Up to Speed: Inconsistent Calls Embarrass NASCAR in Kansas
If Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway was too orderly for the first 200 laps, the ending was full of surprises. A flurry … Continue Reading
Up to Speed: Remembering Bobby Hamilton’s 2001 Talladega Triumph
Most weekends when NASCAR comes to town, Talladega Superspeedway is an agent of chaos. The success, or failure, of many a driver hinges on what … Continue Reading
Up to Speed: Alex Bowman Overcomes Setbacks for Richmond Win
On the day (April 18) when Jimmie Johnson ran his first IndyCar race, it was only fitting that Alex Bowman brought the No. 48 car … Continue Reading
Up to Speed: A Rare Bad Day at Martinsville for Brad Keselowski
As usual, Martinsville Speedway dished out a healthy dose of chaos for the NASCAR Cup Series. A wet Saturday night delayed all but the opening … Continue Reading
Up to Speed: Why Kyle Busch Was Best With Adam Stevens
An old adage in professional sports is if you’re not constantly looking for ways to improve your performance, you’re probably falling behind. Teams, plans and … Continue Reading
Up to Speed: NASCAR Bristol Dirt Blends the Old & New
It is a real shame that NASCAR’s weekend of racing at the dirt-covered Bristol Motor Speedway did not run as planned. After days of torrential … Continue Reading
Up to Speed: Ryan Blaney Adds to His History of NASCAR Clutch Wins at Atlanta
Check off another unique winner for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season. Ryan Blaney emerged as a surprise victor at Atlanta Motor Speedway, capturing the … Continue Reading
Up to Speed: Kevin Harvick Still Searching for 2020 Form
Sunday’s (March 14) NASCAR Cup Series race was a fairly typical event at Phoenix Raceway. Perhaps the most surprising aspect of the Instacart 500 was … Continue Reading
Up to Speed: A New Attitude of NASCAR Equality at Hendrick Motorsports
Just four races into the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season, Hendrick Motorsports has already won twice. Last week at Homestead-Miami Speedway, William Byron drove off … Continue Reading
Up to Speed: Evening Races Perfect Fit for Homestead-Miami Speedway
During the first few weeks of the 2021 NASCAR season, start times of races have become a point of debate. This weekend’s slate of races … Continue Reading