Beside The Rising Tide: NASCAR’s Tidal Wave-Around Rule
It was a late October day in Virginia, paired with temperatures that felt more like Memorial Day and not a cloud in the sky. There was a race …
Cup Series
Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in NASCAR: Trick or Treat Edition
The first race in the third round of the Chase was a bit of a treat for some drivers and teams and maybe a bit …
Couch Potato Tuesday: Martinsville Exposes Cracks In NBC’s Coverage
Martinsville Speedway typically brings close quarters, tire issues and some frayed tempers. Last weekend, we got some of that. As far as I know, no …
The Underdog House: Are Small-Time NASCAR Drivers Damaged Goods?
Think Small It’s an easy mistake to make: falling into the trap of thinking most of the drivers racing for NASCAR’s smaller teams are damaged …
Entry List: AAA Texas 500 Puts Alex Bowman Back In No. 88
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competes at Texas Motor Speedway for the second time this season Sunday, running their second race in the Chase Round …
Five Points to Ponder: The Junior Factor
ONE: The Earnhardt Factor The TV ratings numbers for NASCAR have been far from pretty during the playoffs. In fact, downright horrible might be a …
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2016 Goody’s Fast Relief 500
Who… gets my shoutout of the race? Sometimes finishing position doesn’t reflect a good race accurately. That was the case Sunday for Austin Dillon, who …
Up to Speed: With Homestead on the Horizon, Johnson Knows Title Far From a Sure Thing
Jimmie Johnson winning at Martinsville Speedway is hardly a surprise. Nine victories at the track known as the paper clip, including Sunday’s triumph, means the No. …
Jeff Gordon Frustrated by Scoring Issue in Martinsville
When a caution waves during green-flag pit stops, the running order is almost certainly going to shake up a bit. Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, however, …
Jimmie Johnson Wins Martinsville for 9th Time; Advances to Championship 4
The Toyota boys were snookered Sunday at Martinsville Speedway. Despite leading 374 of 500 laps in the Goody’s Fast Relief 500, Toyota found themselves in …