Thinkin’ Out Loud at the Daytona 500: NASCAR Finally Lets ‘Em Race to the Line
As I sat on pit road gazing at the broadcast of the final lap of the Daytona 500, I wished for a green flag finish. Thank you NASCAR for giving me one.
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Thinkin’ Out Loud at the Clash: Is Bowman Gray Here to Stay? It Better Be
The Clash has recently been treated as an experimental event as it has hopped from venue to venue, but it seems like it’s finally found a home at Bowman Gray
Thinkin’ Out Loud at the Rolex 24: IMSA Proves Pure Racing is Still Exciting
The Rolex 24 this year reminded me of what pure non-gimmick racing can produce. It was a reminder of why we love auto racing in the first place.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Phoenix: How Much Does the NASCAR Championship Matter Anymore?
If a driver can have the worst year ever ran in a championship season under the modern format, then how much meaning does the Cup championship have anymore?
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Martinsville: The Fail Melon — a Result of the NASCAR Playoffs
The Hail Melon will go down as one of the coolest moments in NASCAR history, and it made the playoffs look like a genius idea. Not so much this year.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Homestead: Aggression Finally Pays off for Tyler Reddick
Reddick didn’t rein himself in, and this time that was the right move.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Las Vegas: In a Format That Emphasizes Winning, Teams Still Prioritize Points
For some playoff drivers, the incentive to win apparently did not outweigh the opportunity for a good points day.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at the ROVAL: Never Ever Doubt Even-Year Joey Logano
What is the strange phenomenon that gives Logano the ability to perform as he does in even-numbered years? Is it luck? Is it skill? Is it aliens?
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Talladega: The Clock Strikes Midnight for Playoff Cinderellas
Despite there being one more race this round, the year seems to be already over for the playoff underdogs.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Kansas: There Are No Championship Favorites
No one has been consistently excellent since the beginning of the Cup Series playoffs.