Did You Notice? How Michigan Saved Itself, Ringers Unemployed & Fixing Mark
Did You Notice? Michigan’s attendance for the June race increased by 5,000 between 2009 and 2010? It’s an interesting twist during a year of continued declines.
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Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2010 Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 at Michigan Edition
It was bad enough for Red Bull that Brian Vickers is out with blood clots. But for his interim replacement Casey Mears to spin out Scott Speed at Michigan?
Did You Notice? The Next NASCAR Breakdown, Playing Favorites & Fun With Twitter
Are we on the verge of another goody two shoes – or NASCAR bad boy – blowing his temper to finish off the trifecta? Let’s look at two possible candidates.
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: Post-Pocono Feud Edition
Much has been written about Denny Hamlin’s late-race charge to the front, but Pocono’s action-packed ending only had room for so many to make a comeback.
Eddie Pardue Fired Over Crew’s Off-Track Altercation at Strip Club?
Frontstretch has learned Roush Fenway crew chief Eddie Pardue was fired last week after his crew’s involvement in a fight at a Daytona strip club.
Did You Notice? Red Bull’s Risk, Kyle Busch Bails & Manufactured Johnson Drama
Did You Notice? Kyle Busch bit off more than he could chew?
Red Bull Racing Swaps Crew Chiefs on Nos. 82 & 83 Toyotas
On Tuesday, Red Bull Racing officials announced the swap of crew chiefs and supporting personnel between the Nos. 82 and 83 Toyotas, effective immediately.
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2010 Coca-Cola 600 Edition
After the Coca-Cola 600, several superstars found themselves chewed up and spit out by the “Beast of the Southeast.”
Did You Notice? Charlotte Indy Double Duty, a Boring 600 & Retiring With Dignity
Did You Notice? Bruton Smith’s $20 million offer for 2011 and beyond to any driver who wins both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day?
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in the Racing World: 2010 Charlotte/Indy Edition
After a 100-lap exhibition at Charlotte, it’s hard to add to regular-season trends which typically define this Hot/Not column.