Thompson in Turn 5: Mark Martin Finds Part-Time Work Away From Roush… & It’s OK
Last Friday at Talladega, Mark Martin announced his future racing plans, raising more than a few eyebrows with his intentions. As you’ve likely already heard …
Cup Series
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Nextel Cup: 2006 UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega Edition
There are certain things that we’ve come to expect from restrictor-plate races lately, and this weekend’s Nextel Cup race at Talladega had most of the …
That’s History: NASCAR, Fix the Future… NOW!
What I’m going to write about – what I need to write about after the race at Talladega – is how NASCAR needs to prepare for a future that is less than bright.
Doin’ Donuts: Plate-Race Pandemonium at Talladega
While this is NOT real racing, Talladega is an exciting event! This year featured over 60 lead changes, 40 of them legitimate green-flag passes on the track.
Numbers Game: 2006 UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega
$5,282,231 – total purse for the UAW-Ford 500.
Bowles-Eye View: Teamwork at Hendrick Motorsports? Jimmie Johnson Should Know Better
The front bumper of Brian Vickers touched the back bumper of Jimmie Johnson, and the world of Hendrick Motorsports promptly imploded.
Frontstretch Breakdown: 2006 UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega
Brian Vickers bumped Jimmie Johnson from behind in the wrong place, sending Johnson straight into the No. 8 while Vickers streaked by to win the UAW-Ford 500.
Bubble Breakdown: Jeff Green Scores Big in Top-35 Battle While JJ Yeley’s Bad Luck Continues
JJ Yeley had a day he’d rather forget at Talladega. Rear-ended by Ken Schrader in the first big wreck, the bump caused significant damage to his car.
Full Throttle: Juan Pablo Montoya’s Debut a Different Kind of Silly Season
Juan Pablo Montoya is going to run a full Cup schedule next year for Chip Ganassi Racing. His return to the US sent shockwaves through the sport.
Race Trax: 2006 UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega
The UAW-Ford 500 is the 30th race on the 36-race NASCAR Nextel Cup Series schedule. The Cup Series visits the 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway twice in 2006.