Gordon's back stiff following ugly accident at Watkins GlenAugust 11th, 2009 Gordon says back is stiff after bad accidentCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon has a stiff back a day after a spectacular accident at Watkins Glen.
Robby Gordon and Joey Logano don't see eye to eye on Nationwide run-insAugust 10th, 2009 Gordon and Logano at oddsWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. —Robby Gordon says he's glad Joey Logano is OK after their run-ins at Watkins Glen International.
Points leader Tony Stewart wrecks in Pocono practice; loses pole, will start at backAugust 1st, 2009 Stewart wrecks car in Pocono practice, but unhurtLONG POND, Pa. — Tony Stewart lost his pole position and will start from the back of the pack after wrecking his car during practice for the Pennsylvania 500 on Saturday.
Several of NASCAR's Chase contenders involved in 13-car wreck at DaytonaJuly 5th, 2009 Several Chase contenders crash at DaytonaDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Chase contender David Reutimann was involved in a 13-car accident at Daytona International Speedway.
Ryan Briscoe wins second straight pole at Watkins Glen InternationalJuly 4th, 2009 Briscoe wins pole at The GlenWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Ryan Briscoe has won the pole for the Camping World Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International.
Greg Biffle, Sam Hornish Jr. crash during practice at Daytona International SpeedwayJuly 3rd, 2009 Biffle, Hornish crash during practiceDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Greg Biffle and Sam Hornish Jr.
Man struck and killed by Metro train at station on red line outside WashingtonJune 30th, 2009 Man struck and killed by Metro trainWASHINGTON — Metro says a man who was struck and killed by a train at a station in Maryland just outside Washington was on the tracks intentionally. The transit agency says the man was struck by an eight-car train shortly after 4 p.m.
Kenseth posts record lap at Darlington, 3-time NASCAR champ Johnson wrecksMay 9th, 2009 Kenseth sets Darlington record, Johnson wrecksDARLINGTON, S.C. — Jeff Gordon left his car with hands shaking and heart pounding after another harrowing experience at Darlington Raceway.
Matt Kenseth posts record lap of 179.514 to win pole for Southern 500 at DarlingtonMay 9th, 2009 Kenseth wins pole at Darlington; Johnson wrecksDARLINGTON, S.C. — Jeff Gordon left his car with hands shaking and heart pounding after another harrowing experience at Darlington Raceway.
Autopsy: No drugs in system of pilot in fatal Montana plane crash, likely no heart attackMay 6th, 2009 No drugs in body of pilot in fatal Montana crashHELENA, Mont. — A Montana coroner says the pilot in a March plane crash that killed 14 had no drugs or alcohol in his system and did not appear to have suffered a heart attack.
Chuck Mangione, who lost 2 band members in NY plane crash, performs for victims' familiesMay 2nd, 2009 Mangione plays for NY air crash victims' familiesBUFFALO, N.Y. — Jazz musician Chuck Mangione has performed in upstate New York at a concert rescheduled after two of his band members died in a plane crash there in February.
Jeff Gordon has MRI in search for answers to aching backMay 1st, 2009 Gordon gets MRI for back painRICHMOND, Va. — Chronic back pain sent Jeff Gordon back to the doctor this week, and the four-time NASCAR champion is hopeful he's moved a step closer to diagnosing his problem.
"Big One" comes just 6 laps in at Talladega with Jeff Gordon, 5 other Chase leaders involvedApril 26th, 2009 Talladega marred by early 14-car accidentTALLADEGA, Ala. — There has been a 14-car accident at Talladega Superspeedway involving many race favorites.
With Hornish ill, Kvapil is on standby to offer relief if needed at TalladegaApril 26th, 2009 With Hornish ill, Kvapil on standby at TalladegaTALLADEGA, Ala. — Sam Hornish Jr.
Four-time champion Gordon still feeling pain in his back while driving in Sprint Cup racesApril 24th, 2009 Gordon's back still hurting himTALLADEGA, Ala. — Jeff Gordon will chase his fifth Sprint Cup title with a bad back.