NASCAR Racing Schedule, News, Results, and Drivers - Motorsports

NASCAR BLOGS

Ryan McGee

Post-Chase odds and ends (11/23/09)
Terry Blount

A "Where were you?" moment lurking (11/21/09)
David Newton

Junior: Some truth to old Enquirer story (11/21/09)
Matt Willis

Willis: Pre-Homestead number crunching (11/19/09)
Ed Hinton

Where art thou, Kyle Busch? (11/7/09)

NASCAR CHATS

Ed Hinton

Chat wrap (11/12/09)
David Newton

Chat wrap (11/11/09)

Terry Blount: Chat wrap (11/17/09)

Ryan McGee

Chat wrap (11/23/09)

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COLUMNISTS

Terry Blount

No Cakewalk For JJ

Jimmie Johnson might make it look easy, but winning his fourth straight title was anything but, right down the the final laps at Homestead.

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Ryan McGee

Power Rankings

Petty never did it. Earnhardt never did it. But Jimmie Johnson did win four straight Sprint Cup championships. And for that he ends 2009 atop Ryan McGee's Power Rankings.

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David Newton

Let The Fun Begin

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.

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Marty Smith

A Busch-El Of Dough

You want a life-changing victory story? Meet Michael McGee, the unassuming agriculture teacher from Broken Bow, Okla., who owes Kurt Busch a million thank-yous.

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Ed Hinton

No Relief In Sight

NASCAR's perception is this car is the best it's ever had, and it won't be changed. Fans can't seem to hate it enough. The fans' perception should be what counts.

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STANDINGS

	Driver	Pts	Behind
1	Jimmie Johnson	6652	---
2	Mark Martin	6511	141
3	Jeff Gordon	6473	179
4	Kurt Busch	6446	206
5	Denny Hamlin	6335	317
6	Tony Stewart	6309	343
7	Greg Biffle	6292	360
8	Juan Pablo Montoya	6252	400
9	Ryan Newman	6175	477
10	Kasey Kahne	6128	524
11	Carl Edwards	6118	534
12	Brian Vickers	5929	723
* Chase for the Sprint Cup Cutoff *
13	Kyle Busch	4457	2195
14	Matt Kenseth	4389	2263
15	Clint Bowyer	4359	2293

UP NEXT

SPRINT CUP SERIES

Budweiser Shootout
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010
Daytona International Speedway

Sprint Cup schedule

NATIONWIDE SERIES

Camping World 300
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010
Daytona International Speedway

Nationwide schedule

CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES

NextEra Energy Resources 250
Friday, Feb. 12, 2010
Daytona International Speedway

Camping World Truck Series schedule

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ESPN MOTORSPORTS ON TWITTER

@RyanMcGeeESPN Further proof of Jimmie's greatness. He won 4 titles in 291 starts. Previous record: Gordon in, get this, 292. #nascar about 5 hours ago
@MattWillisESPN Preparing to write tomorrow's blog. And by that I mean I'm eating pizza and watching Monday Night Football. about 8 hours ago
@DNewtonespn Usair just called to let me know the flight that was delayed 4 hours this morning is late. Somebody red flag them. about 8 hours ago
@DNewtonespn If you too want to vote Donny, here is the number. 18008683405 about 9 hours ago
@DNewtonespn Couldn"t help it. Just voted for Doonny Osmond on Dancing with the Stars. about 9 hours ago
@ShannonSpake nationwide banquet ongoing! G.O.A.T and Keselowski get the Fan Vote! about 11 hours ago
@ESPNMotorsports Hardy: Page 2 Power Rankings (Nov. 23) - http://tinyurl.com/ybg9797 about 11 hours ago
@MartySmithESPN So excited to see my family.. about 12 hours ago
@DNewtonespn The King not ready to annoint Johnson King II. See it on espn.com about 13 hours ago
@ESPNMotorsports Believe it or not, JJ not done yet - http://tinyurl.com/ylp4hss about 14 hours ago
@RyanMcGeeESPN New ESPN.com blog: Post-Homestead odd & ends from Jimmie to Schumey to Rossi to Russell to...the Wonder Pets? http://tinyurl.com/yhnfs26 about 14 hours ago
@ShannonSpake beach then banquet...great way to end the season! about 15 hours ago
@MikeMassaro14 still in Miami....going to the Nationwide / truck banquet tonight...got my tux and ready to go! about 15 hours ago
@ESPNMotorsports Blount: JJ's drive for five - http://tinyurl.com/ykqfngn about 15 hours ago
@ESPNMotorsports Hinton: Eventually, JJ will get his due - http://tinyurl.com/yzsqt5h about 15 hours ago
@ESPNMotorsports Post-Chase odds and ends - http://tinyurl.com/yfspul4 about 15 hours ago
@DNewtonespn Home at last. Picked up dog and the doggie care people called me Mr.Robinson. about 15 hours ago
@RyanMcGeeESPN Almost time for the last 2 PM ET Monday ESPN.com chat for a while. C'mon over and get your chat on! http://tinyurl.com/yf3hps3 about 16 hours ago
@RyanMcGeeESPN Final Power Rankings of 2009. http://tinyurl.com/ylb7boh RCR and Hendrick move up. Montoya and Smoke move down. about 16 hours ago
@RyanMcGeeESPN NASCAR crosses all boundaries! RT @Adam_Schefter Never know who you'll meet at ESPN. Me & The Champ. Just now. http://pic.gd/b3b021 about 16 hours ago

MEDIA

Podcasts

Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR

Jimmie Johnson discusses winning a fourth straight Sprint Cup title and some of the strategy that goes into building and maintaining a points lead over the course of a race and season.

Jimmie Johnson

NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson describes the joy and relief of winning his fourth consecutive championship. Johnson says he's truly humbled by what his team has accomplished and he's honored to represent the sport.

Jayski: 11/23

Jimmie Johnson becomes the first driver to win four titles in a row, while Mark Martin comes up short but holds his head high. Plus, Kyle Busch celebrates his Nationwide Series title.