Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2011 Bud Shootout at Daytona Race Recap
If NASCAR folks didn’t know that speeds with the new cars and surface were going to be north of 200 mph at Daytona, they must have been partying with JC France.
Running Their Mouth: 2011 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what they all were thinking following the Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway.
Bowles-Eye View: Heartbreak On Valentine’s Day – Can New Rules Tear Apart NASCAR “Couples?”
In the blink of an eye, an exhibition race was mocked and NASCAR’s Super Bowl could be reduced to a three-hour, dramatic equivalent to Days of Our Lives.
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same: Daytona, Latest Example
Going beyond the “pairs racing” phenomenon, the truth of the matter is there’s not a whole lot that was different this time around at Daytona.
Fact or Fiction: Did New Asphalt, Earnhardt Come Through in the Clutch?
FACT: Steve Letarte may be able to tame Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Bobby Gerhart Claims 7th ARCA Win in 2011 Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona
Saturday was the seventh victory in the marquee ARCA event for Bobby Gerhart and the fifth in the last seven years.
Access ARCA: On ARCA’s Grandest Stage, Bobby Gerhart’s Performance One of Mastery
While Bobby Gerhart was busy making history with his second consecutive Daytona victory, the full-timers on the 2011 ARCA tour were largely non-factors.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2011 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona
For the first time in a long time, I’m looking forward to a restrictor-plate race. The Daytona 500 is looking like one exciting event.
5 Questions for 2011: Who Wins the Game of Hendrick Crew Chief Musical Chairs?
Hendrick Motorsports played crew chief musical chairs this offseason. If Junior struggles again, do you expect him to leave the Hendrick camp a year early?
Tearing Apart the Trucks: 2011 Truck Series Season Quickly Approaching
As we prepare for the excitement that is the 16th year of the Camping World Truck Series, there are a few offseason changes to keep in mind.
*Rule Changes*
Perhaps the biggest change is the way points are awarded each race. In a system that will take over across the top three tiers of NASCAR, the race winner will now be awarded 46 points–43 points for the win plus a three point bonus–for taking the checkers first. Additionally drivers will be awarded one point each for leading a lap and leading the most laps, bringing the total possible points per race to 48.