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Dropping the Hammer

Dropping the Hammer: Despite Limited Resources, Indy Win Not ‘Cinderella’ Moment for Michael McDowell

August 16, 2023August 15, 2023 by Daniel McFadin
2023-NASCAR-Indianapolis-Michael-Mcdowell-Credit-NASCAR-getty.jpg

Michael McDowell’s dominant victory at Indianapolis was the most “complete” performance of his career.

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Dropping the Hammer: Noah Gragson’s Big Mistake

August 8, 2023August 5, 2023 by Daniel McFadin
Noah Gragson, NKP

Noah Gragson made a choice on social media that has already cost him dearly.

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Dropping the Hammer: Intermediates, the New Short Track

July 25, 2023 by Daniel McFadin

Tempers have flared at more intermediates than ever in recent years.

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Dropping the Hammer: The Potential Danger of NASCAR’s Long Season

July 19, 2023July 18, 2023 by Daniel McFadin

Martin Truex Jr.’s retirement decision could be hinging on how taxing the Cup Series schedule is.

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Dropping the Hammer: My Dream All-Star Race(s)

July 11, 2023 by Daniel McFadin
Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, and Daniel Suarez, driver of the #99 Trackhouse Motorplex Chevrolet, lead the field during the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 21, 2023 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Kyle Busch vs. Brad Keselowski is Daniel McFadin’s dream All-Star matchup; what’s yours?

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Dropping the Hammer: The Miracle of the Chicago Street Race

July 5, 2023 by Daniel McFadin

Although Mother Nature nearly postponed the Cup race, NASCAR’s gamble to run a street course race paid off.

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Dropping the Hammer: Let’s Talk About the Chicago Street Course

June 28, 2023June 27, 2023 by Daniel McFadin
NASCAR Chicago Street Race Press Conference, Bubba Wallace, Patrick McDermott/Getty Images

NASCAR has finally made the Chicago Street Course a reality.

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Dropping the Hammer: Cheers & Jeers for 1st Half of NASCAR Season

June 14, 2023June 14, 2023 by Daniel McFadin
Sonoma Raceway, NASCAR Cup Series, 2023

Daniel McFadin takes a look at the positives and negatives of NASCAR’s first half of 2023.

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Dropping the Hammer: Let’s Talk About Playoff Waivers (Again)

June 8, 2023June 7, 2023 by Daniel McFadin
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Kyle Busch prepares for the race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, NKP

Because playoff waivers is still a hot topic.

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Dropping the Hammer: Just Say ‘No’ to Playoff Waivers Like Chase Elliott’s

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 by Daniel McFadin
NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott prepares for the race at Darlington Raceway, NKP

When will the sanctioning body say “no” to a request for a playoff waiver?

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