Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2014 STP 500 at Martinsville
Key Moment – The caution flew with 40 laps to go. Teams came to pit road with Clint Bowyer in the lead, but Jimmie Johnson …
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The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2014 STP 500 at Martinsville
During a week when the sport was mourning a loss in its Royal Family, the family race team shone through. Richard Petty Motorsports honored their boss’s wife Lynda, who passed away last week, in the best way a racer can: by putting together a great performance on track. Marcos Ambrose led 22 laps en route to a top-five run Sunday, his best result ever at Martinsville. Meanwhile, driving an STP-sponsored car that harkened back to the days of Richard Petty behind the wheel, Aric Almirola drove from a 20th-place start to finish eighth. Somewhere, the Queen, “Mrs. Lynda,” is smiling.
NASCAR’s Career-Death Experience: A Road To (Almost) Recovery
In the wake of Kurt Busch’s Martinsville victory, filled with more irony than Alanis Morissette could ever sing about, it’s important to remember his comeback, …
Petty and Martinsville: A Continued Success Story
The last several years have not been the best for the Ford Motor Company on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series shortest circuits. A manufacturer that …
Pace Laps: JGR vs RPM, IndyCar Officiating, Red Horse Racing Politics, and More
Did you miss an event during this busy week in racing? How about a late-night press release, an important sponsorship rumor, or a juicy piece …
Sights and Sounds: STP 500/Kroger 250
Take in the sights and sounds of Martinsville Speedway with this special look at the 2014 STP 500 weekend. “I’m a winner, but I’m a …
Four Burning Questions in Martinsville: Reckless Rookies and Hendrick Stalwarts
Oh what do you know, wet weather has plagued the NASCAR world yet again. Rain has seemingly been the theme of the 2014 NASCAR season, …
“My Health Is My Business” … But Is It?
“My health is my business.” Denny Hamlin could not have been clearer. Hamlin addressed the media Friday in Martinsville, giving a thorough explanation of the …
Happiness Is… Trucks, McNabb, Latecomers & Formula One
Once upon a time, there was a track that featured scintillating racing. She was a lovely track, and people were always fond of her and …
Mirror Driving: Talking Tires, Hamlin’s Health, and Narrowing Numbers
Welcome to “Mirror Driving.” Every week, your favorite columnists sit down and give their opinion about the latest NASCAR news, rumors and controversy. Love us …