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.
Cup Series
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.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2010 Carfax 400 at Michigan
The No. 19 team’s future is in doubt without sponsorship for the 2011 season, so running the way they did at Michigan had to be a real pick-me-up.
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Time to Take Notice, Underrated Kurt Busch Emerging as a Championship Threat
One driver who has been, for the most part, outside the media fray this year is Kurt Busch.
Happy Hour: NASCAR’s “Epic” 12th-Place Battle? Sorry, Ain’t Feelin’ It
NASCAR.com’s main article showcases large photos of the soulful faces of Mark Martin and Clint Bowyer as the headline grabs us with the words “RUMBLE FOR 12TH.”
Fanning the Flames: From “Impactful Changes” to Missed Opportunity for NASCAR
I had fooled myself into believing the “impactful changes” Brian France trumpeted concerning the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule would right wrongs.
Voices From the Heartland: Chassis Histories Too Much Time on Someone’s Hands
NEVER, in all my years as a fan or a writer, have I ever heard anyone mention the chassis that their driver, or one they hate, was driving!