Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Richmond Fall Race Recap
On lap 313, Clint Bowyer managed to pass Ryan Newman and he never yielded that position the rest of the night.
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Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 AdvoCare 500 at Atlanta
A green-white-checker finish saw Denny Hamlin grab the lead and hold off Jeff Gordon to take his series leading fourth win of the season.
Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol
The latest “new” Bristol is still not the Bristol of old. But between the buzz, the wrecks and a decent crowd, the August night race resembled its former self for the first time since the pre-Chase era.
Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan
Jimmie Johnson had the dominant car once Mark Martin was speared by the pit wall opening in a scary, mid-race crash. But as J.J. was strolling to what would have been his series-leading fourth victory, a valve spring failed with less than 15 miles left to run. That handed Greg Biffle Christmas in August, gift-wrapping him a second victory after a green-white-checkered finish and a pesky push from Michigan native Brad Keselowski.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Watkins Glen Race Recap
This one wasn’t over until the checkered flag was thrown. Wow.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Pocono Summer Race Recap
Jimmie Johnson, who had dominated the race, had his car get out from under him on the final restart and collected second-place Matt Kenseth. From there, it was on.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Brickyard 400 Race Recap
The Brickyard 400… the ultimate example of sizzle over steak.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 New Hampshire Summer Race Recap
Denny Hamlin dominated much of the race but miscommunication in the pits dropped him to 14th. Kasey Kahne inherited the lead and with clean air on the nose of his Chevy drove to an easy win.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Firecracker 400 at Daytona Race Recap
The weekend’s big loser was AJ Allmendinger. If you were on vacation, he was suspended from driving in the Firecracker after failing a random drug test.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Kentucky Race Recap
OK, Bruton Smith. You fixed Bristol, you fixed the Kentucky traffic disaster, can you maybe fix this mess of a racetrack too?