Did You Notice? A Look at the 2011 NASCAR Season to Date
Did You Notice? How many NASCAR pundits declared Trevor Bayne to be the next rising star in NASCAR following his surprise Daytona win?
Cup Series
Mirror Driving: Can Early Surprises Stick & a Women-Only NASCAR Series?
There has been some talk of a NASCAR racing series for women recently. Is such a series necessary in this day and age?
Voice of Vito: Car & Driver What Made Bristol & NASCAR Great During the 1990s
A quick look through Bristol’s history shows what kind of men it took to tame the 0.533-mile track, buried in the middle of a mountain range: Champions.
Top 10 “Boys, Have At It” Rivalries Perfect For Bristol
4. Morgan Shepherd vs. Wal-Mart Shoplifter: Because that’s the type of story that needs to be acted out in front of 100,000 people. Roller skates a must.
5 Points to Ponder: Underdog Encores for Brian & Kenny? & Why Bristol Holds the Key to 2011
Bristol needs to deliver as it has before. Close racing, bent-up sheetmetal and a feud that will simmer until Fontana are all “must haves” on Sunday.
The Yellow Stripe: 3rd Time’s the Charm, Stewart-Haas Racing’s Strong Start Brings Hope for ’11
Consider the fast start Stewart-Haas Racing has made. We’ll start with the standings. Tony Stewart sits in second place. Ryan Newman isn’t far behind in fifth.
Fact or Fiction: Drag Racing, NASCAR Points Calculating Both a Bit of a Drag
FACT: NASCAR’s new points system is confusing.
4 Burning Questions: 2011 NASCAR Off Week 1
NASCAR is finally headed in the right direction again, but for it to continue to grow, the racing has to improve.
Holding a Pretty Wheel: For NASCAR, a Continued Upswing Is Dependent on Venue Changes
To continue the upswing, NASCAR needs to produce an exciting product. The problem is, 1.5-mile tri- or quad-ovals don’t generally provide that.
Casey Mears Driver Diary: Points Improvement, an Intriguing Offer & Golf
Daytona was a tough way to start the season. We blew a motor in practice and then another one in our qualifying race. We lease …