Mirror Driving: Juan Pablo Montoya Better Than Expected?
Evaluate Juan Pablo Montoya’s Cup debut.
Amy Henderson
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 …
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.
Mirror Driving: Roush Dragging Matt Kenseth Down? Yates Dragging Himself Down?
Did the series of shakeups at Roush Racing the last two months cost Matt Kenseth his shot at the title?
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.
To Buschwhack or Not to Buschwhack
I’ve never made any bones about my feelings about the state of the Busch Series and the Nextel Cup owners who are using the series …
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.
Mirror Driving: Toyota Already Underachieving in 2006?
Team Red Bull has had an auspicious debut, failing to qualify for any of the races it’s entered this season. Is this a true indicator that Toyota has a lot of homework to do, or is it hard to tell anything because they’re using Dodges?
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.