5 Points to Ponder: 2009 Southern 500 Edition
Mayfield Done In the same week that Manny Ramirez was suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball for violating the sport’s substance abuse policy, NASCAR … Continue Reading
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Numbers Game: 2009 Southern 500 at Darlington
1 – Number of times winner Mark Martin led the Southern 500 Saturday.
Happy Hour: Tony Stewart is Making Me Look Like an Idiot – But Lesson Learned
One year ago Haas CNC Racing had already reached obscurity. Today its co-owner/driver Tony Stewart is third in the points standings.
Thompson in Turn 5: 1 More Season With Mark Martin Is a Good Thing
Yesterday’s news that popular veteran Mark Martin has agreed to compete full-time at least through 2010 in the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet – instead … Continue Reading
Voices From the Heartland: From Yellow Lines to Yellow Flags
I want to take a look at the Lucky Dog rule, as well as NASCAR’s insane insistence on allowing lapped cars to restart with lead-lap cars after a yellow flag.
Fanning the Flames: Appreciating NASCAR’s Spring Slate
I always look forward to the month of May. Spring is upon us, the fish are biting, the weather is absolutely beautiful, the mosquitoes aren’t … Continue Reading
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: Taming the Lady in Black
There aren’t many places where every driver, not just the rookies, is told “race the track, not the pack.” But that’s the only means of … Continue Reading
Mirror Driving: Does TV Owe NASCAR Underdogs? Grading the Childress Crew Swap & Nationwide Surprises
Welcome to Mirror Driving. Every week, your favorite columnists sit down and give their opinion about the latest NASCAR news and rumors. Love us or … Continue Reading
Top 10 “Bromances” in NASCAR
9. Anyone in the NASCAR media center and the late, great David Poole.
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2009 Crown Royal 400 at Richmond Edition
Watching the running order during Saturday’s Richmond race was similar to watching a yoyo go up and down. Pit strategy, brake wear, copious amounts of … Continue Reading