2012 NASCAR Driver Review: Ryan Newman
2012 was not a banner season for Ryan Newman. After he won at Martinsville in April, it looked like he and teammate Tony Stewart might be forces to be reckoned with throughout the season.
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Throwback Thursday: The Comeback Of The American Driver, Ryan Hunter-Reay
_Attention, NASCAR fans… welcome to Throwback Thursday! Every week, from now until the start of the 2013 season we’ll be giving you, our readers the favorite stories we treasure from our writers over the past few seasons. Today we focus on Toni Montgomery, a our open-wheel editor and Nationwide Series expert who shares pieces that have proven meaningful to both her and our fans through the years._
_This article originally ran July 18th, 2012._
Ryan Hunter-Reay is in many ways the poster child for the plight of the American driver in open wheel racing. He currently sits atop the driver standings in the IZOD IndyCar Series and if he can hang on to win the championship, it will not only be the realization at last of the wealth of potential Hunter-Reay has always shown, but perhaps it will also signal the comeback of the American driver.
Throwback Thursday: Jason Keller’s Future Looks Bleak
Attention, NASCAR fans… welcome to Throwback Thursday! Every week, from now until the start of the 2013 season we’ll be giving you, our readers the … Continue Reading
2012 NASCAR Driver Review: Bobby Labonte
In all seriousness, there wasn’t much for Bobby Labonte to smile about in 2012, as has been the case for the last several years for a former Cup champ who’s now almost a decade removed from victory lane.
2012 NASCAR Driver Review: Landon Cassill
Considering that Landon Cassill was rideless and overlooked this time last year, the very fact that the young Iowa native got a steady ride for 2012 has to be a high point in and of itself.
2012 NASCAR Driver Review: AJ Allmendinger
Following a slow start to his young Penske Racing career with bad luck defining some mediocre performances, AJ Allmendinger found himself at Martinsville Speedway for the Goody’s Fast Relief 500.
Dear Santa…
Your kids aren’t the only ones wishing for presents this month! During the busy holiday season, our IZOD IndyCar staff sat down and composed letters … Continue Reading
2012 NASCAR Driver Review: Martin Truex Jr.
Martin Truex Jr. dominated at the 1.5-mile Kansas track, leading a race-high 173 laps, but lost in a duel with Denny Hamlin late and had to settle for second.
Mirror Driving: Champions, Challenges, And NASCAR’s Memorable Moments
*Brad Keselowski is the 2012 Sprint Cup champion, and is a bit polarizing with his “Bad Brad” moniker. How do you think Keselowski will be remembered as champion…and how many more will he win?*
Phil: Especially since Brad’s only 28, it’s a little early to say how many he’ll win. But I wouldn’t be surprised if he snags a couple of more.
Mike N.: Keselowski is going to be a great spokesperson for the sport. I believe he’ll be able to effect change, unlike some other champs because he is extremely smart and very introspective. I believe he’ll be remembered for changing the social media aspect of the sport, making it mainstream and speaking his mind. That, and drinking out of the biggest Miller Lite glass he could find after winning.
An IndyCar Season to Be Thankful For…
Thanksgiving is tomorrow and it’s a time when we all think back on our lives, and especially the last year and consider all of the … Continue Reading