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, …
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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 …
Pace Laps: Eight In, Sadler Success, and Laguna Seca
Did you see all of the race action this weekend? Or, like a lot of busy fans, did you miss a late-night adventure, a Friday …
Four Burning Questions in Talladega: Under-Dogs and Racy Restrictor Plates
It’s big. It’s bad. It’s fast. It’s Talladega! This race needs little introduction. This one has been perhaps the most anticipated Talladega race in recent …
Racing to the Point: Ambrose, Mears Fight Decision Will Set Precedent
Generally, when fans think about NASCAR and fighting, they flash back to the Daytona brawl of 1979 — because nothing since has even come close to rivaling …
Voices from the Cheap Seats: Wussies And Suits Are Ruining NASCAR
Last week, I wrote about stupidity in advertisement and how multitudes of commercials are, or at least should be, an insult to your intelligence. If you …
Who’s Hot / Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: Richmond – Talladega Edition
The Sprint Cup Series lit up the night in Richmond Saturday (April 26). Four of NASCAR’s best drivers put on an unforgettable show over the …
Five Points to Ponder: Surprising Names Off To Solid NASCAR Starts
ONE: What a Season So Far In the seven years I’ve been a weekly NASCAR columnist it is fair to say that there have been many more …