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NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson takes the pole for Miami finale

Inside Track - Breaking News Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday

Jimmie Johnson Wins the Pole for Season Final Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway... Homestead, FL - Jimmie Johnson started the final weekend of the season and his quest for a fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) off right by putting his No. 48 Lowe's Impala SS on the pole for the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway (HMS). It is Johnson's fourth pole of the year; his second at HMS and the...

France: Johnson's dominance not a problem

The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 59 minutes ago

HOMESTEAD, Fla. | NASCAR chairman Brian France wants Jimmie Johnson to be commended for his four-year run atop NASCAR - not used as an example of why the championship format might be flawed. Johnson heads into Sunday's finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway poised to become the first driver in NASCAR history to win four consecutive titles, all under the Chase for the Sprint Cup format implemented in 2004....

Johnson about to quietly win his 4th straight NASCAR title

Indy Star (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

A.J. Foyt never did it. Neither did Mario Andretti, Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt or Don Prudhomme. In fact, a driver winning four consecutive major series championships -- as Jimmie Johnson is poised to do this weekend in NASCAR's season-ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway -- is about as rare in the sport as a six-wheel car.

Jimmie Johnson chases NASCAR greats

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

Jimmie Johnson will never match the feats of Junior Johnson off the track. Few racers could, or should even try.

• Johnson's NASCAR dynasty: A case of overlooked greatness? - USA Today
• With Johnson, Martin, final race a no-lose situation for Hendrick - USA Today
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Should NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup face the scrap heap?

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

NASCAR's Chase for the Cup format was supposed to make the fight for the series title more dramatic. But with Jimmie Johnson on the verge of an unprecedented fourth Cup title in a row, has the Chase run its course?

NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon Partners with EPA to Work for Cleaner Air

ecopolitology (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

What's the first name that comes to mind when you think of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency? Current EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, embattled Bush-era EPA chief Stephen Johnson, or the first EPA administrator, William Ruckelshaus? No? How about NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon? Related Posts... EPA Rails Against New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection , Coal-to-Switchgrass, 4-Day Work Weeks,...

The stage is set for NASCAR season finale in Homestead; A NASCAR Giveaway

Racedriven.com (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Win a free NASCAR Trackpass or a NASCAR Prize Pack Well folks, it’s come down to this final race in all three of NASCAR’s national series (the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, the Nationwide Series and the Sprint Cup Series) and there is still a lot on the line. In the Truck Series, it’s the owner’s championship that is still to decide between the top two in points. #33 Kevin...

Johnson's run for history begins on the pole

Indy Star (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Jimmie Johnson's run for his fourth straight Sprint Cup title starts from the pole. Johnson turned a lap of 173.919 mph Friday to top qualifying in the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, a big boost for the Hendrick Motorsports star as he tries to become the first driver in NASCAR history to win four consecutive championships.

Marcos Ambrose One Race Return to V8’s Thwarted

Full Throttle (Free subscription) | 2 hours ago

Australia's NASCAR star Marcos Ambrose has been thwarted in his attempt for a shock return to the V8 Supercar series for the season-ending race in Sydney.

Jeremy Mayfield: “Imbecilic” is the Word Used

Full Throttle (Free subscription) | yesterday

Early this week NASCAR filed documents with U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen requesting that case be dismissed based on pleadings already filed with the court.

Johnson Wins Pole for Homestead Finale

The FanHouse - Alabama Basketball (Free subscription) | yesterday

by Holly Cain Filed under: Jimmie Johnson , Mark Martin , Chase for the Sprint Cup HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- The hard-core conspirators will think NASCAR scripted it. The reality is Jimmie Johnson was the fastest driver of the day. Johnson will start his No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet from the pole position in Sunday's Ford 400 at Homestead Miami Speedway -- the ultimate beginning to the last chapter in his quest...

Johnson goes for his fourth straight Cup title from pole

Denver Post (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

Jimmie Johnson's run for his fourth straight Sprint Cup title starts from the pole.

Johnson takes pole at Homestead

MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

Jimmie Johnson's run for his fourth straight Cup title starts from the pole.

Johnson to start title drive up front, lands pole at Homestead

USA Today (Free subscription) | yesterday

Jimmie Johnson will go for his fourth straight Cup title from the pole. Johnson turned a lap of 173.919 mph to win the pole at Homestead-Miami ...

Jimmie Johnson Signs Contract Extension With Hendrick

The FanHouse - Arkansas Basketball (Free subscription) | yesterday

by Holly Cain Filed under: Jimmie Johnson , Hendrick Motorsports HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Two days before he attempts to wrap up a historic fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup championship, Jimmie Johnson has announced a contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports that will keep the champ driving the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet through the 2015 season. "It's the only car I've ever driven,'' Johnson said...

Lisa Mayfield mug shot: Jeremy Mayfield's stepmother arrested

sonupt5@gmail.com | 08/20/2009

Lisa Mayfield mug shot: Jeremy Mayfield's stepmother arrested The arrest was made at the home of Jeremy and Shana Mayfield. According to Shana Mayfield, she and her husband were on their way to Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, S.C., for a dirt track race when they received a call from a couple that lives on their property. Shana said the couple heard banging on the door and went to the house to investigate.

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pitbullbotsog | 07/10/2009

Kyle Busch will try to defend his title but Jimmie Johnson will try to steal it from him. While Brian Vickers and Scott Speed lead the pole positions as number one and two respectively.

Red Bull racing car did an amazing pit stop in Times Square!

julius99 | 06/17/2009

Red Bull Racing team has released a video in which the No. 83 Toyota, drived by Brian Vickers, makes a NASCAR pit stop outside of the Mac Donald of Times Square.This video is an amazing form of guerrilla marketing and a very good hit of Red Bull.