Sports Getaways for Nov. 9-12

The 2009 stats you may have missed

...years, 2 months, and 22 days, or 10,311 days. During that time, AJ Allmendinger, Scott Speed, Brian Vickers, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch, David Ragan, Reed Sorenson and Joey Logano were all born. • Heading...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Champions Week goes to Vegas

When NASCAR announced that it was moving its season-ending awards banquet last spring there was (we can admit this now because it's clear that no one ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009

2009 Power Rankings: Final

...Biggest loser Juan Pablo Montoya drops six spots from fifth to 11th. Also considered Bill Elliott, Jamie McMurray, Brian Vickers, Cale Yarborough, Billy Myers

Believe it or not, JJ not done yet

Even with four straight Sprint Cup titles in tow, it's too early to anoint Jimmie Johnson as the best driver in NASCAR history. And if he wins a fifth? Well, all bets are off.

Rivalries a fun sideshow to JJ's 4-peat

Go figure. The 2009 NASCAR season ends just as the real fun begins. Now we have to wait until February for Denny Hamlin's title run and the rematch between Tony Stewart and Juan Pablo Montoya.

Phoenix Chase chances, Friday the 13th edition

...0 21.4 24th 68.7 Kasey Kahne (10) 10 0 3 19.5 13th 73.8 Brian Vickers (12) 10 0 1 19.3 19th 75.8 * Subway Fresh Fit 500, won by Mark...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Can Gordon make a move in Texas?

Mark Garrow previews the eighth race in the Chase, set for Sunday at Texas.

A Talladega twist of fate

It may seem like Jimmie Johnson has the Cup locked up , but for all you chalk bettors out there who have called this race before it even begins, I'd l...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Second Talladega race up for grabs

Mark Garrow previews the seventh race in the Chase, set for Sunday at Talladega.

RPM's plans for 2010 taking shape

Richard Petty Motorsports is finalizing elements of its 2010 program, beginning this weekend when Elliott Sadler will race a Ford at Talladega Superspeedway.

Johnson wins pole in rainy Charlotte

Jimmie Johnson is returning to his dominant ways at the perfect time. His latest accomplishment: the fastest qualifying lap of the NASCAR season.

Can anyone topple Johnson at Lowe's?

Mark Garrow previews the fifth race in the Chase, set for Saturday at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Johnson's quest for No. 4 right on track

AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill Three-time defending Sprint Cup champ Jimmie Johnson is the man to beat in 2009 ... again. If NASCAR doesn't want Jim...

Johnson back home in California

Mark Garrow previews the fourth race in the chase, set for Sunday at Auto Club Speedway.