46 Results for jeff gordon

Here's your chance to sponsor a Cup car

David Newton

...doing or isn't respected by other drivers. "Now, we don't have Jimmie Johnson or Jeff Gordon or Dale Earnhardt Jr., but we're out there with a car to race." I can...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Gordon no longer the top dog at HMS

David Newton

MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- As four-time Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon left the podium in the infield media center at Martinsville Speedway on Friday he shrugged his...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 24, 2009

Pushing the envelope is what good crew chiefs do

David Newton

...s right there with his mentor, Ray Evernham, who pushed the gray area so far with Jeff Gordon's "T-Rex" car that won the 1997 All-Star race that the governing body told...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Herbert's already proven he's a winner

David Newton

...teenager close to his family, by John Bickford, the stepfather of four-time Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon. This weekend is the first time they have put tiwi on the car. The faster Herbert...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Herbert's already proven he's a winner

David Newton

...teenager close to his family, by John Bickford, the stepfather of four-time Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon. This weekend is the first time they have put tiwi on the car. The faster Herbert...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 19, 2009

Martin's extension sets off flurry of weird scenarios

David Newton

...member of HMS with Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Busch. Oh, did I mention, Jeff Gordon will have retired and Busch will be brought back to drive the No. 24? OK, so...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 18, 2009

Stewart can't be happy with things as Chase starts

David Newton

...it into perspective. "I think he's happy," he deadpanned. "Rocket science." Four-time Cup champion Jeff Gordon laughed and said, "You have to clarify things [for Newton]." Said Stewart, "Well …" Go figure...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009

One last question, Mr. President!

David Newton

...when Toyota entered the series? Who do you think the best looking driver is? Kasey Kahne? Jeff Gordon? Earnhardt? You can let Mrs. Obama help with that one. Do you think NASCAR should use...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Martin says back pain won't stop Gordon

David Newton

BROOKLYN, Mich. -- Jeff Gordon was irritated Friday at Michigan International Speedway. Not by the back pain that has been bothering...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 15, 2009

Earnhardt to NASCAR: Blame the new car

David Newton

...leads the point standings, said he was pleased with the way his car has been handling. Jeff Gordon somewhat sided with his Hendrick Motorsports teammate, admitting things could be done to make the car...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 14, 2009

Race under three hours? It can be done

David Newton

...hours of Pocono, do as well. "Don't get me started on time frames of races," Jeff Gordon said after the Michigan race. "Eighty percent of them are way too long." Exactly. If NASCAR...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 15, 2009

Double-file restarts get passing grade

David Newton

...ear these days, will listen if enough agree. Some were better on the restarts than others. Jeff Gordon admittedly struggled with it. "Boy, I tell you, it killed us," he said. "Aero-wise, my...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 08, 2009

Baby steps for Earnhardt and McGrew

David Newton

...Sprint Cup race. His Hendrick Motorsports teammates were fifth (Jimmie Johnson), 15th (Mark Martin) and 17th (Jeff Gordon). In the first practice, Johnson, Martin and Gordon were in the top 12, with Johnson pacing...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 06, 2009

Spice up NASCAR? How about a rivalry (or two)?

David Newton

...when the Southern 500 was one of the top traditions in NASCAR behind the Daytona 500. Jeff Gordon versus Kyle Busch would be fun as well. He has the HMS ties and is a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 06, 2009

Consistency, not wins, true hallmark of champion

David Newton

...points last year, but to me I don't think it's right." Four-time champion Jeff Gordon agreed. "I am not a big fan of them saying just whoever wins the most races...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 21, 2009