Fanning the Flames: Paul Menard’s Encouraging Start & Kenseth’s Disappointing Finish
Without looking it up, I’m going to assume this is the first Paul Menard question in the history of Fanning the Flames! What’s different?
Cup Series
Talking NASCAR TV: SPEED Shines While FOX Fickle at Martinsville
This past weekend, the Sprint Cup and Camping World Truck series were both at Martinsville Speedway for the Goody’s Fast Relief 500 and Kroger 250.
Did You Notice? Martinsville’s 2nd Swan Song?, Silly NASCAR Warnings & Roush on QVC?
Did You Notice? Martinsville’s finish was one of the best we’ve had in the past several years, causing longtime fans to breathe easier about its future?
For Hamlin, the 2010 Season Ended on a High Note… This Week
Even after scoring the win in one of the most memorable races in recent history, Denny Hamlin’s chances at a Cup title in 2010 had the nail put in the coffin.
Mirror Driving: Jeff Gordon’s Wasted Win, Real Rivalries & Hornaday vs. Sauter
Martinsville gave us one of the wilder finishes in recent memory. With many drivers that had a shot, should Jeff Gordon be cursing over the “one that got away?”
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not In Sprint Cup: 2010 Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Edition
The only driver to nab top-10 finishes in the first six races, Martinsville (10th) was perhaps Greg Biffle’s most impressive performance for two reasons.
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2010 Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville
With a shocking ninth-place finish at Martinsville, did Jimmie Johnson do enough for our experts to vote him number one on our list?
Top 10 Rehabilitation Orders Doctors Gave Denny Hamlin After Knee Surgery
10. Post-It notes reminding him that he is a racecar driver and not some minority college kid in the Final Four.
Fan’s View: Last Laps & Short Tracks the Perfect Recipe for Fun
The bump n’ run. It’s classic. The Cup boys are beating up some short track and come the very last lap, the leader appears to be in somebody else’s way.
Numbers Game: 2010 Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville
13 – number of cautions in Monday’s Goody’s Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway.