5 Points to Ponder: J.J. vs J.G., Plus the More Laps You Lead, the More You Fail?
In keeping with the 2011 season, one statistical oddity is emerging. So far this year, the driver who led the most laps did not win the race.
Cup Series
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in NASCAR: 2011 Bristol-Atlanta Edition
Who knew a fractured ankle could be such a motivator for Brad Keselowski? I feel like this injury could possibly start a new trend. A horrible, painful trend.
Fact or Fiction: Chase Clinchers, Chasing 200 & the Chase for Zippy
FACT: Dale Earnhardt Jr. is Making the Chase
The Trouble With Rubber: Bristol Not Alone in Tracks Offering Goodyear Problems
Bristol, for all its grooves has fallen victim to the same racing curses that have befallen nearly every intermediate oval; tires that don’t wear.
Talking NASCAR TV: Selective Reporting Hurting NASCAR Teams Without Coverage
Welcome to Talking NASCAR TV, where critiquing race telecasts is the name of the game. This past weekend, NASCAR’s top series raced at Bristol Motor Speedway.
The Yellow Stripe: Mark Martin in Last Chance Saloon for a Championship Challenge
With just two races to go, it’s fair to say that the only way Mark Martin can realistically make the Chase is if he wins both races.
Numbers Game: 2011 Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol
6 – the number of cautions during 500 laps at Bristol Saturday night. That’s the fewest number of yellows in a Cup race there since the spring of 1996.
Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2011 Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol
Where is the old Bristol, Bruton, and what the hell can you do to bring it back before people stop coming?
Bubble Breakdown: The Back of the Field Weathers the Storm at Bristol
The Bristol night race served as an equalizer, allowing numerous operations at the back of the Cup field to make some noise and log some laps.
Monday Morning Teardown: Superman & Kryptonite, How Stewart’s Loss Could Be Keselowski’s Gain
Tony Stewart has dodged more bullets than Superman but the way things are going, the next one might snuff out his chances at the Chase.