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Hudsonville teens: MIS grand marshals

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:37:20 GMT

Hudsonville's Jordan and Jacob Vanderstel were the grand marshals at Sunday's 'Show Me the CARFAX Race Weekend' at Michigan International Speedway.

Jimmie Johnson wins 2009 Brickyard 400

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:20:32 GMT

Jimmie Johnson cashed in on the most expensive speeding ticket in NASCAR history, grabbing an improbable third victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway when a penalty to Juan Pablo Montoya blew the race wide open.

Edwards back of the pack start gets win

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:57:47 GMT

Carl Edwards has an idea that would revolutionize racing. He'd be in favor of starting the fastest cars in the back so the fans could enjoy watching them blow past their competition while trying to get to the front.

Martin wins Brickyard pole

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:14:21 GMT

Mark Martin has won the pole at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, edging Juan Pablo Montoya for the top starting spot in Sunday's race. Martin posted a lap at 182.054 mph on Saturday to earn his fourth pole of the season.

Hornaday wins 4th straight trucks race

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:10:23 GMT

Ron Hornaday Jr. wasn't sure if he could keep Mike Skinner at bay in his quest to make NASCAR trucks history.

Tony George tells why he left IMS, IRL

Scott Sander — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:07:56 GMT

Friday morning he released a statement on the Vision Racing's Web site - the team he still runs. In it, he explains why he turned down the chance to stay in charge of IndyCar racing.

George out as CEO of IMS/Hulman Co.

Eric Halvorson — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:04:03 GMT

After a 20 year reign Tony George is out as President and CEO of the Hulman-George Companies.

Johnny Benson home from hospital

Jack Doles — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:29:14 GMT

Johnny Benson was released from the hospital Tuesday, days after a fiery crash at the Berlin Raceway.

Martin good to the last drop

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:29:26 GMT

Mark Martin was just trying to finish. He ended up in Victory Lane.

Race officials reflect on Benson crash

Leon Hendrix — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:18:50 GMT

In an instant, about 4,000 cheering fans were silenced. West Michigan racing legend Johnny Benson crashed his car, and it erupted in flames Saturday night at Berlin Raceway.

Benson upgraded to fair condition

Jessica Leffler — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:08:29 GMT

NASCAR driver and Grand Rapids native Johnny Benson Jr. was hospitalized after crashing his ISMA supermodified car Saturday night at Berlin Raceway. He is in fair condition.

Kyle Busch races at Berlin

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:41:42 GMT

Kyle Busch, one of racing's best and most controversial drivers, will put the pedal to the metal Wednesday night at Berlin Raceway.

Lions' Schwartz to wave MIS green flag

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:56:31 GMT

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz will wave the green flag Sunday at Michigan International Speedway as honorary starter for the LifeLock 400.

Benson's truck team folds

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:15:27 GMT

Defending Truck Series champion Johnny Benson is without a ride because Red Horse Racing has folded its team after a fruitless sponsorship search.

Reutimann wins rain-short Coca-Cola 600

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:04:46 GMT

It took 75 races and three rain delays for David Reutimann to earn his first Sprint Cup Series victory.

Helio Castroneves wins Indy 500

Sun, 24 May 2009 18:27:58 GMT

Helio Castroneves capped a perfect month of May with the biggest win of all, pulling away to capture his third Indianapolis 500 just 5½ weeks after being acquitted of tax evasion charges.

500 rookie released from hospital

Mon, 11 May 2009 19:03:40 GMT

Mike Conway has been released from the hospital a day after sustaining a mild concussion when he crashed during practice for the May 24 race.

IMS, IRL teams embrace social media

Wed, 06 May 2009 21:38:05 GMT

The 2009 Indianapolis 500 will be the most accessible event in sports history, thanks to the burgeoning social media phenomenon.

Track turns 100 in 2009

Tue, 05 May 2009 18:44:49 GMT

The Greatest Race Course In The World, turns 100 in 2009.

Famous #43 at 500

Tue, 05 May 2009 18:42:08 GMT

Two of the most famous names in racing are teaming up for this year's Indianapolis 500

Keselowski steals Talladega on last lap

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:40:03 GMT

Brad Keselowski won his first Sprint Cup Series race Sunday after a dramatic final lap at Talladega Superspeedway when Carl Edwards' airborne car sailed into the fence near the finish line.

MIS plans $17M infield renovation

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:12:07 GMT

The Michigan International Speedway plans a $17 million renovation of its terrace suites and media center.

Kyle Busch coming to Berlin Raceway

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:46:13 GMT

Kyle Busch will return to the Berlin Raceway in a new event named for the NASCAR star.

Johnny Benson hosts luncheon in GR

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:18:58 GMT

Grand Rapids native and reigning NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion Johnny Benson Jr. was back home on Wednesday.

Bodine edges Busch; Benson 26th

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 06:31:23 GMT

Todd Bodine used Kyle Busch's friendly tap to take the season-opening NASCAR truck race at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, becoming the first repeat winner in the event's 10-year history.

Benson a Truck Series opener headliner

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:12:15 GMT

Three months after edging Ron Hornaday by seven points for the title, the 45-year-old veteran is back at Daytona International Speedway for Friday night's 250-mile season-opener in a different truck -- Red Horse Racing's No. 1 Toyota -- but the same expectation: to win.

Gordon, Busch win Daytona duels

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:57:58 GMT

Jeff Gordon and Kyle Busch both celebrated in Victory Lane, far away from the real winners of the Daytona 500 qualifying races.

Nascar Truck Champ meets with fans

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:59:22 GMT

Nascar Craftsman Truck Series Champion Johnny Benson Jr. meets with fans Saturday in Grand Rapids.

Benson, Hornaday battle in Trucks Series

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:42:17 GMT

When Ron Hornaday crashed on the first lap at Phoenix, Johnny Benson finally had the Truck Series championship in his grasp.