Holding a Pretty Wheel: Hate the No. 48? It’s Totally Undeserved
In the weeks since the Nextel Cup championship was decided in favor of Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 team, I’ve heard a lot of people complain about him.
Amy Henderson
Best of Mirror Driving 2006
Editor’s Note: In honor of the 2006 Nextel Cup champion celebrating in New York City, the Mirror Driving crew has decided to throw a little … Continue Reading
Best of That’s History: A Matter of Perspective
The facts on record are the event. Chad Knaus was caught breaking the rules. His team’s driver, Jimmie Johnson, won the Daytona 500.
Mirror Driving: Juan Pablo Montoya Better Than Expected?
Evaluate Juan Pablo Montoya’s Cup debut.
That’s History: Another NASCAR Season in the Books… Part I
Since the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup season has come to an end, it’s now time to write its legacy in the history books. The way … Continue Reading
Race Trax: 2006 Ford 400 at Homestead
The Ford 400 is the final event on the 36-race NASCAR Nextel Cup Series schedule. The Cup Series visits the 1.51-mile Homestead-Miami Speedway just once a year.
That’s History: 5 Little Pigs & a Lifetime
Born in Paterson, N.J., in November 1902, Pappy Hough raced – and won – in most of the 50 states and three countries during his long career.
Race Trax: 2006 Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix
The Checker Auto Parts 500 is the 35th race on the 36-race NASCAR Nextel Cup Series schedule. PIR has hosted the Nextel Cup Series since 1988.
That’s History: Terry Labonte Time in a Bottle
Time flies inexplicably past us. I wrote this article in July 2004, when it appeared that Terry Labonte was eyeing retirement.
Race Trax: 2006 Dickies 500 at Texas
The Dickies 500 is the 34th race on the 36-race NASCAR Nextel Cup Series schedule. The Cup Series will visit the 1.5-mile Texas Motor Speedway for the second time in 2006. Texas has hosted the Nextel Cup Series since 1997 – Jeff Burton was the track’s first winner.