Going By the Numbers: A Week Without Racing Can Bring Relief But Kill Momentum
Some say momentum doesn’t exist in sports. They’ll say it’s nothing more than a feeling, a faux sense of confidence that doesn’t actually propel a …
Rutherford is the managing editor of Frontstretch, a position he gained in 2015 after serving on the editing staff for two years. At his day job, he's a journalist covering music and rock charts at Billboard. He lives in New York City, but his heart is in Ohio -- you know, like that Hawthorne Heights song.
Going By the Numbers: A Rookie Winning at Darlington? You’re Funny
You’ve already heard plenty of people run down the extensive list of nicknames Darlington Raceway has made for itself over the years, so I’ll spare …
Going By The Numbers: Five NASCAR Teams In Need Of A Texas Turnaround
Hey, did you hear? Just one win effectively grants you a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup in 2014! I think that scenario …
Going By The Numbers: Turning Back Time To Find The Truth About Parity
Hold up. Is Brian France’s master plan for The Chase actually working? Five races into the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, five different winners have …
Going By the Numbers: Will Consistency Still Matter In NASCAR?
The 2010s haven’t been a subject of derision for Jeff Gordon and his fans, but the decade hasn’t exactly been kind to the four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup …
Going By The Numbers: Will Daytona 500 Success Make Or Break A Season?
This week, in Going By The Numbers we thought a special win deserved a special column. After his first victory in 55 races, Dale Earnhardt, …
Going By the Numbers: Judging The 2014 Sprint Cup Rookie Class
In 2006, eight different drivers declared for Rookie of the Year honors in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, providing the sport with an exceedingly deep …
Nuts for Nationwide: Forget the Circumstances, Underdog Wins Always Possible
When David Ragan crossed the finish line first during last weekend’s Aaron’s 499 at Talladega in the Sprint Cup Series, I immediately thought of another race.
The date was June 17, 2006; the place, Kentucky Speedway. Most of the players are different, save for one. On that day, another David slayed the Goliaths of NASCAR, this time in the then-Busch Series. Piloting a low-budget, all-black No. 84 Chevrolet, David Gilliland defeated J.J. Yeley en route to his first win, shocking a sport that had become so used to the big guns on top.
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DavidRagan: Man DavidGilliland gave me the push we needed to get the W. I cannot express how big of a Win this is for @FrontRowNASCAR. …
One Chance At Success At Cup’s Once-Visited Tracks
Darlington Raceway is known for many things. It’s the supposed “Track Too Tough to Tame” and “The Lady in Black.” Its egg-shaped configuration is unique among Sprint Cup Series circuits, creating a driving experience tough to master for even the most talented competitors.
It’s also one of 10 racetracks on the Sprint Cup circuit that are visited just once during the season.