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.
Cup Series
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.
What’s the Call? Tony Stewart Better Off NOT Making the Chase?
Tony Stewart won this week thanks to gambling that probably wouldn’t have happened if he was racing for the championship. Is this actually better for sponsors?
Scanner Static: Kansas Puts On a Hall of Fame Show
Q: I know Kansas lost out on getting the NASCAR Hall of Fame, but we sure showed everyone we mean business in the sport. I … Continue Reading
Fantasy Picks ‘N’ Pans: 2006 UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega Edition
With new asphalt and restrictor-plate engines, every team is going to be holding their breath for 500 miles, hoping they can avoid Talladega’s Big One.
Top 10 Things Brian Vickers is Doing Instead of Attending Hendrick Team Meetings
10. Battling with Nick Lachey and Stacy Keibler over who will be the point guard for the Hollywood Fame ABA team that all three partially own.
Mirror Driving: Did Jimmie Johnson Get Screwed at Kansas?
Was this week’s race at Kansas just an aberration, or are we finally beginning to see one of the “cookie-cutter” tracks provide good racing?
Becca’s Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2006 Banquet 400 at Kansas
This week at Kansas, I had to laugh when the TV broadcast flashed the “Team Chevy Winning Moment” banner across the bottom of the screen.