The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season is a war that is won by the racer and team that has the most consistent finish in all of the included races. Points are awarded on a race to race basis for both teams and racers, which are the basis for the standings that determine the overall winner at the end of the Sprint Cup Series. Winning a race is nice but to win the overall you need to do more than just win a race or two, you also need to have a good showing in the races you don’t win. To [...]Post from: EveryJoe
Jimmie Johnson Close to Fourth Championship
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Via ESPN
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October 27, 2009
Jimmie Johnson just isn't cooperating in this Chase. NASCAR would like to see the title fight stretch to the Homestead finale. JJ is looking like he'll lock it up by Phoenix.
Via MSNBC
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October 24, 2009
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) -Jimmie Johnson hears the chatter in the garage and knows that some of his fellow drivers have grown weary of seeing him win races and championships.
Via Fox Sports
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October 25, 2009
Denny Hamlin leads, Jimmie Johnson is right behind at Martinsville. Sound familiar? Lee Spencer expalins why it was different this time.
Via Frontstretch
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October 27, 2009
Although he didn’t win on Sunday, Jimmie Johnson continued his death grip on the top spot in the rankings, with his second place finish at Martinsville more than enough to secure all ten of the first place votes this week. With four races left, the No. 48 needs to only avoid the Talladega wreck to coast home towards his fourth straight title — and a likely season championship...
Via From the Marbles
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October 25, 2009
There's something singularly appropriate about a race named for a digestive-relief product being held at a track whose signature is the delicious crime against nature pictured there at right, the Martinsville Hot Dog. (Read all about this delicacy right here.)If you're not in a meat coma from scarfing down some of these bad boys, hang here and discuss the race, or come on over to...
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October 26, 2009
Denny Hamlin won at Martinsville, but could anybody catch up to Jimmie Johnson? Charting the Chasers takes a look.
Via SI.com
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October 26, 2009
Denny Hamlin won at Martinsville, but Jimmie Johnson is still in control. And that means that Mark Martin and other title hopefuls are running out of time, writes Mark Beech.
Via Frontstretch
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October 26, 2009
Each week, we’ll go through media reports, interviews, PR, and all of our own stuff to find the best quotes from the Sprint Cup race, capturing the story of how the weekend unfolded. It’s the most original commentary you’ll ever find: the truth, coming straight out of the mouths of the drivers, crew members, and car owners themselves. This week, here’s a sneak peek at what...
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October 25, 2009
Heading into the Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway, there was one thing many NASCAR fans and Chase drivers all needed relief from: Jimmie Johnson...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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October 27, 2009
At Martinsville Jimmie Johnson and the Lowes 48 started 15th, led 164 laps, and finished 2nd and putting a 118 point advantage over Mark Martin, a 150 point advantage over Jeff Gordon, a 192 ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
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