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, …
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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 …
NASCAR Stat Sheet: The Biggest 0-for Streaks in the Sport’s Biggest Race
In every form of sports, there is a foremost prize to be had, and the collection of triumphs becomes the most significant measure by which …
2021 NASCAR Preseason Power Rankings, No. 6: Brad Keselowski
Since moving to the No. 2 ride at Team Penske a decade ago, Brad Keselowski has been an absolute model of consistency. As we head into …
2021 NASCAR Preseason Power Rankings, No. 23: Erik Jones
As he has for the first four years of his full-time career in the NASCAR Cup Series, Erik Jones finds himself in an iconic ride …