5 Points to Ponder: 2012 All-Star Race Edition
The Sprint Cup circus heads back to Charlotte for Saturday night’s All-Star Race. That’s where I’ll start this week’s edition of Five Points to Ponder.
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Couch Potato Tuesday: Commercials Hurt NASCAR on FOX Again, Carl Edwards OK in TV Debut
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Tech Talk: Learning New Aero Rules – Why the NASCAR All-Star Race Matters
In our weekly Tech Talk, Mike Neff sat down with Slugger Labbe to find out just what makes the All-Star Race different from a mechanical perspective.
Numbers Game: 2012 Southern 500 at Darlington
3 – Kyle Busch finished fourth at Darlington, his third straight top-five finish.
New All-Star Race Sponsor for Matt Kenseth, but No Number Change
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Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Darlington Parade Recap
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Monday Morning Teardown: The Case of Jeff Gordon’s Voodoo Curse
Jeff Gordon has had cars capable of adding to his career total of 85 Sprint Cup victories but has not yet converted.
Bowles-Eye View: 200 Wins, a King & a Corporation: NASCAR Then & Now
Saturday night (May 12) at Darlington was defined by history, a milestone 200th victory for NASCAR’s most successful modern-era car owner, Rick Hendrick.
Pace Laps: A Busch Darlington Brawl, Childress Cools & Indy Beckons
Each week, Frontstretch will break down the racing, series by series, to bring you the biggest stories that you need to watch during the week ahead.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2012 Southern 500 at Darlington
After seven months, car owner Rick Hendrick reached a milestone that only one other team has ever reached: 200 Cup Series wins.