For Hendrick, a 1-2-3 finish might make history Nov 20, 2009
Jeff Gordon, who also drives under the Hendrick Motorsports flag, is third. The only time one ownership team has finished 1-2-3 for the year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hendrick team hunts history Nov 20, 2009
jpg Associated Press Hendrick Motorsports drivers, from left, Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Mark Martin occupy the top three spots in the standings heading into the season;s final race. Associated Press Hendrick Motorsports drivers, from left, Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Mark Martin occupy the top three spots in the standings heading into the season;s final race ... Johnson, Martin and Jeff Gordon, all of whom race under the Hendrick flag, enter the finale 1-2-3 in the standings. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hendrick on verge of historic 1-2-3 finish Nov 20, 2009
Hendrick Motorsports drivers, from left, Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, and Mark Martin ... Johnson, Martin and Jeff Gordon, all of whom race under the Hendrick flag, enter the finale 1-2-3 in the standings. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Who's hot and who's (or what's) not Nov 20, 2009
JEFF GORDON: Just couldn't close the deal late in races this season ... AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, waits in the garage before practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson poised to break historic NASCAR reco... Nov 20, 2009
Jeff Gordon: Won his four championships between 1995 and 2001. But NASCAR's sixth-leading race winner has been eclipsed by the driver he brought to the sport Johnson. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Hendrick looks for 1-2-3 sweep Nov 20, 2009
Johnson, Martin and Jeff Gordon, all of whom race under the Hendrick flag, enter the finale 1-2-3 in the standings. If they finish in those spots, Hendrick Motorsports would become the first team in NASCAR history to truly pull off that feat. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR and auto racing » Nov 19, 2009
NASCAR and auto racing headlines. Formula Onechampion Jenson Button signed with McLaren on Wednesday to partner with Lewis Hamilton, giving the English team a potent lineup for next season featuring the most recent title holders. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Britt, 62, remembered as Darlington icon Nov 19, 2009
Web Search power 00004000 ed by YAHOO. Published Wed, Nov 18, 2009 10:51 PMModified Wed, Nov 18, 2009 10:51 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Owner's title still on in Truck Series Nov 18, 2009
He also joined Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon as those drivers who have won four or more NASCAR titles ... Jeff Gordon, currently third in points (-169), officially will be eliminated from championship contention when Johnson starts the 400-mile race in South Florida. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Observer asks court to unseal France records Nov 18, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Wed, Nov 18, 2009 01:45 AMModified Wed, Nov 18, 2009 01:46 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Owner's Title Still On The Line At Homestead Nov 18, 2009
He also joined Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon as those drivers who have won four or more NASCAR titles. Homestead will mark a career milestone for Hornaday, as he will make his 250th career Truck Series start. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hendrick relishes impending 4-peat Nov 18, 2009
Since 1995, the year Hendrick Motorsports won its first championship with Jeff Gordon, Hendrick has presided over 149 victories - 127 from Gordon, who has all but two of his 82 career wins during that span, and Johnson (47) - with his team averaging almost 10 wins a season. Hendrick Motorsports recorded a team-high 18 wins in 2007, including 10 by Johnson and six by Gordon. (Boston Globe)
TomBowlesNascar Power Rankings Johnson tops Power Rankings with one week left in Chase. Nov 18, 2009
Jeff Gordon With a ninth-place run at Phoenix, Gordon's "Drive For Five" was postponed for an eighth straight year, a streak that's more frustrating for the sport's winningest active driver than he'd like to admit. While most would kill to be third in points, it's not difficult to sense the frustration of a four-time champ who sees himself as third-best within his own organization. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hendrick championship part of master plan Nov 17, 2009
Jeff Gordon will be eliminated if Jimmie Johnson starts the race. Mark Martin will be eliminated if Johnson finishes no worse than 25th. (The Augusta Chronicle)
NASCAR: Johnson makes winning stand at Phoenix Nov 16, 2009
No matter what happens at Homestead next week, he's guaranteed a championship because only Johnson, Martin and Jeff Gordon are mathematically alive. "That's exactly what we needed," Hendrick said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Johnson wins, back in Chase control Nov 16, 2009
Fellow Hendrick driver Jeff Gordon will be eliminated as soon as Johnson starts next week, and Johnsons win at Phoenix knocked everyone else out of contention ... Weve still got to go to Homestead and run like this again, because we still have heat behind us, Jeff Gordon, especially, Martin said ... I definitely have been beat by the best Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Victory lane: Roundup of the Auto Parts 500 Nov 16, 2009
(14) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 312, $120,326. 10. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rewind | OK, so now Stewart's a mellow fellow? Nov 16, 2009
Although out of the championship hunt, Busch still believes he can catch Jeff Gordon and is looking to end the season with a win ... AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Dupont Chevrolet, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona ... TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 30: Jeff Gordon (L), driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, stands in the garage with Tony Stewart,... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson joins most-dominant talk Nov 16, 2009
He seemingly opened a window of opportunity for his closest pursuers, Hendrick Motorsports teammates Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon, when he crashed 3 laps into last week's race at Texas Motor Speedway. But Johnson slammed their fingers in that window Sunday, taking his No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet past Kurt Busch for his first lead on Lap 56. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Johnson wins Phoenix race, nears fourth NASCAR title Nov 16, 2009
" Despite the harsh reality of his position, Martin is refusing to concede to Johnson and said he won't let up next week in Homestead as he tries to at least stave off Gordon for second in the final standings. But should Johnson coast to the win, Martin, who finished fourth at Phoenix, said he will be fine. "We've still got to go to Homestead and run like this again, because we still have heat behind us, Jeff Gordon, especially," Martin said. "I definitely have been beat by the best Jeff Gordon,... (USA Today -- Sports)
Johnson wins at Phoenix, closes in on title Nov 16, 2009
Lead-lap cars pitted, with Johnson coming off pit road first, followed by Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin and Kurt Busch ... (14) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 312, 103. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mike's Garage: NASCAR changes adversely affect racing at Talladega Nov 16, 2009
Jeff Gordon claimed the victory lane back in April at the 1. 5-mile TMS. Teammate Jimmie Johnson was right behind in the No. 2 slot. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Nov 16, 2009
April 5: Samsung 500 Texas; Jeff Gordon. April 18: Subway Fresh Fit 500 Phoenix; Mark Martin. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson, Martin key picks for Phoenix Nov 15, 2009
The idea that Johnson's crew, with assorted members of Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s teams, managed to repair the blitzed Lowe's Chevrolet was little short of remarkable and the fifteen points Johnson salvaged -- finishing 38th rather than 43rd -- might be the difference between first and second place this season. Regardless, his poor finish has given Gordon and Mark Martin hope that the Championship is still a possibility, albeit a vague one. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Martin OK with second this time Nov 15, 2009
"I'm such a huge are Mark Martin fan, always have been," Jeff Gordon said. "I battled with this guy in championships. He's such a tough competitor, and I feel like he deserves it. "I think that Mark Martin is a sentimental favorite, for sure. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Sprint Cup lineup at Phoenix Nov 14, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Nov 13, 2009 10:32 PMModified Fri, Nov 13, 2009 10:15 PM. (News & Observer -- 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)
Martin won't admit it, but he has a shot Nov 14, 2009
Martin and teammate Jeff Gordon received a gift Sunday when another teammate, Jimmie Johnson, crashed on the third lap at Texas Motor Speedway. Having entered the race with a 184-point deficit, Martin goes to Phoenix this weekend just 73 points behind leader Johnson. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Chase has become a hot pursuit Nov 14, 2009
Yeah, up until last week, things just seemed to be going really well, said Johnson, who leads Hendrick Motorsports teammates Mark Martin by 73 points and Jeff Gordon by 112. A lot of positive emotions and thoughts that went with all of that. (Boston Globe)
Truex on pole, Johnson third at PIR Nov 14, 2009
" Truex, who only two seasons ago made the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, fell far off the radar screen this season after finishing 15th last year and enters Sunday's 312-lap race No. 26 in the drivers standings. That's 25 positions behind Johnson, who is attempting to collar an unprecedented fourth consecutive championship. Johnson leads Martin by 73 points, but a week ago at Texas Motor Speedway it was a 184-point lead. Then, Lap 3 came and to Johnson it must have felt like Armageddon as his... (AZCentral -- 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)
Johnson making most of lessons learned from Gordon Nov 13, 2009
Daily Journal Online - Park Hills, MO. The two drivers have become good friends in the eight years since Johnson joined Hendrick Motorsports, with Gordon spending many hours explaining the finer points of stock car racing and offering plenty of advice to his eager pupil. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Nascar: Gordon's time aids Johnson Nov 13, 2009
Jeff Gordon was on the verge of winning his fourth NASCAR championship as a driver when he made his debut as a co-owner and teammate for an unproven driver named Jimmie Johnson. The two drivers have become good friends in the eight years since Johnson joined Hendrick Motorsports, with Gordon spending many hours explaining the finer points of stock-car racing and offering plenty of advice to his eager pupil. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Johnson's Chase challengers can't keep pace Nov 12, 2009
Jeff Gordon, third in points, 112 out: His Chase got off to a bad start with a mediocre 15th-place finish in the New Hampshire opener that stuck him in a significant hole. But he ran great the next five weeks, grabbing five finishes of sixth or better, including two second-places. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Preview Nov 12, 2009
24 Jeff Gordon (Vallejo, CA) Chevrolet/DuPont ... Not to be overlooked is Jeff Gordon inthird, only 112 points behind ... Pole sitter Jeff Gordon was out in front for thefirst three laps and finished fourth. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Martin's optimism gives him winning edge Nov 12, 2009
Jeff Gordon won the championship and had 13 wins. Close behind was Martin, with seven wins. (News & Observer -- Sports)
A Step Above Rusty Jarrett/Getty ImagesPoints leader Jimmie Johnson is on his way to winning his fourth-straight Chase championship.No one has been as dominant as Jimmie Johnson has been over the last four years. Lars Anderson writes that's just one reason he's nominating Johnson as his Sportsman of the Year. Nov 12, 2009
Jeff Gordon, for instance, has been in several horrifying wrecks over the last five years -- more than any other driver. I don't think it's a coincidence that he hasn't won a championship over this time. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Driver notes Nov 12, 2009
Team notes: NASCAR heads to desert for next-to-last race - USATODAY.com. Team notes: NASCAR heads to desert for next-to-last race. (USA Today -- Sports)
Drivers get by with help from friends Nov 11, 2009
- The top three drivers in the Chase for the Championship are Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon ... - The top three drivers in the Chase for the Championship are Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon. (Athens Banner-Herald)
TomBowlesNascar Power Rankings He crashed in Texas, but Jimmie Johnson won't lose the Chase. Nov 11, 2009
Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin, Jeff GordontopNASCAR Power Rankings - Tom Bowles - SI.com ... Jeff Gordon Ready for your SAT question ... Under the old points format, he'd be leading Jeff Gordon by 93 and Jimmie Johnson by 94 heading to Phoenix, with that Lap 3 wreck opening a window to his third Cup Series title. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Chase far from being settled with two races to go Nov 10, 2009
The view from Johnson's rearview mirror has Hendrick Motorsports teammates Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon closing in with two races remaining on the schedule. Martin finished fourth and moved to within 73 points of Johnson, and Gordon narrowed his gap to 112 markers after a 13th-place run. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Jimmie Johnson Wrecks on 3rd Lap in Texas Nov 10, 2009
It looked like a makeshift body shop in the garage area, with crew members from teammate Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. helping out. All were scurrying around a car that was basically being rebuilt. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Kurt Busch wins as leader wrecks, Chase tightens Nov 10, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Roy's new book: Read an from "Hard Work: A Life On and Off the Court". (News & Observer -- Sports)
LarsAndersonInside Nascar Why Mark Martin's bid at winning the title suddenly looks brighter. Nov 10, 2009
Martin didn't take full advantage of Johnson's crash, but he certainly didn't pull a Jeff Gordon either. Gordon is no doubt kicking himself today because of the opportunity he missed at Texas. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Updated – and unofficial – driver standings Nov 10, 2009
Updated and unofficial driver standings - Racing - NewsObserver. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (News & Observer -- 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
Once the cars crossed the finish line, Johnson remained in the lead with a 73-point edge over Martin, 112-point lead over Jeff Gordon, 171 over Kurt Busch and 178 over Tony Stewart. "There's still an ouch to it," Johnson said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Best from Sunday Nov 9, 2009
FORT WORTH, Texas - Mathematically, Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon still have a chance to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup title. SHANGHAI - Tiger Woods stalled with pars. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Busch drives back to Victory Lane Nov 9, 2009
A crash involving Juan Pablo Montoya, Carl Edwards and Jeff Gordon ruined their chances to get back into contention. Another winner Sunday was Michael McGee, of Broken Bow, Okla. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Kurt Busch thwarts brother's hopes in Texas win Nov 9, 2009
Kurt Busch thwarts brother Kyle Busch's hopes in Texas Motor Speedway win - ESPN. Updated: November 9, 2009, 1:57 AM ET. (ABC News)
Kurt Busch claims win; Johnson crashes to 38th Nov 9, 2009
He also benefited from Jeff Gordon struggling to a 13th-place finish ... (1) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 333, 84. (Longview Daily News, WA)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Nov 9, 2009
April 5: Samsung 500 Texas; Jeff Gordon. April 18: Subway Fresh Fit 500 Phoenix; Mark Martin. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kurt Busch wins on fumes; J.J. wrecks Nov 9, 2009
Jeff Gordon, another Hendrick driver who is third in points, finished 13th after avoiding serious problems of his own. Kyle Busch had trouble refiring his car after his splash and dash stop and wound up 11th. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Johnson crashes to earth Nov 9, 2009
Crew members from the teams of Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. assisted in what looked like a makeshift body shop in the garage. Kurt Busch got his second win of the season after his younger brother ran out of fuel with 2 1/2 laps left. (Boston Globe)
Johnsons wreck helps Kurt Busch win Nov 9, 2009
Jeff Gordon, another Hendrick driver who is third in points, finished 13th after avoiding serious problems of his own. He cut his points deficit to Johnson from 192 to 112 points, though lost ground on Martin. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rewind | Racing to win? Category may be the key Nov 9, 2009
Denny Hamlin made some interesting prerace comments on his Twitter account regarding Jeff Gordon s decision to ask NASCAR to restrict the bump-drafting at Talladega ... Jeff Gordon spins out as well but doesn t hit the wall. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kurt breaks up Kyle's triple Nov 9, 2009
Jeff Gordon, who won the spring race at Texas, spun once during the race, struggled with handling and finished 13th. That left Mark Martin, who entered the race trailing Johnson by 184 points for the championship, back in the hunt, down 73 with two races remaining. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kyle Busch's new crew chief ready for 1st tirade Nov 8, 2009
Johnson enters the Texas race with a 184-point lead over Mark Martin and 192 ahead of Jeff Gordon, the April winner here. "If we got out and outrun the 24 and the 5 the next two weeks, we'll let that enter into our minds then," Johnson said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Gordon earns pole at Texas, his first of season Nov 8, 2009
Jeff Gordon sits in his car just before qualifying at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday ... FORT WORTH, Texas Jeff Gordon is suddenly having all kind of success at Texas Motor Speedway, a track where he had never won until earlier this season ... (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 191. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Today's race lineup Nov 8, 2009
(24) Jeff Gordon, Chevy, 191 ... In many ways, this has been one of Jeff Gordon's best seasons in NASCAR's top series. (News & Observer -- Sports)
From backflip to backslide Nov 8, 2009
Johnson was second at Texas in April behind Hendrick teammate Jeff Gordon, who is the pole-sitter today. Martin, another Hendrick driver, qualified seventh and Johnson starts 12th. (Boston Globe)
Martin, Gordon accept reality of Chase for second Nov 8, 2009
FORT WORTH, Texas - Mathematically, Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon still have a chance to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup title ... "Since then, I have learned a lot and I have seen a lot and I have come to realize that I'm no Dale Earnhardt. My record don't stand up to his, just doesn't. And when you stand me up against Jeff Gordon, it just don't stand up to it. I understand that.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Sports news briefs: 11/07/09 Nov 7, 2009
Jeff Gordon is on the pole in Texas. Gordon won his first pole of the season with a qualifying lap of 191. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
MarkBeechRacing Fan JJ isn't the only one to watch -- Montoya isn't done quite yet. Nov 7, 2009
2 Number of Chase drivers who have run all 17 Cup races at Texas Motor Speedway (Jeff Gordon and Mark Martin). 9 Number of top-10 finishes for Gordon and Martin at Texas. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Martin, Gordon know the Chase race is for second Nov 7, 2009
FORT WORTH, Texas Mathematically, Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon still have a chance to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup title ... My record don t stand up to his, just doesn t. And when you stand me up against Jeff Gordon, it just don t stand up to it. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NASCAR changes adversely affect racing at Talladega Nov 7, 2009
Jeff Gordon claimed the victory lane back in April at the 1. 5-mile TMS. Teammate Jimmie Johnson was right behind in the No. 2 slot. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
