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Fan’s View: Safe Cars Are Not Supposed to Fly

July 31, 2022November 2, 2009 by Frontstretch Staff

We’re driving a safer car. There are soft walls at these crazy fast tracks. But before we get too excited by all that is going right, we need a reality check.

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

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

July 31, 2022November 1, 2009 by Matt McLaughlin

Welcome to Talladega, future home of the “Worst Possible Outcome 500.” Your ticket to the race comes with a complimentary toe-tag.

Categories Cup Series, Matt McLaughlin, Thinkin' Out Loud

Talladega the Last Straw: The Madness Must End

July 31, 2022November 1, 2009 by Bryan Davis Keith

Anyone who reads this site knows that I’ve always defended restrictor-plate racing as being just that, racing. Real racing. I’ve defended it as a discipline, …

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Categories Bryan Davis Keith, Cup Series, Special Commentary: Cup

5 Points to Ponder: 2009 AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Edition

July 31, 2022November 1, 2009 by Frontstretch Staff

Racing at Talladega has often been called a “parade” by fans who don’t like restrictor plates, but this week actually looked like a parade.

Categories 5 Points To Ponder, Cup Series, Mike Lovecchio

Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Logano Has Great Finish, Keselowski Has Controversial Finish While Speed Can’t Finish at Talladega

July 31, 2022November 1, 2009 by Tony Lumbis

Joey Logano added yet another accolade to his rapidly growing resume as he did what he needed to do to record a solid third-place finish at Talladega.

Categories Cup Series, Rookie Report, Tony Lumbis

Bubble Breakdown: TRG Motorsports Looking to Finish 2009 Strong

July 31, 2022November 1, 2009 by Frontstretch Staff

Despite the 10th-place finish posted by Labonte, TRG Motorsports has been eliminated from Top-35 contention this year.

Categories Bubble Breakdown, Cup Series, Mike Ravesi

Jamie McMurray Wins as NASCAR Steals the Show at Talladega

July 31, 2022November 1, 2009 by Frontstretch Staff

Entering this weekend’s race at Talladega Superspeedway, everyone knew Sunday’s (Nov. 2) AMP Energy 500 would be one of the wildest races of 2009.

Categories Cup Series, Cup Series News, Jay Pennell, News

The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2009 AMP Energy 500 at Talladega

July 31, 2022November 1, 2009 by Amy Henderson

Mark Martin said before Sunday’s race that Talladega is nothing more than “a game of chance.”

Categories Amy Henderson, Big 6, Cup Series

Happy Hour: For a 2nd-Class Citizen, Kyle Busch Has Had a Hell of a Season

July 31, 2022October 29, 2009 by Frontstretch Staff

People who cover NASCAR are fond of saying things like “missing the Chase does NOT make you a second-class citizen.” Try telling Kyle Busch that.

Categories Cup Series, Happy Hour, Kurt Smith

Holding a Pretty Wheel: Spread Too Thin, Do Other Interests Slow Drivers’ Cup Efforts?

July 30, 2022October 29, 2009 by Amy Henderson

Harvick missed the Chase for the Cup miserably this year, where he sits 21st in driver points. Is team ownership a contributor?

Categories Amy Henderson, Cup Series, Holding A Pretty Wheel
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