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Jeb Burton Driver Diary: Qualifying Success, Turkey Hunting and Moving Forward
Since we last talked, we’ve gotten three races in. Martinsville went well; we ran great all day long. I felt like we should’ve gotten the win there, but all in all, it was a good points day and we led a bunch of laps. Then we went to Rockingham and got another pole–that was good. In the race, we had a pretty good finish–not as good as I wanted it to be but another good points day.
Joe Gibbs Racing Penalties Reduced Following Appeal
Joe Gibbs Racing had many of their penalties for the No. 20 team reduced during the appeal process on Wednesday. Driver Matt Kenseth and owner …
Penske Has Suspensions Reduced On Appeal
Roger Penske’s team got some relief Tuesday from NASCAR’s Chief Appellate Officer John Middlebrook, as he chose to reduce penalties assessed to that organization at …
NASCAR Writer Power Rankings: Top 15 After Talladega I
Well, how about that!? It was David and David against Goliath at Talladega and, much like the popular fairytale, David won. At a racetrack that produces unlikely winners, the Front Row Motorsports teammates didn’t disappoint, claiming the team’s first win and sweeping the top two positions over the powerhouses of Hendrick, Gibbs and others. They said anyone can win at the restrictor plate racetracks, but you still have to be around on the final lap. David and David both avoided multiple big ones, a three-hour rain delay and made the right move coming off turn four of the final lap.
Top Ten Mother’s Day Gifts From NASCAR Drivers
*10.* From Ryan Newman: all the Bloomin’ Onions she can eat and a new puppy.
*9.* From Clint Bowyer: the Camo Cadillac he drove on Duck Dynasty. What mom wouldn’t want to accessorize with that baby?
*8.*From Jeff Gordon: a nice, relaxing Sunday drive in a Camaro…
WTF Wednesday: Bring Back the Darlington Excitement
While viewing the final laps of the Aaron’s 312 and 499 Nationwide and Cup series races last weekend, my faith in the excitement that made …
Pay-Per-View vs. a Highlight Reel: Fixing FOX’s Terrible Coverage
Which would you rather have, four hours of uninterrupted NASCAR race coverage or a one hour highlight reel? That’s a tough question these days. One …
Pace Laps: NASCAR’s Miracle Moment, Cautions Breed Controversy And “21”
_Did you miss an event during this busy week in racing? How about a late-night press release, an important sponsorship rumor, or a juicy piece of news? If you did, you’ve come to the right place! Each week, The Frontstretch will break down the racing, series by series, to bring you the biggest stories that you need to watch going forward for the week ahead. Let our experts help you get up to speed, no matter what series you might have missed, all in this edition of Pace Laps!_