Casey Mears Driver Diary: Looking Ahead, Keeping Busy & the Better Half Dash
It was cool to see all the GEICO people at the track on Sunday morning.
Cup Series
MPM2Nite: November 15, 1992
Sometimes the magic was real and for three hours, 44 minutes and 20 seconds on Nov. 15, 1992, it took our collective breath away.
Professor of Speed: The Certainty of Uncertainty
One adage that seems to be receiving its share of attention during the 2011 Chase for the Championship is “The only sure thing is that there’s no sure thing.”
Going Green: 1 Big Pack or Not, Restrictor-Plate Racing is the Best Option
Chaos, carnage, luck, crapshoot, unpredictable. These are just a few of many words that come to mind in the days leading up to Talladega.
Potts’s Shots: Do IndyCars Belong on Ovals? NASCAR Gas Gimmicks & More
As for Jimmie Johnson’s comments that IndyCar shouldn’t race on ovals … he’s entitled to his opinion.
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: Chasing That Talladega Lineup – How to Use the Title Contenders
Talladega provides a bigger challenge for fantasy owners than any other race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup for one reason: unpredictability.
Shakedown Session: The Exclusive Sponsorship Catch-22
Much ado has been made in recent weeks of current Sprint Cup Series championship contender Matt Kenseth and his quest for sponsorship in 2012.
Mirror Driving: Halfway Chase Favorites, Crew Chief Silly Season & Fuel Injection
Charlotte marked the halfway point of the 2011 Chase and the top four are separated by just 18 points. Is there a favorite finally emerging?
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2011 Bank of America 500 at Charlotte
Read this week’s Power Rankings to find out if your driver shined under the lights at Charlotte or if his bulb fizzled.
Full Throttle: The Time Has Come for Valence to Go Away
While push has always been a problem, it has been exacerbated since 1984, when the front valence of the car was dramatically extended.