Only Yesterday: Rookies Battle High Speeds & Higher Expectations
Take a look back at how the expectations for NASCAR Cup Series rookies has changed over the years.
Cup Series
Dropping the Hammer: RFK Racing’s Resurrection
Since Brad Keselowski joined the fold, the team has accomplished a lot of things it hadn’t for a long time.
Stat Sheet: Average Finish Has Plummeted Among Elite Drivers
Tyler Reddick and Chase Elliott are the only Cup drivers to have an average finish better than 14th through 28 races this season.
Couch Potato Tuesday: Watkins Glen Brings Decent Racing, Unfinished Storylines
A short TV window didn’t stop the NASCAR Cup Series’ race from lasing well beyond its end.
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Shane van Gisbergen Finally Looks Human at Watkins Glen
He’s been near unbeatable on road courses, but van Gisbergen finally came back to earth at Watkins Glen.
Up to Speed: Will Veteran Experience Pay Off at Bristol?
Martin Truex Jr., Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin had rough days at Watkins Glen. Can they snag a spot in the next round?
5 Points To Ponder: So What If a Driver Never Wins a Title?
If someone like Denny Hamlin never wins a title, does it really matter?
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Watkins Glen: The Stage Points Aren’t Worth It
Staying out for more points used to make sense. It doesn’t any more.
The Underdog House: Is Carson Hocevar the Best Cup Rookie in Recent Memory?
Hocevar sure didn’t look like a first-year Cup Series driver at The Glen.