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 …
Cup Series
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Regan Smith Finally Gains Momentum in Martinsville
Rookies in the Starting Lineup: Aric Almirola (third), Sam Hornish Jr. (26th), Regan Smith (33rd), Michael McDowell (34th), Patrick Carpentier (37th), Dario Franchitti (43rd) Unofficial …
Happy Hour: Hendrick’s Recent Performance at Martinsville Inspirational
Much has been said and written about the perceived fall from dominance of Hendrick Motorsports. It is the farthest they’ve gone into a season without …
Voices From the Heartland: Silly Sponsors & Another Nail in the “Manufacturers'” Coffin
“Let’s put it in perspective. 11 people got killed over there,” said Robby Gordon after the announced cancellation. “I’m pretty sure in L.A., we kill 11 a night….”
Holding a Pretty Wheel: NASCAR Fans’ Reactions to Junior, Jeff, Jimmie & Jack Not What You Might Expect
It may be only five races into the NASCAR season, but there have certainly been a lot of things to think about: Toyota’s surge from …
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: 2008 NASCAR Questions & Surprises
Only five races into the 2008 Cup season, it’s still premature to draw too many conclusions as to how various drivers and teams will fare this year. Things could change radically in the next five events and, like those disclaimers concerning mutual funds state, past performance is no guarantee of future success. But what is inarguable at this juncture of the season is that with the Cup Series taking the Easter weekend off, there just isn’t much to write about. So, let’s take a look back at some of the questions we had heading into 2008, and see whether they’ve been answered yet; and while we’re at it, check out what surprises have popped up along the way.
Fanning the Flames: Marching to Martinsville with Goodyears in Tow
Peaks of jubilation and valleys of heartbreak. Devotion. Sacrifice. Harrowing escapes, crushing defeats, and glorious victories. Good choices and bad… and it all equates to …
Full Throttle: Roush Continues Grudge Match With Toyota… But That’s All It Is
If you haven’t already heard by now, word came out in the 10th anniversary issue of ESPN the Magazine this week that Jack Roush had …
Fantasy Picks ‘N’ Pans: 2008 Goody’s Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville
The quiet Easter break comes to a screeching halt this Sunday as the Sprint Cup drivers take to the Virginia paperclip known as Martinsville Speedway. …
Did You Notice? The Myth of Roush Lawsuits, Strong Starts & Cheering Diversity
Did You Notice? That in the midst of the rumors surrounding Bill Davis Racing, it was revealed sponsor Caterpillar may be close to giving up …