Voice of Vito: Overlooking the Obvious – Media Largely Ignoring Compelling Chase Stories, Handing Johnson Title Prematurely
The flavor of the month syndrome seems to have hit home hardest during the 2009 NASCAR Chase for the Championship.
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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?
What’s Vexing Vito: Coming Out on Dodge’s Deeply Depressing Demise in NASCAR
You can only imagine my chagrin at what is happening with the sad state of affairs of the Dodge teams as of late in NASCAR.
Voice of Vito: Strong Chase Starts Not Always a Recipe for Championship Success
Following his fifth win of the season at Loudon this past Sunday, Mark Martin was sure he was dreaming. He had just won a race …
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.
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 …
What’s Vexing Vito: Life Beyond the Chase – Putting Things in Perspective for NASCAR’s Other 31 Drivers
Now that the 2009 NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup is upon us, the usual band of detractors have come out of the woodwork, citing …
Voice of Vito: Pugliese the Prognosticator – A Comprehensive Guide to the 2009 Chase for the Cup
Following weeks of speculation, rationalization and wild-assed guesses, the field for the 2009 Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship is now set. This week, the …
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2009 Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond
The final weekend in the race for the Chase saw plenty of playoff-worthy drivers put their best foot forward at Richmond. Brian Vickers slipped in, …
Voice of Vito: Limpin’ Ain’t Easy – Roush Fenway Trio Stumbling Into Richmond on Carl Edwards’s Broken Foot
Oscar Wilde is quoted as saying, “Life imitates art more than art imitates life.” That came to mind Sunday night following the Pep Boys Auto …