5 Points to Ponder: 2009 AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Edition
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.
Cup Series
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Logano Has Great Finish, Keselowski Has Controversial Finish While Speed Can’t Finish at Talladega
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.
Bubble Breakdown: TRG Motorsports Looking to Finish 2009 Strong
Despite the 10th-place finish posted by Labonte, TRG Motorsports has been eliminated from Top-35 contention this year.
Jamie McMurray Wins as NASCAR Steals the Show at Talladega
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.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2009 AMP Energy 500 at Talladega
Mark Martin said before Sunday’s race that Talladega is nothing more than “a game of chance.”
Happy Hour: For a 2nd-Class Citizen, Kyle Busch Has Had a Hell of a Season
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.
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Spread Too Thin, Do Other Interests Slow Drivers’ Cup Efforts?
Harvick missed the Chase for the Cup miserably this year, where he sits 21st in driver points. Is team ownership a contributor?
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: A Tale of 2 Racetracks
It’s coincidental, but still notable, that the NASCAR Cup Series visits its shortest oval racetrack (Martinsville) then heads off to its longest (Talladega).
Fanning the Flames: Taking Chad Knaus Away, Loosening Lug Nuts & Chase Venting
Neither Jimmie Johnson nor Chad Knaus had ever really shown any indications that their performance would be possible in the Cup Series prior to being paired up.
Thompson in Turn 5: Bob Griese’s Comments Uncalled for, but Situation Handled Well by All Involved
What Denny Hamlin did not count on is that a remark made by ESPN analyst Bob Griese the previous day would trump his win and the Chase for coverage.