Denny Hamlin’s Curse & Why Richmond Should Help
Denny Hamlin is the latest driver to suffer under what I know as the “Jimmie Johnson curse.”
Special Commentary: Cup
Darlington 2003 vs. Talladega 2011: 2 Photo Finishes, 1 Clear Winner
The score sheets may say this Sunday at Talladega equaled what was seen in 2003 at Darlington. But those finishes are equal on the score sheets only.
Penske Problem: Kurt Busch’s Drive for De Facto Single-Car Team Taking Its Toll
For Kurt Busch, the story that has played out year after year during his tenure at Penske Racing seems to finally be catching up to him.
A Break From the Script: Kevin Harvick Throws the Latest Wrench in NASCAR 2011
It was Kevin Harvick, the oft-forgotten third party in last season’s Johnson vs. Hamlin title fight, who crashed the Hendrick/JGR show again.
At Martinsville, What Tire Problem?
Good old Martinsville, taking it to the modernity of today’s NASCAR. Beating, banging, tires that wear out and the only driver happy was the race winner.
Losing 100 Miles Changes Nothing at Fontana
The Auto Club 400 in Fontana was the Auto Club 500. It just ended earlier.
Steve Letarte Taking Charge as Bristol a Step Forward for Dale Earnhardt Jr., No. 88 Team
BRISTOL, Tenn. – After this Sunday, there is no mistake to be made. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back to contention in the Cup Series this season.
2 Roads Diverge: Hendrick, Childress Seeing Offseason Moves Go Opposite Directions
While the Hendrick shuffle is already bearing fruit, the new four-car Richard Childress Racing is running much like the four-car RCR of old: mediocre.
Jeff Gordon, Phoenix Offer Valuable Reality Check After Daytona Drama
With last week’s biggest story in the garage, the usual suspects returned to the forefront at Phoenix… and in the end, Jeff Gordon silenced any critics.
Ford’s New Star? Wood Brothers Savior? 20-Year-Old Trevor Bayne Fits the Bill
Trevor Bayne didn’t win this race because he was the last car left standing when the dust settled. Bayne won the Daytona 500 beating NASCAR’s best.