5 Points to Ponder: 2009 CARFAX 400 at Michigan
The story of the weekend pertained to the dramatic conclusion of Saturday’s Nationwide race at Michigan between Brad Keselowski, Vickers and Kyle Busch.
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Bubble Breakdown: Underdog Bubbles Burst While John Andretti Beats Scott Speed on Fuel Mileage
The last few weeks, John Andretti’s radio has been a little livelier than normal. Instead of just lap times and car positioning, John has been … Continue Reading
Happy Hour: Don’t Blame Us For NASCAR’s Decline
Recently I stumbled on an article by Richard Allen on “Racing With Rich” pointing out the recent abandonment of NASCAR by companies like DeWalt and … Continue Reading
Fanning the Flames: Penalties & Robby Gordon a NASCAR Tradition Since 1991!
The only thing that makes me cringe more than sponsor plugs during the pre-race invocation is when the sponsor being plugged is Heluva! Good Sour … Continue Reading
Voices From the Heartland: While I May Have Sympathy for Jason Myers, If I Were the Judge…
I’m sure I’m going to take a lot of flak for this one, but nonetheless, here goes… Jason Myers, former car chief for the No. … Continue Reading
Top 10 Ways Roger Penske May Benefit by Having David Stremme As a Driver
10. May be able to sign Discovery Channel’s series Wrecked as a sponsor.
Thompson in Turn 5: Rainy Days Mean Racing on Mondays… Not Rain Tires
Two rainouts in as many weeks is both frustrating and a real letdown for race fans, particularly those that put forth not only the effort … Continue Reading
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: Fuel Mileage in the Big 3’s Backyard… Whoda Thunk It?
The Sprint Cup Series heads from the road course of the Glen back to the ovals and the Irish Hills this weekend as the race … Continue Reading
Numbers Game: 2009 Heluva! Good Sour Cream Dips at the Glen
3 – career Cup wins for Stewart-Haas Racing after Tony Stewart’s trip to victory lane on Monday.
Mirror Driving: The Death of NASCAR Road Ringers, the Great Rain Debate & Truck Talk
Marcos Ambrose had two top-two finishes at Watkins Glen, but most of the top spots on Monday went to the usual suspects – the same drivers who run in the top 10 or close to it most weeks. Is the road-course ringer a dying breed?