What a ride: How JJ won the Cup

It started at New Hampshire and ended at Homestead-Miami. The crowning moment of the 10-race Chase for the Cup? A fourth straight title for a guy named Jimmie Johnson.

Kurt wins when Kyle runs out of gas

Jimmie Johnson's drive to history took a hard hit against the wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas trying to complete an unprecedented NASCAR trifecta.

Points, wins drive Jimmie Johnson

There's just something about TMS in fall that brings out best in Jimmie Johnson.

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.

The Sprint Cup Chase drivers pose in front of the trophy after the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' Chevy Rock & Roll...

Johnson back home in California

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

Martin set to counterpunch at Kansas

Mark Garrow previews the third race in the chase, set for Sunday at Kansas Speedway.

The Sprint Cup Chase drivers pose in front of the trophy after the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' Chevy Rock & Roll...

Jayski.com: 9/18

We hear from all 12 drivers in the Sprint Cup Chase for the Championship as they start the season-ending playoff. Plus, find out which country music...

Red Bull chooses to stay with Toyota

Red Bull Racing is sticking with Toyota as the manufacturer for the program's two NASCAR Sprint Cup teams.

Race for the Cup - Intro to the Chase

Chris Harris explains how to play Race for the Cup and offers some tips for success.

Hendrick says family came first

As much as Rick Hendrick wanted to be a part of Jimmie Johnson's record-breaking run on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, his family's needs were more important.

Blitz Awards and Razzies, Part IV

Drumroll, please. It's time to honor the best (and the worst) of the 2009 NASCAR season with the fourth annual Blount's Blitz Awards and Razzies … minus the red-carpet treatment, of course.

Can anyone stop the 48?

Jimmie Johnson's quest for five straight Cup titles begins Feb. 14 at Daytona. Will anyone be able to stop the 48?

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.