Bowles-Eye View: Opportunity Gained, Opportunity Lost, a Pocono Rollercoaster for 2
The latest 500-mile marathon at Pocono turned into a numbers game, a NASCAR story of two racers striving to be the best when only one could stand on top.
Cup Series
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2011 5-hour Energy 500 at Pocono
Until a few years ago, shifting gears at Pocono at various points on the track was common practice. But a new gear rule negated the gear changes.
Running Their Mouth: 2011 5-hour Energy 500 at Pocono
After wins at Phoenix and Pocono, coupled with a strong run at Kansas, it looks like Jeff Gordon just might have punched his wildcard ticket to the Chase.
Jeff Gordon Claims 5th Pocono Victory in 2011 5-hour Energy 500
On a day with dreary skies, the end of the race saw a “rainbow” in the form of the “Rainbow Warrior” Jeff Gordon winning his 84th career race.
Source Claims Juan Pablo Montoya Threatened Legal Action vs. Ryan Newman
In late-breaking news this morning (June 10), Jim Noble from SIRIUS is reporting that Juan Pablo Montoya threatened legal action against Ryan Newman.
4 Burning Questions: Hamlin, Earnhardt’s Victory Lane Hopes Plus Childress v. Busch, Part II?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been the ultimate tease for his fans recently.
Casey Mears Driver Diary: Making Gains, Hot Times & New Additions
Casey Mears, driver of the No. 13 GEICO Toyota in the Cup Series, does a monthly diary for Frontstretch. Here’s his latest entry for May and June.
Going Green: Kyle Busch’s Next Feud? 1 Other Rivalry We Need To See
There is no doubt that the biggest news of the week has been about the Richard Childress – Kyle Busch scuffle after the Truck series event last Saturday.
Potts’s Shots: “Don’t Mess With an Old Man”
Only one inquiry this week, from Fritz in North Carolina. “What’s your take on the Kyle Busch/Richard Childress dust up and NASCAR’s handling of it?”
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: Hamlin, Stewart Seeking 2011 Breakthroughs at Pocono
This week, the series heads to the tricky triangle of Pocono Raceway. The 2.5-mile track usually lends itself to long green-flag runs.