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Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2009 NASCAR Banking 500 at Charlotte

July 29, 2022October 20, 2009 by Mike Neff

NASCAR came home for the only night race of the playoffs Saturday, overseeing a coronation of the Lowe’s Motor Speedway “King” for the first time in four years.

Categories Bryan Davis Keith, Cup Series, Doug Turnbull, Kurt Smith, Matt Taliaferro, Mike Neff, Phil Allaway, Power Rankings, Tom Bowles, Tony Lumbis, Vito Pugliese

Happy Hour: NASCAR’s Car of Tomorrow & the Safety Delusion

July 29, 2022October 15, 2009 by Frontstretch Staff

Faithful Frontstretch readers, sometimes I feel like the kid in The Emperor’s New Clothes. The Vegas NASCAR Nationwide Series race this year was an example.

Categories Cup Series, Happy Hour, Kurt Smith

Mirror Driving: How to Beat Hendrick, Parking Double Duty & Dreamin’ of a Better California

July 28, 2022October 14, 2009 by Frontstretch Staff

Jimmie Johnson’s win at Auto Club moved him into the points lead. With Hendrick-supported cars 1-2-4-5 in the standings, is this Hendrick’s Chase to lose?

Categories Amy Henderson, Beth Lunkenheimer, Bryan Davis Keith, Cup Series, Jeff Meyer, Kurt Smith, Mike Neff, Mirror Driving, Tom Bowles, Xfinity

Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2009 Pepsi 500 at Fontana

July 28, 2022October 14, 2009 by Mike Neff

After scoring another victory at his home track, Jimmie Johnson put a major stranglehold on the top spot following Chase race number four at Fontana.

Categories Bryan Davis Keith, Cup Series, Doug Turnbull, Kevin Birge, Kurt Smith, Matt Taliaferro, Phil Allaway, Power Rankings, Tom Bowles, Tony Lumbis, Vito Pugliese

Happy Hour: It Isn’t Auto Club Speedway’s Fault

July 27, 2022October 8, 2009 by Frontstretch Staff

Auto Club Speedway gets a vicious rap from a gaggle of fans and media, including many writers on this website.

Categories Cup Series, Happy Hour, Kurt Smith

Happy Hour: Is Anyone Even Willing to Challenge the No. 48 Team?

July 25, 2022October 1, 2009 by Frontstretch Staff

With all apologies to 48 fans, a dominating Jimmie Johnson win just bores the snot out of me.

Categories Cup Series, Happy Hour, Kurt Smith

Happy Hour: Is There a Hex on UPS Cars?

July 25, 2022September 24, 2009 by Frontstretch Staff

It seems there is some sort of FedHex on any car that sports the famous UPS logo. Not anything dangerous, mind you; just something that makes racecars slow.

Categories Cup Series, Happy Hour, Kurt Smith

Mirror Driving: Montoya or Martin Driving Dirty? a Cautionary Tale & as the Tryson Turns

July 24, 2022September 22, 2009 by Frontstretch Staff

Juan Pablo Montoya says Mark Martin played dirty at the end of the Cup race at Loudon. Is he a sore loser or did Mark’s reputation let him get away with one?

Categories Amy Henderson, Beth Lunkenheimer, Bryan Davis Keith, Cup Series, Jeff Meyer, Kurt Smith, Mike Neff, Mirror Driving, Tom Bowles, Truck Series

Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2009 Sylvania 300 at Loudon

July 24, 2022September 22, 2009 by Mike Neff

The first Chase race is finally behind us, with Mark Martin earning his season-high fifth win of the season in Loudon, N.H.

Categories Bryan Davis Keith, Cup Series, Doug Turnbull, Kevin Birge, Kurt Smith, Matt Taliaferro, Mike Neff, Phil Allaway, Power Rankings, Tom Bowles, Tony Lumbis, Vito Pugliese

Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2009 Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond

July 22, 2022September 15, 2009 by Mike Neff

The final weekend in the race for the Chase saw plenty of playoff-worthy drivers put their best foot forward at Richmond. Brian Vickers slipped in, …

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Categories Bryan Davis Keith, Cup Series, Doug Turnbull, Kevin Birge, Kurt Smith, Matt Taliaferro, Mike Neff, Power Rankings, Tom Bowles, Tony Lumbis, Vito Pugliese
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