SB Nation Arizona - Sprint Cup 2012: The Chase Is On For NASCAR's Top Prizehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46593/arizona-fave.png2012-09-02T22:23:24-07:00http://arizona.sbnation.com/rss/stream/25906742012-09-02T22:23:24-07:002012-09-02T22:23:24-07:00NASCAR AdvoCare 500 Results: Patrick Equals Best Career Finish In Atlanta
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<p>Paradise Valley resident Danica Patrick finished 29th at the NASCAR AdvoCare 500 Sprint Cup race Sunday at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. It tied for the best finish of her career in a Sprint Cup race. </p>
<p>Patrick is racing part-time at the Sprint Cup level; she'll transition to Sprint Cup full-time in 2013. </p>
<p>The winner was Denny Hamlin, who won his second straight Sprint Cup race. Patrick was six laps behind Hamlin. </p>
<p>Hamlin made a wise move to stay out of the pits after a crash late in the in race, and it paid off as he passed other drivers. Hamlin was also the first one out of the pits after <a target="_blank" href="http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/8332786/denny-hamlin-wins-atlanta-second-straight-sprint-cup-victory">another crash with three laps to go.</a></p>
<p>The 12-driver Chase starts after next weekend's race in Richmond, Va., and Hamlin is in prime position to go in as the leader.</p>
<p>Jeff Gordon, Brad Keselowski and Martin Truex Jr. finished second, third and fourth. </p>
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https://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/9/2/3288365/nascar-advocare-500-results-atlanta-danica-patrickJose Romero2012-08-26T05:00:43-07:002012-08-26T05:00:43-07:00NASCAR At Bristol Results 2012: Denny Hamlin Takes Checkered Flag
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<p>On Saturday night, the Bristol Motor Speedway played host to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for the second time in 2012. Greg Biffle, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Jimmie Johnson all managed to clinch berths in the Chase for the Sprint Cup, but the evening belonged to Denny Hamlin, as he captured the checkered flag on the new surface at the fastest half-mile.</p>
<p>Hamlin just edged out Johnson to pick up his third win of the season and remain firmly above the cutoff, which is now just two races away. There are still several drivers trying to secure their spots as things get down to crunch time.</p>
<p>Here are the full results from Saturday night's race at Bristol:</p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Denny Hamlin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jimmie Johnson</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jeff Gordon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Brian Vickers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Marcos Ambrose</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Kyle Busch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Clint Bowyer</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Joey Logano</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Kasey Kahne</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Paul Menard</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Martin Truex Jr.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Dale Earnhardt Jr.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Juan Pablo Montoya</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Bobby Labonte</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Kevin Harvick</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Regan Smith</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jamie McMurray</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Travis Kvapil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Greg Biffle</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">David Gilliland</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Casey Mears</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Carl Edwards</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Michael McDowell</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Landon Cassill</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Matt Kenseth</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Dave Blaney</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Tony Stewart</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Kurt Busch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Danica Patrick</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Brad Keselowski</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jason Leffler</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">David Ragan</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jeff Burton</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Sam Hornish Jr.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Aric Almirola</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Ryan Newman</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">David Stremme</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Josh Wise</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Joe Nemechek</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Stephen Leicht</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Scott Riggs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Ken Schrader</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Mike Bliss</span></li>
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<p><i>For more on the chase for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup, stay tuned to </i><a target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/2/26/2826633/daytona-500-2012-start-time-tv-schedule-and-more"><i>this StoryStream</i></a><i>. For all news and information regarding the 2012 Sprint Cup Series, please visit </i><i><a href="http://www.4ever3blog.com/">NASCAR Ranting & Raving</a> or check out </i><a href="http://sbnation.com/nascar/"><i>SB Nation's dedicated NASCAR hub</i></a><i>. </i></p>
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https://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/8/26/3268869/nascar-bristol-results-2012-denny-hamlinBill Hanstock2012-08-19T17:19:17-07:002012-08-19T17:19:17-07:00NASCAR Pure Michigan 400 Results: Greg Biffle Takes Checkered Flag
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<p>The 2012 Pure Michigan 400 was a good one, with numerous leaders throughout and a great finish. Greg Biffle took the checkered flag on the 201st lap, just ahead of Brad Keselowski, Kasey Kahne, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the rest of the field.</p>
<p>Here are the full results from the race.</p>
<p>Greg Biffle<br>2 Brad Keselowski <br>3 Kasey Kahne <br>4 Dale Earnhardt Jr. <br>5 Marcos Ambrose<br>6 Carl Edwards<br>7 Clint Bowyer<br>8 Ryan Newman<br>9 Paul Menard<br>10 Martin Truex Jr.<br>11 Denny Hamlin<br>12 Sam Hornish Jr.<br>13 Kyle Busch<br>14 Jamie McMurray<br>15 Travis Kvapil<br>16 Kevin Harvick<br>17 Matt Kenseth<br>18 David Gilliland<br>19 Jeff Burton<br>20 Aric Almirola<br>21 David Reutimann<br>22 Bobby Labonte<br>23 David Ragan<br>24 Trevor Bayne<br>25 Landon Cassill<br>26 Juan Pablo Montoya<br>27 Jimmie Johnson<br>28 Jeff Gordon<br>29 Regan Smith<br>30 Kurt Busch<br>31 Joey Logano<br>32 Tony Stewart<br>33 T.J. Bell<br>34 David Stremme<br>35 Mark Martin<br>36 Joe Nemechek<br>37 Casey Mears<br>38 Dave Blaney<br>39 Mike Skinner<br>40 Josh Wise<br>41 Scott Riggs<br>42 Reed Sorenson<br>43 Jason Leffler</p>
<p><i>For more on the chase for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup, stay tuned to </i><a target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/2/26/2826633/daytona-500-2012-start-time-tv-schedule-and-more"><i>this StoryStream</i></a><i>. For all news and information regarding the 2012 Sprint Cup Series, please visit </i><i><a href="http://www.4ever3blog.com/">NASCAR Ranting & Raving</a> or check out </i><a href="http://sbnation.com/nascar/"><i>SB Nation's dedicated NASCAR hub</i></a><i>. </i></p>
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https://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/8/19/3254295/nascar-pure-michigan-400-resultsScott Coleman2012-08-13T05:01:18-07:002012-08-13T05:01:18-07:00NASCAR At Watkins Glen Results 2012: Marcos Ambrose Wins After Wild Finish
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<p>The 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series rolled into Watkins Glen on Sunday for the Finger Lakes 355. The unique track caused problems for many drivers but it also led to a terribly thrilling conclusion.</p>
<p>The final lap of the race has to be seen to be believed. Kyle Busch was well in the lead during the white flag final lap, but spun out on a supposedly oil-slicked track, allowing Bred Keselowski and Marcos Ambrose to duke it out along the remainder of the serpentine track in a raucous dogfight. Ambrose finally came out in front and roared across the finish line to take the checkered flag. It was just Ambrose's second career Sprint Cup Series win -- both at Watkins Glen.</p>
<p>You can see the wild finish for yourself in the video below:</p>
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<p><iframe height="315" frameborder="0" width="560" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ptLBVCU9hGw"></iframe></p>
<p>Here are the full results from Sunday's Finger Lakes 355 at Watkins Glen:</p>
<ol>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Marcos Ambrose</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Brad Keselowski</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jimmie Johnson</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Clint Bowyer</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Sam Hornish Jr.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Greg Biffle</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Kyle Busch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Matt Kenseth</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Regan Smith</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Martin Truex Jr.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Ryan Newman</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Paul Menard</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Kasey Kahne</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Carl Edwards</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Kevin Harvick</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Casey Mears</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Scott Speed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Aric Almirola</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Tony Stewart</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">David Gilliland</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jeff Gordon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">David Ragan</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Landon Cassill</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Travis Kvapil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Boris Said</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Stephen Leicht</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Bobby Labonte</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Dale Earnhardt Jr.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Joe Nemechek</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jeff Burton</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Kurt Busch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Joey Logano</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Juan Pablo Montoya</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Denny Hamlin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jason Leffler</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Dave Blaney</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Michael McDowell</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Josh Wise</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jamie McMurray</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">JJ Yeley</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Chris Cook</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Patrick Long</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Brian Vickers</span></li>
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<p><i>For more on the chase for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup, stay tuned to </i><a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/2/26/2826633/daytona-500-2012-start-time-tv-schedule-and-more" target="_blank"><i>this StoryStream</i></a><i>. For all news and information regarding the 2012 Sprint Cup Series, please visit </i><i><a href="http://www.4ever3blog.com/">NASCAR Ranting & Raving</a> or check out </i><a href="http://sbnation.com/nascar/"><i>SB Nation's dedicated NASCAR hub</i></a><i>. </i></p>
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https://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/8/13/3238982/nascar-watkins-glen-results-2012-marcos-ambroseBill Hanstock2012-08-12T05:00:37-07:002012-08-12T05:00:37-07:00NASCAR At Watkins Glen 2012: Starting Lineup, TV Schedule & More
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<p>As the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series rolls into Watkins Glen on Sunday, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is the current points leader. He has a slim five-point edge over Matt Kenseth and a six-point lead over third-place Greg Biffle. He'll be looking to gain some ground and pick up a big win on Sunday, if possible. Kasey Kahne and Jeff Gordon are currently the leaders for the Wild Card positions, but they'll have a whole field gunning for them as there are only five races left before the Sprint Cup cutoff.</p>
<p>Sunday's race will be televised on ESPN. The green flag is scheduled to wave at 10:20 a.m. PT. There is a low chance of rain and the temperature should be in the high 70s. There <b>IS</b> live streaming of the race today, which can be found at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nascar.com/multimedia/webcast/racebuddy/">NASCAR.com's "RaceBuddy" site</a> and on the "Watch ESPN" app. If you'll be away from your computer and TV, check the Motor Racing Network's web site for a <a target="_blank" href="http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/Affiliates/Affiliates.aspx">list of affiliate radio stations in your area</a>.</p>
<p>Here is the starting lineup for Sunday's Finger Lakes 355 at Watkins Glen:</p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Juan Pablo Montoya</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Kyle Busch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jimmie Johnson</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Brad Keselowski</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Marcos Ambrose</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Ryan Newman</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Tony Stewart</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Clint Bowyer</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Martin Truex Jr.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jamie McMurray</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Michael McDowell</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jeff Gordon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Regan Smith</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Joey Logano</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Greg Biffle</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Dale Earnhardt Jr.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Sam Hornish Jr.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Carl Edwards</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Kevin Harvick</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Kasey Kahne</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Scott Speed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Paul Menard</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Denny Hamlin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Matt Kenseth</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Boris Said</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Bobby Labonte</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Kurt Busch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jeff Burton</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Aric Almirola</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Casey Mears</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Dave Blaney</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">David Ragan</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Brian Vickers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">David Gilliland</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Landon Cassill</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Joe Nemechek</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">JJ Yeley</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Josh Wise</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Stephen Leicht</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Mike Bliss</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jason Leffler</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Travis Kvapil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Patrick Long</span></li>
</ol>
<p><i>For more on the chase for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup, stay tuned to </i><a target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/2/26/2826633/daytona-500-2012-start-time-tv-schedule-and-more"><i>this StoryStream</i></a><i>. For all news and information regarding the 2012 Sprint Cup Series, please visit </i><i><a href="http://www.4ever3blog.com/">NASCAR Ranting & Raving</a> or check out </i><a href="http://sbnation.com/nascar/"><i>SB Nation's dedicated NASCAR hub</i></a><i>. </i></p>
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https://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/8/12/3237117/nascar-watkins-glen-2012-starting-lineup-tv-scheduleBill Hanstock2012-08-06T05:00:52-07:002012-08-06T05:00:52-07:00NASCAR At Pocono 2012 Results: Jeff Gordon Wins Rain-Shortened Race, Fans Struck By Lightning
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<p>On Sunday, the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series came to Pocono Raceway. After a 90-minute rain delay, the race finally got started, but thunderstorms stopped the drive 106 laps into the 160-lap event. Jeff Gordon entered the race knowing he absolutely needed to win and for once this season, he got his wish. Thanks to the opportune shower, Gordon was able to claim the checkered flag, while Kasey Kahne finished second.</p>
<p>The day had a tragic aftermath, however. Lightning struck the parking lot at Pocono after the race was called, sending several NASCAR fans to the hospital. In all, nine fans were injured and one fan lost their life. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nascar/2012/8/5/3222108/nascar-fans-injured-lightning-strike-pocono-raceway-2012">Please visit this StoryStream on SB Nation's NASCAR hub to read more about the tragedy</a>.</p>
<p>Here are the unofficial results of Sunday's Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Raceway.</p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jeff Gordon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Kasey Kahne</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Martin Truex Jr.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Brad Keselowski</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Tony Stewart</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Ryan Newman</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Carl Edwards</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Clint Bowyer</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Regan Smith</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Marcos Ambrose</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Paul Menard</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Mark Martin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Joey Logano</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jimmie Johnson</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Greg Biffle</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Kevin Harvick</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jamie McMurray</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Aric Almirola</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Sam Hornish Jr.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Juan Pablo Montoya</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">David Gilliland</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jeff Burton</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Matt Kenseth</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">David Reutimann</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Travis Kvapil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Landon Cassill</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Bobby Labonte</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">David Ragan</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Denny Hamlin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Kurt Busch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Jason White</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Dale Earnhardt Jr.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Kyle Busch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">David Stremme</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Casey Mears</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Joe Nemechek</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Josh Wise</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Tony Raines</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Mike Bliss</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">JJ Yeley</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Mike Skinner</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Reed Sorenson</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 9px;">Scott Riggs</span></li>
</ol>
<p><i>For more on the chase for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup, stay tuned to </i><a target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/2/26/2826633/daytona-500-2012-start-time-tv-schedule-and-more"><i>this StoryStream</i></a><i>. For all news and information regarding the 2012 Sprint Cup Series, please visit </i><i><a href="http://www.4ever3blog.com/">NASCAR Ranting & Raving</a> or check out </i><a href="http://sbnation.com/nascar/"><i>SB Nation's dedicated NASCAR hub</i></a><i>. </i></p>
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<p>Sunday's running of the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was definitely a tense affair. Tensions were running high for much of the race, including <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nascar/2012/7/29/3200553/brickyard-400-results-2012-nascar-tony-stewart/in/2955341">Tony Stewart complaining of drivers purposefully blocking his lane</a>. Stewart finished in 10th place and threatened reprisal is this perceived trend keeps up throughout the remainder of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.</p>
<p>The big winner on Sunday was Jimmie Johnson, who captured the checkered flag for the fourth time in the Brickyard 400. Johnson now sits in fourth place in the overall Sprint Cup points standings. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. finished in fourth place on Sunday and will become the new points leader. Previous leader Matt Kenseth wrecked out and finished in 35th place.</p>
<p>Here are the full results from Sunday's Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway:</p>
<ol>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Jimmie Johnson</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Kyle Busch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Greg Biffle</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Dale Earnhardt Jr.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Jeff Gordon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Denny Hamlin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Ryan Newman</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Martin Truex Jr.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Brad Keselowski</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Tony Stewart</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Mark Martin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Kasey Kahne</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Kevin Harvick</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Paul Menard</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Clint Bowyer</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Sam Hornish Jr.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Trevor Bayne</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Regan Smith</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Aric Almirola</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Marcos Ambrose</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Juan Pablo Montoya</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Jamie McMurray</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Dave Blaney</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">David Stremme</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Landon Cassill</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Bobby Labonte</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">David Gilliland</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">David Ragan</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Carl Edwards</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Ken Schrader</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Stephen Leicht</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Jeff Burton</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Joey Logano</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Casey Mears</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Matt Kenseth</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Kurt Busch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Travis Kvapil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Scott Speed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">JJ Yeley</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Josh Wise</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Scott Riggs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Mike Skinner</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Mike Bliss</span></li>
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<p><i>For more on the chase for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup, stay tuned to </i><a target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/2/26/2826633/daytona-500-2012-start-time-tv-schedule-and-more"><i>this StoryStream</i></a><i>. For all news and information regarding the 2012 Sprint Cup Series, please visit </i><i><a href="http://www.4ever3blog.com/">NASCAR Ranting & Raving</a> or check out </i><a href="http://sbnation.com/nascar/"><i>SB Nation's dedicated NASCAR hub</i></a><i>. </i></p>
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https://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/7/30/3201171/nascar-indianapolis-results-2012-jimmie-johnsonBill Hanstock2012-07-29T05:00:28-07:002012-07-29T05:00:28-07:00NASCAR At Indianapolis 2012: Brickyard 400 TV Schedule, Starting Lineup & More
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<p>NASCAR returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday for the race traditionally known as the Brickyard 400. It has a stupid name this year that is not worth typing out.</p>
<p>As the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series continues, Matt Kenseth will try to pad his lead atop the points standings. He is slotted in at No. 10 in the starting lineup. Jeff Gordon, who needs a win to keep his Sprint Cup hopes alive, is at No. 9.</p>
<p>The green flag is scheduled to wave at 10:19 a.m. PT. This will be the first race of the season broadcast on ESPN, who will handle the television broadcasts for the remainder of the year. Hopefully they'll do a better job than TNT, although it would be difficult to do much worse.</p>
<p>There <b>IS</b> live streaming of the race today, which can be found via the "Watch ESPN" app. If you'll be away from your computer and TV, check the Performance Racing Network's web site for a <a href="http://www.goprn.com" target="_blank">list of affiliate radio stations in your area</a>.</p>
<p>Here is the complete starting lineup for Sunday's Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway:</p>
<ol>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Denny Hamlin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Carl Edwards</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Joey Logano</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Aric Almirola</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Greg Biffle</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Jimmie Johnson</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Kyle Busch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Paul Menard</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Jeff Gordon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Matt Kenseth</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Ryan Newman</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Juan Pablo Montoya</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Kurt Busch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Regan Smith</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Kasey Kahne</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Jamie McMurray</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Martin Truex Jr.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Trevor Bayne</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Mark Martin</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Dale Earnhardt Jr.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Jeff Burton</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Brad Keselowski</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Marcos Ambrose</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Sam Hornish Jr.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Casey Mears</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">David Stremme</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Kevin Harvick</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Tony Stewart</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Bobby Labonte</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Travis Kvapil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">David Gilliland</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Dave Blaney</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Clint Bowyer</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Scott Speed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Josh Wise</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">David Ragan</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Stephen Leicht</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Landon Cassill</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Mike Skinner</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">JJ Yeley</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Ken Schrader</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Scott Riggs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 8.800000190734863px;">Mike Bliss</span></li>
</ol>
<p><i>For more on the chase for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup, stay tuned to </i><a target="_blank" href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/2012/2/26/2826633/daytona-500-2012-start-time-tv-schedule-and-more"><i>this StoryStream</i></a><i>. For all news and information regarding the 2012 Sprint Cup Series, please visit </i><i><a href="http://www.4ever3blog.com/">NASCAR Ranting & Raving</a> or check out </i><a href="http://sbnation.com/nascar/"><i>SB Nation's dedicated NASCAR hub</i></a><i>. </i></p>
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