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 not sweating Harvick's possible exodus Oct 19, 2009
The Cup cars of Kyle Busch, Michael Waltrip, Elliott Sadler, Bill Elliott and Bobby Labonte were outfitted in pink on Saturday to raise awareness for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The NASCAR Foundation also presented Komen organizers with a check for $28,000 donated by fans who participated in a walk at LMS on Saturday morning. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
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)
RACE RESULTS Oct 18, 2009
Qualifying record: Elliott Sadler, 2005 (193. 216 m.p.h.). (USA Today -- Sports)
Fastest in final practice? Johnson again Oct 17, 2009
Fastest in final practice. Johnson again - Racing - News ver. (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)
Johnson rolls to victory in California Oct 13, 2009
(39) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, accident, 244, 47. 3, 67, 97,100. (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
2004 Elliott Sadler, Ford, 128 ... 19 Elliott Sadler (Emporia, VA) Dodge/Stanley Dodge ... The 2004 race saw Elliott Sadler battling the elements and the rest of thefield to post his third career Sprint Cup victory. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Royal pain: Hall-bound King really a racer, not a brand Oct 5, 2009
The new team would have four drivers Kahne and Elliott Sadler from Gillett-Evernham and Reed Sorensen and A.J. Allmendinger from Petty Enterprises. Richard Petty's son, Kyle, who had raced for him since 1979, was out of a job. (News & Observer -- Sports)
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
"These guys are huge fans and Elliott Sadler fans," said Sadler. "They got in contact me several years ago over the Internet, and we've stayed in touch ever since. Hopefully this is a nice little going-away present for them this weekend.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Johnson dominates en route to fifth victory at Dover Sep 30, 2009
(34) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 353, 42. 3, 73, 78,875. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR notes Sep 24, 2009
" Elliott Sadler, No. 19 Dodge, Richard Petty Motorsports This week: Sadler has only three top-10 finishes in 21 starts at Dover but hopes to use the momentum from his top-10 finish at New Hampshire to finish the year on a high note. "We have nine more weeks to try to learn as much as we can about each other as a team and get this No. 19 Dodge headed in the right direction," said Sadler. Last week: Sadler was in the middle of a multicar accident on lap 168 of the 300-lap event at Loudon. But he... (USA Today -- Sports)
Opinion: Owners shouldn't be broadcasting Sep 22, 2009
Jason Smith / Getty Images for NASCARRay Evernham's NASCAR racing team includes drivers Kasey Kahne, A.J. Allmendinger, Reed Sorenson and Elliott Sadler. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Martin Grabs 5th Win of Season in Chase Opener Sep 22, 2009
Kurt Busch was sixth and followed by Ryan Newman, Elliott Sadler, defending race winner Greg Biffle and Clint Bowyer. It was a decent day for almost all the Chase drivers, who need a strong race in the 10-race title hunt to stay in contention. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NASCAR: Martin claims opener for lead Sep 21, 2009
Kurt Busch was sixth and followed by Ryan Newman, Elliott Sadler, defending race winner Greg Biffle and Clint Bowyer. First published on September 21, 2009 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Martin wins by fooling Montoya Sep 21, 2009
Kurt Busch was sixth and followed by Ryan Newman, Elliott Sadler, defending race winner Greg Biffle and Clint Bowyer. 1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
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
This time, the top-10 cars stayed out, led by Kurt Busch, Martin, Elliott Sadler, Jeff Burton and David Reutimann ... (35) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 300, 79. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Martin wins Chase opener, extends lead Sep 21, 2009
Kurt Busch was sixth and followed by Ryan Newman, Elliott Sadler, defending race winner Greg Biffle and Clint Bowyer. It was a decent day for almost all the Chase drivers, who need a strong race in the 10-race title hunt to set the pace for the championship battle. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Kahne focusing on Chase, not uncertainty at RPM Sep 19, 2009
While Kahne feels like a "major part" of RPM, he's not exactly close with teammates Elliott Sadler, A.J. Allmendinger or Reed Sorenson, either on the track - no other RPM driver is in the top 20 in points - or in the garage. Though there isn't necessarily a rift, Kahne's contract with RPM expires at the end of 2010. (MSNBC -- Sports)
What Are The Odds? Sep 18, 2009
Elliott Sadler, A.J. Allmendinger and Reed Sorenson have combined for exactly zero top-5 finishes since the Daytona 500 -- so it's almost like Kahne's pulling dead weight around while trying to contend. X Factor: Dodge. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Richard Petty team merges with Yates Sep 15, 2009
The newly formed team will take the Richard Petty Motorsports name and the drivers will be Kasey Kahne, Elliott Sadler, AJ Allmendinger, and Paul Menard. That leaves Reed Sorenson and, to an extent, Bobby Labonte out in the cold. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Hamlin wins at home; Kyle Busch falls short of Chase Sep 15, 2009
(34) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 396, 38. 6, 61, 76,725. (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)
White-knuckle ride for Biffle Sep 12, 2009
New wheels The news Thursday that Richard Petty Motorsports was abandoning Dodge to merge with Yates Racing and field Fords for drivers Paul Menard, A.J. Allmendinger, Kasey Kahne, and Elliott Sadler in 2010 caused quite a few tremors. It left Reed Sorenson, driver of the No. 43 Dodge, without a ride next season; contracted the ranks of NASCAR s teams with the merger of Petty Enterprises with Gillett-Evernham Motorsports and now with Yates Racing; and further diminished Dodge s presence in the... (Boston Globe)
The King Is Back Sep 12, 2009
The Petty roster will include, in order of precedence, Kasey Kahne, Elliott Sadler, A.J. Allmendinger and Paul Menard. Left out in the cold are several cars and drivers: Jamie McMurray, who's deal in the No. 26 Ford with Roush Fenway Racing won't be renewed and who was widely rumored to be considering a move to Yates; Petty's Reed Sorenson, who has been a disappointment in the No. 43 Dodge; and Hall of Fame Racing's No. 96 Ford, run by Yates and usually driven by former Cup champion Bobby... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Richard Petty Motorsports, Yates Racing plan to merge in 2010 Sep 12, 2009
Under the agreement Yates driver Paul Menard will join RPM's three-car team of Kasey Kahne, Elliott Sadler and AJ Allmendinger. The switch from Dodge to Ford should also ease some of the financial pressure felt by RPM since Chrysler's Chapter 11 filing. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
RPM, Yates to merge in 2010 Sep 11, 2009
Under the agreement announced Thursday, Yates driver Paul Menard will join RPM drivers Kasey Kahne, Elliott Sadler and A.J. Allmendinger next year. RPM was formed in January when Petty Holdings merged with Gillett Evernham Motorsports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kahne pulls away to second win of year Sep 8, 2009
(21) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 325, 49. 8, 100, 101,300. (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)
Kyle Busch breaks slump to sweep Bristol Aug 23, 2009
(42) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 498, 39. 3, 85. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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' gamble pays off Aug 17, 2009
NASCAR 00002E39 took Chevrolet engines from cars driven by Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Clint Bowyer and Juan Pablo Montoya; Toyota engines from cars driven by Brian Vickers, David Reutimann and Denny Hamlin; Dodge engines from cars driven by Sam Hornish Jr. and Elliott Sadler; and Ford engines from cars driven by Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle. The Associated Press contributed to this report. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sorenson upbeat despite struggles in No. 43 Aug 15, 2009
Though Sorenson is fewer than 100 points behind teammates AJ Allmendinger (24th) and Elliott Sadler (26th), the fourth RPM car, the No. 9 driven by Kasey Kahne, is eighth and a good bet to make the Chase for the Cup championship, something Petty has not accomplished as an owner since the new points system began five years ago. We re not where we want to be, hell no. But we know that we re better than where we re at, said Sorenson, a native of Peachtree City, Ga. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Sorenson still upbeat despite struggles in No. 43 Aug 13, 2009
"If you took all his disappointments, or our disappointments, away with the car, the accidents, whatever, then we would be looking at him completely different. It's not how you run, it's how you finish. That's what you look at. It's really hard to gauge it when the cars don't do so good.'' Though Sorenson is fewer than 100 points behind teammates AJ Allmendinger (24th) and Elliott Sadler (26th), the fourth RPM car, the No. 9 driven by Kasey Kahne, is eighth and a good bet to make the Chase for... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Stewart holds off Ambrose at Watkins Glen Aug 11, 2009
(19) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 78, 62. 7, 67, 71,400. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hamlin wins for grandmother Pocono Raceway Aug 5, 2009
(25) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 200, 55. 9, 91, 79,675. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson becomes back-to-back Brickyard winner Jul 27, 2009
About the same time, NASCAR officials told Elliott Sadler he needed to pit because of smoke billowing from his No. 19 Dodge. Sadler's crew worked on his car on pit road before Sadler eventually took it to the garage area. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Kyle Busch's Chase chances dim Jul 27, 2009
Asked before the race if he talked to any of the drivers, Hansbrough said, "Elliott Sadler is a big Tar Heels fan, so I talked to him. I think he watches us play a lot. I met him, and he is a really good dude. I am a Sadler fan and a [Dale Earnhardt] Junior fan.". Fans back Wallace: Fast-talking NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace has always been popular. (News & Observer -- Sports)
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)
Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR Jul 25, 2009
That's bad news for either Elliott Sadler or Reed Sorenson, who both have failed to score a top-5 finish since Sadler was 5th in February's Daytona 500. SI.com on. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hendrick's Martin, Gordon finish 1-2 Jul 13, 2009
(34) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 265, 43. 4, 87, 95,475. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The Envelope, Please Jul 10, 2009
"I was one lap from winning the Daytona 500, and that's hard to swallow. With the offseason that I've had, I feel like I deserved that win more than anyone." -- Elliott Sadler, who went from being released from his No. 19 team in January, to using legal force to getting back in the seat, to coming within a whisker of winning the Great American Race before Matt Kenseth passed him just before rain ended this year's Daytona 500. "I'm afraid to take my multi-vitamin, because you call them [at... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Sadler expects smoother roads ahead at Petty Jul 10, 2009
Elliott Sadler stands by his car prior to the start of the Coke Zero 400 auto race at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday ... Elliott Sadler s season has been about as bumpy as a lap around Daytona International Speedway. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Stewart wins at Daytona after last-lap wreck Jul 8, 2009
"Jimmie Johnson was second, and Denny Hamlin, Busch's teammate, finished third. Edwards was fourth, and Kurt Busch fifth.Marcos Ambrose was sixth, followed by Brian Vickers, who came back from an accident, and Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth. Juan Pablo Montoya rallied from a lap down to finish ninth, and Elliott Sadler rounded out the top 10.But post-race was subdued as the competitors contemplated the dangers of restrictor plate races. NASCAR uses the horsepower-sapping carburetor plates to... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Stewart Wins In A Firework Finish At Daytona Jul 6, 2009
Marcos Ambrose, Brian Vickers, Matt Kenseth, who won the Daytona 500 in February, Juan Pablo Montoya and Elliott Sadler completed the top-10. Stewart, now a three-time winner of the 400-mile race at Daytona, extended his lead to 180 points over Jeff Gordon, who finished 28th. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Rain helps Logano get first Sprint Cup win Jun 30, 2009
(23) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 272, 51. 2, 90, 85,650. (Longview Daily News, WA)
RESULTS: Camping World RV Sales 200 Jun 28, 2009
NASCAR Nationwide Series - Camping World RV Sales 200 - USATODAY.com. Updated: 6/27/2009 - 6:30 PM. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kyle Busch gets fifth Nationwide win of season Jun 28, 2009
"Busch, who led a total of 37 laps Saturday, picked up his fifth Nationwide win of the year and 26th of his career. The 24-year-old, who also is a star in Sprint Cup and the Camping World Truck Series, now has a total of 52 wins in his NASCAR career.Saturday's victory was his 10th of the season, including three in Cup heading into Sunday's Lenox Industrial Tools 301 on the same track and two in trucks.Busch's latest victory also added to the remarkable string of 23 different winners in 23... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Richard Petty Motorsports Jun 26, 2009
Car # 19 driven by Elliott Sadler. Car # 43 driven by Reed Sorenson. (Suite101.com)
Notebook: Petty to stay with Dodge Jun 24, 2009
RPM consists of Kahne, Reed Sorenson, Elliott Sadler and A.J. Allmendinger. Cutting corners. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Kahne takes first road-course win Jun 23, 2009
AJ Allmendinger, Kahne s teammate at RPM, was seventh and Clint Bowyer, Jeff Gordon and RPM driver Elliott Sadler rounded out the top 10. Kahne led the final 38 laps but had to stave off a final charge from Stewart on an overtime finish. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Kahne proves he's roadworthy Jun 23, 2009
Petty's team also got top-10 finishes from A.J. Allmendinger, a Los Gatos native, who took seventh, and Elliott Sadler, who was 10th. It was Petty's first win as a team owner since John Andretti won at Martinsville, Va. (San Francisco Chronicle)
It's Good To Be King...again Jun 23, 2009
The 71-year-old Petty was all smiles on a sunny day in California's wine country, as Kahne's teammates A.J. Allmendinger and Elliott Sadler also finished in the top-10. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Kahne holds off Stewart for first road course win Jun 23, 2009
AJ Allmendinger, Kahne's teammate at RPM, was seventh and Clint Bowyer, Jeff Gordon and RPM driver Elliott Sadler rounded out the top 10 ... (8) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 113, 83. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Vickers wins another pole Jun 20, 2009
"I've always tried to attack the curbs and use the curbs and you always make a mistake. You make a mistake at a road course and you leave a lot on the table. We wanted to make no mistakes. I was just really cautious and hit my marks and not the curbs, and it paid off.''Vickers edged defending race winner Kyle Busch, who ran a lap at 93.415 mph to qualify second.Marcos Ambrose qualified third to give Toyotas the top three qualifying spots.Tony Stewart qualified fourth in a Chevrolet and was... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mark Martin snags Michigan victory in final laps Jun 16, 2009
(25) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 200, 75. 6, 127, 91,925. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson holds off Stewart for victory at Dover Jun 1, 2009
(10) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 398, 52. 5, 87. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Reutimann Captures Dover Pole, Earnhardt Jr. Qualifies 22nd May 30, 2009
Kyle Busch, the defending race winner, AJ Allmendinger, Jimmie Johnson, Brian Vickers and Elliott Sadler completed the top-10. Dale Earnhardt Jr. qualified 22nd one day after team owner Rick Hendrick made a crew chief change at Earnhardt Jr.'s team. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Reutimann gets first Sprint Cup win May 26, 2009
David Reutimann wins 1st Cup race in Coca-Cola 600 - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Monday May 25, 2009 6:29PM; Updated: Monday May 25, 2009 10:00PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Reutimann wins Coca-Cola 600 shortened by rain May 26, 2009
"Rain ruined a race for Busch for the second time in three days. He led a race-high 173 laps and was out front when he pitted during the final caution. He wound up sixth.Busch led 143 laps in Saturday night's Nationwide Series race, lost the lead during a round of pit stops, and never had a chance to reclaim it when the race was shortened by 45 miles because of rain."Weather, you can't do anything about it, really," Busch said.Defending race-winner Kasey Kahne was also denied a chance when, as... (Longview Daily News, WA)
