Mark Martin
Knaus, Gustafson Sign Extensions With HMS
Hendrick Motorsports has announced that the team has signed crew chiefs Chad Knaus and Alan Gustafson to multi-year contract extensions. While Knaus’s role is certain, Gustafson’s role is up in the air after 2011. I have an idea where he might land.
What If NASCAR Drivers Were Drafted?
Ever wonder what it would be like if NASCAR teams drafted drivers like players are drafted in the NFL? I did, so I decided to use a convoluted system to determine where drivers would end up if there was a draft today.
Report: Kahne Signs Multi-Year Deal With HMS
ESPN, citing anymous sources, is reporting that Kasey Kahne, arguably the hottest free agent available, has signed a mutliyear deal with Hendrick Motorsports starting in 2012. He’ll drive the No. 5 car. But, in 2011, FoxSports is reporting he will drive for SHR. There is skepticism about the validity of that rumor.
Johnson Earns First Career Win At Bristol
On the final restart of the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway, Jimmie Johnson and his four fresh tires started fifth behind cars that took two tires. Ten laps later, he took the lead from Tony Stewart. He led the final six laps to earn his 50th career race, and first at Bristol.
Busch Survives GWCs To Win Kobalt Tools 500
Kurt Busch pulled away from the rest of the field on the second attempt at a green-white-checkered finish, and drove his Dodge to victory in the Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Johnson, Kahne Win Photo-Finish Duels
Jimmie Johnson and Kasey Kahne nipped Kevin Harvick and Tony Stewart at the line respectively to emerge from the Gatorade Duels victorious. The combined margin of victory was .02 of a second. Johnson beat Harvick by a mere .005, and Kahne beat Stewart by .014.
Johnson Wins Fourth Consecutive Title
Denny Hamlin won the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, while Jimmy Johnson secured his fourth consecutive Sprint Cup championship. Hendrick Motorsports also swept the top three positions in the final standings.
Johnson Wins; Increases Points Lead
Jimmy Johnson followed up his Texas stumble with a victory in Phoenix. He currently has a 108-point lead over Mark Martin, meaning that Johnson needs to finish 25th or better at Homestead-Miami Speedway to clinch the championship.
Carquest Extends Sponsorship Deal With HMS
Carquest Auto Parts has extended its sponsorship Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 5 Chevy and driver Mark Martin. Carquest will appear as the primary sponsor for eight races, and as an associate sponsor for the rest.
Sprint Cup Championship Not Decided Just Yet
Jimmy Johnson went into Texas with a comfortable 184-point lead. After running in the top 10 in all three practices, including leading the final practice, and qualifying 12th, Johnson had to be confident. But, in NASCAR anything can, and will happen.
