NASCAR: Logano gets lucky with rain Jun 29, 2009
" Logano ran six laps of caution in the rain, often turning his engine off and coasting down straightaways to save gasoline. Gordon tried to press him to use more fuel during the caution, but the first-year driver who replaced Tony Stewart at Joe Gibbs Racing didn't bite. "I pushed him as hard as I could during caution to keep his engine going," Gordon said. "He was shutting the engine off and not keeping up with the pace car ... Tony Stewart, Chevrolet. (The Augusta Chronicle)
BOWLES: Kyle Busch surprisingly tops the list of Cup's top road racers Jun 29, 2009
Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart headline NASCAR road racers - Tom Bowles - SI.com ... The answer might surprise you, as longtime Kings of the Road Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon are getting challenged by a handful of up-and-coming stars ... 2) Tony Stewart (Average Finish: 8. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Logano gets first Cup win in rain Jun 29, 2009
After two-time Cup champion Tony Stewart decided to leave Joe Gibbs Racing to become an owner-driver, Gibbs turned over the No. 20 Toyota that the Stewart had driven for the last 10 years to Logano. He also inherited veteran crew chief Greg Zipadelli, who worked with Stewart through that entire period. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Jun 29, 2009
May 16: NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Lowes (Charlotte); Tony Stewart ... June 7: Pocono 500 Pocono; Tony Stewart. (Longview Daily News, WA)
It's something to remember Jun 28, 2009
We feel like this is a very important race, a very important track, said Jeff Gordon, who will start his No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet on the front row today alongside pole-sitter Tony Stewart s No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet. We are in a position in the points to be a little more risky in our setup and pit strategy. (Boston Globe)
Hamlin growing into new role with Gibbs team Jun 28, 2009
With the departure of veteran leader Tony Stewart, who left to become a driver/owner, that need only grew larger. Hamlin, 28, became the oldest of JGR s remaining drivers and the de facto veteran. (Boston Globe)
NASCAR: For Petty, the challenge is to keep it going Jun 28, 2009
Nascar notebook 062809 - The Augusta Chronicle. LOUDON, N.H. - Now that Richard Petty has found Victory Lane for the first time in nearly 10 years, the legendary driver/car owner wants his team to keep it up. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Trend is no repeat winners at New Hampshire Jun 28, 2009
Nor will Kurt Busch, Clint Bowyer, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, Ryan Newman or Tony Stewart. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sonoma Notebook: Hendrick to meet with Keselowski about 2010 Jun 28, 2009
JGR has been deliberate in its previous expansions and nixed adding a fourth car last year after Tony Stewart left the race team. For now, a bigger priority is figuring out how to get its three current teams running consistently. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Joey Pole Wins Governor's Cup Jun 28, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup point leader Tony Stewart had some trouble getting acclimated to the "Nation's Site of Excitement." Stewart struggled early in his heat and had to settle for a 16th starting position for the CARQUEST Governor's Cup 150. Stewart spun about 35 laps into the race and never recovered. (WCAX.com, VT)
From tragedy comes triumph as Caruso finishes on song Jun 28, 2009
Undenied, he forged through to finish a close third behind Kasey Kahne and Tony Stewart. Ambrose sits 18th in the championship points standings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tom BowlesNASCAR POWER RANKINGS Jun 28, 2009
Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson top NASCAR power rankings - Tom Bowles - SI.com. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR crew chief is a one-man steering committee Jun 28, 2009
But with just over 24 hours until the drop of the green flag, Johnson had yet to complete a practice lap before the No. 48 broke loose (he was side-by-side with Tony Stewart at the time) ... With respect to Tony Stewart or Tony Gibson, it s nice to have a sense of connection outside of talking about a right-front spring or a left-rear shock. (Boston Globe)
Gordon looks to upstage Stewart at Loudon Jun 27, 2009
Currently second in the point standings behind Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon has one win this season. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stewart wrecks, gets pole Jun 27, 2009
That, however, will go to Sprint Cup Series points leader Tony Stewart -- and not based on speed ... Tony Stewart, center, works under the hood with crew members following the wreck of his primary race car during practice. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Montoya getting used to NASCAR Jun 27, 2009
Tony Stewart said he hasn t spoken to any drivers about a possible opening. We feel like we re at a point where we re open to discussions about it, he said. (Boston Globe)
Stewart lands in driver’s seat Jun 27, 2009
Race order for tomorrow s Lenox Industrial Tools 301 will be based on the standings, meaning points leader Tony Stewart will sit on the pole alongside Jeff Gordon in an event where track position could play a significant role in the outcome. Stewart was the biggest beneficiary of the rainout, and not just because of his position atop the grid. (Boston Globe)
Edwards looking to turn close calls into wins Jun 27, 2009
With wins in those races, Edwards would have one more than points leader Tony Stewart, as many as Matt Kenseth and Jimmie Johnson, and one fewer than wins leaders Kyle Busch and Mark Martin. Edwards won nine races a year ago. (Boston Globe)
Mistakes uncommon for Johnson Jun 27, 2009
That means Johnson will start third, behind series leader Tony Stewart and Hendrick teammate Jeff Gordon. I think we can be better than where we're at, but I'm very happy to see the progress, Johnson said. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Auto Racing Notebook: Montoya offers Patrick advice Jun 27, 2009
" Patrick has said she doesn't plan to make any announcements until after the IndyCar season ends in October. "That's for after the season," she said last week. More NASCAR Tony Stewart had to move to a backup car after crashing in the first NASCAR Sprint Cup practice at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The series points leader hit the wall hard early in the session on the 1.058-mile oval, sending the crew of his Stewart-Haas Racing team scrambling to get the backup No. 14 Chevrolet ready in time... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
A Pair of NASCAR Superstars Visit Our Region Jun 27, 2009
Tony Stewart, the Sprint Cup points leader, was at Thunder Road. He raced in the Governor's Cup 150 lap race, in a late model sporting his number 14. (WCAX.com, VT)
PHOTOS: Action from Loudon Jun 27, 2009
Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Old Spice/Office Depot Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on June 26, 2009 in Loudon, New Hampshire. Chris Graythen - Getty Images. (Fox Sports)
Johnson making uncharacteristic mistakes Jun 27, 2009
"In a lot of cases, for myself, there's a sweet spot that I've been able to hit at times and, a lot of times when I'm not performing, it's because I'm trying too hard. ... It's just one little hiccup from time to time that takes us out of contention for the win. We still finish well, but we've got to stop making mistakes.''With Friday's qualifying rained out, the 43-car race field was set by car owner points. That means Johnson will start third, behind series leader Tony Stewart and Hendrick... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rain washes out qualifying at New Hampshire Jun 27, 2009
The lineup for Sunday's Lenox Industrial Tools 301 will be set by owner points, with series leader Tony Stewart starting from the pole despite crashing and having to move to a backup car in Friday's opening practice. It's the third time this season that Cup qualifying has been rained out. (Concord Monitor)
2009 Nationwide Series Schedule Jun 27, 2009
Feb. 14 Camping World 300; Tony Stewart. Feb. 21 Stater Bros. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Montoya's Cup warning for Danica Jun 27, 2009
"We need to get them where I feel like the (No.) 14 (Tony Stewart) and the (No.) 48 (Jimmie Johnson). They can pass cars. Anytime that I ever need to go somewhere and go forward, I can't ever go forward, I'm always stuck where I'm at. We might have a good front-run car for the first five laps or whatever. We might have a good long-run car the last 10 laps. But, by then, it's too late.'' Noting that drivers like Stewart and Johnson have been able to start from the back of the field and race to... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Jun 27, 2009
May 16: NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Lowes (Charlotte); Tony Stewart ... June 7: Pocono 500 Pocono; Tony Stewart. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Stewart moves to backup car after crash Jun 27, 2009
Tony Stewart, right rear, watches as crew members work on his crashed race car during practice in Loudon, N.H., on Friday ... LOUDON, N.H. Tony Stewart had to move to a backup car Friday after crashing in the first NASCAR Sprint Cup practice at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR Notebook: Montoya gives Patrick advice on potential move Jun 27, 2009
14 (Tony Stewart) and the (No ... Logano replaced two-time series champion Tony Stewart in the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing entry this season, and the youngster has had some growing pains. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ticking Time Bomb Jun 26, 2009
With all due respect to Tony Stewart, through 16 races Jimmie Johnson remains the clear favorite to win his fourth straight title. He's scored more points at this stage (2,207) than in two of the past three years he took home the trophy, and he's shown no signs of vulnerability heading into the sport's summer stretch. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
TEAM REPORTS: NASCAR news, notes Jun 26, 2009
"He never let me settle for second," said Tony Stewart, now in his 29th year of competitive racing ... As a 37-year-old, when Tony Stewart made the massive leap from being just a driver to taking on the dual role of driver/owner with his own team Stewart-Haas Racing Nelson has been there to see his son succeed once again ... "To hold off Tony Stewart, that's awesome. To see Richard Petty in the winner's circle with us today, that was big.". (USA Today -- Sports)
With lots of help, Stewart’s doing fine on his own Jun 26, 2009
Tony Stewart, the two-time Sprint Cup champion, had announced his departure from Joe Gibbs Racing and the No. 20 Home Depot Toyota ... Just to hear the passion in Tony Stewart s voice. (Boston Globe)
Steam helps power Busch brothers Jun 25, 2009
Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Juan Pablo Montoya, and Kurt Busch, Kyle s big brother, have stoked the haters. But they have been overtaken (literally and figuratively, at times) by the younger Busch, the runaway leader in ill will. (Boston Globe)
This Week In Auto Racing June 26 - 28 Jun 24, 2009
The top-12 drivers in points after the September 12 event at Richmond will qualify for the "Chase for the Sprint Cup." Juan Pablo Montoya currently holds the coveted 12th spot, but Kasey Kahne moved to within three points of Montoya after winning last Sunday at Sonoma, CA. Kahne held off Tony Stewart in several late-race restarts to win for the first time since June 2008 at Pocono and give team owner Richard Petty his first victory in a decade ... Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson -... (ABC 7 News, DC)
A sprint to the finish Jun 24, 2009
Darian Grubb, crew chief of Tony Stewart s No. 14 Chevrolet, insists, like just about everybody in his profession, on proper homework. Every Monday following a race, Grubb huddles at the Stewart-Haas Racing shop in Kannapolis, N.C., with the organization s leadership: Stewart; director of competition Bobby Hutchens; technical director Matt Borland; and Tony Gibson, the crew chief of the No. 39 car. (Boston Globe)
Then There Were None Jun 24, 2009
Stewart-Haas, with that Hendrick equipment, sit first with Tony Stewart and sixth with Ryan Newman in the points. Penske has jumped up, with Kurt Busch in fourth, and Dodge has a second Chase contender in Kasey Kahne in 13th, three points behind Montoya. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
It's Good To Be King...again Jun 23, 2009
Kahne, who had never finished better than 23rd at Sonoma, held off points leader and six-time road course winner Tony Stewart on several late-race restarts to win the Toyota/Save Mart 350. The 71-year-old Petty was all smiles on a sunny day in California's wine country, as Kahne's teammates A.J. Allmendinger and Elliott Sadler also finished in the top-10. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Kahne takes first road-course win Jun 23, 2009
Kasey Kahne, right, drives in front of Tony Stewart during the NASCAR Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday ... Kasey Kahne, right, drives in front of Tony Stewart during the NASCAR Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Martin really retired? Jun 23, 2009
To me, Martin s success is one of the biggest stories, along with Tony Stewart s league leading performance, of the young season. Before the season started, I predicted that Martin would finish second in the final standings. (Brewton Standard, AL)
NASCAR: Kahne earns first road-course victory Jun 22, 2009
Tony Stewart, an accomplished road racer, finished second and was followed by Marcos Ambrose, who blew a motor in Saturday's practice that forced him to start at the back of the field and forfeit his third-place qualifying position. Jimmie Johnson was fourth and was followed by Denny Hamlin and Juan Pablo Montoya, who moved up two spots in the standings to take the 12th Chase position. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Tom BowlesNASCAR POWER RANKINGS Jun 22, 2009
Tony Stewart, Mark Martin top NASCAR power rankings - Tom Bowles - SI.com. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kahne holds off Stewart for Sonoma win Jun 22, 2009
- Kasey Kahne gave struggling Richard Petty Motorsports a much-needed boost Sunday, holding off Tony Stewart at Infineon Raceway to snap a 37-race winless streak ... - Kasey Kahne gave struggling Richard Petty Motorsports a much-needed boost Sunday, holding off Tony Stewart at Infineon Raceway to snap a 37-race winless streak. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Keselowski will hear plans Jun 22, 2009
JGR has been deliberate in its previous expansions and nixed adding a fourth car last year after Tony Stewart left the race team. For now, a bigger priority is figuring out how to get its three current teams running consistently. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kahne proves he's roadworthy Jun 22, 2009
(06-21) 20:55 PDT -- The last four double-file restarts of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 were like repeated showdowns between Kasey Kahne and Tony Stewart ... Kahne proves he's roadworthy Articles The last four double-file restarts of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 were like repeated showdowns between Kasey Kahne and Tony Stewart. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Kahne Holds Off Stewart For 1st Road Course Win Jun 22, 2009
(AP) Kasey Kahne gave struggling Richard Petty Motorsports a much-needed boost Sunday, holding off Tony Stewart at Infineon Raceway to snap a 37-race winless streak. Kahne was met in Victory Lane by Richard Petty, who made his first trip as a car owner in more than a decade. (CBS News)
Kahne proves he's roadworthy Jun 22, 2009
(06-21) 20:55 PDT -- The last four double-file restarts of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 were like repeated showdowns between Kasey Kahne and Tony Stewart. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Kahne breaks through with Sonoma win Jun 22, 2009
Kasey Kahne led the final 38 laps but had to stave off a final charge from Tony Stewart. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Kahne, Petty get back on course Jun 22, 2009
Kasey Kahne got fired up after distancing himself from Tony Stewart on a late restart and ending a 37-race winless streak ... Kasey Kahne gave struggling Richard Petty Motorsports a much-needed boost yesterday, holding off Tony Stewart at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. (Boston Globe)
LarsAndersonInside Nascar The race for the final spot in the Chase looks like a battle royale. Jun 21, 2009
But he won't dazzle you the way Tony Stewart or Kyle Busch will with a daring three-wide pass or a gutsy move through the corner. Burton only has one top-10 run in his past six starts, but he should be fast on Sunday in Sonoma, where he finished third in '07. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NASCAR AT INFINEON Jun 21, 2009
Current points leader Tony Stewart, a two-time winner of this race, was fourth, and Gordon, a five-time winner, was 13th. Three-time defending Cup series champion Jimmie Johnson, yet to win on a road course, will start 11th. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Montoya will race for points Jun 21, 2009
"The thing about Juan is he's really intelligent," points leader Tony Stewart said. "He picks things up very, very quickly. As you run up front with guys and you have shots at winning the championship, you kind of pick up on how they're doing things and why they're doing it.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
2009 Nationwide Series Schedule Jun 21, 2009
Feb. 14 Camping World 300; Tony Stewart. Feb. 21 Stater Bros. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Notes: Controversial finish in 200-mile race Jun 21, 2009
Jimmie Johnson and another former IndyCar driver, Tony Stewart, agreed. "I think she'd do a lot for our sport," Johnson said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Montoya has expertise on road course Jun 21, 2009
678 m.p.h. Sprint Cup points leader Tony Stewart starts fourth and five-time Sonoma winner Jeff Gordon, second in points, has the 13th spot. Taking a brief break from his Sprint Cup duties, Carl Edwards made the most of a one-day getaway, winning last night s Nationwide series race at the Milwaukee Mile in West Allis, Wis. (Boston Globe)
Ambrose, Gilliland, Andretti have rough practice Jun 21, 2009
"We need to get our cars better, that's the biggest thing. Our cars aren't as good as they were last year. Hopefully the meeting we had will solve some of that and we can continue to get better and learn from some of the mistakes we've made this year.'' Busch, who lost the pole for Sunday's race to fellow Toyota driver Brian Vickers, was leading the points at this time last season. He's ninth now, but has 30 bonus points on reserve for seeding at the start of the Chase for the championship. But... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Stewart open to adding 3rd team to his stable Jun 20, 2009
(AP) -Tony Stewart is off to such a strong first season as a team owner, he's already open to expansion. The Sprint Cup Series points leader said Friday he'd consider adding a third team to Stewart-Haas Racing next year if the right combination was available. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stewart open to idea of fielding third team Jun 20, 2009
- Tony Stewart is off to such a strong first season as a team owner, he's already open to expansion ... Tony Stewart is the first owner/driver to lead the points standings since Alan Kulwicki in 1992 ... - Tony Stewart is off to such a strong first season as a team owner, he's already open to expansion. (Athens Banner-Herald)
NASCAR owners will back reorganizing General Motors Jun 20, 2009
We had a great racecar, but for me, I always, always come up short on the gas mileage thing - I always have, said Martin, whose third victory of the season tied him with Kyle Busch for the series high and vaulted him five spots to eighth in the driver standings with 1,868 points, 321 behind leader Tony Stewart. If you look at the stats, you know, I ve lost 25 and won two probably on it. (Boston Globe)
Stewart open to adding 3rd team Jun 20, 2009
Tony Stewart is off to such a strong first season as a team owner, he's already open to expansion. The Sprint Cup Series points leader said Friday he'd consider adding a third team to Stewart-Haas Racing next year if the right combination was available. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
STEWART-HAAS: Team may add third car to team Jun 20, 2009
Tony Stewart open to adding third team to Stewart-Haas Racing - USATODAY.com ... Tony Stewart open to adding third team to Stewart-Haas Racing. (USA Today -- Sports)
GM cutbacks hit Cup teams now Jun 20, 2009
Rick Hendrick and Tony Stewart said earlier this week that they met with GM officials, who must cut back spending since filing this month for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Stewart said the cuts are immediate. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stewart looks to add to points lead at Infineon Jun 20, 2009
Heading into the Toyota/Save Mart 250, Tony Stewart has a 47-point lead over Jeff Gordon in the Sprint Cup Series standings. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vickers claims another pole Jun 20, 2009
The second row consists of Australian Marcos Ambrose and points leader Tony Stewart. Brian Vickers of Red Bull Racing wins his second consecutive pole and third this season by setting the pace in qualifying at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. (News & Observer -- Sports)
BOWLES:NASCAR's best five road racers may surprise you Jun 19, 2009
Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart headline NASCAR road racers - Tom Bowles - SI.com ... The answer might surprise you, as longtime Kings of the Road Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon are getting challenged by a handful of up-and-coming stars ... 2) Tony Stewart (Average Finish: 8. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR spinning its wheels this year Jun 19, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
