Rating the 2007 NASCAR Cup Series Races: Part IV
Editor’s Note: With the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup season complete, it’s now time to take a look back. This week, veteran writer Matt McLaughlin winds …
Cup Series
Voices From the Heartland: In France’s World, Dale Earnhardt Jr. & His Fans are to Blame
NASCAR’s CEO was commenting on falling TV ratings that are plaguing the sport. In need of an explanation, none other than Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s name came up.
2007 NASCAR Driver Review: Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch won the spring contest at Bristol after Jeff Burton chose not to nudge him out of the way en route to the checkered flag.
2007 NASCAR Driver Review: Kurt Busch
In the 13 races before the Chase began, Kurt Busch turned his season around, scoring two wins and seven top-10 finishes to work his way up to 11th in points.
Mirror Driving: NASCAR Banquet on the Move? Petty Movin’ On Up? & Teams Moving… to the Auction Block?
NASCAR’s banquet celebration just concluded its 27th year in New York City amidst rumors it could be moved. Does the banquet belong in the Big Apple?
2007 NASCAR Driver Review: Jeff Burton
Jeff Burton’s six finishes of sixth or better through the season’s first seven races kept him among the top three in the points through the end of April.
2007 NASCAR Driver Review: Ward Burton
After starting 40th in the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, Ward Burton came on strong, finishing on the lead lap in 14th position.
2007 NASCAR Driver Review: Clint Bowyer
The only driver to make the playoffs without a win in the regular season, Clint Bowyer quickly corrected that issue by dominating New Hampshire in September.
2007 NASCAR Driver Review: Dave Blaney
Finishing a surprising third in the fall race at Talladega, Dave Blaney followed that up with a sixth-place finish at Lowe’s, contending in both events.
2007 NASCAR Driver Review: John Andretti
Mired deep in the points standings for much of 2007, BAM Racing qualified for 10 of the final 14 races with John Andretti behind the wheel.