Alex Julian
Filed in: | Nextel Cup | Phoenix International Raceway

There’s just one race of the Nextel Cup Series, the Miami Speedway race, and Jimmie Johnson, after his fourth win in row, is feeling the title in his hands; and Jeff Gordon is trying his best to ruin Johnson’s plans.

Johnson took command of the Nextel Cup championship Sunday, winning at Phoenix International Raceway to open a daunting lead over his teammate in the race to the title. It was his 10th win of the season – most since Gordon won 13 in 1998 – and barring a collapse in next week’s finale, Johnson will become the first driver to win consecutive championships since Gordon did it in 1997 and 1998.

The defending Nextel Cup champion, heads to next week’s season finale at Homestead, with a comfortable 86-point lead over Gordon. He needs to finish just 18th or better to win his second championship in just six seasons.

Jimmie Johnson

Jeff Gordon realized that he almost lost all his chances to win the title and declares: "It’s over. Even if we win it, it’s because they have problems. While we’ll accept it, we don’t want to do it that way. Those guys have flat-out killed everybody. And you’ve got to give credit where credit is due."

Johnson declared regarding to the next race: "Homestead is going to be a stressful weekend. We’ve got seven more days, I’m just going to try to keep my mind clear and focus on the things we need to do. This is kind of where we were last year. We just have to go down there and be smart and see how it shakes out."

Greg Biffle finished second and Matt Kenseth, his Roush Fenway Racing teammate, was third. Tony Stewart was fourth and was followed by Ryan Newman, Harvick, and Martin Truex Jr. Jeff Gordon had a disappointing performance and finished tenth.

Jimmie Johnson & Jeff Gordon

Checker Auto Parts 500 - Results

 

Pos.

Driver

Make

1.

Jimmie Johnson

Chevrolet

2.

Greg Biffle

Ford

3.

Matt Kenseth

Ford

4.

Tony Stewart

Chevrolet

5.

Ryan Newman

Dodge

6.

Kevin Harvick

Chevrolet

7.

Martin Truex Jr.

Chevrolet

8.

Kurt Busch

Chevrolet

9.

Jeff Burton

Chevrolet

10.

Jeff Gordon

Chevrolet

 

Nextel Cup Series - Standings

 

Pos.

+/-

Driver

Points

Behind

1.

-

Jimmie Johnson

6572

Leader

2.

-

Jeff Gordon

6486

-86

3.

-

Clint Bowyer

6331

-241

4.

-

Kyle Busch

6185

-387

5.

+1

Tony Stewart

6169

-403

6.

+4

Matt Kenseth

6103

-469

7.

+1

Kevin Harvick

6093

-479

8.

-1

Jeff Burton

6089

-483

9.

-4

Carl Edwards

6067

-505

10.

-1

Kurt Busch

6056

-516

11.

+1

Martin Truex Jr.

6009

-563

12.

-1

Denny Hamlin

5973

-599

Source:Nascar

Source: Johnson one step closer to the title after his fourth win in row

Simona Alina
Filed in: Nissan | 2007 | Los Angeles Auto Show | crossover | Nissan Murano

Nissan will unveil the second-generation Murano at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week. The all-new 2009 Murano will go on sale early next year.

Compared to the first generation, launched in 2003, the new Murano is more balanced and aggressive. It is available with 20-inch wheels and features new LED taillamps.

The interior was also redesigned. It features: a pushbutton start system, Intelligent Key, a Bose audio system, a DVD navigation system coupled to a 9.3GB music hard drive.

Under the hood, the 2009 Murano has a 3.5-liter V-6 that delivers 265 hp.

It will be offered in five different trim levels: S and SL with front- or all-wheel drive; and the LE, which is only offered in all-wheel drive.

Source:The Car Connection

Source: Nissan Murano

Simona Alina
Filed in: Audi | roadster | Audi R8

We just found this images of the R8 Spider. Source said they are official images of the R8, but we suppose is just a simple photoshop. In any case, the car looks amazing!

The R8 spider will be powered by the same 4.2-litre V8 naturally aspirated engine found in the RS4 and R8 tin-top. The maximum output is 414 hp.

Source: Internal

Source: Audi R8 Spider - official images?