MPM2Nite: Passing Out
My definition of a “legitimate” pass remains the same. It’s when one driver in a faster car overtakes the car leading the race whether it be by hook or crook.
Cup Series
Potts’s Shots: Car Crashes, NASCAR Contingency Stickers & Altercations
Q: I have noticed NASCAR racecars are carrying fewer contingency stickers. Are there fewer programs or are the teams not participating as in the past years?
Voices From the Heartland: Former Diversity Driver Wants “NASCAR Cash” One Way or Another
Former Drive for Diversity driver, Jesus Hernandez has probably given up on his dream of making it to NASCAR’s big leagues. if not, he should.
This last week, Hernandez, whose most recent job was a test team mechanic (kind of like being a prestigious member of an NFL ‘practice squad’) for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, filed a wrongful termination suit against EGR. In his suit, Hernandez claims he was fired after he threatened to go to OSHA about working conditions at an EGR test tunnel. Hernandez seems to think that the tunnel does not have adequate ventilation and claims he suffered symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Dialing It In: Making Sense of Brian France’s Comments
For the first time since the start of the 2011 season, NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France addressed the media discussing the first few weeks of the season.
Mirror Driving: Ford’s Future, Keeping Momentum & Truckin’ to Darlington
In three races, Fords have gone to victory lane twice. Is this a sign of dominance for Roush Fenway Racing, similar to what Hendrick Motorsports has enjoyed?
Shakedown Session: Can Cousin Carl Edwards Keep His Mojo Working?
Carl Edwards is the talk of the circuit right now with his runner-up finish to Trevor Bayne at Daytona and his win at Las Vegas.
5 Points to Ponder: Keselowski Crawling, Rising Ratings & Judging Martin’s Win Total
Brad Keselowski is now in a marquee ride and no longer has the rookie stripe to point to as justification for struggling in the Cup ranks.
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2011 Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas
It was Carl Edwards who was able to celebrate after Tony Stewart let victory slip from his grasp in Las Vegas.
Top 10 Things That Caused the Robby Gordon/Kevin Conway Fracas
10. Kevin had the audacity to ask Robby for a free energy drink.
Voice of Vito: 3 Races, a Trio of Big Names Making Waves in NASCAR Nation
So which NASCAR drivers are sticking in my head to watch moving forward? Three surprises stand out; let’s delve into their seasons and find out why.