Cars for Mark Martin, Jimmie Johnson pass 2nd NASCAR inspectionOctober 6th, 2009 Hendrick cars pass 2nd inspectionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR found no problems with the cars of championship leaders Mark Martin and Jimmie Johnson on Tuesday following a second, more thorough inspection.
NASCAR tells Johnson and Martin their cars nearly failed post-race inspectionOctober 2nd, 2009 NASCAR warns Hendrick teams about carsKANSAS CITY, Kan. — NASCAR has warned Hendrick Motorsports that the cars of Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin came very close to failing post-race inspection following their 1-2 finish at Dover last week.
NASCAR goes dry: Jim Beam joins Jack Daniels in ending Sprint Cup sponsorshipsSeptember 22nd, 2009 First Jack, now Jim, on way out of NASCARCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The maker of Jim Beam Bourbon will stop sponsoring Robby Gordon's Sprint Cup team next season, sending another liquor company to the NASCAR sidelines.
NASCAR champion Johnson gives local schools $150,000 in education grantsAugust 24th, 2009 Johnson gives local schools $150,000 in grantsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three-time reigning NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has donated $150,000 in grants to four Charlotte-area school systems.
Obama honors 3-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson, other drivers at White HouseAugust 19th, 2009 White House honors NASCAR champions, driversWASHINGTON — Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson had the gas to get to the White House on Wednesday, where President Barack Obama honored the 2008 winner as well as auto racing. "NASCAR is a uniquely American sport," Obama said in the Rose Garden, flanked by drivers.
Lowe's ending naming rights of suburban Charlotte track after 11 yearsAugust 6th, 2009 Lowe's out as sponsor of Charlotte track in 2010MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Lowe's will not renew its naming rights of Lowe's Motor Speedway when its contract expires after this season.
Rain washes out Cup race at Pocono Raceway, green flag scheduled to drop MondayAugust 2nd, 2009 Rain washes out Pocono raceLONG POND, Pa. — Jimmie Johnson's White House visit will have to wait.
SMI, Lowe's refute report that company is ending sponsorship of Charlotte trackAugust 1st, 2009 SMI, Lowe's refute report over end of sponsorshipSPARTA, Ky. — Officials from Speedway Motorsports Inc.
Hail to the champ: Obama set to greet 3-time NASCAR Cup champion Jimmie Johnson at White HouseAugust 1st, 2009 Obama to greet Johnson, NASCAR champsWASHINGTON — No. 44, meet No.
Johnson still waiting for Kurt Busch to hit reply following Chicago dustupJuly 24th, 2009 Johnson playing waiting game with Kurt BuschINDIANAPOLIS — Jimmie Johnson wants to air things out with Kurt Busch. Busch, however, doesn't appear to be in any hurry to make nice with the three-time defending NASCAR champion.
Martin Truex Jr. penalized by NASCAR for rules violation at Chicagoland SpeedwayJuly 15th, 2009 Truex Jr. penalized by NASCAR for rules violationDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Martin Truex Jr.
Lee Petty, Cale Yarborough among 25 nominees for NASCAR's first Hall of Fame classJuly 2nd, 2009 Lee Petty, Yarborough among 1st nominees for HallNEW YORK — Lee Petty and Cale Yarborough are among the 25 nominees for NASCAR's first Hall of Fame class. NASCAR released the two names ahead of the announcement of all nominees on Thursday night.
Nationwide series goes to double-file restarts, emulating Sprint CupJune 27th, 2009 Nationwide series goes to double-file restartsDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Nationwide series will emulate the top NASCAR circuit by using double-file restarts with the leaders at the front throughout races, beginning with the event at Daytona International Speedway on July 3.
Mark Martin wins Sprint Cup race in Michigan as Johnson and Biffle run out of gasJune 15th, 2009 Mark Martin wins NASCAR race in MichiganBROOKLYN, Mich. — The most surprised person to find Mark Martin in Victory Lane at Michigan International Speedway was the driver himself.
Brian Vickers beats Kyle Busch in Michigan qualifying to win his 3rd pole of the seasonJune 13th, 2009 Vickers wins Michigan pole for 3rd of seasonBROOKLYN, Mich. — Brian Vickers would love to turn the eighth pole of his NASCAR Sprint Cup career into his first win with Red Bull Racing.
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