November 20, 2009

Jimmie Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015

The announcement comes just two days before Johnson is likely to wrap up the Sprint Cup championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway

November 16, 2009

Jimmie Johnson cruising into finale after Phoenix victory

Jimmie Johnson won’t plan any parties this week, or waste a minute pondering his place in NASCAR history

November 15, 2009

A familiar face in Arizona acted as Grand Marshall today at the Phoenix International Raceway.

Arizona Senator and former Presidential candidate John McCain ignited the race.

November 11, 2009

NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson’s Chase challengers can’t keep pace

With only two races remaining to crown NASCAR's 2009 champion, Mark Martin is the only driver with a realistic shot of dethroning Johnson

November 09, 2009

Kurt Busch wins at Texas, Jimmie Johnson 38th after wreck

Johnson did finish the race and is still the series point leader with two races to go

November 02, 2009

NASCAR In The Pits: Time to address Talladega issues

NASCAR will point to the 58 lead changes among 26 drivers as proof of a good race at Talladega Superspeedway. But pushing those stats is much like a used car salesman trying to unload a lemon.

November 01, 2009

Talladega Qualifying was washed out, so they will set the field by the point standings

Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin will take the green at Talladega tomorrow in the front row.

October 26, 2009

NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr.‘s nightmarish season rolls on

Little E struggled to a 29th-place finish in the TUMS Fast Relief 500 on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway

October 24, 2009

Nationwide drivers were off for the Kroger On Track for the Cure 250 in Memphis

Brad Keslowski takes the checkered flag

It’s a sweet victory for a local truck racer Timothy Peters

Timothy Peters, who lives only 15 minutes away from Martinsville Speedway had odds against him, but on lap 153 he took the lead

Ryan Newman, Jeff Gordon to start up front at Martinsville

Ryan Newman edged Jeff Gordon in qualifying for Sunday’s TUMS Fast Relief 500, turning a lap of 96.795 mph

October 22, 2009

Two Danville men to compete in Kroger 200 truck race at Martinsville

Timothy Peters and Peyton Sellers will both be at Martinsville Speedway. Peters has become a fixture in the top tier of the Camping World Truck Series points standings.

October 15, 2009

Johnson, Martin Make Up Front Row in Charlotte

It's Jimmie--again, as the three time champ begins to dominate all phases of NASCAR's chase.

October 14, 2009

Kurt Busch shoots skeet with a purpose in Meadows of Dan

From the racetrack to the clay course, Kurt Busch took a break from the Sprint Cup race to shoot skeet in our area.

October 11, 2009

Three-time defending Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson dominated Sunday’s race

Jimmie Johnson easily pulled ahead of Jeff Gordon with three laps left to take the top spot.

October 04, 2009

A slight challenge between Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart kept things interesting this afternoon

With the checkered flag in place Stewart moved to fourth in the standings and is 67-points out of the lead.

October 03, 2009

Busch sets Nationwide Series record but it wasn’t enough for the win

Joey Logano gets the best of Busch again with three laps to go, a week after he tumbled down the banking at Dover.

October 01, 2009

South Boston Speedway drivers prepping for Martinsville weekend

The tracks are different and the competition more ferocious, but for the drivers from South Boston Speedway, the season-long race for a championship makes running at Martinsville Speedway seem like it’s another day at the office.

September 27, 2009

Race winner Jimmie Johnson is now 10 points behind Mark Martin

The flag dropped today in Dover for the Cup Series and there was some hardship on the track.

September 26, 2009

Nationwide Race Results

Kyle Busch started off the race at Dover International Speedway today with 18 career poles and a qualifying speed of 154. It was Clint Bowyer who passed Busch on lap 118 to lead for the final 83.

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Media General Coverage

Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015

11/20/2009, 11:42 am | TBO.com

Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.

Driven to Put His Driver First: Intense Knaus pushes Johnson toward record

11/19/2009, 11:00 pm | Winston-Salem Journal

Chad Knaus, the most intense crew chief in NASCAR, is one step from helping driver Jimmie Johnson win a record fourth consecutive Cup championship.

Racing Notebook: Wallace switching to Toyota

11/19/2009, 11:00 pm | Winston-Salem Journal

■ Rusty Wallace Racing is moving its Nationwide Series team from Chevrolet to Toyota next season.

Hendrick team is making history

11/19/2009, 11:00 pm | Winston-Salem Journal

For Hendrick Motorsports, this Sprint Cup season seemed as easy as 1-2-3. But maybe it only looked easy.

Racing update

11/19/2009, 10:20 pm | Winston-Salem Journal

Racing update

Johnson on the edge of history

11/15/2009, 11:11 pm | TBO.com

When a fluke accident cost Jimmie Johnson a huge chunk of his points lead last week, he knew there was no more room for error in his bid to win a record fourth consecutive NASCAR title.

Stewart is pleased as team owner

11/15/2009, 2:19 pm | TBO.com

Stewart-Haas Racing stormed out of the gates this season and had solidified itself as a championship contender.

Edwards delays Busch's clinching

11/14/2009, 11:00 pm | TBO.com

Carl Edwards rolled to a dominating win at Phoenix International Speedway that temporarily staved off Kyle Busch's bid to clinch the Nationwide title.