Going Green: April Showers Bring May Concerns for NASCAR Drivers on the Hot Seat
It’s time to look at which drivers should be concerned about their status with their current rides, starting with the ones most likely to be on the move soon.
Garrett Horton
Numbers Game: 2012 Southern 500 at Darlington
3 – Kyle Busch finished fourth at Darlington, his third straight top-five finish.
Going Green: Racing, Not Wrecking Others Will Help Danica’s Reputation
My concern is that Danica Patrick has shown in the past that she is a hot head who doesn’t think before she acts in certain situations.
Numbers Game: 2012 Aaron’s 499 at Talladega
3.4 – Clint Bowyer’s average finish in the last five Talladega races. In his eight Talladega starts prior, his best effort had been a fifth.
Going Green: Junior Is (Almost) Back … but Is It for Real This Time?
Junior is back! Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? It has become a recurring statement in four of the last five seasons.
Numbers Game: 2012 Capital City 400 at Richmond
20th – Landon Cassill drove the No. 83 BK Racing Toyota to a 20th-place result at Richmond, the team’s best effort so far.
Going Green: Greg Biffle Looks to Reverse Regular-Season Curse
Greg Biffle is making a case to be this year’s champion. However, he’ll have to buck a trend that has plagued regular-season contenders for the past five years.
Numbers Game: 2012 STP 400 at Kansas
3.25 – The last four races have averaged only 3.25 cautions. The short track at Martinsville was the only one that had more than three yellows, with seven.
Going Green: The Mystery of Kyle Busch’s Silent Season … So Far
As easy as it is to hate Kyle Busch for his immature behavior, his character is something the sport needs.
Numbers Game: 2012 Samsung Mobile 500 at Texas
17 – Greg Biffle now has 17 career Sprint Cup wins, moving him into a tie with Marvin Panch and Curtis Turner for 46th-most all time.