Voice of Vito: Daytona Delusions, Short-Track Semantics & Cliched Catchphrases
While Daytona is an animal of its own, it can also serve as an anomaly to rest of the Sprint Cup season and this past weekend was no different.
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5 Points to Ponder: Angry Brian Vickers & ESPN Wasn’t Joking Around, Either
Based on replays, there is little, if any, evidence to justify the type of anger that Brian Vickers unleashed towards Matt Kenseth in his post-wreck remarks.
Mirror Driving: Time to Kill Phoenix Repave & Can Millions Make a Difference?
Phoenix will begin a repaving process this week, which includes changes to the banking and the dogleg on the backstretch. But are these changes necessary?
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in NASCAR: 2011 Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix Edition
After winning the Daytona 500 last weekend, Trevor Bayne raced in the Nationwide and Sprint Cup series races at Phoenix and didn’t finish either one of them.
Talking NASCAR TV: Why Phoenix NASCAR Coverage Wilted for the Networks
This past weekend, NASCAR was in Avondale, Ariz. for the last major race at Phoenix International Raceway before the track is ripped up and reconfigured.
Fan’s View: When It’s Your NASCAR Driver Winning, Nothing is Wrong With the World
I’m not the naïve NASCAR fan I was. I don’t believe every week will be the one my driver will take the trophy. However, it’s wonderful to know it’s possible.
Numbers Game: 2011 Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix
3 – the number of cars out of the race because of “electrical” problems after just 72 laps of the Sprint Cup race at Phoenix.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2011 Phoenix Spring Race Recap
Trevor Bayne’s week of wonder came to a crashing end at Phoenix after last week’s fairytale Daytona 500 victory.
Jeff Gordon, Phoenix Offer Valuable Reality Check After Daytona Drama
With last week’s biggest story in the garage, the usual suspects returned to the forefront at Phoenix… and in the end, Jeff Gordon silenced any critics.
Fact or Fiction: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Headed the Right Direction at Phoenix; Can the Track Say the Same?
The “real” season began with a top 10 at Phoenix Sunday for Dale Earnhardt Jr.