2020 NASCAR Team Reviews: Team Penske
In the hierarchy of multicar NASCAR Cup Series organizations, the label of best overall team seems to rotate pretty regularly. Joe Gibbs Racing, Hendrick Motorsports … Continue Reading
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Friday Faceoff: Are Jimmie Johnson/Chad Knaus the Best Driver/Crew Chief Pairing Ever?
Is Phoenix Raceway the right track again for the NASCAR finales next year? Luken Glover: While the spring NASCAR Cup Series race was good, the … Continue Reading
The Underdog House: Bubba Wallace Goes Out on Top at Phoenix
Top Dog Bubba Wallace stood atop the underdog pile when the final checkered flag waved on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. After a tumultuous season of … Continue Reading
Friday Faceoff: Who Are the Championship Favorites?
Looking back at the Martinsville Speedway race in the NASCAR Cup Series, would you have officiated anything that happened there any differently? Or did the … Continue Reading
The Frontstretch 5: Best NASCAR Cup Seasons By Drivers Who Didn’t Win Championship
1. 1985 Bill Elliott won plenty of races and money and even earned a couple really cool nicknames in 1985. But the big prize eluded … Continue Reading
2-Headed Monster: Is Rudy Fugle the Answer for William Byron?
Under-the-radar moves can sometimes have the biggest impact. The NASCAR silly season brings lots of changes, and while some moves are flashier than others, sometimes … Continue Reading
The Underdog House: John Hunter Nemechek Just Plain Speedy in Kansas
Top Dog John Hunter Nemechek was back on top of the underdogs on Sunday as the rookie driver finished 17th in the Hollywood Casino 400. … Continue Reading
Friday Faceoff: Is Kyle Busch’s 2020 the Worst Ever for a Defending Champ?
Was Kyle Busch’s performance in 2020 the worst season ever by a defending NASCAR Cup Series champion? Luken Glover: It’s definitely in the top 3. … Continue Reading
The Underdog House: Bubba Wallace Leads on the Long, Lonely Road Home
Top Dog Road courses at the top level of NASCAR are something of an equalizer. A good driver can elevate the performance of an entire … Continue Reading
Friday Faceoff: Where Will Ty Dillon Drive in 2021?
Is it better for the sport if the playoff drivers win the playoff races? Luken Glover: Yes and no. I look at someone like Jimmie … Continue Reading