Stories tagged with "Motorsports"

Johnson's run for history begins on the pole by indystar

Johnson needs to finish 25th or better to become 1st driver to win 4 straight titles HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson’s run for his fourth straight Sprint Cup title... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Johnson about to quietly win his 4th straight NASCAR title by Curt Cavin

A.J. Foyt never did it. Neither did Mario Andretti, Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt or Don Prudhomme. In fact, a driver winning four consecutive major series championships — as... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:35 AM in NASCAR

Next Indy car may be lurking in a Pennsylvania tunnel by indystar

The next generation of Indy cars could come from an abandoned tunnel off the Pennsylvania Turnpike east of Pittsburgh. Ben Bowlby , head of engineering for Ganassi Racing and a... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:35 AM in Motorsports

Power to stay with Penske by indystar

Will Power , who joined Team Penske this year as the substitute driver for Helio Castroneves during Castroneves’ tax evasion trial, landed a full-time ride with the IndyCar... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 results by indystar

At Phoenix International Raceway Avondale, Ariz. Lap length: 1 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (3) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 312 laps, 149.6 rating, 195 points,... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:50 AM in NASCAR

Johnson's on cruise control by indystar

Win at Phoenix puts driver of No. 48 on brink of 4th straight title Jimmie Johnson rebounded from a rare bad race with a dominating victory in the Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:49 AM in NASCAR

IMS, IRL lay off more employees in effort to cut costs by Curt Cavin

Another 10 people in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway organization lost their jobs Thursday as the downsizing continued amid a stressed financial situation. The cuts were shared... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

How the Chase is shaping up by Curt Cavin

NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup moves to Week 9 (of 10) this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway. The race is at 3:15 p.m. Sunday. Here’s where the top drivers... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Green released by IMS by indystar

Ron Green , the director of public relations for Indianapolis Motor Speedway, was released from his position Tuesday as part of what is expected to be a significant staff reduction... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Johnson crashes, lead dwindles by indystar

Busch brothers dominate as Johnson finishes 38th FORT WORTH, Texas — Jimmie Johnson’s drive to history took a hard hit against the wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Carl Edwards winless in '09 by indystar

Frustrating season after 9 wins in 2008 has the Ford driver fired up to build momentum for 2010 Carl Edwards has found a way to try to mask the frustration of his winless NASCAR... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

IndyCar expects big boost from Izod by Curt Cavin

IRL counts on sponsor for more than money during 6-year agreement Forget 650-horsepower race engines. The IndyCar Series will be powered for at least the next six years by one of... – Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Izod, IRL announce six-year title sponsorship by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Racing League will have Izod as a title sponsor next season, an agreement the IRL hopes will expand its fan base and take the series to a “new level.” The... – Nov 05, 2009 at 6:16 PM in Motorsports

Toyota pulls out of F1 to save cash by indystar

TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. announced today it is pulling out of Formula One racing, citing a need to cut costs and focus on its core business. “Based on the current... – Nov 04, 2009 at 7:06 AM in Motorsports

IndyCar lands title sponsor -- Izod by Curt Cavin

Deal, to be announced Thursday, taps new market, expert says The IndyCar Series’ choice for a title sponsor — Izod — was hailed Monday for what it’s not.... – Nov 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

IndyCar lands title sponsor -- Izod by Curt Cavin

Deal, to be announced Thursday, taps new market, expert says The IndyCar Series’ choice for a title sponsor — Izod — was hailed Monday for what it’s not.... – Nov 02, 2009 at 10:01 PM in Indy Racing League

McMurray survives wild finish at Talladega by indystar

Johnson rallies to finish 6th for commanding lead in championship points race Jamie McMurray was the unlikely winner of an uncharacteristically dull race at Talladega (Ala.)... – Nov 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Rain provides Johnson extra edge by indystar

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Jimmie Johnson last started from the pole at Talladega Superspeedway in 2002, as the points leader, lined up next to Mark Martin. He didn’t even make... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Montoya not bothered by Griese's remark by indystar

TALLADEGA, Ala. — Juan Pablo Montoya was never upset by the “taco” remark that got ESPN announcer Bob Griese suspended. The network this week suspended Griese... – Oct 30, 2009 at 1:51 PM in NASCAR

Greg Moore would have dominated, many say by Curt Cavin

With no disrespect to Helio Castroneves, it was Greg Moore who seemed destined to dance with the stars. He was the charming Canadian with oval-track mastery and the new contract to... – Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League