Martin says, "He's Superman." And it grows more apparent, year after year, victory after victory, championship after championship, that no one who has climbed into a stock car -- not the good ol' boys or the moonshiners, not the intimidators or the kings, not the fireballs or the silver foxes or the men named Cale -- has ever driven it better than Jimmie Johnson. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Will Kyle Busch Race F1 in 2010? Todd Warshaw/Getty ImagesPeter Windsor, of US F1, has expressed interest in signing Kyle Busch in 2010. Busch will test cars next summer.There wasn't much movement in the 2009 Silly Season, but don't expect a 2010 repeat, writes Tim Tuttle. With Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick as free agents, anything can happen. Nov 4, 2009
Last year, the major story was Tony Stewart embarking from Gibbs to form his own team in association with Gene Haas and hiring Ryan Newman. That's an A list of drivers to write and talk about. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
LarsAndersonInside Nascar It's over. We may as well hand Jimmie Johnson a fourth title. Nov 3, 2009
You know a race is boring when even the drivers admit that they're having trouble staying awake, which is what Tony Stewart announced over the radio on Sunday. But that's what happens when NASCAR prevents drivers from bump-drafting in the corners. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
McMurray wins at Talladega, Johnson widens points lead Nov 2, 2009
Newman hit teammate Tony Stewart and then flipped upside down onto Kevin Harvick's car. Newman slid up to the outside wall and came back down the track before his car barrel-rolled onto the infield grass. (News & Observer -- Sports)
McMurray ends drought Nov 2, 2009
--- Some things never change at Talladega Superspeedway, no matter how many rules NASCAR makes. There were big wrecks and angry drivers Sunday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Johnson extends lead at Talladega Nov 2, 2009
NEWMAN'S RIDE: One second Ryan Newman was running behind boss Tony Stewart, the next he was lying upside down on top of Kevin Harvick's car at 180 mph. If this is progress on safety at Talladega, count Newman out. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Driver cut out of car in Talladega crash Nov 2, 2009
66-mile tri-oval when he bumped into teammate Tony Stewart. Newman's No. 39 Stewart-Haas Chevrolet was then nudged by Marcos Ambrose, and Newman veered inside before flipping into the air and landing on the hood of Kevin Harvick's car. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Rewind | Commentary and more from Sunday's race Nov 2, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sun, Nov 01, 2009 08:18 PMModified Sun, Nov 01, 2009 09:33 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak; Johnson builds on lead Nov 2, 2009
"AMP Energy 500 Results1. (22) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 191 laps, 99.4 rating, 195 points, 229,275.2. (11) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 191, 75.1, 175, 212,098.3. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 191, 91.2, 170, 184,301.4. (8) Greg Biffle, Ford, 191, 77.5, 160, 142,500.5. (18) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 191, 100.8, 160, 156,706.6. (1) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 191, 70.3, 150, 151,876.7. (33) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 191, 69.7, 151, 110,675.8. (36) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 191, 89.4, 147, 94,150.9. (26) Elliott... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Talladega Qualifying Rained Out, Johnson Awarded Pole Nov 1, 2009
"I just really feel good. I feel like this is going to be our lucky day." Jeff Gordon, a six-time race winner at Talladega, will roll off third, followed by Tony Stewart and Juan Pablo Montoya. Kurt Busch, Ryan Newman, Greg Biffle, Denny Hamlin and Carl Edwards will start sixth through 10th, respectively. (ABC 7 News, DC)
New plates, NASCAR warnings enough? Nov 1, 2009
Contact between the two cars initiated his flight into the fence, and the scene was nearly repeated at Daytona in July when Busch and Tony Stewart battled for the win. No amount of warnings will change that, either. (News & Observer -- Sports)
2009 Nationwide Series Schedule Nov 1, 2009
Feb. 14 Camping World 300; Tony Stewart. Feb. 21 Stater Bros. (Longview Daily News, WA)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Oct 31, 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)
MarkBeechRacing Fan NASCAR conspiracy theorists way off on this year's Chase. Oct 31, 2009
I would just ask folks out there to consider who they are talking about when they refer to "other teams." Do you honestly think that Tony Stewart, one of the more fiery competitors in the Cup garage, believes this garbage ... Johnson has gone so far as to refer to Stewart as his "teammate." I just can't, for the life of me, imagine Tony Stewart stepping aside so that he could keep losing to the same driver. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Busch's crew chief Addington surprised by firing Oct 31, 2009
"I'm shocked," said two-time series champion Tony Stewart, who saw the Addington-Busch pairing up close last year at JGR.. "It was like `You're joking, right?' It was hard to believe that they are splitting that combination up.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Anything Can Happen Getty Images/Stephen DunnMark Martin geared up for a victory at Talladega this weekend. After last time, Martin said the track owes him one.Don't expect Jimmie Johnson to walk away with the win this weekend. Watch out for Mark Martin, writes Lars Anderson. At Talladega, he might get the luck he needs to steal the Chase. Oct 31, 2009
Jimmie Johnson has been worried about 'Dega for weeks, and all the drivers who still have a shot at catching JJ --Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart -- have been pointing to Talladega as the place where they can make their move on the three-time defending champion. If they don't, well, the championship will essentially be over on Sunday afternoon. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
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)
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)
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)
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)
