2009 NASCAR Driver Review: Michael Waltrip
Unfortunately for Michael Waltrip, the statistics speaks for themselves as his full-time Sprint Cup career ended with a whimper, not a bang.
Tommy Thompson
2009 NASCAR Driver Review: Brian Vickers
Despite a shaky fall, the Brian Vickers train is still on track and steaming along nicely.
Thompson in Turn 5: Robby Gordon’s Sponsorship Woes Signal the End of the “Real” Owner/Driver
It appears Robby Gordon’s five-year battle to be a competitive full-time Sprint Cup owner/driver is about to come to an end.
Thompson in Turn 5: Jimmie Johnson’s Garage Leadership Misinterpreted by the Media
There was no shortage of accolades being heaped on the crew of Jimmie Johnson’s Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 by the ABC broadcast crew.
Thompson in Turn 5: Complaining Aside, NASCAR Restrictor-Plate Racing is Here to Stay
The anti-NASCAR restrictor plate hating crowd had a heyday following the uneventful laps and the spectacular wrecks during the AMP Energy 500 at Talladega.
Thompson in Turn 5: Bob Griese’s Comments Uncalled for, but Situation Handled Well by All Involved
What Denny Hamlin did not count on is that a remark made by ESPN analyst Bob Griese the previous day would trump his win and the Chase for coverage.
Thompson in Turn 5: Martin/Montoya the Closest Martin Has Come to an On-Track Feud
Reading between the lines, it would be reasonable for one to assume that Mark Martin should not expect any favors from Juan Pablo Montoya in the future.
Thompson in Turn 5: NASCAR’s Hall of Fame Votes Are in & the Committee Got It (Just About) Right
Now with 60 years of NASCAR history to draw on, the sport has selected its first five inductees to the soon-to-be completed Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C.
Thompson in Turn 5: Talladega’s New Catchfence a Needed Improvement Despite the Spin
The most talked about ending of the 2009 season was the death-defying finish of the Aaron’s 499 in April, held at always treacherous Talladega Superspeedway.
Thompson in Turn 5: Juan Pablo Montoya Has Arrived, but His Championship Hopes Are Underpowered
For Juan Pablo Montoya, 2009 marks the year that he has become, by every measure, a stock car driver.