In the Pits: Spice up Chase with new points system Oct 21, 2008
Greg Biffle gestures as he answers a question during a news conference at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008. Biffle is one of the drivers in the Chase for the NASCAR auto racing championship. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Bad timing trips up Burton and Biffle Oct 20, 2008
Jeff Burton, who won the previous race at Lowe's Motor Speedway, and Greg Biffle had cars capable of contending for the win late in Sunday's Tums QuikPak 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Neither had a horrible day, but both got caught up in circumstances that significantly contributed to the large gap both face between themselves and Johnson in the standings. (News & Observer -- Sports)
N.C. key to GOP victory Oct 19, 2008
Last weekend, Cindy McCain was at Lowe's Motor Speedway. On Monday, John McCain was in Wilmington, and on Saturday he was in Concord. (News & Observer)
REVERSAL OF FORTUNE: Edwards eager to regain stride Oct 18, 2008
In successive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts he has caused a multi-car wreck that collected him and several Chase contenders at Talladega, then sat helplessly as an electrical issue left him 17 laps back at Lowe's Motor Speedway. This two-week freefall has dropped Edwards from the second to fourth in the standings, a whopping 168 points behind leader and two-time champion. (USA Today -- Sports)
Martinsville Qualifying Rained Out Oct 18, 2008
Burton picked up his second victory of the season last week at the Lowe's Motor Speedway. "I think it's really interesting, and I think it's exciting that all the guys racing for the championship start the race together," Burton said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Meyers in need of a break Oct 17, 2008
After Saturday's stop in Tulare, the series resumes Oct. 25 in Topeka, Kansas, before concluding Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 1 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C.Thunderbowl closes its season with the 15th annual Trophy Cup, a winged 360 sprint car race that's been expanded to three nights this year -- Oct. 23-25. McKenney improvingSprint car driver Dallen McKenney of Clovis, seriously injured in an open-wheel midget crash, is making progress at Stanford University Medical Center. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Five-way duel looms at Martinsville Oct 17, 2008
Burton launched himself into contention for his first ever Cup crown by pulling off a win last weekend at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. It was his second victory of the season and it put hi 00004000 m within striking distance of Johnson as he rose from fourth to second in the standings. With only half of the Chase races in the books, there is still a lot that can happen in the playoff but Burton could be making his move on the top spot. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR team notes Oct 17, 2008
Last week: Johnson is coming off a sixth-place finish in Saturday night's Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway ... " Last week: Burton scored his second victory of the season when he won Saturday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Etc.: Burton doesn't buy into the notion that younger is better in Sprint Cup racing. "No one has ever proved to me why you can't do at 41 what you could do at 23," Burton said. "If you convince yourself you can't, then you can't ... " Etc.: While Busch has... (USA Today -- Sports)
Mark BeechRACING FAN Oct 17, 2008
I don't think I've ever borne witness to anything more bizarre than the schoolyard hijinks that went on last weekend at Lowe's Motor Speedway. From the gossipy tales of name-calling and note-passing, to the sight of two of Cup racing's top drivers throwing down in the Nationwide garage, this year's Bank of America 500 was a race to remember. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Global crisis threatens NASCAR Oct 17, 2008
Jeff Gordon comes in for a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord on Saturday. Getty Images Photo by John Harrelson. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Checkered future for NASCAR teams as economy downshifts Oct 17, 2008
Jeff Gordon practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., on Friday. Gordon is believed to make at least $10 million a year in straight salary, and a sponsor can be responsible for a chunk of that. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Gordon, Kenseth winning streaks in jeopardy Oct 16, 2008
Gordon just hit the one-year anniversary of his last victory, which came last October at Lowe's Motor Speedway. "It's a big deal to win, and it's really hard to win,'' Kenseth said. "If we don't win a race this year, I'll be really disappointed in that. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gordon, Kenseth searching for wins in last races Oct 16, 2008
Gordon just hit the one-year anniversary of his last victory, which came last October at Lowe's Motor Speedway. "It's a big deal to win, and it's really hard to win," Kenseth said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Economy signals danger in a sponsor-driven sport Oct 16, 2008
"Two-time champion Tony Stewart learned just how scary when he decided in June to leave Joe Gibbs Racing's successful three-car operation to run his own team.Stewart pulled in split sponsorship from Old Spice and Office Depot for his car, but he had to work to find funding for teammate Ryan Newman. He announced last week the U.S. Army signed a one-year deal to sponsor 23 races next season for Newman - winner of the Daytona 500 - but he still has 13 races to sell."I feel like with the economy the... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Johnson enjoys view from atop the Chase for the Sprint Cup Oct 15, 2008
Last year, left Lowe's Motor Speedway with a victory and a 68-point lead on Johnson. He finished the season 77 points behind Johnson, who won four of the final five races. (USA Today -- Sports)
New car put through paces Oct 15, 2008
The Chip Ganassi Racing crew changes tires on a new Dodge at Lowe's Motor Speedway ... Advertisements Jim Utter, Staff Writer CONCORD - Race weekend is over, but NASCAR's work at Lowe's Motor Speedway continues. (News & Observer -- Sports)
In The Pits: Edwards would change last week's mess Oct 14, 2008
It culminated Saturday night when his 33rd-place finish at Lowe's Motor Speedway dropped him from second to fourth in the standings, a distant 168 points behind leader Jimmie Johnson with five races to go ... Upset with Harvick's attack, Edwards left him a sarcastic note at his airplane, then confronted him in the garage at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
A Rejuvenated Burton Halfway Through Chase Oct 14, 2008
He is 69 points behind leader Jimmie Johnson with five races remaining in the season. Stay on top of breaking news. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Burton wins at Charlotte to move up in standings Oct 14, 2008
Burton thrust himself into title contention Saturday night, using savvy pit strategy to win at Lowe's Motor Speedway and slice into Johnson's points lead on a night when several contenders lost sight of the title. "Nobody's giving us a chance except for us, and all those guys have a tremendous amount to lose," Burton said. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
NASCAR's Edwards, Harvick fight Oct 14, 2008
Drivers Kevin Harvick (left) and Carl Edwards scuffle in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series General Dollar 300 auto race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., on Thursday. AP. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
LOWE AND BEHOLD: Things we learned from Sunday's race Oct 14, 2008
Jimmie Johnson was the big winner at Lowe's Motor Speedway - Lars Anderson - SI.com ... Five things we learned over the weekend at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Edwards reviews week with regret Oct 14, 2008
It culminated Saturday when his 33rd-place finish at Lowe's Motor Speedway dropped him from second to fourth in the standings, a distant 168 points behind leader Jimmie Johnson with five races to go. "I can guarantee you that if I had the week to do over again, the last seven days would be a lot different," Edwards said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Burton's pit strategy leads to Lowe's win Oct 13, 2008
Burton culminated savvy pit strategy on a final stop, going into the pits with the lead and taking fuel only to make sure he was still out front on the restart with 34 laps to go in the Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Johnson staged a brief battle for the lead, but Burton held steady to snap a 25-race winless streak. (Boston Globe)
Burton's a factor, his age is not Oct 13, 2008
However, a victory Saturday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway rocketed Burton onto Jimmie Johnson's bumper with five races to go to decide the Sprint Cup championship, and Burton is convinced he's as capable of winning a title now as he was as a young hotshot. He inched closer to a 15-year dream of winning a title and is now second - rising two spots - 69 points behind Johnson. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
SAVVY DRIVING: Burton used pits wisely in win Oct 13, 2008
Jeff Burton celebrates after winning the Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. ... Make that five to go after Saturday's Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (USA Today -- Sports)
Underdog Burton begins Chase campaign in earnest Oct 13, 2008
Jeff Burton pilots his No. 31 car in the lead of the Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on Saturday night ... "God, I sound like a politician," he said, laughing while basking in his Bank of America 500 win Saturday at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (USA Today -- Sports)
Notebook: Drivers voice restart rule concerns Oct 13, 2008
With no out of bounds area at the bottom of the track at Lowe's Motor Speedway, drivers weren't worried about a similar finish to last week at Talladega, when Tony Stewart was awarded the win after Regan Smith's pass below the yellow line was ruled illegal. Instead, the drivers meeting before Saturday's Bank of America 500 included numerous questions about restarts after Kyle Busch drew criticism a night earlier during the Nationwide race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Burton A Serious "chase" Contender With Lowe's Victory Oct 13, 2008
Burton led the final 57 laps, took fuel only on his last pit stop and the held off Kasey Kahne at the finish for his second Sprint Cup Series victory of the season. Stay on top of breaking news. (ABC 7 News, DC)
NASCAR: Burton surges into title contention Oct 13, 2008
Burton led the final 33 laps at Lowe's Motor Speedway on worn out tires and fumes to launch himself into championship contention. But with five races remaining, Burton's not ready to start counting points. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Edwards, Harvick incident got physical Oct 13, 2008
The two NASCAR stars argued during Thursday's practice when Edwards confronted Harvick in his garage stall at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The photographs, obtained Saturday by The Associated Press, show the two drivers clutching each other as their conversation grew heated. (News & Observer -- Sports)
M&M'S(R) Brand Chocolate Candies #18, General Mills #43 Cheerios Racing/Pink Together Dodge, Stanley Tools #19 Go Pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Oct 12, 2008
Cars of Kyle Busch, Bobby Labonte and Elliott Sadler Painted Pink in Support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) at Lowe's Motor Speedway NASCAR race DALLAS, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, NASCAR drivers helped spread Susan G. Komen for the Cure's NASCAR creed: Go Pink or Go Home. (Logo: ) NASCAR drivers Kyle Busch, Bobby Labonte and Elliott Sadler will Go Pink at today's Bank of America 500 race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C. While it is uncommon to see drivers in pink during a... (PR Newswire)
Burton wins at Lowes, climbs to 2nd in Chase Oct 12, 2008
Rusty Jarrett / Getty Images for NASCARJeff Burton celebrates in victory lane after winning the Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on Saturday night. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Notes: Ignition failure damages Edwards' Chase hopes Oct 12, 2008
A night full of problems left Edwards 33rd Saturday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway, severely damaged his Sprint Cup championship hopes. Edwards entered the Bank of America 500 in second place in the Chase for the championship, 72 points behind Jimmie Johnson. (MSNBC -- Sports)
PHOTOS: Lowe's weekend Oct 12, 2008
Tony Stewart, driver of the #20 Home Depot Toyota, stands on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 11, 2008 in Concord, North Carolina. Rusty Jarrett - Getty Images. (Fox Sports)
Cindy McCain revs NASCAR crowd Oct 12, 2008
On Saturday, as more than 100,000 NASCAR fans gathered at Lowe's Motor Speedway for the Bank of America 500, the wife of Republican presidential nominee John McCain gave interviews, shook hands and talked racing. The honorary race director stumped hard for her husband, but her tone was less critical of Obama than it was earlier in the week. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ignition trouble slows Edwards Oct 12, 2008
Kyle Bush celebrates his victory Friday night in the Dollar General 300 with a burnout at Lowe's Motor Speedway ... A night of problems left Edwards 33rd Saturday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway, severely damaged his Sprint Cup title hopes. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Burton moves up with victory Oct 12, 2008
Advertisements David Poole, Staff Writer CONCORD - Jeff Burton knew how valuable the lead was in Saturday's Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway, so once he got it he had no desire to give it up. Burton took fuel only -- and just enough at that -- on his final pit stop and held off Kasey Kahne over the final laps to earn his second victory of the Sprint Cup season and gave Richard Childress Racing its first Charlotte win since 1994. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gamble Pays Off For Burton At Lowe's Oct 12, 2008
Burton led heading into the final round of pit stops Saturday night, then took gas only to ensure he'd come out in front at Lowe's Motor Speedway. He staved off a brief challenge from points leader Jimmie Johnson when the race resumed with 34 laps to go, but held on to snap a 25-race winless streak. (Click2Houston, TX)
Cindy McCain presiding over NASCAR race Oct 11, 2008
McCain's campaign said Friday that Cindy McCain will participate in the Saturday evening event at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord. It's the first time she or her husband have made a public appearance in North Carolina since the May primary. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Earnhardt believes Smith won Talladega Oct 11, 2008
"It was exactly the same. I was forced below (the yellow line) and that was declared OK,'' Earnhardt Jr. said Friday at Lowe's Motor Speedway.advertisement"I know for a fact Regan didn't go down the front straightaway with a plan to pass (Stewart) on the apron ... "I haven't pushed my nose in there and asked many questions what the situation is. It's obviously, the team, from the outside looking in is pretty dire.''---TOUGH SELL: Marcus Smith picked a fine time to take over Lowe's Motor... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Go with Johnson at Charlotte Oct 11, 2008
Glenn Smith / AP fileJimmie Johnsonhasshown that when it comes to racing at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte -- site of Saturday night's Sprint Cup event -- he's asolid bet to strongly contend for the win, writes Johnny Benson of NBCSports. com. (MSNBC -- Sports)
RESULTS: Dollar General 300 Oct 11, 2008
CONCORD, N.C. Results Friday night for the Dollar General 300 race for NASCAR's Nationwide Series at Lowe's Motor Speedway, listing starting position in parentheses, driver, car, laps completed with reason out if not running at the finish, points earned, driver rating and money won. 1. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kyle Busch speeds to Nationwide win at Lowe's Oct 11, 2008
Kyle Busch celebrates after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Dollar General 300 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. It was the ninth Nationwide Series win for the 23 year-old Busch, who has also won eight Sprint Cup races and three Craftsman Truck Series races ... But a finish well after midnight didn't affect Busch, who completed a Nationwide sweep at Lowe's Motor Speedway, and softened some of his disappointment from his recent weeks in the Sprint Cup ... the 18-year-old prodigy... (USA Today -- Sports)
Kyle Busch cruises to 20th NASCAR win of year Oct 11, 2008
But a finish well after midnight didn't affect Busch, who completed a Nationwide sweep at Lowe's Motor Speedway, and softened some of his disappointment from his recent weeks in the Sprint Cup ... Joey Logano, the 18-year-old prodigy making his Lowe's Motor Speedway debut, got loose and hit the wall on the 106th lap. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Junior says Smith was wronged Oct 11, 2008
"It was exactly the same. I was forced below [the yellow line], and that was declared OK," Earnhardt Jr. said Friday at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Earnhardt strongly believed that NASCAR wronged Smith by ruling his move Sunday was illegal. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Garage feud still simmers Oct 11, 2008
The tension between Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick had not abated Friday, a day after the two had to be separated during a heated exchange in Harvick's garage stall at Lowe's Motor Speedway. "Be careful who you wanna pick a fight with," Harvick warned. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Auto racing results Oct 11, 2008
Yesterday's TOP qualifiers at Lowe's Motor Speedway; Concord, N.C; Race results unavailable at press time. 1. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
TOUGH CHASE: Stopping three-peat won't be easy Oct 11, 2008
Johnson is a five-time winner at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte, where the Cup boys will be racing on Saturday night. He and crew chief Chad Knaus did struggle during a recent test session at Lowe's, but the team excelled a few days after that test with a victory at Kansas Speedway, which has similar characteristics to Lowe's. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Chasing Johnson is futile exercise Oct 11, 2008
Where: Lowe's Motor Speedway, Concord, N.C. ... Lowe's Motor Speedway is one of Johnson's favorite playgrounds. (Florida Times-Union)
Rain gives Johnson pole at Charlotte Oct 10, 2008
Johnson hopes the gift will help him regain his dominance at Lowe's Motor Speedway. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stewart thinking 2 in a row Oct 10, 2008
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Tony Stewart had victory in sight with a five-second lead and three laps to go in his last race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. When his worn-out right front tire couldn't last the final four miles, Stewart lost yet another race in a season defined by heartbreaking setbacks. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Smith still smarting over Talladega defeat Oct 10, 2008
"I thought I was going to plead my case about if I was first or second,'' Smith said Thursday at Lowe's Motor Speedway. "I was sitting in the (NASCAR) hauler, literally sitting there, and it flashed up on the screen and it went from second down to 18th. "And I said 'Whoa, whoa, whoa, what just happened there?' I was like 'Man, that's even worse yet.'''And so went the saga of the rookie who appeared to use a gutsy move to beat a two-time series champion in a thrilling Talladega finish. Instead,... (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR Q&A Oct 10, 2008
Jimmie Johnson has five career wins at Lowe's Motor Speedway more than at any other track and has proved to be a strong finisher in the Cup season's closing weeks ... Where: Lowe's Motor Speedway, 1 ... By Nate Ryan, USA TODAY Answers to pressing questions heading into Saturday's Bank of America 500 Sprint Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (USA Today -- Sports)
Notebook: Hamlin cleared to race on Saturday Oct 10, 2008
"I couldn't stand sitting this race out, and I think there's a lot of people that question that, but I think if I had any question in my mind about it, I wouldn't do it because really I have nothing to lose," Hamlin said Thursday at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Hamlin had a headache and sore ankle when his tire failed while leading Sunday at Talladega. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Johnson well-positioned coming out of Talladega Oct 10, 2008
This weekend will be special for Johnson in that he'll be making his 250th Sprint Cup start at one of his favorite tracks Lowe's Motor Speedway, outside Charlotte, N.C.. Johnson has made 14 previous starts on the 1. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Area drivers excel at Best In The Desert race Oct 10, 2008
Will resume the Chase for the Championship this week at Lowe's Motor Speedway ... NASCAR Sprint Cup: Bank of America 500, Concord, N.C. (334 laps; Channel 10, 4:25 p.m.) Kasey Kahne won the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in May and won both Charlotte-area races in 2006. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
U.S. Army To Sponsor Newman's Team At Stewart-haas In '09 Oct 10, 2008
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NEWS IN BRIEF Oct 10, 2008
Witnesses said Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick scuffled Thursday in the Nationwide Series garage at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., after Edwards walked into Harvick's garage stall and the two engaged in a heated argument ... JOHNSON WINS POLE BY DEFAULT: The Sprint Cup points leader, Jimmie Johnson, won the pole, the first pit stall, and likely five points for leading the first lap -- for the Bank of America 500 on Saturday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Harvick-Edwards tiff continues in garage Oct 10, 2008
Drivers tussle at Lowe's Motor Speedway ... In fact, a discussion of the weekend's events between Edwards and Harvick in the Nationwide Series garage at Lowe's Motor Speedway eventually turned into a heated verbal and physical altercation after a practice session cut short by rain. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Weather may dash hopes Oct 10, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press The forecast for Bank of America 500 qualifying tonight at Lowe's Motor Speedway isn't great ... BY THE NUMBERS: Jimmie Johnson has led 1,169 laps in 14 career Cup starts at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR at Charlotte Oct 10, 2008
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Witnesses say Edwards, Harvick fight in garage Oct 10, 2008
Witnesses said Edwards and Harvick scuffled Thursday in the Nationwide Series garage at Lowe's Motor Speedway after Edwards walked into Harvick's garage stall and the two engaged in a heated argument ... Although photographers from CIA Stock Photography and Lowe's Motor Speedway caught the moment, both refused to show the photos to The Associated Press and said they had no plans to publish the pictures. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
RACING'S CLOSER: JJ closing in on unsurprising three-peat Oct 10, 2008
Lowe's Motor Speedway. Kasey Kahne, who won at Charlotte last May, talks about why he likes racing at LMS: "It's a track where I seem to know what the car needs to go fast. The line that you need to run here is so crucial. Lowe's Motor Speedway is such a sensitive track, you can really mess up here by missing your line by just a little bit or not slowing down quite enough getting to the white line throughout the race. It's a great track and hopefully we can continue to keep up the success here... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Motor sports: Can NASCAR's Stewart stay hot? Oct 10, 2008
N.C. - Tony Stewart had victory in sight with a five-second lead and three laps to go in his last race at Lowe's Motor Speedway ... Standings after four races with points behind going into Saturday's Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C.. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cowboys clear Jones to play Sunday Oct 10, 2008
NASCAR Edwards, Harvick resort to fighting Witnesses said Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick scuffled in the Nationwide Series garage at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., after Edwards walked into Harvick's garage stall and the two engaged in a heated argument. Harvick appeared to walk away but, witnesses said, Edwards reached for his shoulder to turn him around. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
