Archive for November 9th, 2008

Couldn’t watch the end of Sunday’s Cup race? Jimmie Johnson’s winning performance was world class, Lee Spencer says.

Jimmie Johnson’s third consecutive championship is well within reach, needing to finish 36th or better in next Sunday’s season finale Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway to clinch.

Updated 2008 Cup standings

Posted by on November 9th, 2008

With one race left, Carl Edwards has managed to stay in the Sprint Cup title fight. Check out the updated standings.

Edwards still in the Chase–barely

Posted by on November 9th, 2008

Trailing by 141 points in the Sprint Cup Chase, Carl Edwards knows he needs a miracle to deny Jimmie Johnson his third straight championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway next week.

Edwards lost ground Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway, finishing fourth as Johnson won the race.

“The thing we’ve got to do is we just have to keep our heads up and go to Homestead,” Edwards said. “It’s still possible. It’s not probable.”

Johnson can wrap up the title by finishing 35th or better next week.

PHOTOS: Arizona weekend

Posted by on November 9th, 2008

Chase drivers dominated the headlines at Phoenix, but other racers are made a big impact on the title hunt. Check out the action.

Johnson wins, inches closer to historic 3rd title

Posted by on November 9th, 2008

Jimmie Johnson hasn’t clinch his third straight Cup title yet, but with his performance at Phoenix he left everybody in the dust.

France not certain Big 3 can continue in NASCAR

Posted by on November 9th, 2008

Auto Racing Writer

NASCAR chairman Brian France said Sunday he’s not certain the Big Three automakers will be able to continue their involvement in NASCAR as they battle to stay viable during the current economic crisis.

Should funding of race teams suffer because of the nation’s credit crunch, France is confident NASCAR will remain a viable, healthy sport.

Waiting game: Rain halts Cup race at Phoenix

Posted by on November 9th, 2008

LIVE: Johnson looks to clinch Cup title from pole

LIVE: Johnson looks to clinch Cup title from pole

Posted by on November 9th, 2008

With the season winding down, can Carl Edwards or Greg Biffle Chase down Jimmie Johnson? Follow the action in Phoenix LIVE.

Join the Phoenix race chat

Posted by on November 9th, 2008

Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s been out of the spotlight recently, can he change that with a Phoenix win? Share your thoughts in the race chat.