Driven to the Past: NASCAR’s Most Spectacular Accident
The first thing I want to say this week is how much I appreciate the comments we’ve been getting and the emails I’ve been receiving, …
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Voices From the Heartland: Why is NASCAR Obvious Always So Hard to See?
I have an extremely low tolerance for “stupid.” Fortunately for me, seeing as how stupid has reached epidemic proportions worldwide, I have a built in …
Fanning the Flames: NASCAR Driver/Crew Chief Duos, Pit-Road “Favors” & Ford Martin Rocks!
Seven down, three to go. With that in mind, I figure it’s time for another Chase stat update that I enjoy so much (if you …
Fantasy Picks ‘N’ Pans: Which Drivers to Turn Loose in Texas
As the Chase winds down, the circus pulls into the last true cookie-cutter track on the schedule. Texas Motor Speedway is putting in a strong …
Top 10 Reasons Jimmie Johnson Might Not Win the Chase
10. Other drivers hire Tonya Harding to give Jimmie a good “knee whacking.”
Mirror Driving: Chasing NASCAR’s Chase, Tiring Tires & Flipping the Bird
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 …
Thompson in Turn 5: Jack Roush’s Ideas to Revamp Chase Aside, Let’s Give Fans a Break
Whether Jimmie Johnson, with a seemingly insurmountable 183-point lead in the Chase to the Cup, actually closes the deal this season is yet to be …
Talking NASCAR TV: ESPN Atlanta Coverage an Improvement Over Past Weeks
ESPN’s Sprint Cup portion of its broadcast schedule for 2008 has seen its ups and downs. Unfortunately for the network, recurring mistakes have overshadowed some …
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2008 Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Edition
Carl Edwards returned to victory lane this weekend at Atlanta and is now one win behind Kyle Busch for the series lead, but Jimmie Johnson utilized late-race pit strategy for an impressive runner-up finish. The second-place run improves the No. 48 team’s stranglehold on the rest of the Chase field to 183 points, increasing the likelihood of what would be a third consecutive championship.
Johnson has garnered the most headlines since the Chase began seven races ago, but it’s one of his teammates who has quietly been one of the most consistent drivers right along with him. To see who that is and who else has been strong as of late, check out this week’s version of Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: Chase Edition.
10 Points to Ponder… After the 2008 Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta
1. Eating Sushi – Expectations of a takeover of Chrysler by General Motors are gaining credibility, as both company’s fortunes continue to spiral downward as …