Mirror Driving: Grading 2-Day Shows, 2-Race Chases & NASCAR’s Promotional Power
NASCAR is considering a move to two-day shows in 2010 as a cost-cutting measure for teams. Will this help teams and keep the fans happy?
Phil Allaway
Talking NASCAR TV: Dover a Repeat of Past Issues for ABC/ESPN
Hello, race fans. Last weekend, the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide series were each racing in Dover, Del. Neither race was adversely affected by weather.
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2009 Sylvania 300 at Loudon
The first Chase race is finally behind us, with Mark Martin earning his season-high fifth win of the season in Loudon, N.H.
Talking NASCAR TV: ESPN… Chase… Overload
September brings about the beginning of NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup. This is something that I have generally not been a fan of in …
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2009 Sylvania 300 at Loudon
Who… gets my shoutout of the race? My shoutout for this week goes to TRG Motorsports. They came into the Loudon weekend lacking the necessary …
Who’s Going to Win It All? Our 2009 NASCAR Chase Predictions
The sixth edition of NASCAR’s Chase is upon us, and with it comes the most talented 12-car field we’ve ever seen. Four former champions, 282 …
Talking NASCAR TV: “Chasing” Diverts Too Much Attention From “Racing” at Richmond
Hello, race fans. NASCAR’s Richmond race weekend every September has always been an exciting weekend. Good racing is nearly guaranteed and, since it’s a short …
Denny Hamlin Finally Claims Victory at Home in Richmond; Vickers Claims Final Chase Spot
For Denny Hamlin, races at Richmond International Raceway are home games. It would mean the world for him to win there since he grew up …
Tony Stewart Once Again Claims Victory in 2009 Prelude to the Dream
In last year’s Prelude to the Dream, Eldora Speedway owner Tony Stewart started the 30-lap feature on the pole, took the lead at the start …
Mirror Driving: Atlanta’s Fan Frenzy, Picking the Chasers & Morgan Shepherd’s Swan Song?
Swapping Atlanta Motor Speedway’s date to Labor Day weekend certainly improved attendance at AMS. But did the quality of racing match the fans’ enthusiasm?