The Frontstretch Five: Things to Think About During a Race
Welcome to the Frontstretch Five, a brand-new column for 2014! Each week, Amy Henderson takes a look at the racing, the drivers, and the storylines …
Cup Series
NASCAR Writer Power Rankings: Top 15 After Talladega I
In a season that has seen an uptick in excitement at each event, the expectations for the second restrictor plate race of the season, and …
Five Points to Ponder: Saturday Night Lights, New Arrivals and Triple Centuries
ONE: Triple Century for Hamlin Denny Hamlin joined an exclusive club of drivers this past Sunday, not just for his first win on the high …
Couch Potato Tuesday: FOX’s Action Adjustment Problem In Talladega
Hello, race fans. Welcome back to Couch Potato Tuesday, where race telecast breakdowns are the primary objective. This past weekend, the Sprint Cup, Nationwide and ARCA Racing …
Let’s Start Putting Superspeedway Feats Into Perspective
When Danica Patrick flat-footed Daytona for a lap faster than anyone else, earning the pole for the 2013 Daytona 500, all hell broke loose. She …
Who’s Hot / Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: Talladega – Kansas Edition
Restrictor plate racing. It’s hard to describe the sensation it brings. Just when it appears evident that a dominant car/driver has prevailed, the field shuffles …
Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2014 Aaron’s 499 at Talladega
Key Moment – On lap 137, Brad Keselowski, who was already six laps down thanks to an incident with Danica Patrick on lap 14 while going for the lead, …
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2014 Aaron’s 499 at Talladega
Some drivers just sneak up on you, and so far in 2014, Brian Vickers has been one of those drivers. He’s quietly put together some strong runs, including his fourth-place finish in Talladega this week. Vickers wasn’t totally stealthy on Sunday; he did lead three times during the race. The No. 55 team does still have some holes to patch (they’re not yet consistent enough to be a title threat), but Vickers sits 10th in points. That’s ahead of race winners Brad Keselowski, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick and Kurt Busch, as well as three-time champion Tony Stewart and teammate Clint Bowyer. Vickers still needs to win to lock down a Chase spot, but he’s making a case for that happening.
The Return Of “Bad Brad” Hits NASCAR At Talladega
Remember this January? When someone asked Brad Keselowski if he’d calm down the controversy? Late last year, his Twitter feed had begun to resemble Disney Channel standards …
On Restrictor Plate Tracks, Check Your Ego at the Door
You hear it time and time again: “Restrictor plate racing is the great equalizer.” No longer is the victor the driver with the best car …