2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Schedule Released
Here’s a sneak peek at 2012, with specific changes described below.
Cup Series
Shakedown Session: How I Learned to Stop Worrying & Love NASCAR
This year has been a reminder in this humble columnist’s opinion why he loves NASCAR and why he doesn’t worry about NASCAR’s issues anymore.
Did You Notice? Ratings Up, Jimmie Johnson Down & Anything but Tandems
Did You Notice? That for all the talk of just how boring Sunday’s race at Loudon was, NASCAR scored a major TV ratings coup?
Mirror Driving: Cinderella Stories, Talladega Trials & Agitating Adjustments
Tony Stewart won for the second week in a row at New Hampshire and took the points lead. Can Stewart sustain it and win the title from 10th place at Richmond?
Get the “Point?” How NASCAR’s New System Has Evolved in a Good Way
Beginning this season, across all three series, NASCAR implemented a new “43 to 1” points system, which is exactly what it sounds like.
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2011 Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire
Check out this week’s Power Rankings to see where the experts place your favorite with just eight races left to go on the year.
Top 10 Reasons Kurt Busch’s Car is Always Late for Pre-Race Inspection
8. Team given a 15-minute timeout for cussing once Kurt Busch accidentally mistook an official for Steve Addington.
What’s Vexing Vito?: ‘That’s Not Good’ Story of Mark Martin’s Season
Mark Martin’s season of discontent had another chapter added this Sunday at NHIS – site of his last victory in 2009.
5 Points to Ponder: A Penske Rebellion? Chase Panic Over Nothing, & the Change We Should Have Seen
Never in contention, Kurt Busch lost it early and often on the radio, part of a trend of lovely gems he’s released for the scanner-listening public.
The Yellow Stripe: Who Would Be the Best NASCAR Champ for 2011?
Here’s a quick look at each of the 12 drivers (in the current points standings) with some thoughts on what type of champion and ambassador for the sport they would be.