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)
Support group behind Johnson’s NASCAR success Nov 22, 2009
Today, in the season-ending Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, they will be at the tip of the spear when Johnson goes for his history-making championship ... Edwards finished runner-up, despite winning a series-high nine races, including the Ford 400. (Boston Globe)
Kyle Busch claims Nationwide title with win in finale Nov 22, 2009
Kyle Busch drinks champagne after winning the Nationwide series championship and the Ford 300 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla ... (1) Carl Edwards, Ford, 200, 123 ... (7) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 200, 101. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson takes pole at Homestead Nov 22, 2009
(16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 172 ... (21) Bill Elliott, Ford, 171 ... (26) Jamie McMurray, Ford, 171. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Busch clinches championship and wins at Homestead Nov 22, 2009
Kyle Busch wrapped up his sensational season in the Nationwide Series by winning the Ford 300 after already clinching the championship when the green flag waved ... Kyle Busch wrapped up his sensational season in the Nationwide Series by winning the Ford 300 after already clinching the championship when the green flag waved. (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 ... And he already has secured his Nationwide Series championship with Saturday's Ford 300 finale remaining ... Kyle Busch wrapped up his sensational season in the Nationwide Series by winning the Ford 300 after already clinching the championship when the green flag waved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Time to give Mark Martin his due Nov 22, 2009
Kyle Busch wrapped up his sensational season in the Nationwide Series by winning the Ford 300 after already clinching the championship when the green flag waved. The Denny Hamlin-Brad Keselowski "feud" continues. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The Sprint Cup starting lineup Nov 22, 2009
Little Debbie/Kingsford/Clorox Toyota ... Hall of Fame Racing Ford ... Johns Manville/Menards Ford. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rivalry, roughness and revenge – Oh, my! Really? Nov 22, 2009
AP Brad Keselowski (88) spins after making contact with Denny Hamlin (11) during the NASCAR Ford 300 Nationwide series auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway i 00000826 n Homestead, Fla. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (News & Observer -- Sports)
TomBowlesInside Nascar What went wrong for the rest of the Chasers in 2009 Sprint Cup? Nov 21, 2009
As the Chase approached, RPM's number one driver was hit with a bombshell announcement: his race team was merging with Yates and switching to Ford in 2010. That's the same manufacturer who sued Kahne over his initial move to Dodge in 2004, leading to an out-of-court settlement and hurt feelings that may or may not have healed. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Johnson to start title drive up front at Homestead Nov 21, 2009
Johnson will start first in Sunday's Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway after capturing his fourth pole position of the season. The 173. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mike's Garage: Johnson's dominance unmatched in NASCAR history Nov 21, 2009
This is Ford Championship Weekend, meaning Ford is spending a lot and would love to have a Ford in victory lane. In the last five years, a Ford has found the checked flag ... Carl Edwards won the race here last year in his Ford. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Twin win for Harvicks in Trucks Series finale Nov 21, 2009
What: Ford 400, 36th of 36 races for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series ... The last five Homestead races have been won by Roush Fenway Racing Fords ... The Sprint Cup Series regular earned his second victory in as many weeks by winning the Ford 200, a race his No. 4 Silverado dominated before he officially sealed it by blasting by Timothy Peters during a green/white/checkered flag finish at Homestead-Miami Speedway. (USA Today -- Sports)
RESULTS: Ford 200 Nov 21, 2009
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series - Ford 200 - USATODAY.com. Search. (USA Today -- 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)
NASCAR title? 'It's big,' but Kyle Busch wanted more Nov 21, 2009
Even with eight Nationwide Series wins this season, 11 runner-up finishes and a guaranteed series championship as soon as he takes the green flag in Saturday's Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Busch still looks for more ... 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 #51 Miccosukee Resorts/Graceway Pharmaceuticals Toyota, pits during the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
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)
A twin win for Harvicks in Trucks Series finale Nov 21, 2009
Jimmie Johnson kicked off his probable championship weekend by winning Friday's qualifying for the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway ... 00004000 Kevin Harvick begins to celebrate after he won the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' Ford 200 truck race at the Homestead-Miami International Speedway in Homestead, Fla. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Harvicks get twin win Friday night 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: Ron Hornaday Jr. , driver of the #33 Longhorn Chevrolet, sits on pit road wall on the grid prior to start of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports Agree To Contract Extension Nov 21, 2009
Johnson enters Sunday's season-ending Ford 400 at Homestead Miami Speedway with a comfortable 108-point lead over teammate Mark Martin. If Johnson finishes 25th or better at Homestead, he will clinch the title, regardless of Martin's performance. (ABC 7 News, DC)
JJ aside, bank on Biffle at Homestead Nov 21, 2009
The powerful Ford team has won six of the 10 races run at the track, including the last five ... Unfortunately for Biffle, his four other finishes at Homestead are outside the top 10 -- he finished 18th last season in the No. 16 Ford ... But the 2003 champ won at Homestead two years ago and led 73 laps last year before troubles led the DeWalt Ford to a 25th place finish. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
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 last five Homestead races have been won by Roush Fenway Racing Fords ... 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)
Weekend Watch: Tons of top games Nov 20, 2009
STAR POWER: Bethel Park RB Bre Ford rushed for more than 1,000 yards in the regular season, and had 22 carries for 75 yards and 61 yards receiving in last weekend's win over Shaler ... The Falcons' defensive backs are Louis Young (Stanford), E.J. Scott (Virginia), Blake Countess (undecided) and the injured Frank Tamakloe (Wisconsin), who broke his arm and will miss the game. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
This weekend on TV, radio Nov 20, 2009
SATURDAYAUTO RACING 4:30 p.m. - NASCAR Nationwide: Ford 300, ESPN2 ... 7:30 p.m. - California at Stanford, Versus ... SUNDAY AUTO RACING 3:15 p.m. - NASCAR Sprint: Ford 400, Ch. (Boston Globe)
Johnson: NASCAR success not just fueled by format Nov 20, 2009
I really didn t like it myself, said Bobby Allison, grand marshal of Sunday s Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, where Jimmie Johnson will attempt to join Petty, Dale Earnhardt, and Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon as the only four-time champions and become the first to win four Sprint Cup championships in a row. However, I can t say that it was not good for the sport, Allison said. (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 last five Homestead races have been won by Roush Fenway Racing Fords ... 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)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Nov 19, 2009
Nov. 1: UAW-Ford 500 Talladega; Jamie McMurray ... Nov. 22: Ford 400 Homestead. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Q&A WITH DALE EARNHARDT JR. Nov 19, 2009
What: Ford 400, 36th of 36 races for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series ... The last five Homestead races have been won by Roush Fenway Racing Fords. (USA Today -- Sports)
Johnson's Cup dynasty: Greatness overlooked? Nov 19, 2009
What: Ford 400, 36th of 36 races for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series ... The last five Homestead races have been won by Roush Fenway Racing Fords ... 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)
2009 Nationwide Series Schedule Nov 19, 2009
Nov. 21 Ford 300, Homestead, Fla. to view our NASCAR photo gallery. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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)
Mike's Garage: NASCAR changes adversely affect racing at Talladega Nov 18, 2009
What happened to the days when you would say, Boy those Fords are running good. That was the fun of watching NASCAR. Who was better Ford, Chevy or Dodge ... The teams and manufacturers need to have more flexibility to make their cars different like a Ford being a Ford and a Chevy being a Chevy, that kind of thing. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Owner's Title Still On The Line At Homestead Nov 18, 2009
Thirty-nine teams are on the preliminary entry list for the Ford 200. Copyright 2009 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
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)
Farnsworth full of stunts, hunts Nov 18, 2009
"Being a stuntman in Hollywood is a tough job hard on the body, and you have to love the work, because you will never be a recognizable star, except, perhaps, by the unbelievable feats that you perform when doubling for someone else who is a star.Nonetheless, following in his father's footsteps, Diamond Farnsworth has been working full-time as a stuntman since 1968 and stunt coordinator since 1980, appearing in 49 feature films including "The Astronaut Farmer," "Pearl Harbor," "Batman Forever,"... (ESPN -- Outdoors)
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)
NHRA stats | Pomona finals results Nov 17, 2009
Mike Neff, Ford Mustang; 2. Ashley Force Hood; 3. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR: Johnson makes winning stand at Phoenix Nov 16, 2009
WHAT: Ford 400 WHEN: 2:30 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Homestead-Miami Speedway TV: ABC-Ch. 6 DEFENDING CHAMPION: Carl Edwards. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sparks fly as Edwards delays Busch's clincher in Nationwide series Nov 16, 2009
"Able Body Labor 200 Results1. (2) Carl Edwards, Ford, 200 laps, 148.4 rating, 195 points, 57,895.2. (3) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 200, 122.5, 170, 41,175.3. (10) Reed Sorenson, Toyota, 200, 113.5, 165, 34,825.4. (5) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 200, 110.2, 160, 31,700.5. (17) Brad Keselowski, Chevrolet, 200, 104.5, 155, 33,493.6. (9) David Ragan, Ford, 200, 109.3, 150, 26,075.7. (12) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 200, 98.6, 146, 24,175.8. (8) Mike Bliss, Toyota, 200, 101.8, 142, 31,993.9. (4) Kyle Busch,... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Victory lane: Roundup of the Auto Parts 500 Nov 16, 2009
(16) AJ Allmendinger, Ford, 312, $77,600 ... (6) Greg Biffle, Ford, 312, $92,150 ... (25) Carl Edwards, Ford, 312, $119,206. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rewind | OK, so now Stewart's a mellow fellow? Nov 16, 2009
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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)
Edwards wins Nov 15, 2009
Edwards, in the No. 60 Ford, won by 2 ... He was hit by Eric McClure and Jason Bowles but climbed uninjured from his badly damaged Ford. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Carl Edwards wins, makes Kyle Busch wait for crown Nov 15, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sat, Nov 14, 2009 07:27 PMModified Sat, Nov 14, 2009 09:56 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Friday finds NHRA points shuffled Nov 14, 2009
John Force races to the Funny Car qualifying lead in his Castrol GTX High-Mileage Ford Mustang in an auto race Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Calif. (AP Photo/NHRA, Jerry Foss) AP. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Incentive? They're still racing, right? Nov 14, 2009
They're still racing, right. - Racing - NewsObserver. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sports Calendar Nov 14, 2009
Stanford at USC CSNBA (860) ... Ford Motor Co. said Thursday that its Fusion midsize sedan has already broken the model's. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Truex takes pole, Chase leader Johnson third in Phoenix qualifying Nov 14, 2009
By Mark J. Rebilas, US Presswire. Martin Truex Jr., left, talks with crew chief Kevin Manion during qualifying at Phoenix International Raceway. (USA Today -- Sports)
LINEUP: Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Nov 14, 2009
Truex takes pole, Chase leader Johnson third in Phoenix qualifying - USATODAY.com. Truex takes pole, Chase leader Johnson third in Phoenix qualifying. (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)
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)
The Sprint Cup lineup at Phoenix Nov 14, 2009
Little Debbie / Kingsford / Clorox Toyota ... Johns Manville / Menards Ford. (News & Observer -- Sports)
DRIVER DIARY: Biffle targets concrete goals in final races Nov 13, 2009
As far as our No. 16 3M Ford Fusion team goes, we spent a lot of time on Tuesday looking back at the season and trying to come up with a winning formula for these last two races. We've been digesting all of the information that we have and with the lack of testing, we're putting a lot of importance on each race weekend. (USA Today -- Sports)
Rivalry and revenge Nov 13, 2009
"It's everything and there's no question, this is the one game you just can't afford to lose. At the end of your career you talk about how many Muck Bowls you've won." ... The Raiders have three 3-star players that include DB Travis Bell (Mississippi State), ATH Greg Dent (Miami) and TE Clive Walford, not to mention star wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin and QB L.J. Thomas ... Not to mention six 3-star players in LB Zach Allen (Wake Forest), DB Raheam Buxton (Miami), DT Antonio Ford (Wake Forest),... (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Job toll mounts as Petty merger with Yates advances Nov 13, 2009
Getty Images for NASCAR TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 30: The #19 Stanley Ford car, driven by Elliott Sadler, sits in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 30, 2009 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR) Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Nationwide inspection issue spurs NASCAR penalties Nov 13, 2009
NASCAR also fined crew chief Brad Parrott $5,000 and placed him on probation until the end of the year for rules violations on the No. 09 Ford driven by John Wes Townley. Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Under Pressure Robert Laberge/Getty ImagesWith just two races left in the season, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. needs a win in order to salvage his 2009 Chase.With two races left, all eyes are focused on J.J. and Mark Martin, but the end of the season is just as important for Dale Earnhardt, Jr., A.J. Allmendinger, and others, writes Tom Bowles. Nov 13, 2009
Striving for 25th may seem trivial, but with the Sprint Cup point fund extending to just the top-25 point finishers each season, it's an important achievement to work towards -- especially for a team setting new goals as it transitions to Ford Fusions for the final two weeks. While the 'Dinger tries to seal the deal on his bonus, he could really help himself by running up front. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Preview Nov 12, 2009
2002 Matt Kenseth, Ford, 113 ... 2001 Jeff Burton, Ford, 102 ... 2000 Jeff Burton, Ford, 105. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Driver notes Nov 12, 2009
"I got my three DNFs. It was kind of a moot point for myself. It just shows anything can happen. Just the beginning of the race, guys are antsy anything can happen. You never know. We needed it we definitely did. Hats off to Mike (Ford, the crew chief) and this whole team. We have a really good car; we just had to learn to stay in the pits." ... Edwards No. 99 Ford, Roush Fenway Racing ... No. 17 Ford, Roush Fenway Racing. (USA Today -- Sports)
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 ... "The plan, absolutely, is to stay in Hanford with a new deal franchise," said former general manager Rick Jacobs ... In no way do they represent the views of the Hanford Sentinel. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Younger Busch's team is penalized Nov 12, 2009
NASCAR also fined crew chief Brad Parrott $5,000 and placed him on probation until the end of the year for rules violations on the No. 09 Ford driven by John Wes Townley. MIXED EMOTIONS: When AJ Allmendinger finished 10th last Sunday at Texas, it was the second time in as many races Richard Petty Motorsports celebrated a top-10 finish in a Ford ... Part of the move from Dodge to Ford was the termination of 47 employees in the engine shop. (The Augusta Chronicle)
TimTuttleInside Nascar Near-rare triple bodes well for Kyle Busch and new crew chief. Nov 11, 2009
He turned to teammates Mike Ford (Denny Hamlin's crew chief) and Greg Zipadelli (Joey Logano's crew chief) for a baseline on the car at the start of the weekend, then made changes ... "Mike Ford and Greg Zipadelli helped us out a lot," Rogers said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Berlin Wall: Your thoughts Nov 10, 2009
20 a gallon for regular; you could buy a Ford Festiva (remember those. at Trussell Ford-Mazda for $5,498. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rewind | Racing to win? Category may be the key Nov 9, 2009
Biffle said no matter what his team did to his No. 16 Ford on Sunday, he couldn t get it running up front ... FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 06: Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Ortho Ford, sits in his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway on November 6, 2009 in Fort Worth, Texas. (News & Observer -- Sports)
