NASCAR Stat Sheet: Larson Shines on All-Star Sunday
Kyle Larson is good at winning. Okay, so that seems like an obvious statement, but it really holds a lot of truth. His prowess on …
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NASCAR Stat Sheet: Larson-y in Sonoma As the No. 5 Team Steals Another Trophy
Kyle Larson is one of the more naturally capable drivers in motorsports today. Since landing on one of the best teams in NASCAR prior to …
NASCAR Stat Sheet: Chase Elliott Slip Slides Away With Another Victory
Chase Elliott has proven himself to be quite the road warrior, and Sunday he threw another win onto his pile of accolades. The second generation …
NASCAR Stat Sheet: Kyle Busch Takes the Cake on His Birthday
In 2009, Kyle Busch became the first driver since Cale Yarborough in 1977 to win a Cup race on his birthday. However, after winning this …
NASCAR Stat Sheet: Keselowski Leaves Talladega With a 6 Pack
Talladega Superspeedway has always been a unique challenge, dating back to the first ever visit that NASCAR made to the 2.66-mile behemoth. The reasons that …
NASCAR Stat Sheet: The No. 48 Is Back
Alex Bowman may not be the next seven-time champion, but Sunday (April 18) he was able to post a NASCAR stat that Jimmie Johnson couldn’t …
NASCAR Stat Sheet: Martin Truex Jr. Under Par With His Short (Track) Game
If the stats tell the story, then it seems that Martin Truex Jr. has suddenly turned into short-track ace. In his first 80 Cup races …
NASCAR Stat Sheet: Is Ryan Blaney the New Rooster?
Every driver has a unique situation and skill level that makes comparing racers from different eras wildly speculative and a little unfair. But for me, …
NASCAR Stat Sheet: Martin Truex Jr. Finds His Oasis in the Desert
Fans who have been around for more than a decade can likely recall a time when Martin Truex Jr. victories came about as often as …
NASCAR Stat Sheet: Larson Lights Up the Stage in His Second Act
Who doesn’t love a good redemption story? Just under a year ago, Kyle Larson became the poster boy for thoughtless expression, firing off without taking …