Tearing Apart the Trucks: Ron Hornaday Re-Emerges as a Title Threat
Currently 21 points behind the leader, Ron Hornaday has cut 47 points out of his deficit in just five races.
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Professor of Speed: The Certainty of Uncertainty
One adage that seems to be receiving its share of attention during the 2011 Chase for the Championship is “The only sure thing is that there’s no sure thing.”
Going Green: 1 Big Pack or Not, Restrictor-Plate Racing is the Best Option
Chaos, carnage, luck, crapshoot, unpredictable. These are just a few of many words that come to mind in the days leading up to Talladega.
Potts’s Shots: Do IndyCars Belong on Ovals? NASCAR Gas Gimmicks & More
As for Jimmie Johnson’s comments that IndyCar shouldn’t race on ovals … he’s entitled to his opinion.
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: Chasing That Talladega Lineup – How to Use the Title Contenders
Talladega provides a bigger challenge for fantasy owners than any other race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup for one reason: unpredictability.
Shakedown Session: The Exclusive Sponsorship Catch-22
Much ado has been made in recent weeks of current Sprint Cup Series championship contender Matt Kenseth and his quest for sponsorship in 2012.
Mirror Driving: Halfway Chase Favorites, Crew Chief Silly Season & Fuel Injection
Charlotte marked the halfway point of the 2011 Chase and the top four are separated by just 18 points. Is there a favorite finally emerging?
Top 10 Ways the World Will Remember Dan Wheldon
2. Pouring the milk over his head when he won the Indy 500 (both times) because he wanted to be different.
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in NASCAR: 2011 Charlotte-Talladega Edition
Let’s take a look at the drivers who are heading into the weekend at Talladega with momentum on their side.
Monday Morning Teardown: An Ill Wind Blew in Charlotte
What did you miss at Charlotte? Not much, in the way of racing, but plenty of opportunities to observe ESPN’s split-screen commercials/live action.