5 Questions for 2011: The Denny Hamlin Hangover
The last three years, the closest challenger to Jimmie Johnson has experienced a hangover the following year. Should we expect any different from Denny Hamlin?
Amy Henderson
Mirror Driving: On DWIs, Changing Times & Budweiser Shootout Silliness
Criteria for the Budweiser Shootout have changed in 2011. Given this expanded format, are there too many eligible for what was a race for the sport’s elite?
5 Questions for 2011: Did NASCAR Do Enough This Offseason?
NASCAR chose to address the issues of the past few years by… tweaking the Chase (slightly) and revamping the points system. Good move? Bad move?
Holding a Pretty Wheel: NASCAR Keeps the Chase? It Means the Rest Is Smoke & Mirrors
NASCAR came so close to getting it right. The 43-1 points system has potential to create excitement from the green flag at Daytona all by itself.
Mirror Driving: Shortened Races, Puzzling Points & the Real NASCAR Rookie Race
While the Nationwide Series has zero Rookie of the Year candidates at this point, a full field expected for the majority of Truck Series races during 2011.
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Racing’s Elite Owner Is Probably Not Who You Think
The real elite owner in racing isn’t named Hendrick or Roush or Gibbs, or even Penske. It’s Chip Ganassi.
SPEED to Honor 10th anniversary of Dale Earnhardt’s Death With 1-Hour Special
February 18, 2001 is a day that will live in infamy for millions of NASCAR fans. On that day a true legend of the sport, Dale Earnhardt, lost his life.
New Sponsors Signaling NASCAR Turnaround?
There are some new companies trickling into the sport. And as the economy grows stronger, so too, will NASCAR.
NASCAR Points? What’s the Point?
The 2011 season hasn’t even started and already trying to count NASCAR points is causing migraines.
Mirror Driving: NASCAR Turning the Page Towards Testing & 2011
What will be the biggest story of NASCAR 2011?