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04-17-2009, 12:05 PM
NASCAR Saturday Night : )
Jimmie Johnson goes for 4 in a row at Phoenix
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Last November, Jimmie Johnson (No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet) made track history by becoming the first driver to win three consecutive races at Phoenix International Raceway.
On Saturday, the three-time and defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion will attempt to extend that history with a fourth consecutive Phoenix victory — this time in the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500.
“There’s not really anything I can put my finger on,” Johnson said. “I know that’s a popular question, wanting to know why a driver does well at a certain track. I think something just clicks with certain drivers at certain places. We’ve just been able to get the car comfortable for me and I’ve just been able to get around the track. During a race there’s a lot that can go on at a short track like Phoenix and having a good pit stall and good pit stops is important too.”
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Sweeps are commonplace at Phoenix
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Last November, Jimmie Johnson (No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet) made track history by becoming the first driver to win three consecutive races at Phoenix International Raceway.
On Saturday, the three-time and defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion will attempt to extend that history with a fourth consecutive Phoenix victory — this time in the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500.
“There’s not really anything I can put my finger on,” Johnson said. “I know that’s a popular question, wanting to know why a driver does well at a certain track. I think something just clicks with certain drivers at certain places. We’ve just been able to get the car comfortable for me and I’ve just been able to get around the track. During a race there’s a lot that can go on at a short track like Phoenix and having a good pit stall and good pit stops is important too.”
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Sweeps The Norm Rather Than Exception At Phoenix
Although it looks benign nestled against the Estrella Mountains, Phoenix International Raceway can be as tough as any wildlife lurking in nearby peaks.
The flat, one-mile track features tight turns and a unique dog-leg-shaped backstretch that forces concentration from beginning to end of each lap.
Yet once drivers “tune in” to those nuances, they tend to stay attuned. Just ask Jimmie Johnson, who hopes Sunday’s SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 will be his fourth consecutive victory there.
Sweeping seems contagious at Phoenix. There have been two season sweeps since the venue began hosting two NASCAR Sprint Cup events in 2005. (PIR had its first series race in 1988).
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Sweeps The Norm Rather Than Exception At Phoenix
Although it looks benign nestled against the Estrella Mountains, Phoenix International Raceway can be as tough as any wildlife lurking in nearby peaks.
The flat, one-mile track features tight turns and a unique dog-leg-shaped backstretch that forces concentration from beginning to end of each lap.
Yet once drivers “tune in” to those nuances, they tend to stay attuned. Just ask Jimmie Johnson, who hopes Sunday’s SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 will be his fourth consecutive victory there.
Sweeping seems contagious at Phoenix. There have been two season sweeps since the venue began hosting two NASCAR Sprint Cup events in 2005. (PIR had its first series race in 1988).
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#2
04-17-2009, 12:11 PM
Saturday Night Rac'in : )
NASCAR Racing Saturday Night
on Fox Network
8 PM EST
Track Stats
PHOENIX
Distance: 1-mile oval Banking/Turns 1-2:11º Banking/Turns 3-4:9 º Banking/Straights: None Length/Frontstretch: 1,179 ft. Length/Backstretch: 1,551 ft. Miles/laps: 312 miles, 312 laps
on Fox Network
8 PM EST
Track Stats
PHOENIX
Distance: 1-mile oval Banking/Turns 1-2:11º Banking/Turns 3-4:9 º Banking/Straights: None Length/Frontstretch: 1,179 ft. Length/Backstretch: 1,551 ft. Miles/laps: 312 miles, 312 laps
#3
04-17-2009, 03:05 PM
Update News Rac'in : )
Live: Sprint Cup practice
A busy day at PIR continues with Cup Series final practice. This is their last opportunity to fine-tune the cars before qualifying tonight. Practice is under way.
Phoenix: Practice 1 | Tickets
| Video: Weather Blast | Gordon wants another onePhoenix
Allmendinger inked with RPM through '10After impressive start to season, A.J. will be back with Petty Motorsports.
No complaints here
Tough times could come to a sunny endData shows Harvick, Martin could end winless drought in Phoenix.
Track Facts
Edwards begins his day with a crash
Burney Lamar and Carl Edwards get together in Nationwide practice.
Preview Show
Dark horses may carry night at PIRHendrick drivers the ones to beat; there's no shortage of challengers.
Fantasy Preview
Opportunity knocks for 18-year-oldJoey Logano ready to get consecutive Nationwide victories at Phoenix.
Feeling no pressure
Johnson 'just clicks' when it comes to PIRWith three wins in a row at Phoenix, Johnson very comfortable at track.
Going for No. 4
Catching the Fox? That's up for debateJeff Gordon still has a way to go to match David Pearson's total.
Matching legends
Make your choice: Vote for All-StarSeventeen drivers are locked. Three more will make it. You decide ...
Evolution continues
#4
04-17-2009, 09:18 PM
Monte Of The Month -- September 2009
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i love this track, it's up there as one of the most unique on the circuit. racing some of our instructors and crew there a couple weeks ago (with work) was more fun than i could have expected. the dogleg coming off of turn 2 definitely makes for an interesting lap. and it has CACTUS in the infield!! that was hilarious to me. and the mountains surrounding the track are very pretty. one of the security guys told me they have cowboys with pillowcases that go up into the mountain next to the track, the mornings of the races, and get all the rattlesnakes out so people can sit there and watch the race. i dunno about that, i still wouldn't be comfortable sitting there! the best part of that trip, for the record, was the cowboy i saw on his horse...at the circle k down the street from the track. ....guess they needed to fill up?? 
anyway, here are my picks:
1. tony stewart
2. jimmie johnson
3. kevin harvick
phoenix is tony's west coast home, and damnit he's bound to win eventually. he practiced really well today. it's hard to deny jimmie johnson though, having won the last 4 in a row here. very excited to get back to racing!! boogity boogity boogity!!
anyway, here are my picks:
1. tony stewart
2. jimmie johnson
3. kevin harvick
phoenix is tony's west coast home, and damnit he's bound to win eventually. he practiced really well today. it's hard to deny jimmie johnson though, having won the last 4 in a row here. very excited to get back to racing!! boogity boogity boogity!!
#5
04-18-2009, 04:56 AM
Updates NASCAR
A hundred for Jack
Greg Biffle gave team owner Jack Roush an early birthday gift Friday night at Phoenix: the owner's 100th victory in the Nationwide Series. Biffle held on in a two-lap battle.
Phoenix: Results | Standings | Video: Biffle stays out in final laps | Victory Lane
Phoenix
Clear 61°Forecast
Edwards falls from points lead at PIR
No. 60 goes from the front to the garage with a motor issue at PIR.
Busch has problems
Martin secures third pole of the seasonVeteran just ahead of Busch brothers for Saturday's Subway 500.
Kyle Busch second
Ending winless streak may open floodgatesHistory shows when it's feeding time, Jeff Gordon is mighty dangerous.
24 fourth on grid
Junior saddened by parking of old No. 8Earnhardt: Number will be back, someone else will add to history.
Don't blame Teresa
Roush needs better pit stops for positionEdwards' team gets changes, while Kenseth simply going 'nuts.'
Sound Off: Kenseth
#6
04-18-2009, 05:33 PM
`Space Pick's
Race at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Race at Phoenix International Raceway.
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1. J. Johnson
2. K. Harvick
3. J. Gordon
* Dale `jr
.....Denny Hamlin 
Long Shots
AnyOne Watch'in the Race 2 Nite ?
Still have time 2 post who U think will
Win/Place/SHow
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2. K. Harvick
3. J. Gordon
* Dale `jr
.....Denny Hamlin Long Shots
AnyOne Watch'in the Race 2 Nite ?
Still have time 2 post who U think will
Win/Place/SHow
?
#7
04-18-2009, 07:38 PM
Did anyone see Digger's girlfriend?!!?!?! WTF!?!?!?!?!? That little basterd needs to go now...
#9
04-18-2009, 11:27 PM
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Location: London, Ontario
Posts: 5,611
I'm with you cowboy, but what do we do? I agree he's f'ing the whole thing up - he makes me mad. I feel so stupid when he's on the tv in front of me. Makes me embarrassed to be into Nascar like I am. What the hell can we do? Is there someone at FOX that we can kill which will make them say "Oh, we can't have Digger without him"? If that's all it takes...
#10
04-19-2009, 04:06 AM
Martin Returns to Victory Lane
Congrat's 2 Mark Martin,
He's one of my grandfather's favorites, & I admire
his training & driving abilities 4 Sure.
I finally get a chance 2 watch the Race, and
fell asleep. Work'in 7 days a week caused SpaceBurnOut
One of my g/father's friends taped the race, so I hope
I get a chance to view it.
Click below 4 more
http://www.fanhouse.com/news/nascar/mark-martin-wins-in-phoenix/434443?icid=main|htmlws-main|dl5|link7|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fanhouse.com%2Fnew s%2Fnascar%2Fmark-martin-wins-in-phoenix%2F434443
Congrat's 2 Mark Martin,
He's one of my grandfather's favorites, & I admire
his training & driving abilities 4 Sure.
I finally get a chance 2 watch the Race, and
fell asleep. Work'in 7 days a week caused SpaceBurnOut
One of my g/father's friends taped the race, so I hope
I get a chance to view it.
Click below 4 more
http://www.fanhouse.com/news/nascar/mark-martin-wins-in-phoenix/434443?icid=main|htmlws-main|dl5|link7|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fanhouse.com%2Fnew s%2Fnascar%2Fmark-martin-wins-in-phoenix%2F434443