Holding a Pretty Wheel: Who’s Carrying Whom? The Question Behind the No. 48
People wondered if it was Chad Knaus carrying Jimmie Johnson to success. Now, perhaps it’s time to ask if it’s the other way around.
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Potts’s Shots: Happy Belated Birthday to Dick Trickle
On a personal level, I’d like to pass on a slightly belated “Happy Birthday” to Dick Trickle, who reached the milestone of 70 years within the past week.
Professor of Speed: Afraid of NASCAR’s Future
My greatest fear is that NASCAR will see a loss in fan interest across a very viable and very important demographic: the 18-to-25-year old “college” audience.
MPM2Nite: The Rocket Car
All of us have that half-formed memory of the first car we recall from our youth. Mine is Mom’s Rocket Car.
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: Study Intermediate Trends to Help at Texas
While each intermediate track varies slightly in layout, drivers that usually perform well at one, perform well at another.
Jeremy Mayfield Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession, Stolen Goods
On Tuesday night, former Sprint Cup Series driver Jeremy Mayfield was arrested at his Catawba, N.C. home.
Shakedown Session: Conspiracy No More
Jeremy Mayfield not only made a liar out of himself with Tuesday’s arrest (Nov. 1) for methamphetamine possession and stolen goods.
Did You Notice? Cash Over Loyalty, 3 Winless Drivers Who Could Cash In & System Shutdown
Did You Notice? There’s a long list of winless wheelmen still looking to snap their victory drought this season?
Mirror Driving: Martinsville Chaos, Cheating Chad & Settling For a Job
In his post-race comments at Martinsville, Tony Stewart said that some of the young drivers in the sport “need their butts kicked.”
Amidst Chase Chaos, Championship Hopefuls Fall Short of Expectations
A lot of NASCAR Nation was prepared to again hand the championship trophy to Jimmie Johnson before the green flag even flew in Daytona.