Jimmie Johnson

Aldrin over the moon at NASCAR race (AP)

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP)—Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin checked out a new kind of orbit: watching some spins on a NASCAR track. Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, served as the honorary race chairman for the NASCAR Sprint...

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UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Johnson wins 4th successive NASCAR title

Sets sights on fifth title * Hendrick team take top three spots in standings (adds quote) By Lewis Franck HOMESTEAD, Florida, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Jimmie Johnson won an unprecedented fourth consecutive Sprint Cup points...

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Flat ending to rich year for Ambrose

ED JACKSON November 23, 2009 - 2:04PM AAP Marcos Ambrose is targeting a victory and a spot in the late-season title chase in 2010 after an impressive first full season in NASCAR Sprint Cup racing which earned him over $A4.3...

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Hamlin established as 2010 contender

NASCAR champions Take a look at the drivers who have raced their ways to series titles since the circuit's inception. Hamlin's victory Sunday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway was his fourth of the season and sixth top-five in...

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Montoya-Stewart add spark to finale

Juan Pablo Montoya (42), of Colombia, makes contact with Tony Stewart (14) during the NASCAR Ford 400 Sprint Cup Series auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. Juan Pablo Montoya and...

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NASCAR Sprint Cup-Ford 400 Results

Results Sunday after the NASCAR Sprint Cup-Ford 400 at the 1.5-mile Homestead-Miami Speedway: (Start position in parentheses) 1. (38) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 267 laps, 123.1 rating, 195 points. 5. (1) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet,...

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The tachometer

Yes, Jimmie Johnson (Hendrick Motorsports) is charged up for today, but Kurt Busch (Penske Racing) should feel pretty good about his season, too. The Dodge driver is fourth in Chase points and a threat to win the Ford 400....

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This week's best bets

Johnson goes for fourth title There's not a whole lot of mystery in the final race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup season today -- the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway (3:15 p.m., ABC). But there should be history, as Jimmie...

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Around the League: Salmons' role has changed with Bulls

LYNNE SLADKY Associated Press Jimmie Johnson says, "I don't expect the fan appeal … to come easy. I've always had to earn it." The walk from the Arco Arena floor to the loading dock where the visiting team's bus routinely parks...

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NASCAR notes: McMurray pleased to reunite with Ganassi

Jamie McMurray will make his last start for Rousch Fenway Racing on Sunday before joining Earnhardt Ganassi Racing in 2010 to drive the No. 1 Chevrolet. Quick hits: Jimmie Johnson needs to finish 25th or better to hold off Mark...

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