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CUP: Martin’s Comeback Nothing Short Of Amazing

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:35:24 GMT

With all due respect to Jimmie Johnson’s fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup championship, no one came up bigger in 2009 than Mark Martin, who finished second to Johnson in points.
Source: SpeedTV

Denny Hamlin is Being Himself Like NASCAR Wants—But Fans Don't Like It

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:08:45 GMT

Since the death of Dale Earnhardt NASCAR fans have longed for a driver that had a take no prisoners attitude. A driver that could back up his talk on the racetrack and wasn’t afraid to speak his mind.
Source: Bleacher Report

Decade Retrospective: 2001 [Decadium]

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:30:59 GMT

JANUARY George W. Bush is sworn in as the 43rd President of the United States. Jennifer Capriati overcomes her past drug addiction and wins the Australian Open. Former President Bill Clinton pardons campaign contributor Marc Rich.
Source: Deadspin

Just don't ever break up that No. 48 team

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:50:26 GMT

What Jimmie has done in the last four years is nothing short of phenomenal. If you go and look at the statistics since Jimmie became a Sprint Cup driver, well what he has done overall is nothing short of phenomenal. I am excited for Jimmie Johnson.
Source: FOX Sports

MOTOR SPORTS: Johnson's place in NASCAR history is secure

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:49:20 GMT

by CHRIS MARQUART Tuesday, November 24, 2009 11:49 AM CST On a warm Sunday in south Florida, Jimmie Johnson completed what some thought was impossible. Johnson nailed down his fourth straight Sprint Cup Series championship.
Source: Finger Lakes Times

Monday Morning Crew Chief: Mr. Cool Wins, Hotheads Lose

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:01:20 GMT

As was duly wrote, Jimmie Johnson won his fourth straight NASCAR title, the first driver to do so in the sport of stock-car racing.
Source: Car and Driver

Johnson's run is historic—but it's not over

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:26:18 GMT

HOMESTEAD, Fla.—At long last, Jimmie Johnson allowed himself to savor the magnitude of his accomplishments—but don't let that fool you.
Source: Sporting News

Johnson wins 4th straight

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:30:45 GMT

Homestead, Fla. — All Jimmie Johnson ever wanted was a chance to race with the best in NASCAR. Maybe even win a race or two. Never did he expect to be a champion. Especially four times over.
Source: Lawrence Journal World

Quoted in 'Jimmie Johnson works his way to NASCAR immortality'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:57:11 GMT

Jimmie Johnson said in ESPN:

It will take a while to set in ... The truth is, with Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt and to respect this sport the way I do, to do something that has never been done is so awesome. I don't even know where to start. This is unbelievable.

Quoted in 'Dale Earnhardt Named to First Class of NASCAR Hall of Fame'

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:29:43 GMT

Dale Earnhardt said in Speedway Media:

The legends that were nominated for the NASCAR Hall of Fame were my racing heroes growing up - and my Dad was first among them ... Congratulations to all of the legends who were selected for the NASCAR Hall of Fame and thank you to the members of the voting panel for recognizing my Dad's accomplishments in the sport. To see my Dad voted to the very first class to be inducted in the NASCAR Hall of Fame is amazing and humbling. He was a legend to the millions of fans who cheered him every week, and definitely a hero to me.

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Mon, 25 May 2009 21:13:17 GMT

A Dale Earnhardt impersonator waits for the start of the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina May 25, 2009.

Photo from AP Photo

Mon, 04 May 2009 20:32:32 GMT

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 1994 file photo, NASCAR drivers Dale Earnhardt, left, and Rick Mast lead the field into the first turn of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at the start of the Brickyard 400 auto race in Indianapolis.

The Best Of Dale Earnhardt

Mon, 19 May 2008 07:16:09 GMT