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Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2009 Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix

August 3, 2022November 17, 2009 by Mike Neff

As the season winds down to its final weekend, Jimmie Johnson’s firm grip atop our poll mirrors his 108-point lead in the Sprint Cup standings.

Categories Bryan Davis Keith, Cup Series, Doug Turnbull, Kevin Birge, Kurt Smith, Matt Taliaferro, Mike Neff, Phil Allaway, Power Rankings, Tom Bowles, Tony Lumbis, Vito Pugliese

Full Throttle: Another Link to the Past Looking to Hang Up the Helmet

August 3, 2022November 17, 2009 by Mike Neff

Sterling Marlin was asked if he’s going to miss racing. “Yeah, in some ways. But in some ways I’ll kinda be glad when it’s over.”

Categories Cup Series, Full Throttle, Mike Neff

The Yellow Stripe: Is Jeff Gordon’s Drive for 5 Permanently Stalled?

August 3, 2022November 16, 2009 by Danny Peters

if you’ll forgive the crass reference, Jeff Gordon’s “Drive for Five” has very much “short-circuited” all over again.

Categories Cup Series, Danny Peters, The Yellow Stripe

Talking NASCAR TV: The Championship is a Big Story – But Not THAT Big

August 3, 2022November 16, 2009 by Phil Allaway

Two weeks ago, I mentioned that I was going to give a short review of NASCAR Performance.

Categories Couch Potato Tuesday, Cup Series, Phil Allaway, Truck Series, Xfinity

Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2009 Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix Edition

August 3, 2022November 16, 2009 by Frontstretch Staff

His stats are good enough, but Mark Martin could not muster enough strength to mount a challenge to Jimmie Johnson in Phoenix.

Categories Cup Series, Doug Turnbull, Who's Hot / Who's Not, Xfinity

Running Their Mouth: 2009 Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix

August 3, 2022November 16, 2009 by Beth Lunkenheimer

This week, here’s a sneak peek at what they all were thinking following the Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500K at Phoenix International Raceway.

Categories Beth Lunkenheimer, Cup Series, Running Their Mouth, Xfinity

Fan’s View: Will a Hamlin/Keselowski Rivalry Help Save Our Sport?

August 3, 2022November 16, 2009 by Frontstretch Staff

Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin are currently in the middle of a good ol’ fashioned showdown.

Categories Cup Series, Fan's View, S.D. Grady, Xfinity

Voice of Vito: Broadcasting Brilliance – My Picks for an All-Star NASCAR Commentating Crew

August 2, 2022November 16, 2009 by Vito Pugliese

To set the backdrop for a title finish that needs to add some spark, I have assembled the following NASCAR all-star broadcast crew.

Categories Cup Series, Vito Pugliese, Voice Of Vito

Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2009 Phoenix Fall Race Recap

August 2, 2022November 16, 2009 by Matt McLaughlin

Jimmie Johnson’s crew got their driver off pit road first on the final pit stop. Once the No. 48 car had clean air on its snout, it was unstoppable at Phoenix.

Categories Cup Series, Matt McLaughlin, Thinkin' Out Loud

Bowles-Eye View: Want to Stop Hendrick? Here’s 5 Ways to Do It

August 2, 2022November 16, 2009 by Tom Bowles

In his 25th year in Sprint Cup, Rick Hendrick hasn’t just reached the peak of his sport… he’s carving a new mountain upon which all others must climb.

Categories Bowles-Eye View, Cup Series, Tom Bowles
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