Juan Pablo Montoya News

Qualifying Fast Facts – New Hampshire Motor Speedway:

Qualifying Fast Facts – New Hampshire Motor Speedway:

September 18, 2009
#42-Juan Pablo Montoya won the Coors Light Pole Award for the Sylvania 300 with a lap of 28.545 seconds, 133.431 mph setting a new track record. This is his second pole in 100 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his second pole and 11th top-10 start in 2009. This

New Hamphsire practice rank for the 2009 Chase Drivers:

New Hamphsire practice rank for the 2009 Chase Drivers:

September 18, 2009
1) #5-Mark Martin, was 5th fastest 2) #14-Tony Stewart, 4th 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 9th 4) #11-Denny Hamlin, 10th 5) #9-Kasey Kahne, 11th 6) #24-Jeff Gordon, 14th 7) #2-Kurt Busch, 6th 8) #83-Brian Vickers, 13th 9) #99-Carl Edwards, 35th 10) #39-Ryan Newman, 21st 11

Chase Stats after Richmond:

Chase Stats after Richmond:

September 18, 2009
Matt Kenseth never could get his #17 car right at Richmond, and that opened the door for his two Chasers, #83-Brian Vickers and #18-Kyle Busch. While he never challenged for the win, Busch brought home a fifth, but the shocker was Vickers, who stayed within range of

Milestone start for Montoya..and a chance to win..on birthday:

Milestone start for Montoya..and a chance to win..on birthday:

September 17, 2009
Not only does the race at New Hampshire mark the first race for #42-Juan Pablo Montoya in the Chase for the Sprint Cup, it also marks his 100th career start in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Montoya wasted no time making his presence known in the NASCAR world after

The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup facts:

The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup facts:

September 15, 2009
22 different drivers have made the Chase, including Brian Vickers and Juan Pablo Montoya, who each made their first Chase this season. There will be 3,152 laps and 4,095.48 miles run during the 2009 Chase. Only one driver has made all six Chases for the NASCAR Sprint

Richmond Facts and Notes:

Richmond Facts and Notes:

September 14, 2009
* Denny Hamlin won the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway. * Kyle Busch finished fifth and missed the Chase by just eight points behind Brain Vickers, who earned the 12th and final playoff spot. * Jimmie Johnson is the only driver to qualify for

UNOFFICIAL Sprint Cup CLASSIC Driver Points Standings
[after Richmond, race 26 of 36]:

UNOFFICIAL Sprint Cup CLASSIC Driver Points Standings
[after Richmond, race 26 of 36]:

September 12, 2009
pos, car#, driver, points, behind, [wins], race finish 1) #14-Tony Stewart [3 wins], 3806, finished 17th at Atlanta 2) #24-Jeff Gordon [1 win], 3627, -179, 3rd 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins], 3534, -272, 11th 4) #11-Denny Hamlin [2 wins], 3491, -315, WON 5) #2-Kurt

UNOFFICIAL Sprint Cup CHASE Standings
[after Richmond, race 26 of 36]:

UNOFFICIAL Sprint Cup CHASE Standings
[after Richmond, race 26 of 36]:

September 12, 2009
pos, car#, driver, points, behind, [wins], race finish 1) #5-Mark Martin [4 wins], 5040, finished 4th at Richmond 2) #14-Tony Stewart [3 wins], 5030, 17th 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins], 5030, -10, 11th 4) #11-Denny Hamlin [2 wins], 5020, -20, WON 5) #9-Kasey Kahne

Where did the Chase Drivers/Contenders Qualify at Richmond:

Where did the Chase Drivers/Contenders Qualify at Richmond:

September 11, 2009
(by current points standing, 1st four have clinched a spot) 1) #14-Tony Stewart starts 25th 2) #24-Jeff Gordon, 7th 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 4th 4) #11-Denny Hamlin, 3rd (the following have not clinched a spot in The Chase 5) #99-Carl Edwards, 10th 6) #9-Kasey Kahne,

Drivers do presidential PSA:

Drivers do presidential PSA:

September 10, 2009
President Obama delivered a national address directly to students on the importance of staying in school on Tuesday, Sept., 8 at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Va. As part of the initiative, a public service announcement was aired featuring Juan Pablo Montoya,

Chase Clinch Scenarios For Richmond:

Chase Clinch Scenarios For Richmond:

September 7, 2009
Eight spots remain in the 2009 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup and 11 drivers are mathematically in contention for securing one. Below are the clinch scenarios for Richmond, the final race before the Chase field is set: #99-Carl Edwards is currently 105 points ahead

Race Fast Facts – Atlanta Motor Speedway:

Race Fast Facts – Atlanta Motor Speedway:

September 6, 2009
#9-Kasey Kahne won the Pep Boys Auto 500, his 11th victory in 205 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his second victory and 10th top-10 finish in 2009. This is his second victory and seventh top-10 finish in 12 races at Atlanta Motor Speedway. #29-Kevin Harvick

UNOFFICIAL Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings
[after Atlanta, race 25 of 36]:

UNOFFICIAL Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings
[after Atlanta, race 25 of 36]:

September 6, 2009
pos, car#, driver, points, behind, [wins], race finish (four have clinched a spot in The Chase) 1) #14-Tony Stewart [3 wins], 3694, finished 11th at Atlanta 2) #24-Jeff Gordon [1 win], 3457, -237, 8th 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins], 3404, -290, 36th 4) #11-Denny Hamlin

Chase clinch scenarios heading to Atlanta:

Chase clinch scenarios heading to Atlanta:

August 31, 2009
#14-Tony Stewart, #48-Jimmie Johnson, and #24-Jeff Gordon have each clinched a spot in the 2009 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. That leaves nine spots left to be had - and more than nine drivers who want one of them. Mathematically, eight of those spots can be clinched

Rain tires at Montreal:

Rain tires at Montreal:

August 29, 2009
Goodyear has brought 600 wet weather tires, should NASCAR deem that conditions warrant . . . this tire is newfor 2009, but wasbrought for use by Nationwide Series teamsat Watkins Glenearlier this month . . . this tirewas tested by Juan Pablo Montoya at the Goodyear