Busch wraps up NASCAR Nationwide title Nov 22, 2009
- While Jimmie Johnson s coronation as the NASCAR Sprint Cup champion will have to wait until the end of today s Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Kyle Busch didn t take as long to clinch the first major touring series championship of his career. Busch, who entered yesterday s Nationwide Series finale with a 190-point lead over Carl Edwards, needed only to flip the ignition switch on his No. 18 Toyota to capture the series championship. (Boston Globe)
Johnson takes pole at Homestead Nov 22, 2009
Jimmie Johnson smiles he waits to take practice laps Friday in Homestead, Fla. Past Month's Most Commented Stories. (Longview Daily News, WA)
LINEUP: Ford 400 Nov 22, 2009
What: Ford 400, 36th of 36 races for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series ... Johnson will start first in Sunday's Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway after capturing his fourth pole position of the season. (USA Today -- Sports)
Johnson and Martin take title race into finale Nov 22, 2009
Jimmie Johnson climbs from his car after practice for the NASCAR Ford 400 Sprint Cup series auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla ... (AP Photo/J Pat Carter) Mark Martin looks form his car during practice for the NASCAR Ford 400 Sprint Cup series auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla ... (AP Photo/Terry Renna) Jimmie Johnson looks from his car during practice for the NASCAR Ford 400 Sprint Cup series auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Chairman praises Johnson's dominance Nov 22, 2009
" TODAY Ford 400 at Homestead, Fla. 3:15 p.m. (ABC) Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, November 22, 2009 WANT TO COMMENT? Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of the Athens Banner-Herald. Please read our . You can rate each comment by clicking the or buttons. To flag an inappropriate comment, click the button. Most Popular Articles Most Commented Articles Loading... Loading... Loading.... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rivalry, roughness and revenge – Oh, my! Really? Nov 22, 2009
Rivalry, roughness and revenge Oh, my. - Racing - NewsObserver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Perception, potential and racing ahead Nov 22, 2009
Question: Will even a fourth consecutive Cup championship, all but certain after the Ford 400 at Homestead on Sunday, evoke proper appreciation for the talents of Jimmie Johnson ... HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: (R-L) Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, stands on the grid and talks with Jamie McMurray, driver of the #26 Crown Royal Ford, during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida ... HOMESTEAD,... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hendrick may make history with 1-2-3 Cup finish Nov 21, 2009
CORAL GABLES, Florida (AP) -- If either Jimmie Johnson or Mark Martin finishes the Ford 400 on Sunday with the NASCAR championship, Hendrick Motorsports -- which owns both cars -- will have plenty to celebrate. The title, whomever delivers it, will be team owner Rick Hendrick's ninth in NASCAR, tying him with Petty Enterprises for the most. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Johnson claims pole at Miami-Homestead Nov 21, 2009
- With a historic fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup championship within his grasp, Jimmie Johnson drew one step closer to hoisting the hardware by winning the pole position for tomorrow s Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Johnson, who enters the season finale with a 108-point lead over Hendrick Motorsports teammate Mark Martin, steered his No. 48 Lowe s Chevrolet to a 31. (Boston Globe)
NASCAR title? 'It's big,' but Kyle Busch wanted more Nov 21, 2009
Jimmie Johnson kicked off his probable championship weekend by winning Friday's qualifying for the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway ... HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Myota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida ... HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Myota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson not at ease despite large Chase lead Nov 20, 2009
What: Ford 400, 36th of 36 races for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series ... The same approach would be understandable for Sunday's Ford 400 if not for the fact Johnson views his 108-point lead on teammate as precarious and because he's still having flashbacks of his early wreck and 38th-place finish at Texas two weeks ago. (USA Today -- Sports)
Finishing 25th or better will do it, but there's a bit more Nov 20, 2009
Jimmie Johnson, three days and 400 miles away from winning a historic fourth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup championship, spent several hours Thursday smiling and answering questions about what he's accomplished and what's at stake in the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday. Johnson was relaxed, chatty and cordial, whether answering questions in front of a room full of reporters or in smaller, one-on-one sessions. (News & Observer -- Sports)
How far back is too far? And who's hot vs. who's not Nov 20, 2009
How far back is too far. And who's hot vs. who's not - Racing - NewsObserver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Who's hot and who's (or what's) not Nov 20, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Thu, Nov 19, 2009 05:48 PMModified Thu, Nov 19, 2009 07:29 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
This weekend on TV, radio Nov 20, 2009
SUNDAY AUTO RACING 3:15 p.m. - NASCAR Sprint: Ford 400, Ch. 5, WWZN (1510). (Boston Globe)
DRIVER'S SEAT: Hendrick in no-lose situation Nov 20, 2009
What: Ford 400, 36th of 36 races for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series ... The teammates plan to battle each other with 's Sprint Cup title on the line at Sunday's Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sports Calendar Nov 19, 2009
NASCAR Sprint: Ford 400, Qualifying ESPN2. NBA. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Goals for drivers vary entering the season's last race Nov 19, 2009
--- For Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon, the mission at Sunday's Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway is simple. All three want to win the Sprint Cup Series championship. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Johnson's Cup dynasty: Greatness overlooked? Nov 19, 2009
What: Ford 400, 36th of 36 races for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series ... Toting a comfortable 108-point lead into the Ford 400 season finale, Johnson will win an unprecedented fourth consecutive championship in NASCAR's premier series with a finish of 25th or better or a finish of 10th or worse by teammate. (USA Today -- Sports)
Q&A WITH DALE EARNHARDT JR. Nov 19, 2009
What: Ford 400, 36th of 36 races for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. Where: Homestead-Miami Speedway, 1. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR enticing more Formula One drivers Nov 18, 2009
is the favorite to claim 2009 Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors with only Sunday's Ford 400 left on the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule. Logano, driver of the No. 20 Toyota, grabbed his 25th rookie of the race award at Phoenix and leads rivals (No. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hendrick relishes impending 4-peat Nov 18, 2009
One way or another, Hendrick is going to have his ninth NASCAR championship at the conclusion of Sunday s season-ending Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He ll be hoisting the Sprint Cup with either Johnson, who needs only to finish 25th or better to clinch the title, or 50-year-old Mark Martin, who enters the finale trailing Johnson by 108 points. (Boston Globe)
Hendrick championship part of master plan Nov 17, 2009
He will tie his NASCAR record of four in a row no matter what happens during the season finale Ford 400, and he will add to his overall record of nine Cup championships. More impressive, however, is the way he's been able to keep everyone happy. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sports on TV this week Nov 17, 2009
SPEED NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for Ford 400, at Homestead, Fla ... ESPN2 NASCAR, Sprint Cup, pole qualifying for Ford 400, at Homestead, Fla ... SPEED NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for Ford 400, at Homestead, Fla. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Victory lane: Roundup of the Auto Parts 500 Nov 16, 2009
What: Ford 400 Where: Homestead-Miami Speedway Green flag: 3:30 p.m. Sunday TV: WTVD, WCTI Radio: WQDR-94. 7 2008 winner: Carl Edwards. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rewind | OK, so now Stewart's a mellow fellow? Nov 16, 2009
- Racing - NewsObserver. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sources: Danica near deal with JR Motorsports Nov 5, 2009
NASCAR's Chase for the Cup playoffs culminate with the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami on Nov. 22. Sources also told Smith the first race on Patrick's tentative schedule is the ARCA event at Daytona Speedweeks. (ABC News)
Johnson dominates en route to fifth victory at Dover Sep 30, 2009
Jimmie Johnson takes the checkered flag to win the AAA 400 on Sunday at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. Past Month's Most Commented Stories. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hamlin wins at home; Kyle Busch falls short of Chase Sep 15, 2009
Denny Hamlin celebrates after winning the Chevy Rock 400 at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va. Jason Hirschfeld / AP. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Golf, tennis, auto racing Jun 1, 2009
GOLFColonial Crowne PlazaFort Worth, Texas; Par: 70Final(x-won on second playoff hole; FedEx Cup points in parentheses)x-Steve Stricker (500), $1,116,000 63-63-69-68263Steve Marino (245), $545,600 66-67-62-68263Tim Clark (245), $545,600 63-64-66-70263Jason Day (135), $297,600 65-65-65-69264Paul Casey (110), $248,000 66-67-66-66265Woody Austin (95), $215,450 63-68-67-68266Vijay Singh (95), $215,450 64-64-69-69266Ian Poulter (85), $192,200 66-69-65-68268Jim Furyk (73), $161,200... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Busch celebrates birthday with 50th career win May 4, 2009
Kyle Busch jumps into the arms of his pit crew after winning the the Crown Royal 400 on his birthday at Richmond International Raceway. Past Month's Most Commented Stories. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Auto Racing Results Apr 10, 2009
Nov. 22 - Ford 400, Homestead, Fla. x-non-points race Driver Standings. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Reutimann leading charge at Michael Waltrip Racing Mar 12, 2009
at the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 auto race. (AP Photo/Glenn Smith). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Henry, Dee provide Red Sox spark at Daytona Feb 17, 2009
"Kenseth didn't win another race until the season-ending Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He wound up winless last season but snapped that drought Sunday with his first Daytona 500 victory, the 17th overall win of his career.As Henry and Dee soaked up the atmosphere in Victory Lane, the experience validated FSG's decision to partner with Roush."Absolutely," Dee said. "The moment [Sunday] night was a moment where we took a step back to appreciate that. "It was a great moment for Roush Fenway... (Boston Globe)
Editor's Update: Fired up for NASCAR? Feb 16, 2009
The contest begins with Sunday's Daytona 500 and ends with the Ford 400 in November. Your top 15 races of the season count toward your overall score. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kenseth: Rain man Feb 16, 2009
Kenseth's 17th career Sprint Cup triumph ended a drought that began after the 2007 season-ending Ford 400. "I'm glad all the numbers lined up for us," said Kenseth, who got a huge push from runner-up Kevin Harvick to make a backstretch pass of Elliott Sadler on Lap 146 just before the race's eighth and final caution after an accident involving Aric Almirola and Kasey Kahne. (Boston Globe)
Free auto racing contest begins with Sunday's Daytona 500 Feb 15, 2009
The contest runs the length of the Sprint Cup schedule, starting with the Daytona 500 on Feb. 15 and concluding with the Ford 400 on Nov. 22. Although the contest includes 36 points races and the All-Star Challenge, only a player's Top 15 races will be used to determine their final placing. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Daytona 500: Chase to dethrone Johnson begins (Today) Feb 14, 2009
" On the track, that's where the talking gets drowned out by the roar of the engines and all that matters is results. The Daytona 500, the biggest race of the year, will be vitally important to every NASCAR team, particularly with the tough economic climate causing some drivers to scramble for sponsors and pare down their competitive schedules. The NASCAR season, however, is a 36-event meat-grinder that won't stop until the Ford 400 at Homestead in November. Somewhere on that cross-country run... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Edwards wins, but no victory Feb 12, 2009
Edwards, who won three of the last four races, including the season-ending Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway to close within 69 points, knew if he had pushed a little harder, he would have won his first championship. Instead, Johnson won his third in a row. (Boston Globe)
