5 Questions for 2011: Did NASCAR Do Enough This Offseason?
NASCAR chose to address the issues of the past few years by… tweaking the Chase (slightly) and revamping the points system. Good move? Bad move?
Cup Series
Holding a Pretty Wheel: NASCAR Keeps the Chase? It Means the Rest Is Smoke & Mirrors
NASCAR came so close to getting it right. The 43-1 points system has potential to create excitement from the green flag at Daytona all by itself.
Dialing It In: Richard Childress Says Time is Right to Expand
For the second time in the organization’s history, Richard Childress Racing will head to Daytona for the season opener as a four-car team.
Mirror Driving: Shortened Races, Puzzling Points & the Real NASCAR Rookie Race
While the Nationwide Series has zero Rookie of the Year candidates at this point, a full field expected for the majority of Truck Series races during 2011.
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Racing’s Elite Owner Is Probably Not Who You Think
The real elite owner in racing isn’t named Hendrick or Roush or Gibbs, or even Penske. It’s Chip Ganassi.
SPEED to Honor 10th anniversary of Dale Earnhardt’s Death With 1-Hour Special
February 18, 2001 is a day that will live in infamy for millions of NASCAR fans. On that day a true legend of the sport, Dale Earnhardt, lost his life.
New Pit Stops, New Crew Chief Strategies for NASCAR 2011
CONCORD, N.C. – Heading into the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup season there are several aspects of the racing that are going to be different for the teams.
New Sponsors Signaling NASCAR Turnaround?
There are some new companies trickling into the sport. And as the economy grows stronger, so too, will NASCAR.
NASCAR Points? What’s the Point?
The 2011 season hasn’t even started and already trying to count NASCAR points is causing migraines.
New Cars, New Asphalt: Testing Comes Back to Daytona
Sprint Cup drivers got a first taste of Daytona’s new pavement Thursday that not only showcased the speedway’s new look, but also the new, improved car.