Thompson in Turn 5: Robby Gordon Just Being Robby
It has just been a year since I wrote the article “Robby Gordon: NASCAR’s Lone Wolf” in which I touched on some of the uniqueness …
Cup Series
Mirror Driving: Roush’s Posturing, Lapped Cars Jostling & Big-Name Pending Free Agents
Jack Roush announced he would not seek legal action against Michael Waltrip Racing after MWR admitted it had been in possession of a “proprietary part.”
The Yellow Stripe: How Much Will Be Enough for Dale Earnhardt Jr.?
Last year, ahead of the spring race at Martinsville, Dale Earnhardt Jr. expressed frustration at the sheer dominance of Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon on …
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2008 Goody’s Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville Edition
In this short season, Denny Hamlin has asserted himself as one of the stronger drivers on short tracks. After nearly winning at Bristol two weeks …
Voice of Vito: Johnny Benson Jr. NASCAR’s Longest Overnight Success Story
There are, to be sure, a number of unsung heroes in NASCAR. You can find them in a number of capacities with many in the …
Waltrip Finds His Voice, But the Camera Falters at the Finish at Martinsville
While most of Martinsville was a misty mess of rain, clouds and fog, my TV signal was coming through crystal clear. During a week filled …
Running Their Mouth: 2008 Goody’s Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what a select few were thinking following the Goody’s Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville Speedway.
Bowles-Eye View: Gibbs Asserting Itself in Yearlong Hendrick Battle
Last April at Martinsville Raceway, Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon were busy engaging in a spirited battle to the checkered flag. Johnson came out on …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Martinsville Spring Race Recap
Denny Hamlin took the lead with 74 laps to go, then benefited from some obstinate lapped traffic behind him to hold off Jeff Gordon for the win at Martinsville.
Bubble Breakdown: Mad Martinsville Scramble Leaves Jamie McMurray, Regan Smith Back in Top 35
And so it begins. With NASCAR switching to the 2008 owner points at Martinsville, the quest for a guaranteed Top-35 spot became a mad scramble …