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5 Points to Ponder: 2009 Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix Edition

August 2, 2022November 16, 2009 by Frontstretch Staff

The ongoing rivalry between Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski in the Nationwide Series provided a spark to rather dull racing at Phoenix.

August 2, 2022November 16, 2009 by Frontstretch Staff

Read on to see if John Andretti and Robby Gordon could hang on to the last two spots in the Top 35, or if Scott Speed could close the gap.

August 2, 2022November 16, 2009 by Tony Lumbis

Phoenix is regarded by many as one of the most difficult tracks on the circuit, and those people seem to know what they are talking about.

August 2, 2022November 15, 2009 by Frontstretch Staff

One week after wrecking in Texas, points leader Jimmie Johnson set out to prove the No. 48 team deserves a record-setting fourth straight title.

August 2, 2022November 15, 2009 by Amy Henderson

Sure, I called him to win this week, but hey, I was close! Jeff Burton finished a solid and hard-raced second at Phoenix, his best run of the year.

August 2, 2022November 12, 2009 by Frontstretch Staff

With Danica Patrick likely to race in the Nationwide Series with JR Motorsports next season, NASCAR can partially exhale.

August 2, 2022November 12, 2009 by Amy Henderson

What makes something a “racing incident” instead of over-aggression or a flat-out lapse of judgment on a driver’s part?

August 2, 2022November 12, 2009 by Tony Lumbis

The race at Texas this past week was definitely a sign of how much better we are getting. It wasn’t a spectacular finish, but we’ll …

August 2, 2022November 11, 2009 by Frontstretch Staff

I hear all the time that many of the races on the NASCAR Cup circuit need to be shorter. Well, you get your wish this weekend.

August 2, 2022November 11, 2009 by Matt McLaughlin

To put it politely, NASCAR Cup racing in 2009 hasn’t been very good.