The Road to an ARCA Title Goes Through Talladega
After last week’s race at Texas (April 16), it seemed clear that the 2010 ARCA Racing Series championship hunt was a three-horse race.
After last week’s race at Texas (April 16), it seemed clear that the 2010 ARCA Racing Series championship hunt was a three-horse race.
States Eric McClure, “We’re in a situation now that if we wreck a car, it’s really hard for us to get it back quickly, if at all.”
Though fastest in ARCA practice at Talladega, points leader Steve Arpin was unable to translate that into a pole run on Thursday afternoon (April 22).
Once again, Mother Nature wreaked havoc with the NASCAR schedule, causing the second rain-delayed race in three weeks.
Based on how Denny Hamlin has handled the races at both Phoenix and Texas, it’s clear Casey Mears will likely not turn a competitive lap in the No. 11 car.
Despite Joey Logano’s efforts, Kyle Busch was able to charge to the lead on a late-race restart, scoring his third Nationwide win of 2010 and fifth at Texas.
Talk about having the rug pulled. With Kelly Bires terminated at JR Motorsports, the Nationwide Series has seen a head-scratching driver swap.
The duel in the Phoenix desert Saturday night came packaged with a sudden late-night plot twist that led to a green-white-checkered finish for the ages.
It wasn’t a proud weekend for RCR development. For two of the team’s developmental drivers to be benched or involved in numerous incidents is distressing.
When it’s your night, it’s your night. Friday night (April 9) at Phoenix was Kyle Busch’s night, though he certainly made it interesting.