Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2009 Pepsi 500 at Fontana Edition
Another fall race in Fontana and for the third straight year victory (and in this case, the points lead) went to Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus and company.
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Talking NASCAR TV: Rough Weekend for Racing Broadcasters Across the Board
Sunday saw the fourth race of the NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup at a new location, as Auto Club Speedway moved from Labor Day to Columbus Day weekend.
Running Their Mouth: 2009 Pepsi 500 at Fontana
This week, here’s a peek at what they all were thinking following the Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.
Fan’s View: Is NASCAR Worth the Price of Admission?
“I wouldn’t pay two cents to watch a NASCAR race!”
Numbers Game: 2009 Pepsi 500 at Fontana
10 – number of times winner Jimmie Johnson led the Pepsi 500 Sunday.
Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2009 Pepsi 500 at Fontana
Jimmie Johnson finally beat back a pesky Jeff Gordon after a series of frantic restarts over the final 15 laps of the race at Fontana.
Bowles-Eye View: Should Debris Dictate the Outcome of the Chase? It’s Coming Close
Fact: There was a noticeable black piece of debris on the backstretch, which looked like a chunk of rubber.
5 Points to Ponder: 2009 Pepsi 500 at Fontana Edition
While most of Sunday’s race was a certified yawning contest, late drama and some developing stories going into the Pepsi 500 left plenty for debate.
Bubble Breakdown: Lucky Breaks & Perfect Pit Strategy Boost Andretti, Hurt Speed
When the checkers flew, John Andretti was as happy as a pig in mud, as he posted his first top 10 since the rain-shortened event at Loudon back in early summer.
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Freshmen Speed & Logano Learn the Art of Survival at Fontana
Joey Logano started out the Pepsi 500 weekend with a controversial Nationwide win, one that involved an alleged purposeful bump from Greg Biffle.