Thompson in Turn 5: For Jimmie Johnson, a Well-Deserved Championship
Jimmie Johnson’s season-ending performance left no doubts as to who was the best of the best in 2006. The ninth-place finish was his worst in six races.
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Thompson in Turn 5: Homestead, 2006 Nextel Cup Championship Possibilities Abound
Anyone that chooses not to watch the season-ending race this Sunday at Homestead, I’ve got one thing to tell you: you may be bitterly disappointed.
Thompson in Turn 5: NASCAR’s Chase – No Changes Needed
Speculation on what changes NASCAR Chairman Brian France and his NASCAR “braintrust” will decide to make in the Chase to the Nextel Cup for the coming year gained momentum this past week when France spoke publicly about possible modifications to the championship format. Supposedly, any such modifications will be put off until the offseason, with …
Thompson in Turn 5: NASCAR Should Not Protect Mediocrity
During last Friday’s rain delay at the Atlanta Motor Speedway as NASCAR Nextel Cup drivers were attempting to qualify for the Bass Pro Shops 500, conversation turned to how NASCAR should manage the expected surplus of well-funded race teams that will be attempting to race full schedules in 2007. The conundrum surrounds the fact that …
Thompson in Turn 5: An Indomitable Spirit Prevails at Hendrick Motorsports
Jimmie Johnson‘s win this Sunday at Martinsville, Va. for Hendrick Motorsports was not just your average Nextel Cup win. It may very well have been a case of Divine Providence, especially when one considers the shocking circumstances Johnson encountered following his last victory at the famed .526-mile track. Circumstances that day turned what should have …
Thompson in Turn 5: Misguided Loyalties for NASCAR Fans
I have tried in recent years to humor some NASCAR fans’ fantasy-based loyalty to one automobile manufacturer or another, much like I did with my children when they were young and checking under the pillow in the morning to see if that tooth had been replaced with some kind of monetary compensation. My philosophy back …
Thompson in Turn 5: Mark Martin Finds Part-Time Work Away From Roush… & It’s OK
Last Friday at Talladega, Mark Martin announced his future racing plans, raising more than a few eyebrows with his intentions. As you’ve likely already heard by now, Martin will leave Roush Racing to drive the No. 01 Chevrolet presently driven by Joe Nemechek and owned by MB2 Motorsports in 2007. The arrangement is reported to …
Thompson in Turn 5: Diversity the Road to NASCAR’s Future Growth
Growth is the primary goal for any American enterprise, and NASCAR is the epitome of an American business.
Thompson in Turn 5: Tony Stewart in Unfamiliar Territory
Tony Stewart explained “it is a frustrating day when you are racing those guys that are in the top 10 in points.”
Thompson in Turn 5: Kevin Grubb Tests NASCAR’s Drug Policy
Following the September 8 Busch Series race at Richmond, driver Kevin Grubb refused a drug test, resulting in suspension for an indefinite period by NASCAR.
Thompson in Turn 5: Mark Martin – Time to Change the Legacy
Mark Martin finds himself racing with a different sense of urgency as the season begins to reach its climax.