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 …
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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 …
NASCAR Stat Sheet: Trackhouse Racing Taking NASCAR by Storm
Any interesting story isn’t complete without a good surprise or two. The NASCAR Cup Series has been racing in Florida for better than three weeks, …
NASCAR Stat Sheet: Feels Like the First Time
Here’s an interesting tidbit: For the first time since 1950, the first two races of the Cup Series schedule have been won by first-time visitors …
NASCAR Stat Sheet: Breaking on Through to the Other Side (Finally)
Last week, I discussed the biggest and most imposing winless streaks in the Daytona 500, past and present alike. Given what transpired in Sunday’s (and …
Friday Faceoff: Should Any Driver Be Locked Into the Daytona 500?
Who is more likely to end their Daytona 500 drought first: Kyle Busch or Brad Keselowski? Luken Glover: This is a tough one because neither …