France dishes on Junior, Danica, HOF Nov 12, 2009
Q: Talk about the impact that drivers Juan Pablo Montoya and Danica Patrick could have on the sport. I think Juan Pablo has finally come into his sweet spot on performance. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Driver notes Nov 12, 2009
Last week: Edwards' hopes of moving up in the standings took a severe hit on lap 175 when he was clipped by Juan Pablo Montoya and sent spinning hard into the wall. The damage was bad enough to force Edwards to call it quits for the day in 39th place. (USA Today -- Sports)
Johnson's Chase challengers can't keep pace Nov 12, 2009
His trouble came at Charlotte, when he ran into the back of Juan Pablo Montoya on a restart and couldn t overcome the gaping hole in the front of his No. 5 Chevrolet ... Juan Pablo Montoya, sixth in points, 236 out: The biggest surprise of the Chase, Montoya has run much better than his spot in the standings shows. (Longview Daily News, WA)
TomBowlesNascar Power Rankings He crashed in Texas, but Jimmie Johnson won't lose the Chase. Nov 11, 2009
" The boost of good fortune now leaves him with an outside shot to snag "Best of the Rest" honors of 13th in points. He's 105 behind Kyle Busch and 75 behind Matt Kenseth with two races left. 10Last Week: NR Denny Hamlin Man, could someone make one heck of a roller coaster out of this guy's Chase. Three DNFs for Hamlin are now balanced out by three top-two finishes, including a surprising second at Texas on Sunday. For the second time in three years, the No. 11 Toyota hit the wall late in the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Kurt Busch wins as leader wrecks, Chase tightens Nov 10, 2009
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Updated – and unofficial – driver standings Nov 10, 2009
Updated and unofficial driver standings - Racing - NewsObserver. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson refused to quit after setback Nov 10, 2009
" A crash involving Juan Pablo Montoya, Carl Edwards and Jeff Gordon and a blown engine for Kasey Kahne also helped Johnson. Though he gave everyone else in the Chase a chance to make up ground, several failed at the rare opportunity. They might not get another opportunity. If Johnson finishes no worse than fourth in the final two races, he will clinch the championship. If he leads a single lap at Phoenix or the finale at Homestead, Fla., he can finish fifth at both tracks. "Luckily we have a... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Kurt Busch wins at Texas, Johnson 38th after wreck Nov 10, 2009
On lap 175, in the same troublesome turn where Johnson got knocked around, Gordon spun himself when trying to avoid the colliding cars of Juan Pablo Montoya and Carl Edwards. He then went into the pit before it was open and incurred a penalty, but that just made him restart at the back of the field, where he was still 18th - the same as when the accident occurred. (FindLaw News)
Kurt Busch wins at Texas Nov 10, 2009
Gordon avoided serious trouble in the second turn on lap 175, spinning but not hitting anything after Juan Pablo Montoya and Edwards made contact and spun ahead of him going onto the backstretch. When Gordon turned down to avoid the other cars, he spun himself. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Kurt Busch thwarts brother's hopes in Texas win Nov 9, 2009
Kurt Busch thwarts brother Kyle Busch's hopes in Texas Motor Speedway win - ESPN. Updated: November 9, 2009, 1:57 AM ET. (ABC News)
Kurt breaks up Kyle's triple Nov 9, 2009
Johnson's misfortune opened the door for several title contenders, but two - Carl Edwards and Juan Pablo Montoya - got into wrecks of their own and couldn't capitalize. Jeff Gordon, who won the spring race at Texas, spun once during the race, struggled with handling and finished 13th. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fuel call marks Rogers' debut as crew chief Nov 9, 2009
The nine-time winner from a year ago was knocked out about halfway through the race when he pulled alongside Juan Pablo Montoya just before Montoya lost control and grazed Edwards, sending him into the wall. Edwards took the optimistic outlook before the race when he said he preferred to view things as nine wins over two seasons rather than the big zero of 2009. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Busch drives back to Victory Lane Nov 9, 2009
A crash involving Juan Pablo Montoya, Carl Edwards and Jeff Gordon ruined their chances to get back into contention. Another winner Sunday was Michael McGee, of Broken Bow, Okla. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Kurt Busch claims win; Johnson crashes to 38th Nov 9, 2009
(20) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 231, 71. 2, 52, 132,523. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Rewind | Racing to win? Category may be the key Nov 9, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya (-236) ... Carl Edwards, Juan Pablo Montoya and Brad Keselowski wreck in Turn 1. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Patrick remains driven Nov 7, 2009
He was expected to do a test with Michael Waltrip Racing along with former F1 driver Mika Salo, who is hoping to follow the trail Juan Pablo Montoya blazed from F1 to NASCAR. I want to stress that this is purely an opportunity to experience another category of motorsport for personal enjoyment, Trulli said. My commitment is 100 percent to Formula 1. (Boston Globe)
MarkBeechRacing Fan JJ isn't the only one to watch -- Montoya isn't done quite yet. Nov 7, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya, Jimmie Johnson, reasons to watch NASCAR - Mark Beech - SI.com ... Juan Pablo Montoya is hungry for a win after his success this Cup season ... Juan Pablo Montoya will try to build up momentum for 2010 in the last three races. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
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
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 ... Among those still shut out of Victory Lane in 2009: Juan Pablo Montoya, Ryan Newman, Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle, Jeff Burton, Clint Bowyer, and Kevin Harvick. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
BrantJamesInside Nascar Crown him now? Not so fast. Here's how J.J. could lose. Nov 5, 2009
Homestead-Miami Speedway ninjas: The International Speedway Corp., host to the season finale, lost the focal point of its ticket campaign when local resident Juan Pablo Montoya fell out of contention for the title despite an impressive first Chase. Now Johnson is threatening to clinch at the penultimate race of the season, at Phoenix, rendering prostrate all that confetti and pomp ready for display at Homestead. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Win gives McMurray bittersweet send-off at Roush Nov 5, 2009
McMurray has marveled at the success of EGR driver Juan Pablo Montoya, who is fourth in the Chase standings heading into this weekend s race at Texas. Ganassi s team right now is as good as anybody, he said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson tops latest Power Rankings Nov 5, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya Running up front late, Montoya seemed positioned for his sixth top five finish in seven Chase races to date. But that's before all heck broke lose on that fateful green-white-checkered finish, leaving him 19th and scratching his head like so many others. (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
Nobody has bolted in from Formula 1, like Juan Pablo Montoya did three years ago. It has lacked the drama of Dale Earnhardt Jr. moving from DEI to Hendrick and of Kyle Busch moving from Hendrick to Gibbs. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Bump ban produces single-file Talladega Nov 4, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya (42) and Kevin Harvick (29) draft behind Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Dale Davis) Share: Text. (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)
NASCAR bans bump-drafting in Talladega turns Nov 2, 2009
He was immediately peppered with questions, beginning with Juan Pablo Montoya, who asked if Helton guaranteed drivers will be punished if they use the practice to win the race. "The guy you might penalize might be in Victory Lane," Montoya yelled from the back of the room. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
House Of Horrors APIt was a quiet race for 450 miles until two crashes, including this one involving Mark Martin (5), shook up the field.From single-file racing to big crashes near the finish, Talladega lived up to its dreadful reputation, writes Bruce Martin. Plus, Jimmie Johnson all but locks up the Cup and more notes. Nov 2, 2009
" David Reutimann, Casey Mears, Brad Keselowski, Martin Truex, Jr., Kurt Busch, Mark Martin, David Ragan, Robby Gordon, Jeff Gordon, Robert Richardson, Jr., Juan Pablo Montoya, Reed Sorenson and Scott Speed were all involved in the final crash that happened as the leader was heading to the white flag. But that wasn't the most terrifying incident at Talladega. Ryan Newman's Chevrolet was rear-ended by Marcos Ambrose's Toyota at the end of the backstretch, sending it into the air in an... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Rewind | Commentary and more from Sunday's race Nov 2, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya (-239). It was a familiar refrain late in the race for Chase drivers Montoya ran out of gas. (News & Observer -- Sports)
* Sport Briefs Nov 1, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya was never upset by the taco remark that got ESPN announcer Bob Griese suspended. The network suspended Griese from broadcasting yesterday for the remark he made last weekend about Montoya. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Raising the fence doesn't make Talladega cage safe Nov 1, 2009
For a fan, it doesn't get much better than that, Juan Pablo Montoya said of Talladega. I'll tell you the truth, I get a kick out of it. (News & Observer -- Sports)
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 engine gives Ford added hope Nov 1, 2009
Mark Martin will start third, followed by Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Juan Pablo Montoya, Kurt Busch, Ryan Newman, Greg Biffle, Denny Hamlin, Carl Edwards, Kasey Kahne and Brian Vickers ... (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Montoya wasn't bothered by Griese 'taco' remark Oct 31, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya was not bothered byBob Griese's remark - Racing - SI.com ... Juan Pablo Montoya said he was not bothered by Bob Griese's comment ... (AP) -- Juan Pablo Montoya says he was not bothered by the "taco" remark that got ESPN announcer Bob Griese suspended. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Pass the sugar Oct 31, 2009
As they discussed what happened to the year of Juan Pablo Montoya, NFL legend Bob Griese jokingly made the comment, ''He's been out having a taco. Having been alerted to his gaffe, Griese made a profuse apology for the comment and was subsequently stood down by the network for a week. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Martin hoping to gain ground at Talladega Oct 31, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya, as he did last Sunday when first apprised of the insensitive remark ESPN college football analyst Bob Griese made about him the day before, shrugged off the network s decision to suspend Griese for one game. It s not my responsibility and it is not our sport, Montoya said yesterday at Talladega. (Boston Globe)
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)
BrantJamesInside Racing Felix Sabates says that the bad economy won't doom racing. Oct 30, 2009
Felix Sabates sounds off on Juan Pablo Montoya, NASCAR today - Brant James - SI.com ... On whether a 'foreign' champion - namely Colombian Juan Pablo Montoya - would be embraced by NASCAR fans. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Come on, Phillies, beat the Bankees!... Oct 30, 2009
Suspended for saying Juan Pablo Montoya was "out having a taco?" Really. Some of you people need to lighten up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
With Montoya's surge to fifth, his intensity reminds fans of Earnhardt Oct 29, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya (42) has risen to Sprint Cup contention this season thanks to strong showings like his third at Martinsville, Sunday. NASCAR CHASE FOR THE CUP. (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
In fact, Gordon needs to be concerned with who's behind him in fifth, as Juan Pablo Montoya is just 50 points back and unafraid to mix it up on the track ... Juan Pablo Montoya With the title now out of reach, this first-time Chaser will reach out for Victory Lane any way he can. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hamlin wins race, Johnson steals thunder Oct 27, 2009
" Johnson, however, pushed his lead over Mark Martin to 118 points. Jeff Gordon is third in the rankings, down by 150 points. Everyone else is at least 192 points behind. Juan Pablo Montoya finished third - his fifth top-five finish in six playoff races, followed by Kyle Busch in fourth, Jeff Gordon in fifth, Jamie McMurray in sixth and Ryan Newman in eighth. Like Hamlin, the focus for Montoya wasn't on his fifth top-five finish in six playoff races. Instead, he answered questions about a... (The Augusta Chronicle)
NCAA will join Michigan in probe Oct 27, 2009
ESPN broadcaster Bob Griese has been suspended one week for a remark he made about NASCAR driver Juan Pablo Montoya. ESPN spokesman Josh Krulewitz says the network has spoken to Griese and he understands the comment was inappropriate. (Boston Globe)
Griese suspended for remark about Montoya Oct 27, 2009
Getty Images for NASCAR MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 23: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 23, 2009 in Martinsville, Virginia ... BUFFALO, N.Y. - ESPN college football TV analyst Bob Griese has been suspended for one game for using a racially insensitive comment toward NASCAR driver Juan Pablo Montoya, network officials confirmed on Monday ...... (News & Observer -- Sports)
GAME ON! Is McGwire a good choice as Cardinals coach? Oct 27, 2009
Bob Griese has apologized for his to Juan Pablo Montoya. Mark Sanchez has apologized for while the Jets devoured the Raiders. (USA Today -- Sports)
Griese apologizes for Montoya remark Oct 27, 2009
ESPN broadcaster Bob Griese apologized at the end of Saturday's Ohio State-Minnesota football game for a remark he made about NASCAR driver Juan Pablo Montoya. Earlier in the telecast, during a promotion for coverage of NASCAR's Chase for the championship, a graphic listed the top five drivers in the points race. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
King For A Day APDenny Hamlin took over in Martinsville, winning the latest race in the Chase. Johnson still leads by 118 points. Denny Hamlin won at Martinsville, but Jimmie Johnson is still in control. And that means that Mark Martin and other title hopefuls are running out of time, writes Mark Beech. Oct 27, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya isn't out of the picture yet. On the heels of his 35th-place run at Charlotte last weekend, Montoya responded with a major statement at Martinsville, running up front all day and finishing third. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Gordon, Montoya trade paint again Oct 26, 2009
Getty Images MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 25: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, races Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont/NationalGuard ... - Jeff Gordon hopes the dust-up with Juan Pablo Montoya is over. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hamlin Denies Johnson Another Victory At Martinsville Oct 26, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya, Kyle Busch and Jeff Gordon completed the top-five. Gordon remained third in the rankings, trailing his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Johnson by 150 points with four races remaining in the Chase. (ABC 7 News, DC)
RESULTS: Tums Fast Relief 500 Oct 26, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup - Tums Fast Relief 500 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 10/25/2009 - 7:58 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hamlin reverses fortunes, foils Johnson for Martinsville win Oct 26, 2009
The pace is so scorching that Juan Pablo Montoya (third) scored his fifth top five of the Chase and yet lost 10 points to Johnson. "The way he's running, you've probably got to win the next (four), and he's got to have some bad luck," Montoya said. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME ON! BLOG: Montoya shrugs off 'taco' remark Oct 26, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya drove to a third-place finish Sunday at Martinsville Speedway. After the race, Montoya served to drive away some of the controversy surrounding about him during Saturday's Ohio State-Minnesota college football broadcast on ABC.. (USA Today -- Sports)
NOTEBOOK: Gordon, Montoya clash at Martinsville Oct 26, 2009
Jeff Gordon clings to a slim margin ahead of Juan Pablo Montoya in the early stages of Sunday's race at Martinsville. By Zack Albert, USA TODAY MARTINSVILLE, Va. (USA Today -- Sports)
Best from Sunday Oct 26, 2009
- ESPN broadcaster Bob Griese apologized at the end of Saturday's Ohio State-Minnesota football game for a remark he made about NASCAR driver Juan Pablo Montoya. MARTINSVILLE, Va. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Notebook: Montoya, Gordon race aggressively Oct 26, 2009
Notebook: Juan Pablo Montoya, Jeff Gordon have aggressive race - Racing - SI.com ... (AP) -- Juan Pablo Montoya had had it with Jeff Gordon, and when he felt Gordon began crowding him in the turns on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, he got physical ... Juan Pablo Montoya had said he didn't have much to say about ABC football announcer Bob Griese's ill-conceived comment about him on television Saturday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
BruceMartinInside Racing Jimmie Johnson can all but lock up his 4th straight title this week. Oct 26, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya is a newcomer to NASCAR's championship battle, although he won the CART championship in 1999 and was a contender for the World Championship when he raced in Formula One. In Montoya's mind, Johnson must appear as the Southern California version of Michael Schumacher -- the Formula One great who dominated the series throughout the late 1990s and into much of this decade. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hamlin holds off Johnson at Martinsville Oct 26, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya finished third, followed by Kyle Busch, who passed Gordon on the final lap. Martin finished eighth. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Tracking the Chase | How the Top 12 fared Sunday Oct 26, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya (-200) ... - Jeff Gordon hopes the dust-up with Juan Pablo Montoya is over. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hamlin makes prediction come true Oct 26, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Mon, Oct 26, 2009 02:00 AMModified Mon, Oct 26, 2009 12:44 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rewind | Another ending to rile up fans Oct 26, 2009
- Jeff Gordon hopes the dust-up with Juan Pablo Montoya is over. But he still doesn't know why it started. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hamlin dominates at end to win at Martinsville Oct 26, 2009
Juan Pablo Montoya finished third, followed by Kyle Busch, who passed Gordon on the final lap ... - Jeff Gordon hopes the dust-up with Juan Pablo Montoya is over ... Dale Earnhardt Jr., (88) scrubs the wall as Juan Pablo Montoya (42) passes by during the Tums 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race at the Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Cup dominance has precedent Oct 25, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sun, Oct 25, 2009 01:26 AMModified Sun, Oct 25, 2009 01:27 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Today's lineup Oct 25, 2009
(42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 95. 545. (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
Ryan Newman, Jeff Gordon head field at Martinsville - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Friday October 23, 2009 7:13PM; Updated: Friday October 23, 2009 9:18PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Spreading His Wings APBrad Keselowski said he learned about how to be a good teammate during his time at Hendrick.Brad Keselowski is driving for racing's best team this season. But the rookie has to make his own path -- and that means leaving the Hendrick stable. Tom Bowles has the story. Oct 23, 2009
"Brad Keselowski is a young driver with limited experience as it relates to Sprint Cup Series racing," officials said after he roughed up Juan Pablo Montoya, among others. "In NASCAR's opinion, there were several instances in the early stages of a 400-mile race that he was being overly aggressive, and NASCAR communicated that to his team.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR notes Oct 22, 2009
"We lost our track position there because of a little miscommunication about what we wanted to do and never got it back. We possibly could have finished in the top five if we hadn't given up track position. We're just fighting for the highest spot in points we can finish, which isn't looking bad for us right now considering the 42 (Juan Pablo Montoya) had problems and (so did) the 99 () and the 83 (). Our goal is to finish as high in points as we possibly can, and if that's one, two, three, four... (USA Today -- Sports)
