|
|
|
|||||
Archive:
| |||||
Overcoming a penalty that dropped him to 30th and left the No. 48 Chevrolet mired in heavy traffic most of 500 miles, Johnson charged from 11th to second in the final eight laps. "I'm leaving here very, very happy," he said. (USA Today -- Sports)
RESULTS: Pep Boys Auto 500 Oct 27, 2008
(1) , Chevrolet, 325, 109, 175, $256,836 ... (7) , Chevrolet, 325, 110 ... (9) , Chevrolet, 325, 105, 135, $108,300. (USA Today -- Sports)
LOCAL FOLKS:Ballet teacher soaks up Southern culture Oct 27, 2008
He chose a blue 1976 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe three-quarter ton pickup truck that gets eight miles to the gallon. I wanted it to be ugly and beastly, he said. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Despite Edwards' win, Johnson pads lead Oct 27, 2008
His crew got him out first among lapped cars on the next yellow, and Johnson kept the No. 48 Chevrolet there until a subsequent caution allowed him to get his lap back. By the time Hamlin took the lead from Kenseth coming off pit road with just less than 60 laps left, Johnson was up to 13th and was ahead of Greg Biffle and Jeff Burton, who had come in second and third in the standings. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Edwards prevails at AMS Oct 27, 2008
Johnson did acknowledge that even as fast as his No. 48 Chevrolet was at the end, it was no match for Edwards No. 99 Ford, which was out front six times for 98 laps. Carl was gone, Johnson said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
RESULTS: E-Z-GO 200 Oct 26, 2008
(10) , Chevrolet, 130 laps, 131 ... (2) , Chevrolet, 130, 144 ... (21) , Chevrolet, 130, 88. (USA Today -- Sports)
RESULTS: Kroger On Track for the Cure 250 Oct 26, 2008
(10) , Chevrolet, 253, 96 ... (18) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 253, 87 ... (5) , Chevrolet, 252, 124. (USA Today -- Sports)
Corvette ZR1: Perfect power Oct 25, 2008
If gas is our combustible heroin, cars such as the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 are our big needles. This 638-horsepower, 205-miles-per-hour, $105,000 affront to all that is good and decent and respectable, this angry strake of carbon fiber and aluminum turns gasoline directly into moments of teary bliss. (Boston Globe)
Auto racing results Oct 25, 2008
Jimmie Johnson (Chevrolet) 2008 owner points; 2 ... Jeff Burton (Chevrolet); 4 ... Clint Bowyer (Chevrolet); 6. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR team notes Oct 24, 2008
No. 48 Chevrolet, Hendrick Motorsports ... No. 31 Chevrolet, Richard Childress Racing ... No. 07 Chevrolet, Richard Childress Racing. (USA Today -- Sports)
Economy makes Fox ad enhancements more appealing Oct 23, 2008
Chevrolet, Ford, Sprint, Verizon and DirecTV also had enhancements set. TBS similarly worked sponsors Blackberry and Sharp Electronics into its postseason coverage. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ford extends deal with Roush despite sell-off Oct 23, 2008
"That's the key to our continued involvement. But make no mistake, the plan to achieve that kind of return requires us to beat Chevrolet, Dodge and Toyota on the race track.". Roush has been Ford's most successful partner, winning 110 races and back-to-back Cup championships with Matt Kenseth and Kurt Busch in 2003 and 2004. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Notebook: IndyCar drivers to relax at last race Oct 23, 2008
" RCR PREPARING In preparation for the addition of a fourth NASCAR Sprint Cup entry in 2009, Richard Childress Racing has named veteran crew chief Shane Wilson to head up its new No. 33 team. Wilson will call the shots for Clint Bowyer, who will move to that car from his current No. 07 Chevrolet. "Shane brings a great deal of knowledge and success to the. team, much of which he has earned since coming to RCR in 2006," said Richard Childress. "He will be able to hit the ground running since he's... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Jimmie Johnson's younger brother trying to make name for himself Oct 23, 2008
That's what you call points racing, get them all, Johnson said from the cockpit of his Chevrolet last Sunday after an almost perfect day on the half-mile oval at Martinsville, Va. Johnson picked up all the points available by leading the most laps (a career-best 339) en route to his sixth victory of the season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
This Week In Auto Racing October 24 - 26 Oct 22, 2008
" Hornaday won the inaugural Truck Series race at Atlanta in 2004. Benson's track record at Atlanta is not as impressive as Hornaday's with Benson finishing 28th or worse in three of the last four races there. He finished third there one year ago. Sprint Cup regulars Ryan Newman, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch and Travis Kvapil are among the 34 drivers listed on the preliminary entry list for the truck event at Atlanta. Newman will make his series debut, driving the No.2 Chevrolet for Kevin Harvick... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto racing and its furry friends Oct 22, 2008
That leaves only Chevrolet and Toyota, and with the current economic woes the country is suffering, truck sales have gone south. Too bad, because that's a fun series to watch. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
The Lord is his right front tire man Oct 22, 2008
Greg bought a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With his crew, he painted Abundant Life Race Charity and a huge #28 on the side and the back. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Spice up Chase with new points system Oct 21, 2008
Oh, the engine on his No. 48 Chevrolet could certainly fail maybe even this weekend at Atlanta, where motors are vulnerable over the fast 500 miles. And he could get caught up in a crash just about anywhere. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rob Burress supports champion ARCA driver Oct 21, 2008
CHEVROLET, 1995 S-10 Chevrolet,1995 S-10, 4 cylinder 5 speed, short, 84,000 miles, $3150 ... CHEVROLET 1983 SCOTTSDALE new motor/ transmission, short, $2500 ... CHEVROLET 1996 3500 series, with utility bed, runs great, good tires, work ready, salvage title from tornado, not wrecked, $3800. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Let's not give JJ title yet | Yarborough: 'It's going to happen' Oct 21, 2008 Johnson's title hopes rise with convincing Martinsville win Oct 20, 2008 Johnson rolls to latest win Oct 20, 2008 Benson wins, grabs truck series points lead Oct 19, 2008 RACE RESULTS: Kroger 200 Oct 19, 2008 Busy times for the repo man Oct 19, 2008 Rain ensures prime pit placement for Chase drivers at Martinsville Oct 18, 2008 The 5th Annual Chevy Country Music Calendar Revs Up 2009 Oct 18, 2008 Five-way duel looms at Martinsville Oct 17, 2008 Time to make a move at Martinsville Oct 16, 2008 Johnson enjoys view from atop the Chase for the Sprint Cup Oct 15, 2008 Sellers scores dramatic win at Stafford Oct 15, 2008 SAVVY DRIVING: Burton used pits wisely in win Oct 13, 2008 Underdog Burton begins Chase campaign in earnest Oct 13, 2008 Burton gets back in the Chase Oct 13, 2008 Go with Johnson at Charlotte Oct 11, 2008 RESULTS: Dollar General 300 Oct 11, 2008 Notebook: Hamlin cleared to race at Lowe's Oct 10, 2008 NASCAR Q&A Oct 10, 2008 Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR Oct 10, 2008 Area drivers excel at Best In The Desert race Oct 10, 2008 U.S. Army To Sponsor Newman's Team At Stewart-haas In '09 Oct 10, 2008 NASCAR, meet the electric Chevy Volt Oct 10, 2008 Harvick-Edwards tiff continues in garage Oct 10, 2008 Weather may dash hopes Oct 10, 2008 Cowboys clear Jones to play Sunday Oct 10, 2008 NASCAR rule interpretation has been fuzzy Oct 8, 2008 Carpentier fired after Sunday spat Oct 8, 2008 The Clanton Advertiser Oct 8, 2008 Smith denied first career win on illegal pass Oct 6, 2008 Stewart breaks through, holds off Smith at Talladega Oct 6, 2008 RESULTS: Amp Energy 500 Oct 6, 2008 Stewart awarded victory Oct 6, 2008 Stewart wins a wild one at Talladega Oct 6, 2008 Kvapil takes pole for Talladega; DEI also strong Oct 5, 2008 RESULTS: Mountain Dew 250 Oct 5, 2008 Bodine pushes to win Oct 5, 2008 Auto Racing. Kvapil on Talladega pole Oct 5, 2008 NASCAR: Yates' Kvapil earns first pole position in his 100th start (Today) Oct 5, 2008 Talladega notebook: Earnhardt runs into trouble Oct 4, 2008 Earnhardt blowout starts accident at Talladega Oct 4, 2008 Brant JamesINSIDE NASCAR Oct 4, 2008 Expert picks Oct 4, 2008 Luxury brands rev up marketing at Road Atlanta Oct 4, 2008 Opinion: New Daytona Shootout format causes stir Oct 3, 2008 FAMILY WOES: Dysfunctional DEI team is getting hit hard Oct 3, 2008 Harvick on a late-season roll Sep 25, 2008 NASCAR notes Sep 25, 2008 Steckly not quite a lock Sep 25, 2008 Keselowski to attempt 2 Cup starts for Hendrick Sep 23, 2008 Skinner The Winner By Inches At Las Vegas Sep 22, 2008 PHOTOS: Dover weekend Sep 22, 2008 Biffle tops teammates Sep 22, 2008 Hallam moves from F1 to NASCAR, joins Waltrip team Sep 21, 2008 Busch races to 8th Nationwide win Sep 21, 2008 Busch buries Nationwide field at Dover for eighth win of '08 Sep 21, 2008 F1 HELP: McLaren engineer joins Waltrip Sep 21, 2008 Gordon aims for Chase despite winless '08 Sep 20, 2008 Gordon Edges Martin For Pole At Dover Sep 20, 2008 Auto racing results Sep 20, 2008 Gordon wins much-needed pole Sep 20, 2008 Tim TuttleINSIDE NASCAR Sep 17, 2008 Bruce MartinINSIDE RACING Sep 17, 2008 McCain finds friends at NASCAR race in N.H. Sep 15, 2008 NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Sylvania 300 Results Sep 15, 2008
And in August, Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet had a tire go down at Bristol, Tenn. and got nudged into the wall. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Johnson continues his Martinsville domination Oct 21, 2008
(1) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 504 laps, 149 ... (10) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 504, 114 ... (8) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 504, 120. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Yarborough is the only driver to win three consecutive championships (1976-78), and as the No. 48 Chevrolet draws closer to the impending label of "dynasty," Johnson is certain to draw comparisons with other NASCAR legends. Earnhardt, who notched a career-best second at Martinsville, suggested Johnson's title push perhaps has been more impressive than his late father's run of seven titles (six from 1986-94). (USA Today -- Sports)
"Johnson won this race last year, too, then reeled off three more wins in subsequent weeks as he dashed teammate Jeff Gordon's hopes for a fifth career title.And don't expect Johnson's team to let up, either.In Saturday's practice sessions, Johnson said he felt his car was second-best on the track. Only Gordon, who is too far back to challenge for the title, might have been better. Johnson surmised his No. 48 Chevrolet was better than Burton's Chevy or the Fords of Biffle or Carl Edwards and,... (News & Observer -- Sports)
"It's making it a very interesting points chase anyway. It's great.''Benson twice held off Hornaday on restarts in the final 20 laps, the last with five laps to go, and was able to take a deep breath and coast to the checkered flag when Hornaday's Chevrolet suddenly began choking on fumes, leaving him weaving down the front stretch.Hornaday's misfortune allowed Harvick to move into second, but only briefly because his truck also got down to fumes heading down the backstretch and finally ran out... (MSNBC -- Sports)
(29) T.J. Bell Jr., Chevrolet, 200, 78 ... (17) Matt Crafton, Chevrolet, 200, 83 ... (11) Shelby Howard, Chevrolet, 200, 77. (USA Today -- Sports)
At 3:25 a.m. on a recent morning, the "it" he is chasing is a Chevrolet Tahoe in the darkened streets of Duquesne ... " No vehicle debt Being around all this financial ruin has made him a little cautious of spending. Mr. Serena drives a Chevrolet Cavalier, all paid off. The former mechanic and restaurateur is eyeing a new Camaro. But he isn't sure if he wants to splurge. He has seen what expensive cars can do to people. If he ever got behind on his payments, he would just call the bank and say,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hamlin's win also stopped a seven-race string of victories by Chevrolet drivers at Martinsville ... Not only will their Chevrolets start ahead of all the nonstop fender-banging madness that will erupt over the course of more than three hours and 500 laps Sunday, they also got first crack at choosing a prime parking spot on the tightest, most treacherous pit lane in NASCAR.. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kim Kosak, Chevrolet general director, advertising, sales promotion states, "Chevy is pleased to partner with the CMA and great country music artists to create this fifth annual Chevy Country Music Calendar. Were also extremely excited to be able to present the calendar digitally with the help of CMT.com. We know that country music fans will love to use the digital format to go behind-the-scenes and hear everyday life stories from their favorite stars featured in the 2009 calendar.CMA... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
And as long as that keeps up for the driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet, itll be hard to keep him out of Victory Lane ... What weve learned most of all about Gordon at Martinsville is even given the veteran he is hell tend to overdrive his No. 24 Chevrolet at the start of the race. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hamlin's win also stopped a seven-race string of victories by Chevrolet drivers at Martinsville. Richard Petty heads the track's all-time win list with 15 triumphs. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hamlin's win also stopped a seven-race string of victories by Chevrolet drivers at Martinsville ... The next oval is the strongest for the No. 48 Chevrolet. (USA Today -- Sports)
The 150-lap season finale for NASCAR's Camping World East Series Sunday ended with a wild three-car battle for the lead, with Sellers and the #44 Casella Waste Systems Chevrolet scoring the victory in the CARQUEST Fall Final 150. Sellers qualified in eighth position, and began patiently making his way to the front at Stafford Motor Speedway. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
"It's a long way to go, and a lot of stuff can happen," said Burton, whose No. 31 Chevrolet led twice for 58 laps (after leading only 82 laps in the first 30 races of 2008) ... Earnhardt was one lap from making a pit stop when his No. 88 Chevrolet slammed the wall in Turn 1 as he was radioing his crew feedback about the Impala's handling. (USA Today -- Sports)
At the midpoint of the 10-race title run, Burton's No. 31 Chevrolet has emerged as the most consistent threat to derailing Johnson's bid for a third consecutive championship. SAVVY DRIVING. (USA Today -- Sports)
Burton's crew chief, Scott Miller, elected to put just one can of fuel in Burton's Chevrolet on the final pit stop, changing no tires in an effort to keep the No. 31 at the front of the field in clean air that was so helpful for leaders all night long."I cut that a little close," Miller said after Burton pulled away ... That battle might have taken something out of Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet because he slid back over the final laps, losing positions and points along the way. (News & Observer -- Sports)
And there are many signs which point towards the No. 48 Chevrolet having a solid shot to three-peat. In case youre wondering, the last driver to capture three consecutive Cup championships was Cale Yarborough, who achieved the feat from 1976-78. (MSNBC -- Sports)
(2) , Chevrolet, 200, 122 ... (5) , Chevrolet, 200, 108 ... (6) , Chevrolet, 200, 110. (USA Today -- Sports)
Stewart must still find a sponsor for the remaining 13 races on Newman's No. 39 Chevrolet. He's filled his car with a combination of Old Spice and Office Depot, and hired Darian Grubb to be his crew chief. (MSNBC -- Sports)
A: There's a multitude of reasons, not the least of which is the two-time defending series champion is racing at the track sharing a sponsor with his Chevrolet ... A: The news got better Thursday for the two-time champion, who announced the U.S. Army will sponsor teammate 's Chevrolet in 23 races (including the all-star event) next year with Stewart-Haas Racing. (USA Today -- Sports)
The first development driver to run consistently well with Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s team, he has two wins and 17 top 10s in the U.S. Navy Chevrolet ... Although Bryan Clauson or Landon Cassill will win Rookie of the Year in the Nationwide Series, it's Gale who's been the most impressive, doing so in Kevin Harvick's No. 33 Chevrolet. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
in a diesel-powered R-10 co-driven by Allan McNish, Dino Capello and Emanuele Pirro, the major accolades went to a Chevrolet Corvette and a Porsche RS Spyder. The Corvette and Spyder posted the highest scores in the American Le Mans Series new Green Challenge, which ranks cars for overall performance. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
"I am extremely honored for the opportunity to drive the No.39 U.S. Army Chevrolet and proud to represent the men and women who serve and protect our country," Newman said ... He is leaving Penske Racing at the end of the season to team up with Tony Stewart, who will drive the No.14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet next year ... "We take great pride that the U.S. Army has chosen Stewart-Haas Racing as the team to lead its NASCAR effort." The U.S. Army currently sponsors the No.8 Chevrolet with... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Chevrolet: Marketing the car is a balancing act between blue- and red-state America ... Chevrolet may have a challenge in marketing its Chevrolet Volt -- an electric car -- to NASCAR fans ... NASCAR, meet the Chevrolet Volt, which General Motors believes will become the first mass-produced plug-in electric car on American roads by late 2010. (CNN -- Tech)
Witnesses said the incident started in the garage stall where Harvick's No. 33 Chevrolet was located ... Harvick responded by shoving Edwards, who landed on the No. 33 Chevrolet, denting the right-front section of the hood. (News & Observer -- Sports)
DirecTV will be teaming up with TNA Wrestling as sponsors for Sadler's No. 48 Chevrolet Silverado. The race will be Sadler's first start since he drove in the Kroger 200 at Martinsville one year ago. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The US Army is joining Ryan Newman next year, switching its Sprint Cup Series sponsorship to Stewart-Haas Racing from Dale Earnhardt Inc. The Army's star logo will appear on Newman's No. 39 Chevrolet for 23 races in 2009. NHL Malarchuk accidentally shoots self Clint Malarchuk, a former goalie best known for having his jugular vein slashed by a skate in a 1989 game, is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the chin with a rifle in Minden, Nev. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
First, NASCAR could have ruled that Stewart forced Smith beneath the yellow line, and that Smith steered his Chevrolet to the apron to avoid contact and a major wreck. Under that scenario, NASCAR would have been forced to penalize Stewart, and Smith would have been declared the winner. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Smith, driver of the No. 01 Chevrolet for Dale Earnhardt Inc., said he knew he had to try something on the final lap. "If I had just sat back there in second place, I would have had 400 people at Dale Earnhardt Inc. mad at me," he said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fast facts: Phoenix Racing owner James Finch will have Mike Bliss in the No. 1 Miccosukee Chevrolet for what will be Finch's 500th start in NASCAR.. Clint Bowyer holds a 196-point lead over Carl Edwards in the point standings. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Gordon tried to avoid him, but smacked the No. 24 Chevrolet into the wall. Gordon tried to shrug off his bad luck. (MSNBC -- Sports)
After gathering a head of steam in his No. 01 Chevrolet on the final turn of a two-lap overtime shootout, Smith contended he was forced below the yellow line that NASCAR uses as an out-of-bounds line at the restrictor-plate tracks at Talladega and Daytona. "I could have caused a big pileup," said Smith, who was dropped to 18th, moving Dale Earnhardt Inc. teammate to a career-best second. (USA Today -- Sports)
(5) , Chevrolet, 190 ... (17) , Chevrolet, 190 ... (35) , Chevrolet, 190. (USA Today -- Sports)
And that meant the No. 48 Chevrolet had to start at the rear of the field. He lost the lead draft right from the start and fell a lap down by lap 25, but he got that back on a subsequent caution and fought his way back. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gordon returned about two hours later, only to blow the engine in his Chevrolet and finish 38th. Vickers was running second when the right-front tire on his Toyota exploded on the 68th lap, sending his car across the track and starting a nine-car pileup. (Florida Times-Union)
295 in a Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. It was the first pole of Kvapil's career and came in his 100th start. (Anchorage Daily News)
(7) Ron Hornaday Jr., Chevrolet, 94, 96 ... (25) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 94, 81 ... (24) T.J. Bell Jr., Chevrolet, 94, 51. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mears qualified his No. 5 Chevrolet second to start on the outside of Row 1 in today's race. POLE IS KVAPIL'S FIRST: It didn't come until his 100th try, but Travis Kvapil will start a Cup race from the pole for the first time in today's Amp Energy 500. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mears piloted his Chevrolet around the superspeedway in 51. 13 seconds, clocking 187. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
295 in a Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. Today. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Earnhardt's No. 88 Chevrolet blew an engine in the first practice Friday and blew a tire in the second and it cost him any shot of starting in the front of the field. When the right tire exploded in the afternoon practice, it triggered a multicar wreck that affected Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, David Reutimann and a few others. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Chevrolet is towed through the garage area after suffering damage during practice for the Amp Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway ... Chevrolets have won 17 of the last 19 Talladega races. (USA Today -- Sports)
It's been a lot like going to college, Eury Jr., said, and in some ways its been less fun than when he and his cousin and a whole bunch of guys who were either related or were as close as brothers won races, broke stuff trying and had a lot of fun with the No. 8 Chevrolet. He sat down with SI.com to talk about this season and the change. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Keep an eye on: Carl Edwards -- Although his past performance at this track isn't much to brag about, he said at Kansas that he will glue his car to the bumper of Johnson's Chevrolet. So if that is true and I'm picking Johnson to win, common sense would dictate Edwards will be near the front. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
TOP SPONSORS Mazda Yokohama Chevrolet Dave r's Patr;n Tequila Lowe's Geico Circuit City Char-Broil Michelin Audi Porsche Cooper Tires BP Oakley sunglasses GM/ Corvette Acura Suzuki Panoz Merchandising. WHAT SERIES SPONSORS GET 17 telecasts 80 hours of TV coverage 623 brands mentioned 5,000 times Media exposure worth $104 million. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Accordingly, the top six cars of each of the four Cup manufacturers Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge and Toyota will have their tickets punched ... The top six Chevrolets all made the Chase this year ... Tony Stewart's switch to Chevrolet at Stewart-Haas Racing next season knocks Smoke out of the field, even though he's a three-time winner of the event. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The U.S. Army, which replaced Budweiser as the backer of DEI's No. 8 Chevrolet this season, informed the team Monday it wouldn't return in '09. The lone financial holdover from the Ginn Racing merger had been looking elsewhere for months, now on the verge of inking a deal with Tony Stewart's second team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Crew chief Todd Berrier likes the way the No. 29 Chevrolet team has started the Chase. But he acknowledged that just earning top-10s probably won't be enough. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Of the seven Cup races held at Kansas, four have been won by Chevrolets ... No. 48 Chevrolet, Hendrick Motorsports ... No. 31 Chevrolet, Richard Childress Racing. (USA Today -- Sports)
Scott Steckly, in the No. 22 Tow Truck in a Box/Erb Group Dodge, sits atop of the standings with a 67-point cushion over six-time national champion Don Thomson Jr. in the No. 4 Home Hardware Chevrolet ... Gibbons announced after last week's NACTS race at Riverside Speedway that he was stepping out of the No. 1 Canadian Tire Chevrolet after Saturday's race. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
The 24-year-old will try to qualify a fifth Hendrick entry, the No. 25 Chevrolet, at Lowe's Motor Speedway next month and at Texas Motor Speedway in November. Hendrick is allowed to enter a fifth car under a NASCAR rule that permits teams to use a rookie in up to seven races in a car that exceeds the current four-car cap. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
He suffered severe damage to his Chevrolet and failed to finish a race for the first time this season. After Sprague climbed out of his truck, he walked up the track to await the passing of Gaughan on the caution lap. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, and Mark Martin, driver of the #8 U.S. ARMY Chevrolet, take the green flag to start the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Camping World RV 400 at Dover International Speedway on September 21, 2008 in Dover, Delaware. Jason Smith - Getty Images. (Fox Sports)
Pole-sitter Jeff Gordon, still seeking his first win of the season, lead the first 30 laps in his No. 24 Chevrolet. But the Roush Fords flexed their muscle from there, with Jamie McMurray, Kenseth, Edwards and Biffle each leading for stretches. (Longview Daily News, WA)
It happened earlier this year at Las Vegas, where Johnson was having fits with the No. 48 Chevrolet en route to a 29th place finish. The two-time defending Cup champion laughed as he recalled his dialogue with crew chief Chad Knaus as "colorful.''Instead of going home afterward, Johnson had to hit a party thrown by his sponsor. He walked in with his head down expecting to talk about his race. Instead, Johnson was asked about every word he had said with his crew."It really hit me hard,'' Johnson... (MSNBC -- Sports)
"We've got to say hey to the guys watching at home.''Brad Keselowski was third. Scott Wimmer and Carl Edwards rounded out the top five.Points leader Clint Bowyer was involved in a pit-road accident with Edwards and David Reutimann at the halfway mark and severely damaged the front fenders of his No. 2 Chevrolet. But Bowyer rallied to finish 10th and holds a 186-point lead over Edwards."We've got to finish in front of Clint every week,'' Edwards said. "I'd really like to just race him and beat... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Points leader was involved in a pit-road accident with Edwards and at the halfway mark and severely damaged the front fenders of his No. 2 Chevrolet. But Bowyer rallied to finish 10th and holds a 186-point lead over Edwards. (USA Today -- Sports)
It happened earlier this year at Las Vegas, where Johnson was having fits with the No. 48 Chevrolet en route to a 29th place finish. The two-time defending Cup champion laughed as he recalled his dialogue with crew chief Chad Knaus as "colorful.". (USA Today -- Sports)
" Mark Martin came closest to matching Gordon, running 157.05 mph in his Dale Earnhardt Inc. Chevrolet. "No one needs to count (Gordon) out," he said. "He has the potential to get on a roll and be a Chase contender for sure. " Gordon, who claimed his 66th career pole, goes into Sunday's race 11th in the standings, 99 points behind co-leaders Carl Edwards and Jimmie Johnson after finishing 14th last week at New Hampshire. He'll be starting in the top 10 for the 10th consecutive race, but the... (USA Today -- Sports)
Stay on top of breaking news. Sign up for ABC 7 News e-mail alerts. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Jeff Gordon (Chevrolet) 157 ... Mark Martin (Chevrolet) 157 ... Clint Bowyer (Chevrolet) 155. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
He has nine top-five finishes but hasn't been able to drive the No. 24 Chevrolet into Victory Lane. He was 14th last week in the first race in the Chase and hasn't won a race since last October. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Toyota loses Tony Stewart to Chevrolet and Kahne becomes a viable replacement in the Chase. Vickers could be a fourth Chase driver, perhaps Sadler a fifth for Toyota. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
In fact, they would rather throw beer bottles at the No. 24 Chevrolet than bouquets of roses. So now, Kyle Busch finds himself in a similar scenario. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
McCain made stops in front of the haulers transporting the machines sponsored by the US Army (the No. 8 Chevrolet of Aric Almirola) and the Air Force (the No. 21 of Bill Elliott). Before the race, McCain shook the hand of each driver during introductions. (Boston Globe)
(3) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 300, 134 ... (7) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 300, 108 ... (4) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 300, 123. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Back to NASCAR News
©1998-2008 SurfWax, Inc.
All rights reserved. Patents pending.
Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2008 |