2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Bill Elliott
Reuniting at Kansas in a sponsorship deal with R&J Racing, Bill Elliott had a great run in the retro-looking Melling Auto Parts Dodge, finishing 16th.
Cup Series
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: David Gilliland
Gilliland’s high point occurred at the Busch Series race at Kentucky, when he became the first non-Nextel Cup regular to win a Busch race in 2006.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was able to extend his streak of winning at least one race per season to seven years by taking the checkered flag at the Richmond race in May.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Carl Edwards
Even though a season-long struggle left Carl Edwards one of the odd men out in the Chase, he still turned on the afterburners during the playoffs nevertheless.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Ward Burton
After a two-year absence, Ward Burton made his long-anticipated return to Nextel Cup competition in October at Martinsville.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Greg Biffle
After a dismal start to the season that included two engine failures in the first nine races, Greg Biffle starting firing on all cylinders during May.
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Hate the No. 48? It’s Totally Undeserved
In the weeks since the Nextel Cup championship was decided in favor of Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 team, I’ve heard a lot of people complain about him.
Full Throttle: Is NASCAR’s Week in New York Necessary?
This is NASCAR’s big week in New York City, so NASCAR is everywhere and everyone is abuzz about all things NASCAR. Well, the brass in …
Best of Mirror Driving 2006
Editor’s Note: In honor of the 2006 Nextel Cup champion celebrating in New York City, the Mirror Driving crew has decided to throw a little …
Best of That’s History: A Matter of Perspective
The facts on record are the event. Chad Knaus was caught breaking the rules. His team’s driver, Jimmie Johnson, won the Daytona 500.