Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Nextel Cup: 2006 Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Edition
As the smoke cleared in Charlotte, Jeff Burton continued to remain the class of the Chase field, with his challengers now looking to play catchup.
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That’s History: Biggest Fish in the Pond
Darrell Waltrip’s career didn’t take off overnight; in fact, he wasn’t the 1973 Rookie of the Year. That honor went to Lennie Pond.
Numbers Game: 2006 Bank of America 500 at Charlotte
1.624 – Kasey Kahne’s margin of victory over Jimmie Johnson at the Bank of America 500 (in seconds).
Bowles-Eye View: At Lowe’s Motor Speedway, NASCAR Simply Not Doing Enough
Two years. One “levigation” project. One nightmare. That just about sums up the type of racing we’ve seen at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Once known as …
Frontstretch Breakdown: 2006 Bank of America 500 at Charlotte
Kasey Kahne came out and dominated at Lowe’s, leading 134 laps to come out on top in the Bank of America 500 and close within 160 of points leader Jeff Burton.
Bubble Breakdown: Tony Raines Makes Big Gains for No. 96 Team While Ken Schrader Takes Huge Hit
Tony Raines was the big winner in the Top 35 at Lowe’s. The No. 96 Hall of Fame Racing team was able to take the lead using pit strategy early in the race.
Kasey Kahne Says He’s Not Out of Chase; Backs it Up With 6th Win of 2006 at Charlotte
CONCORD, N.C. – Kasey Kahne pulled the Lowe’s Motor Speedway sweep, winning the Bank of America 500 over Jimmie Johnson. That’s no mean feat considering …
Dedicated Safety Teams: The NASCAR Debate Continues
For a good five years now, the debate has gone on about NASCAR safety and medical workers. With wrecks and mechanical failures forever ingrained in …
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Tops the Field in Final 2006 Bank of America 500 Practice at Charlotte
CONCORD, N.C. – Ray Evernham’s cars have been at the top of the time sheets all weekend, but someone else finally broke in on their domination as Dale Earnhardt Jr. posted the fastest lap at 183.943 mph in Nextel Cup Series final practice.
Full Throttle: Jeff Gordon vs. Dale Earnhardt Jr. – Let the Slings & Arrows Fly
Last Sunday at Talladega, Dale Earnhardt Jr. pushed Jeff Gordon to the lead in the UAW-Ford 500. That wasn’t the first time Earnhardt has helped …