Johnson survives Indy's tiresome day Jul 28, 2008
Brian Vickers was more emphatic. "I'm embarrassed for the sport, for myself, for Goodyear, for NASCAR and the track," he said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Auto racing results Jul 28, 2008
Brian Vickers (Toyota), engine, 93, $147,600; 43. Michael Waltrip (Toyota), 91, $139,494. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR Jul 22, 2008
The Tim Richmond Award (comeback driver of the year): Brian Vickers. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. gets some consideration here, as his success with Hendrick Motorsports is better than anyone would have expected by now. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR has good showing halfway through Cup Jul 19, 2008
Outside the current top 12, Clint Bowyer, Brian Vickers and David Ragan have the best spot at breaking into the chase field. Without the 150-point penalty two weeks ago, Martin Truex would be only 83 points from 12th, but he instead sits in 17th place 233 points out. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Brilliant start for Busch Jul 17, 2008
While Busch has been th 00004000 e most impressive behind the wheel, Brian Vickers has been the most improved driver. Since the middle of May Vickers has brought excitement to Team Red Bull Racing. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR: Some don't like it hot Jul 17, 2008
Denny Hamlin and Brian Vickers also were noticeably shaken by the heat inside their cars. More importantly, they knew temperatures were only going to get worse. (The Augusta Chronicle)
It's too hot in the COT Jul 16, 2008
Denny Hamlin and Brian Vickers also were noticeably shaken by the heat inside their cars. And they knew that temperatures were only going to get worse during the summer. (Florida Times-Union)
NASCAR This Week Jul 16, 2008
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Victory Lane Jul 14, 2008
(15) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 267, $119,8757 ... Brian Vickers 2,18815. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Column: Spectacular things do happen Jul 13, 2008
In fact, the combined ages of Kyle Busch and Brian Vickers still fall a couple years short of Martin's. (Busch is 23; Vickers is 24. (Niles Star, MI)
Busch makes daring late pass for win Jul 13, 2008
Johnson settled for second, while Kevin Harvick followed in third, Greg Biffle in fourth, Tony Stewart in fifth, Brian Vickers in sixth, Matt Kenseth in seventh, David Ragan in eighth, Martin Truex Jr. in ninth and Ryan Newman in 10th. Busch started on the pole after qualifying was rained out on Thursday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
NASCAR: Vickers on edge over the Chase (Today) Jul 13, 2008
Brian Vickers, 15th in the standings and just 112 points behind Tony Stewart -- currently in 12th, the final Chase position -- is one of them. Vickers, driving the No. 83 Red Bull Toyota, has put himself in contention with a surge that began last month with a second-place finish at Pocono followed by a fourth-place run at Michigan. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bruce MartinINSIDE RACING Jul 8, 2008
While Toyota has stockpiled an incredibly impressive group of young drivers such as 23-year-old Kyle Busch, 18-year-old Joey Logano, 24-year-old Brian Vickers, 27-year-old Denny Hamlin, 26-year-old A.J. Allmendinger and 25-year-old Scott Speed, Chevrolet only gets older. The addition of Martin to Chevrolet's lineup at Hendrick Motorsports dramatically emphasizes this age-old debate. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Fans boo and hiss, yet Busch can't miss Jul 7, 2008
" Kenseth was third, followed by Kurt Busch in fourth, David Ragan in fifth, Robby Gordon in sixth, Kasey Kahne in seventh, Dale Earnhardt Jr. in eighth, Clint Bowyer in ninth and Mark Martin in 10th. The ending was so confusing that the original rundown had Bowyer in fifth, Ragan in seventh and Brian Vickers in eighth. The official results weren't released until nearly two hours after the race. For Busch, Saturday night's victory was his sixth of the season. One of those came at Talladega,... (Florida Times-Union)
Busch edges Edwards in frenzied finish Jul 6, 2008
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CRASH, BAM, BUSCH Jul 6, 2008
The rest of the top 10: Clint Bowyer fifth, followed by Robby Gordon, David Ragan, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Brian Vickers and Mark Martin. Gordon spun to start the final lap while running second. (Florida Times-Union)
NASCAR-Nationwide-Winn-Dixie 250 Results Jul 5, 2008
(11) Brian Vickers, Toyota, rear end, 76, 79. 8, 52, $20,065. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Sprint Cup midseason grades ... Jul 3, 2008
48 Chevrolet), Brian Vickers (No. 83 Toyota) Hamlin has led the second-most laps (664) and should have more than his lone victory. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lenox Industrial Tools 301 lineup Jun 29, 2008
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The magic man Jun 28, 2008
Brian Vickers, who took the pole in this event in 2005, should be watched since hes been coming on of late with four straight top-15 results. My darkhorse is Martin Truex Jr., who was outstanding at New Hampshire last year with two top-fives, including a third-place finish in this event. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Toyota has been able to find extra gear Jun 26, 2008
First there was the challenge of supplying engine and chassis support to its three teams, two of which which were start-up operations: Michael Waltrip Racing's three-car stable that fielded rides for then-rookie David Reutimann and Dale Jarrett; and Red Bull Racing's two-car team of Brian Vickers and then-rookie A.J. Allmendinger. All this in a year in which NASCAR phased in, then fully implemented its Car of Tomorrow initiative. (Boston Globe)
In the heat of competition NASCAR drivers want be cool Jun 23, 2008
Brian Vickers is among those asking for assistance. "We're killing ourselves," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
TOYOTA/SAVE MART 350 Odds no longer favor road experts at Infineon Jun 22, 2008
" Briefly: The always eventful NASCAR Camping World West Series, the Bennett Winery 200, was won by Jason Bowles of Ontario driving his No. 22 Sunrise Ford. Fairfield's Jim Inglebright's No. 1 Jelly Belly Chevrolet finished third. The accident-marred 200-lap race featured 12 caution flags and a spectacular airborne crash when Jeff Jefferson's No. 42 car launched off the curb entering Turn 7 on Lap 62 of the 68-lap race. Jefferson, who flipped his car three times but walked away from the crash,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Biffle 'really close' to contract extension Jun 21, 2008
OUR BAD: NASCAR admitted Friday it made a scoring mistake last week in Michigan when series officials allowed Mark Martin to line up in front of Brian Vickers before the final restart. Vickers insisted he had passed Martin a full two laps before the caution, but when it came time to return to racing, Martin was moved in front of him. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Column: NASCAR, at its core, is just a game Jun 21, 2008
I briefly considered heaving myself off the sofa to do a little victory dance in honor of his truly impressive achievement, but one, I'm saving that for Brian Vickers' next NASCAR Sprint Cup win (it'll happen), and two, it was too much trouble. My knees aren't what they used to be. (Niles Star, MI)
Benson takes truck series win Jun 21, 2008
"I think we've worked out all the infinite details on it."OUR BAD: NASCAR admitted Friday it made a scoring mistake last week in Michigan when series officials allowed Mark Martin to line up in front of Brian Vickers before the final restart. Vickers insisted he had passed Martin a full two laps before the caution, but when it came time to return to racing, Martin was moved in front of him. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Road-course specialists will be out in force at Infineon Jun 20, 2008
What: Toyota/Save Mart 350, 16th of 36 races for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. Where: Infineon Raceway, 1. (USA Today -- Sports)
INFINEON RACEWAY: The hills are alive with the sound . . . Jun 19, 2008
The hills are alive with the sound. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Heat getting to drivers Jun 19, 2008
Brian Vickers is among those asking for assistance. We re killing ourselves, he said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
‘Little E' ends winning drought Jun 17, 2008
Matt Kenseth finished third, followed by Brian Vickers, Tony Stewart and Johnson. Comments. (Pekin Times, IL)
NASCAR Sprint Cup Leaders Jun 17, 2008
16, Brian Vickers, 1,667. 17, Ryan Newman, 1,641. (International Herald Tribune)
NASCAR: Toyotas making some noise Jun 16, 2008
Brian Vickers finished second - his best finish for the Red Bull Racing Team since joining the organization in 2007. And Denny Hamlin (Joe Gibbs Racing) finished third, and is fifth in the standings after gaining four positions. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Earnhardt Jr. finally wins Fuel gamble pays dividends, ends lengthy drought Jun 16, 2008
" As the laps wound down, driver after driver was forced to pit for a splash of gas, and Earnhardt, whose last victory came May 6, 2006, at Richmond International Raceway, inherited the lead with five to go in regulation. It worked out just right as the green flag came out on lap 202 for a two-lap sprint to the finish, which then was cut short when Patrick Carpentier spun on lap 203, freezing the field and allowing Earnhardt to coast - this time behind the pace car - to his 18th career victory... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Earnhardt wins running on empty Jun 16, 2008
Matt Kenseth finished third, followed by Brian Vickers, Tony Stewart and Johnson. Share this story. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
NASCAR: Earnhardt Jr. ends drought Jun 16, 2008
Matt Kenseth finished third, followed by Brian Vickers, Tony Stewart and two-time defending Cup champion Jimmie Johnson. Copyright Associated Press. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
NASCAR's Earnhardt Jr. Ends Winless Streak Jun 16, 2008
Kasey Kahne, coming off a victory the previous week in Pocono, finished second, followed by Matt Kenseth, Brian Vickers, Tony Stewart and two-time defending Cup champion Jimmie Johnson. Copyright 2008 by. (Click2Houston, TX)
Earnhardt wins on fumes Jun 16, 2008
Matt Kenseth finished third, followed by Brian Vickers, Tony Stewart and two-time defending Cup champion Jimmie Johnson. Kenseth, who led several times, said he might have won the race if not for mishap in the pits on his last stop. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Fuel-proof strategy works for Earnhardt Jun 16, 2008
Brian Vickers Toyota 5. Tony Stewart Toyota. (Florida Times-Union)
Team reports Jun 12, 2008
"His car was too strong. We got to the 83 (Brian Vickers), and as soon as we got there he moved down into our line and we just couldn't make any headway. We had about a second- or third-place car all day, and that's where we ended up.". Etc. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tim TuttleINSIDE NASCAR Jun 11, 2008
Two of them have been prominent in the team's turnaround: General Manager Jay Frye and Kevin Hamlin, crew chief for Brian Vickers. Vickers delivered the team to second place, its best finish, Sunday at Pocono and Allmendinger was a career-high 12th. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
This Week In Auto Racing June 13 - June 15 Jun 11, 2008
There is youngster David Ragan, Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman, 2003 Sprint Cup champion Matt Kenseth, Martin Truex Jr., Brian Vickers, Travis Kvapil, Bobby Labonte, Juan Pablo Montoya and 2004 Sprint Cup champion Kurt Busch all within 180 points of 12th place. Ragan is just seven points out and Newman in only 10 points back. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Racin' with Russ Jun 11, 2008
Among them were Jimmie Johnson, Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle and most notably Brian Vickers, who for a while appeared poised to land his second career trophy, although it would have been a first for his Red Bull team. But, despite numerous restarts for minor incidents and the oppressive temperature conditions, Kahne zoomed away from the pack handily over the closing laps, going to claim his second points win of the season, his ninth career. (Altivista Journal, VA)
After tough first season, Red Bull showing progress Jun 10, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Brian Vickers and AJ Allmendinger both failed to make it to Victory Lane at Pocono Raceway. Still, there was an air of celebration around Red Bull Racing when the drivers completed the exhausting 500 miles of racing. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lars AndersonINSIDE NASCAR Jun 10, 2008
Could Junior win the Cup without winning a race. - Lars Anderson - SI.com. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kahne responds to NASCAR fan support Jun 10, 2008
After making his final pit stop on lap 175, he passed Brian Vickers on lap 185 between turns 2 and 3 to take the lead for good. Winning at Pocono was special for Kahne. (Scranton Times, PA)
Red Bull starts to get bullish Jun 10, 2008
Brian Vickers, right, and teammate AJ Allmendinger, talking in the garage in 2007, have improved this season ... Advertisements Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press CHARLOTTE - Brian Vickers and AJ Allmendinger failed to make it to Victory Lane at Pocono Raceway. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kahne continues surge with a victory at Pocono Jun 10, 2008
Brian Vickers held the lead, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. right behind him. Earnhardt has not won a race in the series since May 6, 2006 - 76 races ago. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Kahne wins at Pocono for 3rd victory in 4 weeks Jun 9, 2008
Brian Vickers was second for his best finish since joining Red Bull Racing at the start of last season, and Denny Hamlin was third to give Toyota two cars in the top three. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was fourth and appeared winded after racing over 00001DD5 four hours on the hottest day so far of the NASCAR season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kahne stays hot, wins Pocono 500 Jun 9, 2008
Kahne passed Brian Vickers Toyota for the lead for good with 15 laps remaining and drove off to the checkered flag by 3. 702 seconds over Vickers. (Scranton Times, PA)
Red-hot Kahne wins again Jun 9, 2008
"Kahne was back in the top 10 by lap 90 of 200 and never fell below seventh after that except when making his final green-flag stop for fuel with 25 laps remaining.With 16 laps left, Kahne easily maneuvered around Brian Vickers to take the lead for the final time and then pulled away to a nearly four-second victory.Although he said he was confident he had the car that could battle from the back of the field, he was concerned."When you're back there, you know, it's tough racing back there," he... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Auto racing results Jun 9, 2008
Brian Vickers (Toyota), 200, $144,425; 3. Denny Hamlin (Toyota), 200, $162,866; 4. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR-Sprint Cup-Pocono 500 Results Jun 9, 2008
(15) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 200, 103 ... Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): Kasey Kahne 5 times for 69 laps; Jimmie Johnson 4 times for 59 laps; Brian Vickers 3 times for 18 laps; Denny Hamlin 1 time for 17 laps; Tony Stewart 1 time for 14 laps; Scott Riggs 1 time for 6 laps; Elliott Sadler 2 times for 6 laps; Greg Biffle 1 time for 4 laps; Carl Edwards 2 times for 2 laps; Matt Kenseth 1 time for 2 laps; Dave Blaney 1 time for 1 lap. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
NASCAR: Pocono Goes To Kahne Jun 9, 2008
Brian Vickers was second for his best finish since joining Red Bull Racing at the start of last season. Denny Hamlin was third to give Toyota two cars in the top three. (Click2Houston, TX)
Victory is no sweat for white-hot Kahne Jun 9, 2008
Brian Vickers was second for his best finish since joining Red Bull Racing at the start of last season, and Denny Hamlin was third. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was fourth and appeared winded after racing more than four hours on the hottest day so far of the NASCAR season. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
POCONO 500: Experts' predictions Jun 7, 2008
My Pick: Brian Vickers. Why he'll win: For Team Red Bull, it's finally time for a breakthrough in their second year in the series. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Early crash at Dover knocks out Chase drivers Jun 2, 2008
Formula One driver David Coulthard visited the garage before the race and chatted with Sprint Cup's Red Bull drivers Brian Vickers and A.J. Allmendinger. Coulthard, who drives for Red Bull, said top NASCAR drivers could probably adapt to an F-1 car easier than an F-1 driver switching to NASCAR.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Biffle captures Dover pole over Busches May 31, 2008
Red Bull Toyota drivers Brian Vickers and A.J. Allmendinger were sixth and eighth, respectively, as they continued to make major improvements over early season form. Elliott Sadler and Jeremy Mayfield, who have also struggled, were ninth and 10th. (NJ.com -- Times)
Biffle takes Best Buy 400 pole May 31, 2008
Jimmie Johnson qualified fourth followed by Jamie McMurray, Brian Vickers, Jeff Gordon, A.J. Allmendinger, Elliott Sadler and Jeremy Mayfield in 10th. Speed wins truck race. (Florida Times-Union)
Tomorrow arrives at Pocono Raceway May 28, 2008
224 mph, and Brian Vickers rounded out the top 10 in the No. 83 Toyota at 163. 041 mph. (Scranton Times, PA)
Kahne pulls off Charlotte double May 27, 2008
Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Stewart and even Brian Vickers spent enough time at the front of the field to think they might have had a shot at winning. But each time a driver asserted himself, problems followed. (Albany Times Union)
Kahne Completes Lowe's Sweep May 27, 2008
Brian Vickers inherited the lead as Busch faded through the top-10 ... He passed Brian Vickers for second and went after Kurt Busch. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Kahne capitalizes on Stewart's misfortune May 27, 2008
" It was the second consecutive defeat in the 600 for Stewart, who led 55 laps here last May only to fall short on fuel and forfeited the lead for a late gas-and-go. Kahne, meanwhile, became just the sixth driver - joining Davey Allison, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Darrell Waltrip - to win both the All-Star race and the 600 in this eight days of racing at LMS. "To have my name with those names, I think that's one of the neatest things that I've ever done in racing," said... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Kahne capitalizes on Stewart slip to win Coca-Cola 600 May 26, 2008
" Stewart's failure was par for the course in this race of attrition. Most of the heavyweights dropped out of contention during an event that started in the late afternoon, ended in the evening and requires both intense mental focus and luck to make it to the finish. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Johnson, Brian Vickers and Kurt Busch all led laps but had parts failures or tire issues that prevented them from winning. "Dale Jr. fell out, he was awesome. Tony Stewart fell out, he was awesome," Kahne said.... (Anchorage Daily News)
Kahne wins wild Coca-Cola 600 May 26, 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Johnson, Brian Vickers and Kurt Busch all led laps but had parts failures or tire issues that prevented them from winning. 1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR-Nationwide-Carquest Autoparts 300 Results May 26, 2008
(1) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 202, 107 ... Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): Kyle Busch 3 times for 86 laps; David Ragan 4 times for 29 laps; Brad Keselowski 1 time for 25 laps; Jason Leffler 2 times for 25 laps; Brian Vickers 1 time for 12 laps; Kasey Kahne 1 time for 11 laps; Sam Hornish Jr. 1 time for 8 laps; Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2 times for 3 laps; Derrike Cope 1 time for 1 lap; Jimmie Johnson 1 time for 1 lap; Kenny Wallace 1 time for 1 lap. (International Herald Tribune)
