Jarrett on eve of final points race Mar 16, 2008
" He's driven for many of the top names in NASCAR: Cale Yarborough, the Wood Brothers, Joe Gibbs, Robert Yates. And he raced against the biggest stars, including Richard Petty, whom he watched race his father. He wasn't afraid to take risks, either, signing on with Joe Gibbs Racing when it was a startup organization and sticking with Yates when it became clear the team was no longer among NASCAR's elite. Then he took the biggest risk of all, leaving Yates and his comfortable relationship with... (AZCentral -- Sports)
NASCAR laps its base Mar 9, 2008
" He said a lot of Earnhardt's appeal is that he's the son of the sport's very last driver to come out of the mold that produced the sport's legendary working-class giants such as Richard Petty, Bobby Allison, Cale Yarborough and David Pearson. "His father was the last one who could reach out with one hand and grab the brass ring while the other hand was in Kannapolis, N.C, about a foot deep in dirt," Petty said. "[Earnhardt Sr.] never got over that, but you're forced to in the sport today.... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Column: Toyota makes up ground in just one year Feb 24, 2008
Junior Johnson, Cale Yarborough, AJ Foyt, Mario Andretti, Bobby Allison, Richard Petty among many others. There's a ton of history and countless stories among that bunch. (Niles Star, MI)
IROC's at a hard place Feb 22, 2008
The list of winners includes such racing legends as Bobby Unser, Al Unser, A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, Al Unser Jr., Bobby Allison, Cale Yarborough, Geoffrey Bodine and Dale Earnhardt, to name a few. Tony Stewart won the 30th and final series in 2006. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Selena RobertsVIEWPOINT Feb 20, 2008
But conflict is part of the sport's rich history, underscored with infield tussles involving legends like Bobby and Donnie Allison vs. Cale Yarborough in 1979. Venting is in the tapestry of a sport borne from rebellious moonshine runners as when Kevin Harvick's crew jumped on Ricky Rudd's hood out of anger in 2003. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Notebook Junior disappointed in Hendrick debut Feb 18, 2008
Notebook / Junior disappointed in Hendrick debut (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Seems like 500 changes at race Feb 18, 2008
Johnson also is gunning to be the first driver to win three consecutive titles since Cale Yarborough did it 30 years ago. . (Albany Times Union)
'Push from heaven' -- Dramatic move in final lap vaults Newman to Daytona glory Feb 18, 2008
Daytona 500 Winners 2008 -- Ryan Newman 2007 -- Kevin Harvick 2006 -- Jimmie Johnson 2005 -- Jeff Gordon 2004 -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2003 -- Michael Waltrip 2002 -- Ward Burton 2001 -- Michael Waltrip 2000 -- Dale Jarrett 1999 -- Jeff Gordon 1998 -- Dale Earnhardt 1997 -- Jeff Gordon 1996 -- Dale Jarrett 1995 -- Sterling Marlin 1994 -- Sterling Marlin 1993 -- Dale Jarrett 1992 -- Davey Allison 1991 -- Ernie Irvan 1990 -- Derrike Cope 1989 -- Darrell Waltrip 1988 -- Bobby Allison 1987 -- Bill... (North County Times)
Kyle Busch's long weekend ends Feb 18, 2008
"But that's part of the Daytona 500 when you run as good as we had all day long. Those guys couldn't keep up with us, but there were all those cautions at the end that propelled them forward enough in order to get them ahead."LIVING LEGENDS: Bobby Allison and Cale Yarborough sat next to each other Sunday, maybe the perfect pairing for NASCAR's celebration of the 50th running of the Daytona 500. The two former series champions were at the center of an on-track brawl in 1979, the one in which... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kyle Busch didn't lead the lap that mattered Feb 18, 2008
" Busch was the only driver to race in NASCAR's three series this weekend, and even he questioned whether it was a smart idea considering it creates triple the practice sessions, qualifying attempts, drivers' meetings, team meetings, media interviews and sponsorship obligations. But he also proved his worth, quite possibly something he felt he needed to do after getting dumped by Hendrick Motorsports last season to make room for Dale Earnhardt Jr. Living legends Bobby Allison and Cale Yarborough... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Daytona 500 Notebook: Help too far back for Earnhardt Jr. Feb 18, 2008
Bobby Allison and Cale Yarborough sat next to each other, maybe the perfect pairing for NASCAR's celebration of the 50th running of the Daytona 500. The two former series champions were at the center of an on-track brawl in 1979, the one in which Yarborough and Bobby and Donnie Allison were kicking, swinging and scuffling at the end of NASCAR's first live, flag-to-flag televised race. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Wrecks, wrasslin’ & wins Feb 17, 2008
While many consider the 1979 race to be the greatest Daytona 500 mainly because of the post-race fight between the Allison brothers, Donnie and Bobby, and Cale Yarborough there are plenty of worthy candidates for that title. As the 50th edition of NASCAR s premier race gets set to take the green flag today, here is a look back at some other memorable moments. (Scranton Times, PA)
Scott nearly stole ’79 Daytona 500 Feb 17, 2008
On the final lap, Donnie Allison and Cale Yarborough crashed while battling for the win. As their cars uncontrollably slid onto the infield grass, Richard Petty drove by both to take the checkered flag. (Scranton Times, PA)
Daytona reaches 'Big 5-0' Feb 17, 2008
Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison, dueling for the lead on the final lap, crashed. They wound up jawing at each other outside their battered cars as Richard Petty, Lee's son and Kyle's dad, came from half a lap back to win one of his record seven Daytona 500s. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Race offers drivers shot at infamy Feb 17, 2008
" All 24 surviving former winners - including six in today's starting lineup - will be at the Daytona International Speedway for the 50th edition of the Great American Race. They will give the command to fire engines at 3:30 p.m. (Fox). Five hundred miles later, somebody will join that elite group. Somebody will become a legend. The race has had everything. The first in 1959 ended in a photo finish between Lee Petty and Johnny Beauchamp. It took NASCAR three days to finally pick a winner. The... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Daytona 500 almost here Feb 17, 2008
Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison, dueling for the lead on the final lap, crashed. They wound up jawing at each other outside their battered cars as Richard Petty, Lee's son and Kyle's dad, came from a half-lap back to win one of his record seven Daytona 500s. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Today marks the 50th running of the 500, a race that has seen a little bit of everything Feb 17, 2008
There was the infamous fight between the Allisons -- Bobby and Donnie -- and Cale Yarborough in 1979 ... "That's my favorite Daytona 500 memory -- watching the Allisons and Cale Yarborough fight on the apron in Turn 3. That was real racing at its best, and real emotion at its best," two-time Cup champion Tony Stewart said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Driver's wildest dream Feb 17, 2008
It's Donnie Allison, Bobby Allison and Cale Yarborough fighting in Turn 3 after the 1979 race. It's Bobby Allison beating his son, Davey, by a car length in 1988. (Florida Times-Union)
Hendrick team has four drivers Feb 16, 2008
Cale Yarborough, the only man to win three consecutive Cup championships, isn t often ... Were it not for Earnhardt, Johnson's quest to match Cale Yarborough's 1976-78 feat of winning three consecutive Cup championships would be NASCAR's biggest story of 2008. (The Palm Beach Post)
Memories abound for The King as Daytona 500 runs its 50th Feb 15, 2008
Junior Johnson, who honed his driving skills by running moonshine, would go on to win Daytona 500s as an owner for Lee Roy Yarbrough (1969) and Cale Yarborough (1977). He won the second Daytona 500, which featured a 68-car field, largest in race history, in 1960. (USA Today -- Sports)
A look at the 2008 season Feb 15, 2008
Only Cale Yarborough has won three consecutive Cup championships (1976-78), but a 4-race Chase win streak has to be one of the most impressive NASCAR stats in recent memory. Until someone takes the title away, Johnson is my favorite to win it again. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Nascar Fans Demand More Country, Less Rock to Return Daytona 500 to Roots Feb 15, 2008
Viewers, including non-traditional stock-car fans in the Northeast confined to their homes because of a snowstorm, watched as brothers Donnie and Bobby Allison got into a fistfight with Cale Yarborough after a last-lap accident that gave the victory to Richard Petty. That type of behavior has been discouraged more recently as Nascar has penalized drivers for infractions ranging from swearing on television to aggressive driving. (Bloomberg -- US)
Did NASCAR take a wrong turn? Feb 13, 2008
Associated Press file photo You just don't see this kind of live TV anymore: Cale Yarborough (right) dukes it out with fellow NASCAR stars Bobby (in helmet) and Donnie Allison at Daytona in 1979 ... Johnson's bid to tie Cale Yarborough as the only drivers to win three straight season championships. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Team Hendrick shows its strength Feb 12, 2008
Johnson, trying to match Cale Yarborough s record three straight series championships, said the goal is to keep ratcheting up the competition on the team, particularly with the addition of Earnhardt. I feel that the way we all have meshed together with the addition of the 88 car and all the people and everybody involved, that we re further ahead than where we were at the end of last year, Johnson said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
50 years of Daytona: 50 things to know before Sunday's big 5-0 Feb 12, 2008
15 The 1979 Daytona 500 featured a final-lap crash and fistfight among leaders Cale Yarborough and brothers Donnie and Bobby Allison ... 19 Cale Yarborough holds the record for most Daytona 500 pole positions with four (1968, 1970, 1978, 1984) ... 46 Only seven drivers have won both a Gatorade Duel qualifying race and the Daytona 500 in the same year: Fireball Roberts (1962), Cale Yarborough (1977, 1984), Bill Elliott (1985), Bobby Allison (1988), Sterling Marlin (1995), Dale Earnhardt (1998)... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Lars AndersonINSIDE NASCAR Feb 12, 2008
Jimmie Johnson is looking to join Cale Yarborough as the only drivers to win three straight Cup championships ... No driver since Cale Yarborough (1976-78) has won three straight championships, but Jimmie Johnson should have an excellent shot at pulling off the trifecta this season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Johnson wins second Daytona 500 pole Feb 11, 2008
Johnson, hoping to join Cale Yarborough as the stock car sports only drivers to win three consecutive Cup titles, previously won the pole here in 2002 and won the race in 2006. He had to drive a backup car, one of his teams short track entries, in the Shootout after a crash in practice on Friday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Champ grabs pole for 500 Feb 11, 2008
"The top 35 drivers from last season's car owners points are guaranteed a starting spot in the 43-car field and Waltrip and Reutimann were among 18 drivers who began the day competing for the few remaining positions.The rest of the starting field will be determined Thursday in two 150-mile qualifying races at Daytona International Speedway.Johnson, hoping to join Cale Yarborough as the stock car sport's only drivers to win three consecutive Cup titles, previously won the pole here in 2002 and... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Brawling boosts interest Feb 11, 2008
Remember Cale Yarborough and Bobby and Donnie Allison kicking, swinging and scuffling at the end of NASCAR's first live flag-to-flag televised race. It ended up sparking more interest than ever before in the sport. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR: The price of emotion Feb 10, 2008
" Many of them have been classics, but one of the most talked about is the 1979 race. That was the first NASCAR race shown live, flag-to-flag on network TV, and it ended with brothers Bobby and Donnie Allison in a helmet-swinging, kicking melee with Cale Yarborough after Donnie and Cale wrecked while battling for the win. "I will remind everybody that after that deal, there were fines," NASCAR president Mike Helton said during the preseason media tour in North Carolina. "That deal didn't get... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Running top race first spawns pride Feb 10, 2008
Or the historic first live telecast in 1979, an unforgettable wheel-banger that led to a dramatic finish and an infield fistfight between Bobby Allison and Cale Yarborough. "(That race) put our sport on the map," Earnhardt Jr. said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Kenseth, Hendrick For Sprint Cup Feb 9, 2008
As usual, Johnson is one of the championship favorites as he sets out to become the first driver since Cale Yarborough to win three consecutive championships. Yarborough was the champion from 1976 to 1978. (Suite101.com)
Humpy to offer unique take on NASCAR in '08 Feb 8, 2008
For example, this week's show will include Bobby Allison and Cale Yarborough going at it at the end of the 1979 Daytona 500 and a dust-up between Kevin Harvick and Greg Biffle at Bristol in 2002. "We're not going to avoid controversy," Wheeler said. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Kevin Harvick opened the 2007 season with a victory at the Daytona 500 but finished just 10th in the overall points standings. Feb 7, 2008
In 1977, Cale Yarborough won both the biggest race of the year and the season title. The double has happened just twice since 1979, both times by a Hendrick driver: Jeff Gordon in 1997 and Jimmie Johnson in 2006. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR's Brian France has stressed the sport's need to go "back to the basics" to lure back disenchanted grassroots fans. Feb 6, 2008
That used to be true when Richard Petty, Bobby Allison and Cale Yarborough were bigger-than-life heroes in the South. In the 1980s, Bill Elliott was one of the heroes of the hard-core NASCAR fan. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Column: And the winner is ... Feb 6, 2008
That will be a first since Cale Yarborough won three cups in a row in 1976-1978. Johnson will no doubt be a threat, but will not top Cale. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Opinion: Optimism rampant in NASCAR's offseason Feb 2, 2008
Johnson, who can become the only driver other than Cale Yarborough (1976-78) to win three straight Cup titles, is confident but is also looking for improvement. Since we have won the last two titles, we know that weve got the bulls-eye on our back, and thats really a pretty good thing when you have the team that other people are trying to copy, Johnson said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Johnson will be chasing Yarborough this year Feb 1, 2008
Of Cale Yarborough, Bobby Allison once said ... But only one driver has won three straight championships: Cale Yarborough. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Jimmie Johnson off to fast start Jan 8, 2008
He'll try to become the second driver to win three consecutive Cup titles, joining Cale Yarborough, who did it in 1976-78. Johnson is using Yarborough's achievement as motivation, as well as the four championships won by his Hendrick Motorsports teammate, Jeff Gordon. (The Palm Beach Post)
No surprise, Johnson is favorite to repeat Dec 29, 2007
Only one driver, Cale Yarborough (1976-1978) has won three straight championships. Odds that Chad Knaus will serve another suspension: 15-1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
LEARY: NASCAR Racing 101... Too Cool for School! Dec 20, 2007
DRIVER ~~~ WINS Richard Petty - 200 David Pearson - 105 Bobby Allison - 85 Darrell Waltrip - 84 Cale Yarborough - 83 Jeff Gordon - 81 Dale Earnhardt - 76 Rusty Wallace - 55 Lee Petty - 54 Junior Johnson - 50 Ned Jarrett - 50. How did you do. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
JOHNSON COLLECTS OVER $7-MILLION Dec 6, 2007
And ten laps left in this year's Homestead race, the media was already etching Johnson's name in next years' trophy, and how he will be the first to win three in a row since Cale Yarborough did it back in the day. It's hard to get excited when they pour vanilla all over the sport. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Pistone: Knock on Wood -- things will improve in 2008 Dec 5, 2007
Names like David Pearson, Cale Yarborough, , Neil Bonnett and have driven the team's famous No. 21 to its 96 trips to Victory Lane. But lately it has been a tough road for the family-owned operation as it tries to compete as a one-car team against the multicar giants of the sport. (CBS News)
Big money for Johnson Dec 1, 2007
In his six seasons Johnson has never finished worse than fifth and, next season, he will try to match the record of three straight championships set by Cale Yarborough from 1976-78. That record has people talking dynasty. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tributes start awards night Dec 1, 2007
Saturday, December 1, 2007. Published: Dec 01, 2007 12:30 AM Modified: Dec 01, 2007 03:00 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson, other drivers finding comfort zone in NYC Nov 30, 2007
" The scrutiny has accompanied a mainstream rise into a world of multibillion-dollar TV contracts and $20-million team sponsorships. It's a much different era than the 1979 Daytona 500, perhaps the sport's most famous race and the first televised live nationally. It ended with a backstretch brawl between Cale Yarborough and Bobby and Donnie Allison. Saying NASCAR needed to "be very careful not to stymie personalities," Chairman Brian France is reviewing the recent policy of levying heavy points... (USA Today -- Sports)
Johnson-Knaus team is proving tough to beat Nov 22, 2007
Next up for Johnson: trying to join Cale Yarborough (1976-78) as the only drivers to win three straight championships. Bill Center: (619) 293-1851. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Johnson's best is yetto come Nov 20, 2007
Gordon has four and Darrell Waltrip, Cale Yarborough, David Pearson, and Lee Petty three. And then there's a group of eight drivers with two including Johnson. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dale Jr. sees time at DEI come to rough end Nov 19, 2007
Cale Yarborough is the only driver in history with three straight titles, those coming from 1976-1978. The others who captured two straight crowns before missing out on the three-peat quest are Jeff Gordon (6th in 1999), Dale Earnhardt (2nd in 1995, 12th in 1992, 3rd in 1988), Darrell Waltrip (2nd in 1983), Richard Petty (2nd in 1976, 5th in 1973), David Pearson (23rd in 1970), Joe Weatherly (48th in 1964, the year he was killed in an early season crash at Riverside Speedway), Lee Petty (6th in... (MSNBC -- Sports)
As expected, Gordon takes 2nd place Nov 19, 2007
With four wins next year, Gordon would pass three NASCAR stars Darrell Waltrip, Bobby Allison and Cale Yarborough to move into third place on the victory list, behind only Richard Petty and David Pearson. And while Gordons consistency cannot be questioned he has been sixth or better in the final standings 11 of the last 13 years his naysayers are quick to point out that the No. 24 car has just one title since 1998. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jimmie Johnson Goes For History Nov 15, 2007
Jimmie Johnson joins Cale Yarborough, Darrell Waltrip, Dale Earnhardt, Harry Gant, Bill Elliott, Mark Martin, and Jeff Gordon as the only drivers to win four consecutive races in the Modern Era. The last time a drive won five races in a row was Richard Petty in 1971. (Suite101.com)
Five former Surfers Paradise winners hoping to make some history Down Under Oct 18, 2007
The collectible, the only one of its kind available to the public, pays tribute to the 50th running of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 17, 2008, and includes signatures from living legends such as seven-time champion Richard Petty, Mario Andretti, four-time champion Cale Yarborough, A.J. Foyt, three-time champion Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr.. The helmet will go to the highest bidder, along with a trip for two to New York City to meet Gordon. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Gordon continues march toward 5th Cup title Oct 15, 2007
He needs just three wins to pass Cale Yarborough for fifth, and four victories will slide him past Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip. Gordon will never touch Richard Pettys mark of 200 victories, but theres no reason to doubt he can claim No. 2 and pass David Pearsons 105 wins. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Playing The Numbers Game In NASCAR Sep 19, 2007
While it's true that Richard Petty, the sport's all-time leading winner, spent his entire career with No. 43, all-time greats Darrell Waltrip and Cale Yarborough used multiple numbers during their careers. Even the late Dale Earnhardt Sr., whose stylized No. 3 is still one of the most recognizable emblems in sports, won the first of his seven championships with No. 2. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Jeff Burton Biography Sep 14, 2007
Burton became the first driver to lead a race from start to finish since Cale Yarborough at Nashville in 1978. In the fall of 2000, CITGO replaced Exide Batteries as Jeff Burton s primary sponsor. (Suite101.com)
Johnson living the dream with back-to-back titles in sights Sep 12, 2007
Johnson living the dream with Chase repeat in sights - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Does King rule over all? Sep 2, 2007
Behind the front-running three are the likes of four-time champion and present points leader Gordon, who is the active leader with 79 race wins; three-time champion Cale Yarborough; 84-race winner Bobby Allison, and Junior Johnson, who might be the best driver never to win a championship. Included in the third echelon are three-time champion Darrell Waltrip, who is tied for third on the all-time victory list with 84; pioneer Curtis Turner; two-time champion Stewart, and Glenn Fireball Roberts,... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NASCAR's Top 10 Drivers Sep 2, 2007
NASCAR's Top 10 Drivers. Copyright 2007 Union-Tribune Publishing Co. A Copley Newspaper Site. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Pit passes: By Bill Center Aug 23, 2007
NASCAR Nextel Cup: Sharpie 500, Bristol (500 laps; ESPN, 5 p.m.) Kenseth is trying to join Cale Yarborough (1976-78) and Darrell Waltrip (1981-83) as the only drivers to win this race three straight years. Ricky Rudd, 50, has announced he will retire at the end of this season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Indy's quiet man Aug 19, 2007
In his 30-plus years of developing cars, Sperb worked with drivers such as Len Sutton, Cale Yarborough, George Follmer, Andretti, Fittipaldi, Bobby Unser, Danny Sullivan, Johnny Rutherford, Dick Simon, Tom Sneva, Guthrie and Al Unser Sr., among others. Learned trade from stepfather. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
The Racing Reporter by Gerald Hodges Aug 15, 2007
He started four races for Sadler the following year and made four more starts before teaming up with Cale Yarborough. Mayfield finished the 1994 season with Yarborough and made 27 Cup starts for the NASCAR legend in '95, earning his first top-10 with an eighth-place finish at Pocono in July. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
No Sweet Repeat Aug 2, 2007
Johnson started out the 2007 season so strong that many started to wonder if he could three-peat, a feat that has only been accomplished once in NASCAR history (Cale Yarborough in 1976-78). The driver of the No. 48 Chevy won four of the first 11 races this season and posted four other top-four finishes. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Parity takes over racing Jul 22, 2007
For example, in 1973 at Darlington, David Pearson finished 13 laps ahead of runner-up Benny Parsons and, in April 1977, Cale Yarborough won at Bristol by seven laps over second-place Dick Brooks -- and led all but four laps in that race. Since then, margins of victory have steadily decreased. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Daytona good to Stewart Jul 7, 2007
The consecutive wins tied him with David Pearson, Cale Yarborough and A.J. Foyt as the only back-to-back Daytona winners, and a win tonight would elevate him to elite status: Pearson is the only driver to win this event, then known as the Firecracker 400, three straight times. "I would be foolish not to consider him the favorite," Johnson said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR - Nextel Cup - Pocono 500 Preview Jun 6, 2007
1984 Cale Yarborough, Chevrolet, 138. 164 m.p.h.. (News & Observer -- Sports)
