Frontstretch Breakdown: 2006 Ford 400 at Homestead
In the Nextel Cup finale, Greg Biffle held off Martin Truex Jr. in a green-white-checkered finish to win the Ford 400 at Homestead.
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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?
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?
Bowles-Eye View: NASCAR’s Problems Not Easy Fixes
I’ve got a Simpsons-like mentality creeping up on me. I’m getting nervous NASCAR might really be in trouble.
Frontstretch Breakdown: 2006 Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix
Kevin Harvick outlasted Jimmie Johnson following a restart with three laps remaining to win at Phoenix in Sunday’s 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?
Bowles-Eye View: Jimmie Johnson’s Miracle Comeback
Jimmie Johnson has no business leading the Nextel Cup points standings. None at all. In eight Chase races, Johnson has himself just four top-10 finishes. …
Frontstretch Breakdown: 2006 Dickies 500 at Texas
Dominating for the second straight week, Tony Stewart survived a green-white-checkered finish over Jimmie Johnson to win the Dickies 500 at Texas.
Mirror Driving: Is Tony Stewart Better Off Without Being in the Chase?
Can it be said missing the Chase has helped Tony Stewart? Should there be a Chase provision that allows drivers in his position to finish higher than 11th?
Bubble Breakdown: David Stremme Sliding Back Into Top-35 Danger While Joe Nemechek Digs Out
Joe Nemechek has had a horrific year, but he’s stuck it out in the No. 01 Army Chevrolet, and now things are finally beginning to turn around.