RESULTS: Able Body Labor 200 Nov 15, 2009
NASCAR Nationwide Series - Able Body Labor 200 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 11/14/2009 - 8:21 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Truex seizes Phoenix pole; Johnson starting third Nov 15, 2009
589 in his No. 2 Dodge. It's the first time in NASCAR that the Nos. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Edwards wins Nov 15, 2009
Jason Leffler tagged Justin Allgaier's No. 12 Dodge on Lap 92, cutting Allgaier's left-rear tire. Busch came in again - his crew tried to fix the rear bodywork. (AZCentral -- Sports)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Nov 14, 2009
March 1: UAW-Dodge 400 Las Vegas; Kyle Busch ... May 9: Dodge Challenger 500 Darlington; Mark Martin ... Sept. 27: Dodge Dealers 400 Dover; Jimmie Johnson. (Longview Daily News, WA)
RESULTS: Lucas Oil 150 Nov 14, 2009
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series - Lucas Oil 150 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 11/13/2009 - 11:18 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)
JOHNSON: Looking to rebound from Texas crash Nov 14, 2009
" Sponsor sequels: The U.S. Army Accessions Command announced Friday that the U.S. Army will return as a primary sponsor of 's No. 39 for 15 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in 2010 and will continue its sponsorship of 's Top Fuel Dragster in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). ... announced it will continue as a major sponsor of Martin's No. 5 Chevrolet for 2010 and 2011. Tracking titles: On Saturday, aims to lock up his first NASCAR championship in the Nationwide Series. Busch was 272... (USA Today -- Sports)
Truex on pole, Johnson third at PIR Nov 14, 2009
by Mark Armijo - Nov. 13, 2009 07:23 PM Special for The Republic. The Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin show took a backseat Friday to a driver in search of a headline. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Chase has become a hot pursuit Nov 14, 2009
Johnson s car was sent careening into the wall on the backstretch when Sam Hornish s No. 77 Dodge got out of shape, checked up, and was hit from behind by David Reutimann s No. 00 Toyota. Hornish wound up hitting Johnson, causing him to go sideways and hit the wall. (Boston Globe)
NHRA stats | Friday's rounds Nov 14, 2009
Ron Capps, Dodge Charger, 4 ... Allen Johnson, Dodge Stratus, 6. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Incentive? They're still racing, right? Nov 14, 2009
Getty Images LOUDON, NH - SEPTEMBER 19: Reed Sorenson, driver of the #43 McDonald's Dodge, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sylvania 300 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 19, 2009 in Loudon, New Hampshire (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) 00000A16 Share: Text. tool name. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Nationwide inspection issue spurs NASCAR penalties Nov 13, 2009
Justin Allgaier nursed the Alltel Dodge around the track after hitting the wall near the halfway point of the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Challenge 300 race at Texas Motor, Saturday, November 7, 2009, in Fort Worth, Texas ... com Dodge, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway on November 7, 2009 in Fort Worth, Texas. (News & Observer -- Sports)
BrantJamesInside Racing The IndyCar Racing League may be headed towards glory days. Nov 12, 2009
" Open wheel racing has become accustomed to bad news quickly following good since Tony George's founding of the IRL created a fissure that NASCAR wedged wide. Reunification was followed by a cratering of the world economy and a series of financial challenges that delayed the signing of a title sponsor by more than a year. Now, though, there appears to be optimism, and a sense of self-satisfaction among IRL officials, even amid a lingering economic crisis. The circuit that grew frugally in... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Driver notes Nov 12, 2009
Dodge and Toyota are winless at the mile track ... Kurt Busch, No. 2 Dodge ... No. 9 Dodge, Richard Petty Motorsports. (USA Today -- Sports)
Younger Busch's team is penalized Nov 12, 2009
Part of the move from Dodge to Ford was the termination of 47 employees in the engine shop ... While the team remains committed to Dodge for Kasey Kahne for the final two races, including Sunday's Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway, the team has put one Ford on the track in each of the past two races ... Meanwhile, the new Dodge engine for Kahne blew up at Texas. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Biz Beat: Empty car dealership hopes for revival, seeks new deal franchise Nov 12, 2009
Drive past the former Liberty Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Hanford next to In-Shape City, and it looks like a ghost town. There aren't any cars in the lot. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Stewart to take advantage of Baja 'opportuni... Nov 12, 2009
And to the east, Jimmie Johnson will try to dodge Sam Hornish and get back on track toward his record fourth straight NASCAR championship in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway. But the biggest local news of the week regards an entry in the following weekend's Baja 1000 off-road race. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Kurt Busch wins as leader wrecks, Chase tightens Nov 10, 2009
On Sunday, the little bit of fuel left in Busch s Dodge brought a lot of cash to McGee. "He won more money than I did tonight, said Busch in Victory Lane. We got a big piece of hardware. I m happy. Added McGee: I can t believe this is happening. Those words nicely sum up most of the race.Series points leader Jimmie Johnson, who was on the verge of wrapping up his fourth consecutive series title, wrecked out on Lap 3 after getting hit by Sam Hornish Jr. Johnson spent more than an hour in the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kurt Busch thwarts brother's hopes in Texas win Nov 9, 2009
Kurt Busch got his second victory of the season in the No. 2 Dodge with lame duck crew chief Pat Tryson, who is leaving at the end of the season to join Michael Waltrip Racing ... A.J. Allmendinger, Dodge. (ABC News)
Kurt breaks up Kyle's triple Nov 9, 2009
On Sunday, the little bit of fuel left in Busch's Dodge brought a lot of cash to McGee. "He won more money than I did tonight," Busch said in Victory Lane. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kurt Busch claims win; Johnson crashes to 38th Nov 9, 2009
(3) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 334 laps, 134 ... (33) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 332, 52 ... (2) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 330, 68. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Busch drives back to Victory Lane Nov 9, 2009
FORT WORTH, Texas --- Kurt Busch was a little late getting to Victory Lane Sunday night because his Dodge ran out of gas during his celebratory lap around Texas Motor Speedway. By the time he got there, most of his Penske Racing teammates -- at least the ones not pushing him down pit road -- were giving hugs and drinking beer. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Nascar Crash slashes Johnson's points lead Nov 9, 2009
Kurt Busch got his second victory of the season in the No. 2 Dodge. His 20th career victory came with an average speed of 147. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Kurt Busch tames Texas as Sprint Cup Chase race tightens Nov 9, 2009
Hornish's No. 77 Dodge slid up the track in Turn 2, collecting the No. 48 of. The points leader slammed into the inside wall and sustained damage that took 113 laps to fix. (USA Today -- Sports)
Delayed Gratification Jonathan Ferrey/Getty ImagesEven with his day-ending crash at Lap 3, Jimmie Johnson (48) still holds a sizable lead in the Sprint Cup title chase. In his weekly notes, Bruce Martin details IndyCar's landmark sponsorship agreement, Kurt Busch's lottery-style lucky day and Jimmie Johnson's revised chances for making history. Nov 9, 2009
But when David Reutimann's Toyota ran into Sam Hornish Jr.'s Dodge coming out of the second turn, it triggered a chain of events that altered Johnson's drive to the title. Hornish's Dodge ran into the side of Johnson's Chevrolet, sending the points leader into the inside wall on the backstretch amid a roar of cheers from the crowd at Texas Motor Speedway that wanted to see a little excitement in a Chase that has become a yawn. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Gordon earns pole at Texas, his first of season Nov 8, 2009
Kasey Kahne and Kurt Busch qualified second and third in Dodges, and Tony Stewart was fourth in his No. 14 Chevrolet ... (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 190 ... (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 190. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kyle Bush wins again at Texas Nov 8, 2009
(42) Bobby Hillin Jr., Dodge, 167, 47 ... (17) Justin Allgaier, Dodge, 144, 73, 88, 22,193 ... (22) Michael McDowell, Dodge, accident, 118, 65, 76, 15,300. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Today's race lineup Nov 8, 2009
(9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 190 ... (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 190 ... (77) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 189. (News & Observer -- Sports)
RESULTS: O'Reilly Challenge Nov 8, 2009
NASCAR Nationwide Series - O'Reilly Challenge - USATODAY.com. Updated: 11/7/2009 - 4:34 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Patrick remains driven Nov 7, 2009
After recently signing a three-year extension with Andretti Green through 2012, Patrick seems intent on pursuing an exploration into NASCAR by joining Earnhardt s team, which had a seat available because Brad Keselowski signed a Sprint Cup deal with Penske Racing to replace David Stremme in the No. 12 Dodge. She s really serious about coming to NASCAR, Earnhardt told , who said there is competition for her services. (Boston Globe)
Keselowski to replace Stremme for rest of year Nov 7, 2009
Keselowski will drive the No. 12 Dodge for the final three NASCAR Sprint Cup races of the season, replacing David Stremme ... He'll drive the No. 22 Dodge for Penske in the Nationwide Series next year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
RESULTS: WinStar World Casino 350 Nov 7, 2009
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series - WinStar World Casino 350k - USATODAY.com. Updated: 11/6/2009 - 11:58 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)
2009 Nationwide Series Schedule Nov 7, 2009
July 18 Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250, Madison, Ill. Kyle Busch. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR changes adversely affect racing at Talladega Nov 7, 2009
Jimmie dodged a big bullet last weekend at Talladega as he held on to his lead in the Chase standings ... That was the fun of watching NASCAR. Who was better Ford, Chevy or Dodge ... Other changes as far as teams as Richard Petty Motorsports will be sporting the blue oval on the there cars, as they switch from Dodge to Ford support. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Don't blame NASCAR for all of Talladega's troubles Nov 6, 2009
Getty Images for NASCAR TALLADEGA, AL - NOVEMBER 01: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #26 IRWIN Marathon Ford, takes the checkered flag ahead of second place finisher Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on November 1, 2009 in Talladega, Alabama ... Brad Keselowski is getting an early start at Penske Racing and takes over the driving duties of the No. 12 Dodge for the rest of the season beginning this weekend at... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson tops latest Power Rankings Nov 5, 2009
" 9Last Week: NR Brad KeselowskiWith a top 10 finish at 'Dega, Keselowski has now scored top 15 finishes in his last three Cup Series starts. And now, he'll get a chance to build for 2010, as Roger Penske's release of David Stremme this week cleared the way for his newest full-time driver to get a head start manning his No. 12 Dodge. But what will communication be like between Kes and the tempestuous Kurt Busch? The rookie didn't do himself any favors by turning the Miller Lite Dodge on the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
BrantJamesInside Nascar Crown him now? Not so fast. Here's how J.J. could lose. Nov 5, 2009
Brad Keselowski: There are those who carp that Keselowski -- who will join Kurt Busch at Penske this week in the No. 12 Dodge -- runs into most everything he approaches. And that was before Keselowski helped send Busch and Martin careening at Talladega. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Keselowski replaces Stremme for final three races Nov 3, 2009
Penske Racing announced Monday that Brad Keselowski will replace David Stremme in the No.12 Dodge for the final three Sprint Cup races of the year, beginning this weekend at Texas ... Penske Racing announced Monday that Brad Keselowski will replace David Stremme in the No.12 Dodge for the final three Sprint Cup races of the year, beginning this weekend at Texas. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Thrashers The good, the un-good and the ugly Nov 3, 2009
Also very irritating to dodge so many wide body latecomers who make their Grand Entrance halfway through the 1st period who took the time to well dress their foot long hot dog before strolling to their seat. Also, the Knights started at 7:30, and the Flames started at 8:00. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Robert Hight wins NHRA Las Vegas Nationals Nov 2, 2009
46 to edge Beckman's Dodge Charger (4 ... 69 in his Dodge Stratus to hold off Jones' Stratus, which trailed with a 6. (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)
Rewind | Commentary and more from Sunday's race Nov 2, 2009
TALLADEGA, AL - NOVEMBER 01: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, comes in for a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on November 1, 2009 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR) Getty Images for NASCAR. (News & Observer -- Sports)
New plates, NASCAR warnings enough? Nov 1, 2009
New plates, NASCAR warnings enough. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rain washes out qualifying at Talladega Nov 1, 2009
(2) Kurt Busch, Dodge ... (9) Kasey Kahne, Dodge ... (44) AJ Allmendinger, Dodge. (Longview Daily News, WA)
New-look Nationwide entries on display Nov 1, 2009
While Ford had already unveiled the Mustang it will use in four races in the Nationwide Series next season, Dodge, Chevrolet and Toyota put their new cars on display this weekend at Talladega as well. Like Ford, Dodge is using a different model the Challenger while Chevy and Toyota produced updated versions of their current entries, the Impala and Camry, respectively ... While Ford had already unveiled the Mustang it will use in four races in the Nationwide Series next season, Dodge, Chevrolet... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Dodge, Toyota, Chevrolet unveil new Nationwide models Nov 1, 2009
Officials for Dodge and Penske Racing unveil the Challenger model that will debut on the Nationwide Series with a limited schedule for 2010 ... Dodge unveiled the updated Challenger on Friday ... "We're very proud of the look of the car," said Dave Bailey, senior manager of Dodge Motorsports engineering. (USA Today -- Sports)
Dixon leads Top Fuel qualifying Oct 31, 2009
88 mph in a Dodge Charger. Series leader Robert Hight was third with a 4. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Martin hoping to gain ground at Talladega Oct 31, 2009
Driver s remorse A.J. Allmendinger, driver of the No. 44 Dodge fielded by Richard Petty Motorsports, expressed remorse in a statement after he was arrested early Thursday morning for drunken driving. The driver, who admitting to having drinks at dinner, failed a field sobriety test after being pulled over by police in Mooresville, N.C.. (Boston Globe)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Oct 31, 2009
March 1: UAW-Dodge 400 Las Vegas; Kyle Busch ... May 9: Dodge Challenger 500 Darlington; Mark Martin ... Sept. 27: Dodge Dealers 400 Dover; Jimmie Johnson. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Allmendinger given breathalyzer before practice Oct 31, 2009
Mooresville police said Allmendinger, who drives the No. 44 Dodge for Richard Petty Motorsports, failed a field sobriety test after being pulled over shortly after leaving a bar. Allmendinger registered 0. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
RPM fines Allmendinger, puts him on probation Oct 31, 2009
Mooresville (N.C.) police said Allmendinger, who drives the No. 44 Dodge for RPM, failed a field sobriety test after being pulled over early Thursday morning. Allmendinger said in a statement he had drinks with dinner and made a mistake by getting behind the wheel. (WSJA.com, AL)
Sadler to race Ford Sunday; RPM finalizes plans Oct 30, 2009
The team is trying to complete a deal to merge with Yates Racing, and plans to move full time from Dodge to Ford next season. But its lineup has been a huge question as RPM fielded only two fully funded cars all season for Sadler and Kasey Kahne. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
A Talladega anniversary and that scary-fast Dodge Oct 30, 2009
A Talladega anniversary and that scary-fast Dodge - Racing - News ver ... A Talladega anniversary and that scary-fast Dodge ... With just 11 of the 188 laps remaining in the inaugural 500-mile race at the sprawling, high-banked new layout, Richard Brickhouse dialed up full speed for the sleek Dodge Daytona he was driving. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hopes of British GP fade as Donington deal fails Oct 30, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Thu, Oct 29, 2009 02:34 PMModified Thu, Oct 29, 2009 02:34 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR, rooted in fossil fuels, turning over new, green leaf Oct 29, 2009
General Motors, Ford, Toyota and Dodge all are producing hybrid vehicles. "Every company in the world is looking at hybrids, diesels and plug-in vehicles," says Lee White, president of Toyota Racing Development. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hamlin dominates at end to win at Martinsville Oct 26, 2009
(37) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 501, 72 ... (40) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 500, 63 ... (9) Reed Sorenson, Dodge, 500, 55. (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)
Keselowski prevails in crash-filled Nationwide race at Memphis Oct 25, 2009
Keselowski, who's heading to the Sprint Cup Series next year to drive the No.12 Dodge for Penske Racing, picked up his fourth victory of the season and the sixth of his Nationwide career. His aggressive driving on the 0. (News & Observer -- Sports)
RESULTS: Kroger 200 Oct 25, 2009
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series - Kroger 200 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 10/24/2009 - 8:29 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Keselowski holds off Busch to win at Memphis Oct 25, 2009
(25) Blake Koch, Dodge, 254, 51 ... (1) Justin Allgaier, Dodge, 254, 82 ... (43) Michael McDowell, Dodge, 252, 50. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR - Camping World Truck - Kroger 200 Preview Oct 24, 2009
2004 Jamie McMurray, Dodge, 60 ... 01 Dan Brode (Mocksville, NC) Dodge/CorrieStottRacing ... 21 Nick Tucker (Kannapolis, NC) Dodge/GB Racing, LLC. (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
After all, it's an organization whose chassis are currently second-best on the circuit (driver Kurt Busch is fifth in points), and the lone organization Dodge will focus its funding on after losing Richard Petty Motorsports to Ford. Yet after three years of working with Hendrick equipment, Keselowski demands excellence. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
SPORTS CALENDAR Oct 23, 2009
The redesigned big Dodge Ram pickups are on their way to market. A year after the automaker. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
NASCAR notes Oct 22, 2009
"I thought that we had a good night with our Dodge, but we just didn't finish the race off and that's pretty much par for us the last five races," Busch said. "We just can't finish races off like we need to in the Chase. It's frustrating, but the Dodge ran up front, we led a lap and got some bonus points. But that 48 team was awful tough tonight. That's the general trend in the Chase. You get into a marathon-type pace early on and then you have a 100-yard dash at the end. It's almost like... (USA Today -- Sports)
Short-time drivers trying to stay focused Oct 22, 2009
Rising star Brad Keselowski will take over his No. 12 Penske Racing Dodge when the season ends. Stremme, who is 30th in points, is keeping his options open but seems pretty certain he won t be driving at the Cup level in 2010. (Longview Daily News, WA)