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
" Dropped Out: Kasey Kahne (8), Casey Mears (9), Clint Bowyer (10). Underdog of the Week: Bobby Labonte is a free agent for 2010 and the 45-year-old is desperate to prove to car owners he can still drive. That burning desire came to the forefront at Martinsville, a track that's far more driver than equipment and a place where underdogs like his Hall of Fame Racing team have a true chance to compete. Seizing the moment, the 2000 Cup Series champ ran hard from the drop of the green and didn't give... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hamlin dominates at end to win at Martinsville Oct 26, 2009
(6) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 501, 82. 2, 109, 90,175. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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)
Newman, Gordon to start up front at Martinsville Oct 25, 2009
The top 10 also includes Martin Truex Jr., starting third, and David Reutimann, Casey Mears, Loey Logano, Bobby Labonte, Reed Sorenson and Kevin Harvick ... (07) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 96. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Newman rockets past Gordon for Martinsville pole Oct 24, 2009
Casey Mears, rookie Joey Logano, Bobby Labonte, Reed Sorenson and Kevin Harvick qualified sixth through 10th, respectively. Newman, Gordon and Martin were the only Chase contenders to qualify in the top-10. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Short-time drivers trying to stay focused Oct 22, 2009
CONCORD, N.C. Casey Mears didn t expect to find himself looking for work so soon. The NASCAR veteran began the year as the newest driver at Richard Childress Racing, taking over at the wheel of the No. 07 Chevrolet and hoping to revive a career that couldn t get out of neutral at Hendrick Motorsports. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Childress swaps crew chiefs again Oct 22, 2009
Todd Berrier will take over Jeff Burton's No. 31 team, while Doug Randolph will move to Casey Mears' No. 07 team. The changes begin next week at Talladega Superspeedway. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Crew chief changes at RCR Oct 22, 2009
Doug Randolph will take over for Berrier, who has been crew chief for driver Casey Mears and the No. 07 team. In addition, Dan Deeringhoff will take over for Randolph as the crew chief for RCR's No. 29 team in the Nationwide Series. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR notes Oct 22, 2009
Logano believes "last week at Charlotte was big for the team. We've had a rough few weeks, so we really needed a good run to get some momentum heading into the last few races. We need to fight to stay in the top 20 (in the point standings) and hopefully gain a few spots before the season is over." Logano stands 20th, only 56 points ahead of and 72 points back of 18th-place Casey Mears. OTHERS. (USA Today -- Sports)
J.J. atop Power Rankings, but who's second? Oct 21, 2009
" Yet those are seemingly contradictory comments from a man experimenting with a "next generation" Roush Fenway chassis on a night his two Chase compatriots, Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle, were not. And while those two never so much as sniffed the front of the pack, the No. 17 Ford was a factor all night before coming home second to Jimmie Johnson -- his second top-five finish in five playoff races to date. 8Last Week: NR Kasey KahneLove him or hate him, you've got to give an attaboy for the way... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Johnson ends four-year losing streak at Lowe's Oct 20, 2009
"Hamlin was in contention until last week, when driver error crashed him out of California. He could have rebounded at Lowe's, where he led 54 laps early only to wind up 42nd after an engine failure. He's 11th in the standings 372 points out.Hamlin was long gone from the track when he posted an apology on his Twitter stream with 60 laps remaining."A championship just isn't meant to be for this year," he tweeted.Edwards, the preseason favorite to dethrone Johnson, remained winless on the season... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Childress focuses on helping his struggling team Oct 19, 2009
He allowed Harvick and Casey Mears to switch crew chiefs and recently promoted Burton's crew chief, Scott Miller, to RCR's director of competition. Childress is optimistic the reorganization will pay off and said he's seen progress in recent races. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Updated and unofficial driver standings Oct 19, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sun, Oct 18, 2009 04:36 PMModified Sun, Oct 18, 2009 04:36 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson widens points lead with another Chase race win Oct 18, 2009
Clint Bowyer, Casey Mears, Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr. and Kurt Busch, another Chase contender, completed the top-10. Juan Pablo Montoya began the Chase by finishing fifth or better in the first four races, but Montoya endured his worst finish of the season with a 35th- place run. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Second verse, same as the first Oct 17, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sat, Oct 17, 2009 12:21 AMModified Sat, Oct 17, 2009 12:21 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fastest in final practice? Johnson again Oct 17, 2009
Fastest in final practice. Johnson again - Racing - News ver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pick Gordon, Stewart to win at Lowes Oct 17, 2009
It's been a difficult year for Casey Mears, and indeed the entire Richard Childress organization, and with sponsorship an issue for next year, his future is murky at best. Lowe's Motorspeedway might, however, be the perfect salve for a tough season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Points leader Johnson picks up pole at Charlotte Oct 16, 2009
Points leader Jimme Johnson wins pole at Charlotte - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Thursday October 15, 2009 10:51PM; Updated: Thursday October 15, 2009 11:23PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Johnson rolls to victory in California Oct 13, 2009
(16) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 250, 94. 2, 130, 121,525. (Longview Daily News, WA)
RESULTS: Pepsi 500 Oct 12, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup - Pepsi 500 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 10/12/2009 - 1:17 AM. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Pepsi 500 Preview Oct 8, 2009
07 Casey Mears (Bakersfield, CA) Chevrolet/Jack Daniel's. 7 Robby Gordon (Orange, CA) Toyota/TBA. (News & Observer -- Sports)
TimTuttleInside Nascar Casey Mears is playing risky waiting game with Childress. Oct 8, 2009
Casey Mears takes chance on Childress that took chance on him - Tim Tuttle - SI.com ... With Jack Daniels departing Childress, Casey Mears must wait to see if a new sponsor will step in to fund his car's operation ... For Casey Mears it's a risk worth taking. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
RESULTS: Price Chopper 400 Oct 5, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup - Price Chopper 400 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 10/4/2009 - 7:30 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Stewart wins at Kansas to improve title chances Oct 5, 2009
"Biffle was third, followed by Juan Pablo Montoya, Denny Hamlin, Kahne and Martin.David Reutimann was the only non-Chase driver in the top 11 with an eighth-place finish and was followed by Johnson, Carl Edwards and Kurt Busch.Only two Chase drivers finished outside the top 11: Newman, was penalized for speeding off pit road midway through the race, was 22nd and Brian Vickers finished 37th after blowing his motor.Price Chopper 400 Results1. (5) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 267 laps, 129.8 rating,... (Longview Daily News, WA)
TEAM REPORTS: NASCAR news, notes Oct 4, 2009
Casey Mears, No. 07 Chevrolet, Richard Childress Racing. This week: Mears has three top-10 finishes in six starts at Kansas, including a second in the 2006 race. (USA Today -- Sports)
A Friend In Deed Oct 2, 2009
That leaves Stremme, Bobby Labonte and Casey Mears as the three biggest free agents remaining. Stremme has been seen popping in and out of Rusty Wallace's hauler the last few weeks, with rumors circulating he'll return to that team in some capacity next year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Johnson dominates en route to fifth victory at Dover Sep 30, 2009
(29) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 400, 77. 6, 112, 90,500. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Edwards, Johnson best Dover picks Sep 26, 2009
Martin has a long proven track record on Dover's high banks, and both former drivers Kyle Busch and Casey Mears have scored top 10s in the No. 5 car at the track in recent years. By the Numbers: Martin has four career wins at Dover, and has scored eight top 10s at the track since 2004. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hard liquor sponsorships in NASCAR drying up Sep 24, 2009
Cars driven by Casey Mears (07) and Robby Gordon will have to find new sponsors for the 2010 season. NASCAR CHASE FOR THE CUP. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR loses Jack Daniel's, Jim Beam Sep 23, 2009
A day after Jack Daniels announced it would stop supporting Casey Mears' No. 07 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, Beam Global SpiritsInc. said Tuesday it was shifting sponsorship dollars to areas outside NASCAR.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Henin to make return Sep 22, 2009
Jack Daniel's has been a primary sponsor with RCR since 2005 and spent this season with driver Casey Mears on the No. 07 Chevrolet. Heat's Beasley back after rehab. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Jack Daniels to end NASCAR ties Sep 22, 2009
Drivers Dave Blaney (2005), Clint Bowyer (2006-08) and Casey Mears (2009) have combined for more than 171 car races for two pole positions, two victories, and 16 top-five and 50 top-10 finishes. Bowyer earned spots in NASCAR s the Chase for the Sprint Cup in 2007 and 2008 and finished those seasons in third and fifth place, respectively. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Jack Daniels to end sponsorship of RCR in 2010 Sep 22, 2009
Jack Daniels has been with RCR since 2005 and spent this season sponsoring the No. 07 Chevrolet for Casey Mears. The decision was made after a change in spending priorities by parent company Brown-Forman. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
New Hampshire Notebook: Stewart's slide continues Sep 21, 2009
A crew member for Casey Mears was struck by Hamlin as he left the pits early in the race. The crew member was not seriously injured. (Longview Daily News, WA)
RESULTS: Sylvania 300 Sep 21, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup - Sylvania 300 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 9/20/2009 - 7:09 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Martin holds off Montoya in Chase opener Sep 21, 2009
(19) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 300, 68. 3, 124, 97,950. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hamlin wins at home; Kyle Busch falls short of Chase Sep 15, 2009
(38) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 398, 67. 7, 73, 87,750. (Longview Daily News, WA)
RESULTS: Chevy Rock & Roll 400 Sep 13, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup - Chevy Rock 400 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 9/13/2009 - 1:32 AM. (USA Today -- Sports)
A Tale of Two Drivers Sep 10, 2009
Busch was stung when owner Rick Hendrick decided to "part ways" with his talented, tempestuous young star, the seeming odd fit in a lineup of less-controversial Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Casey Mears. His results by age 21 and his promise quickly landed him a job at Joe Gibbs Racing beginning last season and he raced like a driver scorned, winning 21 races in NASCAR's top three series, eight in Sprint Cup. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Kahne pulls away to second win of year Sep 8, 2009
(33) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 324, 44. 8, 88, 105,600. (Longview Daily News, WA)
RESULTS: Pep Boys Auto 500 Sep 7, 2009
NASCAR Sprint Cup - Pep Boys Auto 500 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 9/7/2009 - 1:50 AM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Truex wins first pole at Atlanta Sep 6, 2009
"Pep Boys Auto 500 Lineup1. (1) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 184.149.2. (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 183.497.3. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 183.358.4. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 182.994.5. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 182.771.6. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 182.729.7. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 182.609.8. (83) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 182.500.9. (12) David Stremme, Dodge, 182.416.10. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 182.213.11. (47) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, 182.003.12. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 181.884.13.... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Slumping RCR shuffles competition department Sep 3, 2009
Clint Bowyer is 15th in the standings, Burton is 18th, Casey Mears is 20th and Kevin Harvick is 24th. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
RCR reorganizes competition department Sep 3, 2009
Clint Bowyer is 15th in the standings, Burton is 18th, Casey Mears is 20th and Kevin Harvick is 24th. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Luongo receives $64 million extension Sep 3, 2009
Clint Bowyer is 15th in the standings, Burton is 18th, Casey Mears is 20th and Kevin Harvick is 24th. NASCAR suspends three: NASCAR has suspended one crew member from Roush Fenway Racing and two from Tatman Motorsports for violating its toughened substance abuse policy during the event at Bristol Motor Speedway two weeks ago. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Who Could've Known? Aug 27, 2009
The addition of Casey Mears -- although he had won just once in stops at Ganassi and Hendrick Motorsports (where his teammates thrived) -- gave RCR a full fleet and, theoretically, exponentially more information-gathering and race-winning potential. The reality: Nothing has worked. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Opinion: COTs take hits and keep rolling Aug 27, 2009
At the epicenter of the wreck, Brian Vickers tapped Sam Hornish Jr. from behind and Hornish ran into Casey Mears. Mears then ran into Busch, whose car went sideways. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kyle Busch breaks slump to sweep Bristol Aug 23, 2009
(7) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 500, 70. 9, 124. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Martin seizes Cup pole for critical Bristol race Aug 22, 2009
Casey Mears was seventh, and Joey Logano, Ryan Newman and Reed Sorenson rounded out the top 10. Meanwhile, feuding drivers Brian Vickers and Kyle Busch qualified 14th and 15th -- meaning they'll start one row apart in Saturday's race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Martin wins pole at Bristol in critical race Aug 22, 2009
Casey Mears was seventh, and Joey Logano, Ryan Newman and Reed Sorenson rounded out the top 10. Meanwhile, feuding drivers Brian Vickers and Kyle Busch qualified 14th and 15th - meaning they'll start one row apart in Saturday night's race. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vickers wins fuel gamble, moves a step closer to Chase Aug 17, 2009
"Carfax 400 Results1. (1) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 200 laps, 126.8 rating, 190 points, 180,873.2. (21) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 200, 117.2, 175, 181,151.3. (15) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 200, 96.6, 170, 131,500.4. (32) Carl Edwards, Ford, 200, 98.8, 165, 156,806.5. (14) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 200, 84.5, 155, 118,210.6. (42) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 200, 78.2, 150, 107,250.7. (8) Joey Logano, Toyota, 200, 101.9, 146, 144,726.8. (23) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 200, 101.5, 147, 96,625.9. (31) David... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Vickers' fuel gamble delivers win Aug 17, 2009
" Dale Earnhardt Jr. was third, followed by Carl Edwards in fourth, Sam Hornish Jr. in fifth, Casey Mears in sixth and Joey Logano in seventh. Johnson led 146 laps in June at Michigan and ran out of gas with three laps to go. He led 133 of 200 laps on Sunday. "We've won one race on fuel mileage ever, it is just not what we're good at," Johnson said after finishing 33rd. "I think it is a little to risky for us to even try it. I was running half-throttle for 80 to 90 percent of that run. (Athens Banner-Herald)
By the numbers Aug 16, 2009
(07) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 21. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stewart holds off Ambrose at Watkins Glen Aug 11, 2009
(11) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 90, 87. 8, 118, 86,100. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson wins Watkins Glen pole Aug 8, 2009
Casey Mears was 11th, Kasey Kahne 12th and points leader Tony Stewart 13th. Four-time Glen winner Jeff Gordon will go off 31st, one spot ahead of Dale Earnhardt Jr. It's the worst qualifying effort of Gordon's career at The Glen. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hamlin wins for grandmother Pocono Raceway Aug 5, 2009
(21) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 200, 50, 88, 85,800. 26. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mark Martin grabs pole at Brickyard, makes history Jul 26, 2009
"Backseat driversESPN announced a "Backseat Drivers" telecast for the Aug. 15 Nationwide Series at Michigan in which four analysts Dale Jarrett, Andy Petree, Rusty Wallace and Ray Evernham will call the race from the booth without a traditional play-by-play man."Our goal is to give viewers a different presentation, one filled with discussion, observations, and stories," said Rich Feinberg, ESPN vice president, motorsports.In addition to the four analysts, the telecast will include Tim Brewer's... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Notebook: Burton laments the lack of results with Childress Racing Jul 25, 2009
None of the four RCR Cup drivers Burton, Kevin Harvick, Clint Bowyer or Casey Mears is among the top 12 of the Sprint Cup standings, which would allow them to compete for the series championship. We haven t had the results we need to have. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Fact or fiction: Junior needs a win this season Jul 22, 2009
True, says Todd Berrier, crew chief for Casey Mears: "Knowing that things in the economy aren't great and the car hasn't been 100 percent perfect, there are things they can do to enhance the performance of itmaybe some more (adjustability) on the splitter, some things like that; maybe lowering the center of gravity, something to give it a little aero benefit to make the racing part of it better. I think there are several things they can do that aren't going to cost us millions of dollars.".... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Musical Chairs Jul 22, 2009
He also made a second mistake, signing journeyman Casey Mears to round out the driver lineup instead of installing a proven Chase veteran or even former champ Bobby Labonte. The team is winless on the year, Mears has yet to score a top-5 finish and, for the first time since '05, it looks like none of Childress's cars will make the Chase. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Harvick not so happy anymore Jul 21, 2009
He told The Associated Press any problems are companywide at RCR - and he's right, Clint Bowyer and Jeff Burton are both off a tick this season, while Casey Mears has sputtered in his first year with the team - but directed any performance issues to Childress. "It's not my job to figure out what is wrong. You give all the input that you can back, and then it's out of my department," Harvick told AP. "Ask Richard what's wrong. He's the only one who can answer this.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Greener Pastures Jul 15, 2009
It's become a team that can't find the speed to run up front, despite the potent driver lineup of Harvick, Clint Bowyer, Jeff Burton and Casey Mears. Bowyer is in Chase contention, 15th in the points (126 behind 12th-place Matt Kenseth with seven races remaining before the Chase). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Martin's crew chief keeping his hero in the title hunt Jul 15, 2009
Because Earnhardt s then-crew chief, Tony Eury Jr., came with him to Hendrick to start the No. 88 team, Hendrick teamed Gustafson with driver Casey Mears for the 2008 season. It was a dreary season for both Gustafson and Mears, with Mears earning only one top-five finish in 36 races. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hendrick's Martin, Gordon finish 1-2 Jul 13, 2009
(38) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 265, 45, 79, 102,375. 29. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Stewart wins at Daytona after last-lap wreck Jul 6, 2009
(20) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 144, 62. 3, 61, 104,750. (Longview Daily News, WA)
