Bubble Breakdown: Sterling Marlin’s Engine Seals His Fate, Kyle Petty Locks-In Spot for Daytona 500
Sterling Marlin’s engine failure kept the suspense from carrying all of the way to the finish of the race, but until then… it was anybody’s race.
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Full Throttle: Jimmie Johnson’s Impending Coronation
After 36 races during a 10-month long season, a champion will be crowned, and most likely, that champion will be Jimmie Johnson. How will Johnson be received?
What’s the Call? Juan Pablo Montoya’s Attitude
Juan Pablo Montoya had some belittling comments for Busch Series drivers. Is this a sign he has the right attitude to be racing in Nextel Cup?
Fantasy Picks ‘N’ Pans: 2006 Ford 400 at Homestead Edition
How can you put the finishing titles on your own fantasy title, or just finish out the year with pride? Read ahead in this week’s Picks ‘N’ Pans for Homestead.
Mirror Driving: Roush Dragging Matt Kenseth Down? Yates Dragging Himself Down?
Did the series of shakeups at Roush Racing the last two months cost Matt Kenseth his shot at the title?
Bubble Breakdown: Sterling Marlin Misses Golden Opportunity, Locking David Stremme in Top 35
David Stremme came very close to locking up a Top-35 owner points finish for his team this weekend.
Full Throttle: NASCAR Overly Cautious
NASCAR was under a lot of scrutiny a couple of weeks ago after rollbarpaddinggate. People were venting about debris cautions and the fact that many …
What’s the Call? Time to Expand the Chase?
Given the closeness in Nextel Cup standings compared to the lack of drama in the Busch and Truck championship races, is it time to implement the Chase system?
Fantasy Picks ‘N’ Pans: 2006 Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix Edition
With no one is technically eliminated from the Nextel Cup title chase, they come to Phoenix for the Checker Auto Parts 500.
Mirror Driving: Toyota Already Underachieving in 2006?
Team Red Bull has had an auspicious debut, failing to qualify for any of the races it’s entered this season. Is this a true indicator that Toyota has a lot of homework to do, or is it hard to tell anything because they’re using Dodges?