Running Their Mouth: 2008 Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what a select few were thinking following the Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Cup Series
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Atlanta Fall Race Recap
Leader Denny Hamlin spun his tires on the penultimate restart, allowing Carl Edwards to power by him on the outside exiting turn 2 at Atlanta.
10 Points to Ponder… After the 2008 Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta
1. Eating Sushi – Expectations of a takeover of Chrysler by General Motors are gaining credibility, as both company’s fortunes continue to spiral downward as …
Drivers Take Turns Trying to Solve Rained-Out Qualifying at Atlanta
HAMPTON, Ga. – Rain came in droves at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Friday, meaning that on-track activity was at a minimum. This means that qualifying …
Bubble Breakdown: NASCAR Teams Miss Opportunity to Lock Down Top 35 for ’09
There’s an old saying that Hell hath no fury like that of a ‘Dinger scorned; or something to that effect, anyways. For the second straight …
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Sam Hornish Jr. Bounces Back from Crash to Widen Lead at Atlanta
Rookies in the Starting Lineup (Due to rain, qualifying was canceled and the field was set by owner points): Regan Smith (32nd), Scott Speed (34th), …
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Tragedy Only Fueled Hendrick’s Triumph in Their Darkest Hour
It was the first time Brian Vickers smiled all weekend. That was my first thought one Sunday afternoon, a scant four years ago when the …
Happy Hour: Is Jimmie Johnson’s 3-Year Run as Good as Cale Yarborough’s Was?
In the wake of a seemingly inevitable third straight title for Jimmie Johnson and crew, John Close at CloseFinishes.com recently compared Johnson to the only …
Beyond the Cockpit: Bill Elliott on NASCAR’s Future & His Present Challenges
At 53, the NASCAR legend most know simply as “Awesome Bill” is getting ready to call it a career… sort of. While Bill Elliott told …
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: Going Back to NASCAR’s Drawing Board
OK, let’s admit it. Something is wrong. It’s not that this year’s Cup racing has been mediocre. NASCAR fans – those that haven’t chosen to …