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Johnson on the edge of history

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:11:44 EST

When a fluke accident cost Jimmie Johnson a huge chunk of his points lead last week, he knew there was no more room for error in his bid to win a record fourth consecutive NASCAR title.

Stewart is pleased as team owner

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:19:00 EST

Stewart-Haas Racing stormed out of the gates this season and had solidified itself as a championship contender.

Edwards delays Busch's clinching

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Carl Edwards rolled to a dominating win at Phoenix International Speedway that temporarily staved off Kyle Busch's bid to clinch the Nationwide title.

Drivers pushing for strong finish

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Jimmie Johnson has such a stranglehold on the championship that it's out of reach for every driver besides Mark Martin. And his only chance would likely require a major stumble by the points leader.

Kurt Busch outlasts Texas field

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Jimmie Johnson's drive to history took a hard hit against a wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas trying to complete an unprecedented NASCAR trifecta.

Gordon takes pole in Texas

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Jeff Gordon won his first pole of the season with a qualifying lap of 191.117 mph at the 1 1/2 -mile, high-banked track where he got his only victory of the season in April. It was his first win in Texas.

Gordon, Martin fight for 2nd

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Mathematically, Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon still have a chance to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup title.

McMurray wins Talladega, Johnson edges closer to title

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:16:00 EST

TALLADEGA, Ala. - Jamie McMurray was the unlikely winner of an uncharacteristically dull race at Talladega Superspeedway, where a ban on bump-drafting forced most competitors to treat the event as a slow Sunday drive.

Is NASCAR more or less safe?

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:13:22 EST

Michael Waltrip pulled up to the back of Jimmie Johnson's car, settled in on his bumper and shoved him all the way around Talladega Superspeedway as the two drivers worked on a strategy for NASCAR's fastest race track.

Montoya not upset by Griese 'taco' comment

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Juan Pablo Montoya was never upset by the "taco" remark that got ESPN announcer Bob Griese suspended.

Hamlin dominates late to win at Martinsville

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:26:02 EDT

Denny Hamlin didn't need to do anything funny to exact his revenge from Jimmie Johnson at Martinsville Speedway. He just drove right by him.

Johnson is set to make move at Martinsville

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Jimmie Johnson has won 23 races the past three seasons, and claimed the points championship each year, too.

Keselowski edges Busch for victory

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Brad Keselowski held off points leader Kyle Busch on the final lap to win the Kroger On Track For the Cure 250 in a green-white-checker finish in Saturday's Nationwide Series race at Memphis Motorsports Park.

Newman on Sprint pole

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Jimmie Johnson finally wasn't flawless at Martinsville. The points leader and winner in five of the past six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races on the smallest, tightest oval in the series qualified 15th Friday.

Daytona speedway to add go-carts, Ferris wheel

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:11:00 EDT

Daytona International Speedway officials have announced plans to create a new area that will feature a go-cart track, Ferris wheel, kids play area and other attractions.

Challengers fall as Johnson ups lead

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Denny Hamlin was already at home when Jimmie Johnson crossed the finish line for his third victory in five championship races. Juan Pablo Montoya didn't have a great view of the victory celebration, he was four laps behind the action.

Johnson extends Chase lead

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:44:36 EDT

Jimmie Johnson completed the perfect weekend with a win at Lowe's Motor Speedway to take control of the championship standings.

Busch earns victory

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Kyle Busch shrugged off walking pneumonia to dominate the Nationwide Series race at Lowe's Motor Speedway on Friday night, picking up his seventh victory of the year.

Earnhardt Jr. frustrated at poor season

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Dale Earnhardt Jr. hit rock bottom during his last trip to Lowe's Motor Speedway. He struggled with his car, feuded with his crew chief and finished a season-low 40th in one of the most embarrassing weekends of his career.

Chase points leader Johnson wins pole at Charlotte

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Jimmie Johnson is returning to his dominant ways at the perfect time. His latest accomplishment: the fastest qualifying lap of the NASCAR season.