Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in NASCAR: 2011 Texas-Phoenix Edition
Hot/Not takes a look at who else is achieving their own 2012 goals in different ways while examining others who are stumbling to the finish line in shame.
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Fan’s View: Not Even Outraged, Simply Overrun by the Overlong NASCAR Season
I’d like to see everyone raise their hands who was gobsmacked that Kyle Busch drove Ron Hornaday into the wall, then didn’t apologize instantly. Anybody?
NASCAR Fines Kyle Busch, Placed on Probation for Rest of 2011
Kyle Busch has been cleared by NASCAR to race at Phoenix. The sanctioning body has fined Busch $50,000, placing him on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31.
Tony Stewart Dominates to Claim 4th Chase Victory of 2011 at Texas
“We’re controlling our own destiny,” Tony Stewart said. “Today is a perfect example of that.”
Monday Morning Teardown: 2 Men, 2 Weeks, 1 Title, Let the Fireworks Begin
In victory lane, Smoke said, “I don’t have to say anything, do I? I think our performance here today speaks for itself.”
David vs. Goliath: Geoff Bodine’s Rough Return Lowlight for Underdogs
In north Texas, points leaders Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards duked it out on the racetrack. But what about the guys a little further back in the garage?
Numbers Game: 2011 AAA Texas 500
2 – drivers to win four races in a single Chase. Tony Stewart joined Jimmie Johnson as the only drivers to do so.
Running Their Mouth: 2011 AAA Texas 500
Tony Stewart proved he can not only talk the talk, but walk the walk, in terms of his championship pursuit.
An Open Letter From Kyle Busch
Editor’s Note: This release was sent out by Kyle Busch Motorsports late on Saturday night (Nov. 6). It is reprinted, word for word, here.
Trevor Bayne Wins 2011 O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge at Texas
“This is just as surreal as the [Daytona] 500,” said Trevor Bayne in victory lane.