AthlonSports.com - Racing

Johnson's dominance not what ails NASCAR

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:53:58 -0600

What's up with the Jimmie Johnson haters? Athlon Sports contributor Amy Henderson explains that greatness is no reason to turn against a driver, as his dominance is something we've seen from other drivers many times over the years.

Inside Racing Presented by Wrigley's

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:12:39 -0600

Host Braden Gall, Athlon Racing Editor Matt Taliaferro and Tom Bowles, the Managing Editor of Frontstretch.com, take NASCAR fans Inside Racing with all the latest news and notes from around the Sprint Cup. A Phoenix recap, Bobby Labonte, No. 1 news and a Homestead preview highlight this week's edition of Inside Racing.

Special thanks to Moon Taxi for all the music supplied to Athlon Sports. Check them out at myspace.com/moontaxi. Recently voted the Best Band in Nashville, Tenn.

Horsepower Rankings: History in the making

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:44:36 -0600

Jimmie Johnson owns a commanding 73-point lead over Mark Martin in the Chase standings as the season reaches its finale in Homestead. Athlon Sports' weekly Horsepower Rankings recommends you get over the fact that Johnson is stinking up the show and just enjoy the historical significance of Johnson's amazing run.

News and Notes: Phoenix & Homestead

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:22:19 -0600

Athlon Sports takes a look in the rearview mirror at another dominating performance by Jimmie Johnson and the 48 team in Phoenix and previews the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Return to Form: Johnson, 48 team dominate at PIR

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:41:40 -0600

Jimmie Johnson and Team Lowe's overcame the stunning events of last weekend's Texas race, rebounding with a dominating win at Phoenix International Raceway to increase their lead in the point standings to 108 with only one race remaining.

Mark Martin: Late Surge or the Final Purge?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:16:33 -0600

Prior to the start of last weekend’s Dickie’s 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, many had all but conceded the 2009 Sprint Cup championship to Jimmie Johnson. However, Athlon Sports contributor Vito Pugliese wonders if perpetual bridesmaid Mark Martin may have one last charge left.

Horsepower Rankings: Texas-Sized Trouble

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:28:45 -0600

Not even a Lap 3 accident in Texas and a wacky fuel mileage battle could knock Jimmie Johnson out of the top spot in Athlon Sports' weekly Horsepower Rankings.

Inside Racing Presented by Wrigley's

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:13:30 -0600
Host Braden Gall, Athlon Racing Editor Matt Taliaferro and Tom Bowles, the Managing Editor of Frontstretch.com, take NASCAR fans Inside Racing with all the latest news and notes from around the Sprint Cup. A Texas recap, crew chief news and a Phoenix preview highlight this week's edition of Inside Racing.

Special thanks to Moon Taxi for all the music supplied to Athlon Sports. Check them out at myspace.com/moontaxi. Recently voted the Best Band in Nashville, Tenn.

News and Notes: Texas & Phoenix

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:40:47 -0600

Athlon Sports takes a look in the rearview mirror at the Dickies 500 from Texas Motor Speedway and looks to the desert of Phoenix for NASCAR's penultimate weekend.

Texas Hold 'Em: Johnson folds, Busch wins

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:58:34 -0600

Kurt Busch played the fuel mileage game to perfection, winning Sunday's Dickies 500 from Texas Motor Speedway while points-leader Jimmie Johnson suffered a wreck on the third lap and finished 38th.

Horsepower Rankings: And that's that for the 48

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:07:12 -0600

Following a predictably maddening finish at Talladega, it's still Jimmie Johnson who rules both the Chase standings and Athlon Sports' weekly Horsepower Rankings. And don't look for him to give up either spot any time soon.

Inside Racing Presented by Wrigley's

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:33:22 -0600
Host Braden Gall, Athlon Racing Editor Matt Talliaferro and Tom Bowles, the Managing Editor of Frontstretch.com, take NASCAR fans Inside Racing with all the latest news and notes from around the Sprint Cup. A Talladega recap, Dani-Mania and a Texas preview highlight this week's edition of Inside Racing.

Special thanks to Moon Taxi for all the music supplied to Athlon Sports. Check them out at myspace.com/moontaxi. Recently voted the Best Band in Nashville, Tenn.

NASCAR's Version of "Going Green"

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:23:26 -0600

Athlon Sports' contributor Vito Pugliese notes that there are a few recycled, yet somehow still relevant, drivers that have stuck around the Sprint Cup Series despite a lack of success.

News and Notes: Talladega & Texas

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:34:23 -0600

Athlon Sports takes a look in the rearview mirror at a predictably crazy finish at Talladega and scouts the race to come at Texas Motor Speedway.

Typical Talladega: Melees, Mayhem and ... McMurray?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:32:54 -0600

When the Lotto concluded and the ping pong ball came up, the number on it read '26.' Such is the case at Talladega, where Jamie McMurray was in the right place at the right time and came away with the victory in the AMP Energy 500 on Sunday.