Best of Bowles-Eye View: Paul Dana’s Death Cruel Reminder for NASCAR Family
Truth be told, Paul Dana was not a household name in motorsports; at least, not yet. Putting aside his former career as a journalist to …
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Holding a Pretty Wheel: In NASCAR, If It Ain’t Broke… Don’t Break It Worse!
I could cry. Or barf. Or throw things. Or something. OK, OK, I know, NASCAR listens to nobody and cares about no one… but this …
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Michael Waltrip
While there weren’t any notable high points on the track for Michael Waltrip in 2006, he did score plenty of high points in his dealings off the track.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Scott Wimmer
Scott Wimmer was picked up by Richard Childress Racing in 2007, a deal which included running the final race of the Nextel Cup season at Homestead.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: JJ Yeley
It took just two races of 2006 before JJ Yeley registered his first top-10 finish, coming home eighth at California Speedway in February.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Martin Truex Jr.
Martin Truex Jr. saved his best for last. At Homestead in November, Truex led 27 laps and came home a career-best second in the final race of the Cup season.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Brian Vickers
As Jimmie Johnson turned to make his move on Dale Earnhardt Jr., Brian Vickers went with him, except he wasn’t clear of Johnson as he tried to draft behind him.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Kenny Wallace
Kenny Wallace had to qualify on speed all season in underfunded, underpowered equipment with a first-year team; given this, 17 starts was not a terrible total.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: Tony Stewart
Ironically, the high point of the season for Tony Stewart came late, when he won three races during the playoffs after getting knocked out of Chase contention.
2006 NASCAR Driver Review: David Stremme
David Stremme managed to break the top 15. He finished 11th at New Hampshire in July, then ended the year on a strong note with another 11th at Homestead.