Running Their Mouth: 2008 Pocono 500 at Pocono
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what a select few were thinking following the Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway.
Cup Series
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2008 Pocono 500 at Pocono Edition
Pit strategy, pit strategy and more pit strategy; in what became a 500-mile parade with little passing, Pocono’s race became won or lost by the …
Bowles-Eye View: Kasey Kahne Leads Charge, But Chase Hopefuls Brian Vickers, Kurt Busch Steal Headlines
This weekend at Pocono began with the Sprint Cup points leader front and center, as Kyle Busch attempted the vaunted “tripleheader” – three races, three …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Pocono Spring Race Recap
It took Kasey Kahne a few laps after the final restart to get around the Nos. 88 and 83 cars, but once he got the lead there was no catching him at Pocono.
10 Points to Ponder… After the 2008 Pocono 500 at Pocono
1. What Program? – NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity Program has now entered its ninth year of existence as of this weekend. There are 13 Sprint …
Bubble Breakdown: Scott Riggs Races His Way in While Michael Waltrip Wrecks His Way Out
The competition to stay in the Top 35 in owner points has dissolved into a dogfight, with many more teams falling back towards the bubble …
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Michael McDowell Magically Maneuvers to Top at Pocono
Rookies in the Starting Lineup: Regan Smith (fourth), Dario Franchitti (14th), Patrick Carpentier (24th), Michael McDowell (39th), Sam Hornish Jr. (41st) Unofficial Finishing Positions: McDowell (27th), …
Happy Hour: Where’s the Love for Pocono Raceway?
In the world of motorsports commentary, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of affection for Pocono Raceway. The complaints are numerous. Boring, single-file racing …
Fanning the Flames: Silly Season Contracts, Old-School Drivers & the “Blow-Up” Crowd
No time to waste with an intro this week; it’s sunny and 70, and I need to hit a patio. Good batch this week, boys …
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: Previewing NASCAR’s 2008 Summer Stretch
As I noted last week in this space, the second third of the Cup season kicked off Sunday at Dover. And while officially, summer is …