Mirror Driving: Bickering Teammates, Flexible Schedules & Jeff Gordon’s Place in History
Where does Jeff Gordon’s 85th win place him among the sport’s greats? And does this victory put Gordon in the best position yet to win his fifth title?
Cup Series
Shakedown Session: How to Beat NASCAR’s Chase System
The truth is, the Chase has changed very little, if anything in the NASCAR landscape.
Potts’s Shots: A Fan-Proposed 2012 Cup Series Schedule
Bob Merriman writes “Are you related to the great Dick Potts of racing fame at this and other area speedways of the time?”
5 Points to Ponder: Atlanta Loses to Kansas?, Even Champs Get Shaky & “Chase Time”
I can’t believe there is a NASCAR fan that prefers two Kansas races over two Atlanta races.
Professor of Speed: Is It May or December? The Teaming of Danica Patrick & Mark Martin
During a press conference at Atlanta, Tony Stewart mentioned that he’d been considering Mark Martin as a “co-driver” to Danica Patrick for the 2012 season.
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: Can Kyle Busch Lead You to the Promised Land of Your Chase?
With four wins already this season, Kyle Busch will be a top seed in the Chase for the Cup no matter what happens on Saturday.
Top 10 NASCAR Excuses for Declining an Invitation From President Obama
5. Carl Edwards: “As per my new contract, I cannot enter any Oval Office that is not blue and sponsored by Ford.”
Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2011 Advocare 500 at Atlanta
Old mentor teaches former student a thing or two, the last twist in one of the more action-packed races held on a 1.5-mile oval in recent memory.
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.
Jeff Gordon, the Fans & How Time Has Brought the 2 Together
Anymore, a win from Jeff Gordon is refreshing, as he celebrates each victory with excitement and gratitude that some first-time winners can’t match.