Thompson in Turn 5: Joey Logano – No One Is Better Than Joe Gibbs at Picking a Winner
If it appears that the No. 20 Home Depot Toyota driven by rookie Joey Logano has become increasingly more visible in recent weeks, it is …
Cup Series
What’s Vexing Vito: For Dale Earnhardt Jr., the Light at the End of the Tunnel is No Longer an Oncoming Train
You know things have gotten pretty bad for Dale Earnhardt Jr. when the motorsports community starts going ape-poo over his third-place finish at Michigan International …
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: 36 Degrees of High-Speed Bristol Bank
Love it or hate it, the new Bristol Motor Speedway is a far cry from its older, one-grooved brethren. Perhaps the only half-mile oval out …
Beyond the Cockpit: Quick Hits With Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. made a visit to Atlanta, Ga. to help promote the coming night race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. While speaking to a pool …
Did You Notice? Whether Family & NASCAR Really Mix?, No Chase, No Crew & White House Snubs
Did You Notice? How amazing it is Jeff Gordon’s competing for the title this year? I say that not because of his ailing back (although …
Voice of Vito: Take the Pain – Should Jeff Gordon’s Back Injury Be a Storyline as the Championship Chase Looms?
Playing hurt is one of the inevitabilities in professional sports and the world of motorsports is no exception. In NASCAR particularly, it seems that more …
Mirror Driving: Mark Martin’s Mortal Blow, Regan’s Risk & Tackling Top-Tier Ticket Prices
Mark Martin gambled and lost on fuel mileage at Michigan and slipped in the points, with Martin now only 12 points inside the Chase bubble. Why take the chance?
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2009 CARFAX 400 at Michigan
A fuel-mileage race at Michigan? Who would have guessed it? Seriously, as expected Sunday’s 400-mile affair in the Irish Hills left us counting drops of …
Full Throttle: Sometimes It Isn’t Easy Being a NASCAR Driver’s Fan
NASCAR is famous for the dedication of its fans. Whether they are loyal to a given manufacturer, an organization, a sponsor or a driver, the …
Talking NASCAR TV: Backseat Drivers Bring Different Feel to ESPN’s Booth at Michigan
Hello, race fans. This past weekend, we had two races end with slightly unexpected outcomes at Michigan International Speedway. The Nationwide Series event ended with …