David vs. Goliath: Regan Smith Sets Bar for Underdogs at Homestead, Heading Into ’12
With 2011 now in the books, here’s to one last look at the lesser-known trials, tribulations and triumphs of big-league racing’s little guys.
Bubble Breakdown
David vs. Goliath: Few Bright Spots for Underdogs in Desert
Unfortunately for the underfunded teams, a Phoenix retooling proved unforgiving as the 1-mile oval swallowed them up and spit them out.
David vs. Goliath: Geoff Bodine’s Rough Return Lowlight for Underdogs
In north Texas, points leaders Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards duked it out on the racetrack. But what about the guys a little further back in the garage?
David vs. Goliath: Casey at the Bat Comes Through in Small-Town Virginia
Casey Mears has never been synonymous with short-track racing during his NASCAR career, but he looked right at home on the tight confines of Martinsville.
David vs. Goliath: Dave Blaney Among Underdogs Busting Through at ‘Dega
Just as with any plate race, the finishing order was jumbled and the usual suspects didn’t dominate the proceedings at the front of the field at Talladega.
David vs. Goliath: An Unkind Homecoming at Charlotte
Charlotte Motor Speedway has seen its share of unexpected, if not underdog, winners in recent seasons. This weekend’s 500-miler was not one of those times.
David vs. Goliath: A Quiet, Efficient 400 Miles for the Little Guys at Kansas
Even as the big guns were busy at work for 400 miles at Kansas, it was a surprisingly solid day for those at the back end of the garage.
David vs. Goliath: A Low but Costly Body Count for Miles the Monster
Miles the Monster is a Goliath figure, and he got the better of NASCAR’s Davids this Sunday.
Bubble Breakdown: JJ Yeley Proves Underdogs Can Compete on Intermediates at Atlanta
At one point Tuesday, the perfect blend of Mother Nature combined with late-race fuel strategy nearly produced NASCAR’s upset winner of the decade.
Bubble Breakdown: The Back of the Field Weathers the Storm at Bristol
The Bristol night race served as an equalizer, allowing numerous operations at the back of the Cup field to make some noise and log some laps.