Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Bud Shootout at Daytona Race Recap
Even though Dale Earnhardt Jr. had hung teammate Jimmie Johnson out to dry earlier, Johnson gave the No. 88 the push it needed to beat Tony Stewart at Daytona.
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10 Points to Ponder… After the 2008 Bud Shootout at Daytona
2. Boys Will Be Boys. Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart were once again at each other’s throats after wrecking in Friday’s practice leading up to the Bud Shootout.
Bowles-Eye View: Earnhardt Jr.’s Win Stress Relief? For Now… But the Pressure’s Still On
For most NASCAR aficionados, the 83 days between the last race at Homestead and the green flag for the Bud Shootout seem like nothing less …
NASCAR Nextel Cup Rookie Report: 2008 Preview, Part II
With the Daytona 500 nearly upon us, it’s time to finish off my look at the 2008 NASCAR Nextel Cup rookies. Last week in this …
Bubble Breakdown: Previewing NASCAR’s 2008 Battle for the Top 35, Part II
Being in the Top 35 for the first five NASCAR races this season is a great luxury for those lucky enough to secure a spot …
Racing at the Beach: Tragedy, Triumph & Controversial Finishes at Daytona, 2001-07
Editor’s Note: With the 50th running of the Daytona 500 just days away, we’re proud to present Frontstretch Senior Writer Matt McLaughlin’s “History of Daytona” …
Who’s the Champ, Who’s the Chump & Who’s in the Chase: 2008 NASCAR Staff Predictions
Now that another new NASCAR season is officially upon us, the time is here for our Frontstretch staff to look like geniuses… or fools… with …
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Time to Put This Bud (Shootout) on Ice
On Saturday night, NASCAR will roar back onto the landscape with the Budweiser Shootout. The race is an exclusive, members-only affair, with only pole winners …
Voices From the Heartland: Why Brian France Is Driving Me Insane
I honestly didn’t want to start my year out like this, but I have been given no choice. You see, what happened was Brian France …
Fanning the Flames: Buyouts & Points Swaps a Greasy Affair for NASCAR
The end of the NASCAR offseason always seems to bring an unexpected surprise… and this year was no exception. Just when you thought the driver/car …