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Homestead practice ranks for the 2009 Chase Drivers:

Homestead practice ranks for the 2009 Chase Drivers:

November 20, 2009
(in order of chase points standings coming into Phoenix) 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 21st fastest 2) #5-Mark Martin, 14th 3) #24-Jeff Gordon, 17th 4) #2-Kurt Busch, 1st 5) #14-Tony Stewart, 6th 6) #42-Juan Pablo Montoya, 2nd 7) #16-Greg Biffle, 11th 8) #11-Denny Hamlin,

Johnson & Lowe’s extend with Hendrick UPDATE Knaus?

Johnson & Lowe’s extend with Hendrick UPDATE Knaus?

November 20, 2009
Lowe's Companies Inc. will continue its successful relationship with Hendrick Motorsports after signing a three-year agreement that secures primary sponsorship of the #48 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Driving the #48 Lowe's Chevys will be current

History Awaits: Johnson Closing in On Fourth Straight Title:

History Awaits: Johnson Closing in On Fourth Straight Title:

November 20, 2009
#48-Jimmie Johnson needs to finish 25th or better in Sunday's Ford 400 to become only the first driver to win four consecutive championships. Johnson now leads second-place Mark Martin by 108 points. Even if Martin were to win and lead the most laps on Sunday a 195

Where the 2009 Chase Drivers finish at Phoenix:

Where the 2009 Chase Drivers finish at Phoenix:

November 20, 2009
(in order of chase points standings coming into Phoenix) 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson, WON 2) #5-Mark Martin, starts 4th 3) #24-Jeff Gordon, 9th 4) #2-Kurt Busch, 6th 5) #14-Tony Stewart, 25th 6) #42-Juan Pablo Montoya, 8th 7) #16-Greg Biffle, 14th 8) #11-Denny Hamlin, 3rd

MWR wraps up testing with Salo and Trulli:

MWR wraps up testing with Salo and Trulli:

November 18, 2009
Michael Waltrip Racing officials were pleased with the outcome of a two-day test with Formula One drivers Jarno Trulli and Mika Salo behind the wheel of the #55 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, FL. "Both Jarno and Mika have done really well

One week left in the Chase:

One week left in the Chase:

November 16, 2009
#48-Jimmie Johnson is closing in on history and doing so in style. Johnson victory at Phoenix in Week 9 boosted his points lead over second-place Mark Martin to 108 points. Johnson will clinch a record fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup championship if he finishes

UNOFFICIAL Sprint Cup CHASE Standings
[after Phoenix, Chase race 9 of 10; Season race 35 of 36]:

UNOFFICIAL Sprint Cup CHASE Standings
[after Phoenix, Chase race 9 of 10; Season race 35 of 36]:

November 15, 2009
pos, car#, driver, points, behind, [wins], race finish 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson [7 wins], 6492, finished 1st 2) #5-Mark Martin [5 wins], 6384, -108, 4th 3) #24-Jeff Gordon [1 win], 6323, -169, 9th 4) #2-Kurt Busch [2 wins], 6281, -211, 6th 5) #14-Tony Stewart [4 wins],

UNOFFICIAL Sprint Cup CLASSIC

UNOFFICIAL Sprint Cup CLASSIC

November 15, 2009
the OLD way - Driver Points Standings [after Phoenix, race 35 of 36]: pos, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson(X), 4996 2) #14-Tony Stewart(X), 4983, -13 3) #24-Jeff Gordon(X), 4940, -56 4) #5-Mark Martin(X), 4635, -361 5) #11-Denny Hamlin(X), 4611, -

2009 Chase Drivers Phoenix Happy Hour practice standing:

2009 Chase Drivers Phoenix Happy Hour practice standing:

November 14, 2009
(in order of chase points standings coming into Phoenix) 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 1st fastest overall 2) #5-Mark Martin, 2nd 3) #24-Jeff Gordon, 7th 4) #2-Kurt Busch, 5th 5) #14-Tony Stewart, 11th 6) #42-Juan Pablo Montoya, 17th [best ave speed 128.421] 7) #16-Greg Biffle

Danica to JR Motorsports? Maybe Not:

Danica to JR Motorsports? Maybe Not:

November 14, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. says a deal to put Danica Patrick in his Nationwide Series car isn't imminent, and even if it were, JR Motorsports wouldn't necessarily have the funding for the IndyCar Series' most popular driver. Multiple media outlets have reported in recent weeks

Danica to JR Motorsports not a done deal; partial schedule for #88 next year?

Danica to JR Motorsports not a done deal; partial schedule for #88 next year?

November 13, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. says a deal to put Danica Patrick in his Nationwide Series car isn't imminent, and even if it were, JR Motorsports wouldn't necessarily have the funding for the IndyCar Series' most popular driver. Multiple media outlets have reported in recent weeks

Clinching Scenarios: What Johnson Can Do To Lock Up The Championship:

Clinching Scenarios: What Johnson Can Do To Lock Up The Championship:

November 13, 2009
With two races left in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, #48-Jimmie Johnson leads the standings by 73 points over second-place #5-Mark Martin and 112 points over third-place #24-Jeff Gordon. With the standings tight as the season comes to a close, everyone wants

Where the 2009 Chase Drivers practice Friday at Phoenix:

Where the 2009 Chase Drivers practice Friday at Phoenix:

November 13, 2009
(in order of chase points standings coming into Phoenix) 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 7th fastest 2) #5-Mark Martin, 8th 3) #24-Jeff Gordon, 10th 4) #2-Kurt Busch, 25th 5) #14-Tony Stewart, 9th 6) #42-Juan Pablo Montoya, 6th 7) #16-Greg Biffle, 4th 8) #11-Denny Hamlin, 5th

Carquest returns to sponsor #5 team:

Carquest returns to sponsor #5 team:

November 13, 2009
Carquest Auto Parts has extended its relationship with Hendrick Motorsports and the #5 Chevy driven by Mark Martin through the 2011 NASCAR season. The two-year pact will showcase Carquest with primary sponsor placement in eight points races annually beginning in 2010

Some Chassis selections for Phoenix:

Some Chassis selections for Phoenix:

November 13, 2009
compiled from some pre-Phoenix press releases, some chassis selections and history: #00-David Reutimann The #00 Aaron's Dream Machine for this week is chassis #651. This is a brand new Aaron's Dream Machine. #07-Casey Mears will race Chassis #258. This is the same