2012 NASCAR Driver Review: Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch, who had won the last three spring races at Richmond, spent most of this Saturday night thinking the streak would come to an end.
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Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas
Matt Kenseth slapped on two fresh tires, came out the leader with 49 laps left and became the de facto winner in an event where there were exactly two on-track, green-flag passes for the lead over the course of 400 miles – lap 1 and during a mid-race wreck.
Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Bank of America 500 at Charlotte
Brad Keselowski ran out of gas, down the backstretch with 58 laps left, allowing Clint Bowyer to breeze by. That left the No. 15 team virtually unencumbered as they turned on the fuel mileage jets, put a Rip Van Winkle spell over the stands, and advanced to a shocking intermediate oval victory at Charlotte.
Did You Notice? Military Matters, Kicked to the Curb & It Doesn’t Pay to Finish 1st on Friday
Did You Notice? How the US Army’s departure from NASCAR puts the focus on the No. 88 car manned by the sport’s Most Popular Driver?
Mirror Driving: NASCAR’s Scarlet Letter, Qualifying Questions & Title Talk
Which of the smaller teams has been most impressive in 2012 and why?
Pace Laps: Suspensions, Infractions & Penalties – Oh My!
Each week, Frontstretch will break down the racing, series by series, to bring you the biggest stories that you need to watch during the week ahead.
AJ Allmendinger Suspended for Failed Drug Test
NASCAR Senior Vice President Steve O’Donnell announced that AJ Allmendinger has been temporarily suspended by NASCAR.
Did You Notice? The New NASCAR, Accountability & Jeff Gordon’s Chase Chances
Did You Notice? The biggest story in NASCAR right now, in my opinion isn’t the Silly Season move of Matt Kenseth but Michael Andretti?
Did You Notice? Kenseth’s Championship Problem, Keeping Earnhardt in Line & Quick Hits
Did You Notice? No Cup Series champion in the modern era has driven for a different team the following season?
Bowles-Eye View: Clint Bowyer’s Victory Justifies MWR Offseason Maneuvers
With Clint Bowyer’s win, Toyota’s initial flagship race organization in NASCAR can now count three victories in its five-plus-year history.