Motorsports Article Archive

    Between October 20, 2009 and November 20, 2009
  1. "Kyle [Busch] Got a Lot Of the Credit" Says Mark Martin About No.5 Team

    When Mark Martin announced in July of 2008 that he would be retuning full-time in 2009 with Hendrick Motorsports, he said it was because he didn’t want to regret never getting the chance to drive one of Rick Hendrick’s cars...

    Kelly Crandall Written by Kelly Crandall about about 8 hours ago 59 reads 0 comments

  2. Jimmie Johnson Extends Contract with Lowes and HMS Through 2015

    Lowes Companies Inc. announced today that they will be extending Jimmie Johnsons sponsorship deal all the way through the 2013 season, along with Hendrick Motorsports who extended Johnsons contract keeping him behind the wheel of the No...

    Sal Sigala Jr. Written by Sal Sigala Jr. about about 9 hours ago 24 reads 2 comments

  3. Let The Celebration Begin, Kyle Busch To Claim Nationwide Championship

    Kyle Busch’s incredible season finally gets its proper recognition Saturday when he’s crowned the 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion at the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway...

    Mary Allworth Written by Mary Allworth about about 7 hours ago 19 reads 2 comments

  4. Creature vs. Creature Writers Pool: Picks for the Ford 400 at Homestead

    The final race of the 2009 Sprint Cup Series season has arrived. Jimmie Johnson needs to finish 25th or better on Sunday to wrap up his fourth straight championship...

    Kelly Crandall Written by Kelly Crandall about about 11 hours ago 43 reads 2 comments

  5. Seasons Greetings: NASCAR Christmas Wishlist For 2010

    This weekend's race at Homestead marks the end of the 2009 NASCAR Season.  Barring a collapse of the 48 team, Jimmie Johnson will be crowned the 4-time Sprint Cup Series Champion in just about 60 hours...

    Josh Corder Written by Josh Corder about about 10 hours ago 27 reads 0 comments

  6. Tony Stewart Adds Tornados To His List of Sponsors for the 2010 Season

    At this time last season, Tony Stewart was putting the final touches on making a lifelong dream come true. After entering the NASCAR series 10 years ago in 1999, Stewart went on to win two championships ...

    Sal Sigala Jr. Written by Sal Sigala Jr. about about 21 hours ago 61 reads 7 comments

  7. Ron Hornaday Jr. Needs To Finish Ninth or Better in the Ford 200

    Kevin Harvick Inc.'s Ron Hornaday Jr. will have the Longhorn brand back on his No. 33 Chevrolet Friday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway for the Ford 200...

    S M  Napier Written by S M Napier about about 23 hours ago 17 reads 0 comments

  8. Top Picks for NASCAR Truck Series' Ford 200 Race With Bonus Pick

    This week, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will be racing Friday night under the lights at Homestead-Miami Speedway. It's race No. 25 of 25 and the trucks are always exciting to watch on the very fast multi-grooved 1...

    S M  Napier Written by S M Napier about about 24 hours ago 12 reads 0 comments

  9. Horsepower and Manpower: The Greatest Dynasties in Motorsports

    This coming Sunday, it looks as though a new chapter in motorsports will be written. For 61 years, there has never been one driver, with one team, to win four consecutive titles...

    Dustin Parks Written by Dustin Parks about 1 day ago 71 reads 0 comments

  10. One and Done: Ford 400

    Well, the Sprint Cup Series ends this week at Homestead, and I'm pretty sure that we're all glad to see the end of yet another season of Jimmie Johnson taking advantage of the Chase format like a fat man at the Golden Corral...

    Christopher Leone Written by Christopher Leone about 1 day ago 50 reads 5 comments

  11. NASCAR Power Rankings: Phoenix

    Note: the quotes in this article are fictional. 1. Jimmie Johnson Johnson dominated in Phoenix, whipping the field for his fourth victory of the Chase. He led 238-of-312 laps in the desert, and needs only to finish 25th or better to clinch the Sprint Cup.

    Jeffrey Boswell Written by Jeffrey Boswell about 1 day ago 53 reads 0 comments

  12. NASCAR, Stop the Talladega “Flip” Flap [and Improve Competition] (Part Two)

    If we can agree that flipping cars are not acceptable at Talladega, or any other track for that matter, what does NASCAR do? At this point in time NASCAR seems inclined to do nothing...

    Crabber 1967 . Written by Crabber 1967 . about 1 day ago 96 reads 11 comments

  13. Jeff Gordon Chases His Own Bit of History at Homestead

    While Hendrick teammate Jimmie Johnson will most likely make history with his fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup championship, Jeff Gordon is looking to make a little history of his own...

    Mary Jo Buchanan Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about 1 day ago 362 reads 17 comments

  14. Chip Ganassi Gives Jamie McMurray a Second Chance: Will He Capitalize?

    On October 6, 2002 the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series was introduced to Jamie McMurray for the first time. McMuray was brought up from the Nationwide Series to replace injured teammate Sterling Marlin ...

    Kelly Crandall Written by Kelly Crandall about 1 day ago 73 reads 17 comments

  15. NSCS Homestead Preview: It Isn't over Until It's over for Johnson

    While it appears the 108-point lead Jimmie Johnson has accrued over his teammate Mark Martin will suffice for a history-making ceremony after Homestead-Miami Speedway, it isn't over 'til it's over...

    Kyle Ocker Written by Kyle Ocker about 1 day ago 17 reads 0 comments

  16. EGR announces deal with Jamie McMurray for 2010

    After being rumored to have signed a deal last week, Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing officials made the announcement on Wednesday evening that they signed Jamie McMurray to drive the No...

    Kyle Ocker Written by Kyle Ocker about 1 day ago 38 reads 0 comments

  17. Next in Queue: Career Year Could be on Horizon for Heidfeld

    219. What's that number mean to Nick Heidfeld? It's the amount of points he has scored in his Formula 1 career, the most of any driver without a single grand prix win...

    Eric L. Written by Eric L. about 2 days ago 161 reads 0 comments

  18. Brian Scott's Looking To Win the Ford 200 and Be Top Five in Points

    Xpress Motorsports' Brian Scott has two goals in mind heading into the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway and a shot at redemption. Those would be to win Friday night's Ford 200 and to finish the season fifth in driver points...

    S M  Napier Written by S M Napier about 2 days ago 23 reads 4 comments

  19. Perhaps Fans Are Too Hard On Keselowski

    Brad Keselowski is a driver that doe not tolerate being pushed around. He has shown that many times this year. This he has had 2 run ins with now Penske racing teammate Justin Aliager (Bristol ...

    Misan Akuya Written by Misan Akuya about 2 days ago 53 reads 1 comments

  20. Chasing Out the Chase: "Boring" Title Fight Highlights Flawed System

    Ever hear of a saying that states something about not fixing things that aren't broken? NASCAR certainly didn't. In 2004, the stock car sanction introduced a new playoff-style points formula ...

    Eric L. Written by Eric L. about 2 days ago 11 reads 0 comments

  21. Kimi Raikkonen To Race for Mercedes in 2010

    A reputable source on Brazilian SporTV has stated that Kimi Raikkonen has finalized a deal to race for the new Mercedes Grand Prix outfit for 2010. He is reported to have finalized the deal on the same day that Button finalized his deal with McLaren...

    I3odacious Written by I3odacious about 2 days ago 3,229 reads 15 comments

  22. Chasin' Dreams at Phoenix International Raceway

    As many of you know, last weekend I was fortunate enough to attend Phoenix International Raceway.  Not only was I able to attend the race, but the credentials I was able to obtain from B/R allowed me to see some pretty amazing things...

    Brad Vipperman Written by Brad Vipperman about 2 days ago 23 reads 4 comments

  23. High Marks For Mercedes' New Formula One Lineup

    While Mercedes Grand Prix may have failed to retain reigning world champion Jenson Button, the engine supplier can still call the Brit a part of its team...

    Christopher Leone Written by Christopher Leone about 2 days ago 314 reads 0 comments

  24. Ronnie Brown Done for 2009?

    Profootballtalk.com is reporting that Miami Dolphins Ronnie Brown could be out for the rest of the season. Brown left Sundays game with an injured foot, something that was initially thought to be just a high ankle sprain...

    Paul Raymond Written by Paul Raymond about 2 days ago 9 reads 0 comments

  25. Rick Hendrick's Midas Touch Turns the 2009 Season into Gold

    With a twinkle in his eye and sigh of relief, Hendrick Motorsports team owner Rick Hendrick looked like a kid who had just walked out of shopping spree at the neighborhood candy store this past Sunday...

    Sal Sigala Jr. Written by Sal Sigala Jr. about 2 days ago 43 reads 4 comments

 


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