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Running Their Mouth: 2008 Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix

May 13, 2022November 10, 2008 by Beth Lunkenheimer

This week, here’s a sneak peek at what a select few were thinking following the Checker Auto Parts 500 presented by Pennzoil at Phoenix International Raceway.

Categories Beth Lunkenheimer, Cup Series, Running Their Mouth

Bowles-Eye View: At Phoenix, out With the Old, in With the Who?

May 13, 2022November 10, 2008 by Tom Bowles

For so many millions of us, favorite athletes become so much more. Role models for our kids, our communities, ourselves; they’re put on a pedestal …

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Categories Bowles-Eye View, Cup Series, Tom Bowles

Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Phoenix Fall Race Recap

May 13, 2022November 10, 2008 by Matt McLaughlin

Jimmie Johnson held off a hungry Kurt Busch four times on restarts in the final 25 laps at Phoenix.

Categories Cup Series, Matt McLaughlin, Thinkin' Out Loud

10 Points to Ponder… After the 2008 Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix

May 13, 2022November 10, 2008 by Frontstretch Staff

1. Monkey See… Monkey Do – The nip and tuck championship battle between Ron Hornaday and Johnny Benson Jr. continues after the two squared off …

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Categories 5 Points To Ponder, Cup Series, Tommy Thompson, Truck Series, Xfinity

Bubble Breakdown: Heavy-Duty Wreck Leaves High Drama for Top 35 Heading to Homestead

May 12, 2022November 10, 2008 by Tom Bowles

Editor’s Note: We’re happy to report Mike Ravesi was unable to do this column for the best possible reason – he and his wife are …

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Categories Bubble Breakdown, Cup Series, Tom Bowles

Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Marcos Ambrose Angling for Solid Finish to 2008

May 12, 2022November 10, 2008 by Tony Lumbis

Rookies in the Starting Lineup: Marcos Ambrose (18th), Regan Smith (21st), Sam Hornish Jr. (33rd), Scott Speed (38th) Unofficial Finishing Positions: Ambrose (18th), Smith (23rd), Hornish …

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Categories Cup Series, Rookie Report, Tony Lumbis

Jimmie Johnson Wins Again at Phoenix, Positions Himself to Win 2008 Cup Title at Homestead

May 11, 2022November 9, 2008 by Phil Allaway

Sunday’s Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500k Presented by Pennzoil represented crunch time for the championship contenders, not unlike the later stages of an NBA Playoffs …

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Categories Cup Series, Cup Series News, News, Phil Allaway

Numbers Game: 2008 Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix

May 11, 2022November 9, 2008 by Frontstretch Staff

0.295 – Jimmie Johnson’s margin of victory over Kurt Busch Sunday in the Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix.

Categories Cup Series, Kim DeHaven, Numbers Game

The Big 6: 2008 Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix

May 11, 2022November 9, 2008 by Amy Henderson

Who… gets my shoutout of the race? He made a last turn, last-ditch effort for the win, getting his car sideways in turn 4, but …

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Categories Amy Henderson, Big 6, Cup Series

Holding a Pretty Wheel: Amen, Junior – Why NASCAR Needs to Trim the Fat

May 11, 2022November 6, 2008 by Amy Henderson

Last week, when Dale Earnhardt Jr. commented that the length of the season is too great, the first thought that entered my mind, was “Shut …

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Categories Amy Henderson, Cup Series, Holding A Pretty Wheel
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