September 11, 2010
Air Guard 400 @ RIR

 

Hamlin wins Air Guard 400 at Richmond, takes top seed in Chase 
-Results | Lap by Lap | Final Lap Video
-AP/NBC12 | Daily Press | ESPN | Free Lance Star | Mechanicsville Local | SpeedTV | Times Dispatch | Virginian Pilot
-Awesome night.. Can't say enough for all the love yall have been giving me. 10 more weeks
-Hamlin riding wave of momentum into Loudon 
-Hamlin enters Chase No. 1 but can he finish it that way? Was Richmond a good race to you?
-Denny Hamlin the man to beat ... again 
-NASCAR's No. 1: From worst to first 
-Hamlin Eyes Chase From The Top 
-JGR teammates poised to make runs at Chase title 
-Hamlin, Kyle, Johnson enter Chase rolling; Gordon, not so much 
-Top two Chase seeds swap the lead
-Hamlin pre-race articles (middle column)

Aftermath
-Five things we learned at Richmond 
-No one's unbeatable in 2010 Chase 
-Winning Sprint Cup title shouldn't be a no-win situation
-NASCAR officials consider Chase changes for next season
-Mistakes frustrate Ryan Newman as he misses Chase 
 
How The Chase Field Stacks Up
1. Denny Hamlin, 5060 points
2. Jimmie Johnson, 5050
-Johnson confident of Chase chances
-Johnson Confident About Five-Peat
3. Kevin Harvick, 5030
-Harvick Needs To Push Hard Again 
4. Kyle Busch, 5030
-Kyle Busch comes on strong at Richmond 
5. Kurt Busch, 5020
6. Tony Stewart, 5010
7. Greg Biffle, 5010
8. Jeff Gordon, 5000
9. Carl Edwards, 5000
10. Jeff Burton, 5000
11. Matt Kenseth, 5000
12. Clint Bowyer, 5000 
-Bowyer and Biffle take final Chase slots
-Bowyer Makes It Look Easy 
-Bowyer sought to make a statement at Richmond

Pole Position
Edwards will start Air Guard 400 on pole... continues strong run with Richmond pole | AP
-Lineup

Chase Discussion
-What do you do when your best drivers aren't in the Chase?
-Bid to make Chase is a party of two
-Missing NASCAR's Chase hurts drivers' pride, wallets
-Race to the Chase limps into Richmond
-Richmond's Air Guard 400 race is irrelevant in Sprint Cup Chase
-No Room In The Inn
-Richmond winner often overshadowed by Chase
-Elimination Chase: Good, bad … or both?
-Expanding the Chase field could do more harm than good for NASCAR
-Chase heats up at Richmond
-Chase-only point system wouldn't alter status quo
-Chase Watch: It's almost all over now for Newman, McMurray
-Chase Favorite Is Wide Open
-Richmond International Speedway Entry List...Former champion Terry Labonte among 48 entries

Preview
-Where have all the cowboys gone?
-You're a Chase driver. How are you going to approach Richmond?
-Saturday morning NASCAR notes 
-Chase-makers may let it loose tonight
-With nothing to lose in finale, drivers will 'go for it' at Richmond
-Contenders can go for broke now
-Drive now, win later
-On Saturday night, will it be: Win or wreck trying?
-Will drivers go for the bonus points, or will they use Richmond as a test?
-Five storylines to watch for at Richmond
-Five drivers to watch at Saturday's NASCAR race in Richmond
-Going out on a limb
-Richmond Proves Size Really Does Matter 
-Chase expansion has diluted championship field 
-NASCAR Schedule Of Events For Richmond 
-Garage chatter: What everybody's talking about heading to Richmond
-Richmond should be the best race of the year ... or fans owed explanation
-Momentum builds for the Chase
-A Little Less Sparkle At Richmond?
-NASCAR fans unhappy ... but why?
-Goodbye Atlanta, hello Richmond
-A six-pack of storylines heading into Richmond's Saturday night NASCAR race
-Five questions as the regular season wraps at RIR 

Remembering 9-11
-Jeff Burton and fans support Richmond and the troops 
-Sprint Cup race at RIR will have a somber feel
-NASCAR pairs with Veterans Affairs to promote GI bill
-Jeff Gordon, Kyle Busch and Greg Biffle on the significance of racing on September 11th
-Video of Denny Hamlin at Ground Zero
-Kahne, Hamlin visit Ground Zero

RIR Events/Logistics
-Shuttle service to RIR
-Larry Mac and the gang discuss the details of master cylinders 
-New car tempers enthusiasm
-Ready, set, action.
-Crown Royal continues race-name contest
-Saturday's race at RIR still not sold out
-Racing side event showcases family dynamics 
-Shuttle service to RIR 
-NASCAR Foundation Track Walk
-RIR's NASCAR Doubleheader Weekend
-Area resident to sing Nationwide Series national anthem 
-Richmond International Raceway Launches New Mobile Web Site
-Sprint Cup revs up Norfolk market

September 10, 2010
Virginia 529 College Savings 250
Winner: Kevin Harvick
-Kevin Harvick triumphs in Nationwide Series race at RIR...holds off Keselowski...hangs on for fifth career Nationwide win at Richmond | AP | The Birmingham News | Charlotte Observer | Times Dispatch | TSN | Results (Lap by Lap)
-Would this make you root for Kyle Busch to win Friday night's Nationwide race?
-NASCAR Driver Tells Students to Drive Safely!
-NASCAR Nationwide Series Testing New Cars on Thursday, Driver Autograph Session to Follow
-Gaughan knows what his role is and relishes it

-Team Chevy at Richmond - Preview
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing
#1 Jamie McMurray:
-Likely to miss the Chase, McMurray is focusing on the big picture
#42 Juan Pablo Montoya:
-Juan Pablo Montoya more confident than a year ago despite missing the Chase 

Hendrick
-Mark Martin puzzled by his Hendrick team’s performance this year
-Hendrick continues to believe in McGrew despite sluggish season
#88 Dale Earnhardt Jr:
-Miserable Night For Junior At RIR
-Dale Jr. tired of being a punch line
-Time for another shake-up to Earnhardt's team
-Hendrick, Earnhardt Jr. refuse to bend as dismal season winds down
-Crew problems may not be the root of Earnhardt's troubles
-Dale Jr admits he wants to stop being the punchline of jokes
-Are NASCAR's problems riding on Junior's back?
-Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants to avoid being 'punch line' to NASCAR jokes by improving his struggling Hendrick Motorsports team
-Are NASCAR's problems riding on Junior's back?
-No Dale Earnhardt Jr. changes planned
-Dale Earnhardt Jr. among Cup surprises
-Despite Chase hopes being over, Dale Earnhardt Jr. optimistic about Richmond Sprint Cup race
#24 Jeff Gordon:
-Jeff Gordon says he's in better shape entering Chase than past years
-Victories eluding Jeff Gordon -- for now
-He can't win a race, yet Gordon feels good heading to the Chase
-Pre-Race Interview With Jeff Gordon
-Edwards, Gordon are so close, they can taste wins
-The Wal-Mart and Jeff Gordon partnership isn't happening
#48 Jimmie Johnson:
-Johnson cites bad luck in recent slump, confident about Chase
#5 Mark Martin:
-Mark Martin Answers Your Questions
-Futile Chase aside, it's been a great ride for Mark Martin
-Martin resigned to situation, but not his fate
-Despite big deficit, Mark Martin isn't giving up
 
Richard Childress
#31 Jeff Burton:
-Pre-Race Interview With Jeff Burton
#29 Kevin Harvick:
-Relaxed Harvick likes his chances in the Chase
-Are Kevin Harvick’s championship hopes already doomed?
-Final Laps: Harvick holds on
-Harvick rides remarkable turnabout into 2010 Chase
-Pre-Race Interview With Kevin Harvick
-Harvick’s Target Is Himself
-Give Harvick the beach and a shorter schedule
#33 Clint Bowyer:
-Bowyer won't kick dirt off his boots
-Bowyer in good position to nab 12th Chase slot
-Pre-Race Interview With Clint Bowyer
-Clint Bowyer close to Chase
-Chase berth is Clint Bowyer's to lose
-Bowyer, Newman set stage for Chase showdown

Stewart-Haas
#39 Ryan Newman:
-No Quit In My Team
-FEUD OF THE WEEK: Ryan Newman vs. Kasey Kahne
#14 Tony Stewart:
-Tony Stewart pulls away for 1st Cup win of 2010, feeling good about chances heading to Chase
-Stewart looks to race hard but smart at Richmond
-The NASCAR World Cup: Stewart vs. Edwards for the title
-Stewart's late-summer surge makes him tough Chase contender
-Tony Stewart feeling good about Chase chances after win at Atlanta
-Stewart finds top gear as NASCAR Chase looms

TRG
-TRG team puts Post-9/11 GI Bill up top

Penske Racing
#2 Kurt Busch:
#77 Sam Hornish Jr: 
#12 Brad Keselowski:
-Keselowski talks tiff with Busch, road courses and double-dipping
-Brad Keselowski does it his way

-Ford teams showing strength as NASCAR Chase looms
Richard Petty Motorsports
#9 Kasey Kahne:
-Kasey Kahne puts Red Bull on hold
#98 Paul Menard:

Roush-Fenway
#16 Greg Biffle: 
-3M extends NASCAR sponsorship, working on extension with Greg Biffle, Roush Fenway Racing 
-Biffle, Almirola say dues paid in lower circuits pay off
#17 Matt Kenseth:
-Kenseth Arrives At RIR With Lighter Load
#99 Carl Edwards:
-Too many Chase changes, Edwards says
-Edwards, Gordon are so close, they can taste wins
-Surging Edwards ready for Chase
-Can Winless Edwards Win Big?

Joe Gibbs
#18 Kyle Busch:
-Kyle Busch the next Dale Earnhardt?
-Teammates' engine woes no worry, Kyle Busch says
-Busch exactly what NASCAR needs
-Kyle Busch, wearing pink firesuit, is a pretty good sport
-Kyle Busch could eventually eclipse the 200-win mark across NASCAR's top three divisions
-Busch strives for 200 wins, and a place in history
-Busch looks to continue Richmond dominance
-Kyle Busch: I'm aggressive, not dirty
-Busch exactly what NASCAR needs
#11 Denny Hamlin:
-Hamlin seeks to reclaim early season magic
-Denny Hamlin's Chase outlook different from last season
-Denny Hamlin deals with engine issues
-It’s go time for Denny Hamlin
-Denny Hamlin to bring new setup to Richmond after disappointing finish in May
-It’s time for Denny Hamlin to respond like a champion
-Hamlin looking to gain Chase momentum at Richmond
-Momentum starts at RIR for Hamlin, No. 11 team 
#20 Joey Logano:

Other Drivers 
-Marcos Ambrose stops by Trackside for some laughs and a good time 
-Terry Labonte not just a partner, he’s a driver for now for new race team
-Mattias Ekstrom to drive for Red Bull in Richmond
-Mohawk to sponsor Tommy Baldwin Racing entry at Richmond
-Jeremy Mayfield recounts Chase miracle
-Cassill keeping his name in play for Cup rides

Other Owners 
-Bruton Smith: Track owner, truth sayer
-Q&A with ESPN broadcaster, team owner Brad Daugherty

Former Drivers
-True 'Blue': New film focuses on Petty family and its legacy as racing royalty...‘Petty Blue’ as much about the legendary family as it is its racing heritage

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