Majority of Jimmie Johnson Penalties Overturned on Appeal
NASCAR’s highest ranking arbitrator is no stranger to overhearing potential penalties and altering them.
Cup Series
MPM2Nite: A Travesty & a Tragedy – Reviewing the Johnson Appeal Decision
Throw away the NASCAR rulebook. Punishment is no longer certain – at least not for certain teams.
Mirror Driving: Michael’s Miracle, Nationwide Normalcy & NASCAR Fan Protection
Bristol track owner Bruton Smith is reconsidering returning the track to its former single-groove configuration. Right move?
Did You Notice? A New 2013 Sprint Cup Idea, Drivers in Danger & “C-Post” Hits
Did You Notice? The quirkiness of the 2012 Sprint Cup schedule?
Holding a Pretty Wheel: The Eyeball Effect Overturned – Middlebrook’s Move Saves Ugly Precedent
The message John Middlebrook sent to NASCAR was loud and clear: the policing of the sport needs to be consistent.
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2012 Food City 500 at Bristol
Was Brad Keselowski’s performance enough to get him back inside the Power Rankings?
Top 10 Things NASCAR’s Chief Appellate Officer Ruled on Tuesday
3. In the real world, Jeff Gordon would have at least five championships and Jimmie Johnson wouldn’t.
Just Win, Baby
Asked what the apparent appellate vindication meant for his reputation, Chad Knaus responded, “I don’t care about that. I care about winning.”
Middlebrook Overturns Hendrick Penalties; Fine Stands
Most of the penalties levied at Daytona were reversed by Chief Appellate Officer John Middlebrook.
Numbers Game: 2012 Food City 500 at Bristol
2 – the number of consecutive victories for Brad Keselowski at Bristol.