5 Points to Ponder: Mark Martin’s Misery, All Hail ARCA & the Entitlement of Joey, Kyle & Denny
Most importantly, Mark Martin’s ace in the hole from last season is gone.
Cup Series
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in NASCAR Sprint Cup: 2010 Michigan-Bristol Edition
Weird to say, right, that Kevin Harvick leading the points by 300 wasn’t a legitimate NASCAR title contender until his third win of 2010?
The Yellow Stripe: Your 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champ – Assessing the Runners & Riders
Richard Childress, NASCAR team owner, pointed out, “Somebody’s got to beat Jimmie [Johnson] this year, and it might as well be RCR.”
Talking NASCAR TV: Why ESPN Excelled at Michigan Coverage
Marty Smith made a rare NASCAR Countdown appearance to talk about Jack Roush’s return to the track at Michigan after his plane crash.
Numbers Game: 2010 CARFAX 400 at Michigan
105,000 – estimated number of people in attendance for the CARFAX 400 at Michigan International Speedway
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2010 Michigan Summer Race Recap
Kevin Harvick pushed Denny Hamlin around Tony Stewart after the final restart, then on lap 189 passed the No. 11 car and drove off into the Michigan sunset.
Fact or Fiction: How NASCAR’s Chase Picture Shakes Out With 3 Races Left
With three races remaining until NASCAR’s Chase begins, Jimmie Johnson is in a tight battle with Denny Hamlin for the wins lead and thus the points lead.
The Cool-Down Lap: Joey Logano Takes Wrong Approach With Ryan Newman in Latest Clash
The only spin to draw a caution occurred when Joey Logano’s Toyota got loose under Ryan Newman’s Chevy, tagging Newman’s left rear and sending him for a spin.
Bubble Breakdown: Elliott Sadler Bounces Back After Brutal Pocono Wreck, Top-35 Notes
This week’s big gainer was Elliott Sadler, who finally picked up his first top-10 finish of 2010, ending a drought that extended back to last fall at Talladega.
Running Their Mouth: 2010 CARFAX 400 at Michigan
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what they all were thinking following the CARFAX 400 at Michigan International Speedway.