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)
Points leader Johnson picks up pole at Charlotte Oct 16, 2009
Points leader Jimme Johnson wins pole at Charlotte - Racing - SI.com. Posted: Thursday October 15, 2009 10:51PM; Updated: Thursday October 15, 2009 11:23PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
On The Ballot Rusty Jarrett/Getty ImagesDavid Pearson finished his career with the highest winning percentage of anyone who had over 250 starts.With the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame class announced, it's time to look ahead to the next one. For SI.com's Tom Bowles, legendary driver David Pearson is his top choice. Oct 16, 2009
While a stab at ownership proved unsuccessful (just one win in nearly two decades), he also employed future stars like Dale Jarrett, Jeremy Mayfield (yes, that Jeremy Mayfield), and John Andretti. Glen Wood: Some may think Glen's a little too high on the list, as the founder of the famed No. 21 Ford won just four races as a driver. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
TomBowlesNascar Power Rankings Juan Pablo Montoya's rising. But will his Cinderella run soon end? Oct 14, 2009
" Add in a late-race crash in the Nationwide race while subbing for Kyle Busch, and the weekend quickly devolved into his worst nightmare. Dropped Out: Brad Keselowski (10) Underdog of the Week: Heading down the stretch, the championship isn't the only points battle being staged in NASCAR. With just a 111-point lead over the No. 82 car entering California, the underdog Front Row Motorsports team is fighting for something just as important: a coveted spot in the top 35 in owner points, which... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Johnson rolls to victory in California Oct 13, 2009
(40) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 250, 48. 7, 111, 104,000. (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
34 John Andretti (Indianapolis, IN) Chevrolet/Taco Bell. 36 Michael McDowell (Glendale, AZ) Toyota/Wave Energy Drink. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Royal pain: Hall-bound King really a racer, not a brand Oct 5, 2009
it was the first Petty car to win a Sprint Cup race since John Andretti won in Martinsville in 1999, a streak of 363 races and 12 different drivers. "Not throwing it on our (previous) drivers," Richard Petty said, "they've done a good job, but to have an Earnhardt or a Gordon ... we didn't have the facilities, we didn't have the record that we could attract those kind of drivers.". (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)
Martin earns another pole in Chase race Oct 3, 2009
(34) John Andretti, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 41. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson dominates en route to fifth victory at Dover Sep 30, 2009
(37) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 395, 36. 4, 82, 82,325. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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
(41) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 299, 47. 4, 85, 85,900. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hamlin wins at home; Kyle Busch falls short of Chase Sep 15, 2009
(39) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 399, 37. 7, 76, 80,375. (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)
Kahne pulls away to second win of year Sep 8, 2009
(40) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 323, 36. 4, 70, 93,825. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Another night race in Atlanta for 2010 Sep 7, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. HAMPTON - The Sprint Cup Series schedule hasn't been released yet, but the success of Sunday night's Pep Boys Auto 500 will send the series back to the Atlanta Motor Speedway for Labor Day weekend next year. (Athens Banner-Herald)
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
(40) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 494, 36. 6, 73. (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)
Carfax to Sponsor Driver John Andretti in NASCAR Sprint Cup Carfax 400 Aug 14, 2009
Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Carfax today announced it will sponsor the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Chevrolet and driver John Andretti for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series CARFAX 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 16 ... "We're proud to support John Andretti and the No. 34 Carfax Chevrolet," said Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax ... FRM has made significant strides in NASCAR competition since its founding in 2004 and currently competes full time in the NASCAR Sprint... (PR Newswire)
Stewart holds off Ambrose at Watkins Glen Aug 11, 2009
(34) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 84, 34. 1, 73, 75,775. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hamlin wins for grandmother Pocono Raceway Aug 5, 2009
(35) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 200, 38. 3, 78, 79,050. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson holds off Martin for third victory at Brickyard Jul 28, 2009
(35) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 156, 38. 1, 67, 152,325. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Johnson holds off Martin for third victory at Brickyard Jul 27, 2009
(35) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 156, 38. 1, 67, 152,325. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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)
Gordon is too busy to contemplate Indy 500 start Jul 25, 2009
Even as John Andretti, Tony Stewart and Robby Gordon turned the Memorial Day double - the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 - into a trend, Gordon never took the chance. The revised schedule has eliminated the possibility of pulling double duty. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Riley and Andretti Jul 23, 2009
NEW CASTLE - Come shine or rain, as it was Wednesday in New Castle, expect John Andretti to always be at this kart track, at this time every July. "This started as a match race," said Andretti, referring to the first charity event for Riley Hospital in 1997. (FOX59, IN)
Musical Chairs Jul 22, 2009
With former drivers Jack Sprague, Ward Burton, John Andretti, Scott Riggs and others, Haas CNC had been stuck toward the back of the Cup ranks for years. But looking back, it's clear Stewart's time with the now Toyota-powered team at JGR had run its course; and with Stewart's buy-in at Haas came instant funding from Chevy combined with the experience and the know-how of a two-time champ. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hendrick's Martin, Gordon finish 1-2 Jul 13, 2009
(40) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 265, 33. 1, 73, 93,425. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Vickers takes pole at Chicagoland Jul 11, 2009
(34) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 178. 731. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Dale Jr. says hed like to race in Indy 500 Jul 10, 2009
John Andretti, Robby Gordon and Tony Stewart have done the Memorial Day weekend double, racing at Indianapolis in the morning and flying immediately afterward to North Carolina, but that option was effectively removed several years ago when the Indy 500 delayed its start time two hours for better TV coverage. Should the schedules work out one day, I think youll find a lot of (NASCAR) guys interested in coming here and running the Indy 500, said Earnhardt, who was at the track to promote... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stewart wins at Daytona after last-lap wreck Jul 6, 2009
(35) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 160, 46. 9, 87, 99,325. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Tom BowlesNASCAR POWER RANKINGS Jul 3, 2009
" Now, the question is whether the rookie can keep up the momentum from one of the unlikeliest victories in Sprint Cup history. Dropped Out: Ryan Newman (8), Clint Bowyer (9), Denny Hamlin (10). Underdog of the Week: A few weeks ago, I was bombarded with emails from John Andretti fans requesting that he and the Front Row Motorsports organization be featured as the Underdog of the Week. Well, guys, now is your time to shine! The FRR #34 team has been one of the pleasant stories of the year, going... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Column: What a season it's been Jul 3, 2009
If there s a silver lining, by reducing manufacturer support to the top teams, it will bring the back of the field closer to the front, John Andretti said. Not too significantly, but it will lessen the gap. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Rain helps Logano get first Sprint Cup win Jun 30, 2009
(35) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 273, 50. 6, 115, 89,150. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Brant JamesINSIDE NASCAR Jun 25, 2009
his last victory in a Sprint Cup race came in 1999 with John Andretti at Martinsville. And in this one, he seemingly was the logo. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
In the Pits: Kahne victory masks serious issues at RPM Jun 24, 2009
There were three wins in the first nine seasons, but none since John Andretti drove the famed No. 43 to an April, 1999 victory at Martinsville Speedway. In the long, lean decade that followed that last win, Petty refused to believe it was his last victory. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Kahne win masks serious issues in Petty's shop Jun 23, 2009
In The Pits: Kahne win masks serious issues at RPM - Wire Services - Motors- nbcsports. In The Pits: Kahne win masks serious issues at RPM. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kahne proves he's roadworthy Jun 23, 2009
It was Petty's first win as a team owner since John Andretti won at Martinsville, Va. in 1999. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kahne takes first road-course win Jun 23, 2009
The last time a Petty-owned car won a race was John Andretti s 1999 victory at Martinsville. So his return trip was special, in large part because it gave a much-needed boost to struggling Richard Petty Motorsports. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Kahne holds off Stewart for first road course win Jun 23, 2009
It snapped a 37-race winless streak for Kahne, who last won at Pocono a year ago, and the first win for a Petty-owned car since John Andretti's victory at Martinsville in April, 1999 ... (41) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 113, 40. (Longview Daily News, WA)
It's Good To Be King...again Jun 23, 2009
Kahne gave Petty his first win as a team owner in a decade, dating back to when John Andretti drove the legendary No.43 STP car to victory in the 1999 spring race at Martinsville. Kahne, who had never finished better than 23rd at Sonoma, held off points leader and six-time road course winner Tony Stewart on several late-race restarts to win the Toyota/Save Mart 350. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Kahne, Petty get back on course Jun 22, 2009
A Petty-owned car had not won a race since John Andretti s victory at Martinsville, Va. in April 1999. (Boston Globe)
Edwards powers to victory at Milwaukee Jun 21, 2009
where David Gilliland ran into John Andretti and Marcos Ambrose blew an engine. Because Ambrose will get a new engine, he'll forfeit his third-place starting position for today's Sprint Cup race and start from the back of the field. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ambrose, Gilliland, Andretti have rough practice Jun 21, 2009
(AP) -It was an eventful final few minutes of practice Saturday at Infineon Raceway, where David Gilliland ran into John Andretti and Marcos Ambrose blew an engine ... "It was totally my fault,'' Gilliland said. "I didn't have any of my blowers or anything on, just reached down to turn on the switches and John Andretti stopped for cars merging, and I just ran right into the back of him. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Sprint Cup points leaders Jun 18, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009. By The Associated Press. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Mark Martin snags Michigan victory in final laps Jun 16, 2009
(10) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 198, 52, 64, 83,175. 34. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Auto racing results, schedule Jun 6, 2009
(34) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 36. (09) Sterling Marlin, Dodge, owner winner. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Johnson holds off Stewart for victory at Dover Jun 1, 2009
(41) John Andretti, Chevrolet, accident, 253, 33. 2, 61. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Notebook: Reutimann enjoying best week of Sprint Cup career May 31, 2009
NASCAR's "King" fielded an Indy 500 entry for the first time in his prolific career when he put John Andretti behind the wheel last Sunday. Petty enjoyed the pageantry of race day, but couldn't stick around for the finish because of his NASCAR obligations. (Athens Banner-Herald)
MEIRA INJURED: Veteran suffers broken back May 25, 2009
King's exit: Richard Petty said he planned to stay as long as his driver John Andretti was in the race. It didn't work out that way. (USA Today -- Sports)
Meira recovering after crash May 25, 2009
A King sighting Richard Petty said he planned to stay as long as his driver John Andretti was in the race. It didn't work out that way. (Boston Globe)
Notebook: Petty savors royal treatment at Indy May 25, 2009
The seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty planned to watch the race from pit road and stay as long as his blue-and-red No. 43 car, driven by John Andretti stayed on the 2. 5-mile oval. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Respecting the track May 24, 2009
" While Franchitti enjoys the luxury of starting at the front of the field others at the rear of the 33-car grid will need a little additional luck to end up near the point. That group includes John Andretti, who was able to work his way into the field on last Sunday's final day of qualifying to give car owner Richard Petty his first career Indy 500 start. The iconic NASCAR star ventured into open wheel ownership for the first time this season and Andretti didn't disappoint, putting the Petty... (CBS News)
Notebook: Crew member to make Indy history May 23, 2009
Dreyer & Reinbold also fields full-time driver Mike Conway, longtime IndyCar driver Davey Hamilton and John Andretti, whose car is co-owned by Richard Petty. Chatten said she was not picked specifically for Duno's team, just assigned to it. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Tested drivers May 22, 2009
IndyCar drivers who've been randomly tested - - SI.com. Posted: Thursday May 21, 2009 8:58 PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Double The Fun May 22, 2009
Since John Andretti -- NASCAR's lone representative at Indy this year -- attempted the feat in 1994, a handful of drivers have driven the IRL's crown jewel and NASCAR's 600-mile marathon in one day. Finishing 10th and 36th, respectively, that year, Andretti's maiden voyage ended in a wreck at Charlotte -- but it still carved a path for others to follow. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Andretti avoids a bump May 18, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS - John Andretti and Ryan Hunter-Reay provided the drama yesterday, saving their best efforts for the final 10 minutes at the end of four days of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. Both wound up in the 33-car field for next Sunday's race, thanks to their gutsy qualifying runs with time running out on another emotional "Bump Day" on the famed 2 1/2-mile Brickyard oval. (Boston Globe)
Andretti makes Indy 500 in final minutes May 18, 2009
John Andretti celebrates after bumping himself into the field of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday ... INDIANAPOLIS - John Andretti and Ryan Hunter-Reay provided the drama Sunday, saving their best efforts for the final 10 minutes at the end of four days of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hornaday holds off Busch in truck series May 16, 2009
Others working on their qualifying setup Friday included 1996 race winner Buddy Lazier, Oriol Servia, John Andretti, E.J. Viso, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Milka Duno and Indy rookies Robert Doornbos, Alex Tagliani, Mike Conway and Nelson Philippe. Comments. (News & Observer -- Sports)
As Indy 500 nears, drivers test qualifying setups May 16, 2009
" He did just that, turning a fast lap of 220.516 in 37 laps. Others working on their qualifying setup Friday included 1996 race winner Buddy Lazier, Oriol Servia, John Andretti, E.J. Viso, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Milka Duno and Indy rookies Robert Doornbos, Alex Tagliani, Mike Conway and Nelson Philippe. Some of them had a much bigger hill to climb than others. Philippe was the slowest of the 31 drivers on the 2.5-mile oval Friday, but his fast lap of 217.956 was considerably better than the 205.718... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
John Andretti back at Indy 500 as a darkhorse May 14, 2009
John Andretti back at Indy 500 as darkhorse - Racing - SI.com ... John Andretti back at Indy 500 as darkhorse ... INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- John Andretti loves the 2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
