5 Points to Ponder: 2009 Pepsi 500 at Fontana Edition
While most of Sunday’s race was a certified yawning contest, late drama and some developing stories going into the Pepsi 500 left plenty for debate.
Bubble Breakdown: Lucky Breaks & Perfect Pit Strategy Boost Andretti, Hurt Speed
When the checkers flew, John Andretti was as happy as a pig in mud, as he posted his first top 10 since the rain-shortened event at Loudon back in early summer.
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Freshmen Speed & Logano Learn the Art of Survival at Fontana
Joey Logano started out the Pepsi 500 weekend with a controversial Nationwide win, one that involved an alleged purposeful bump from Greg Biffle.
Nationwide Series Breakdown: 2009 Copart 300 at Fontana
Just as expected, the Joe Gibbs Racing Toyotas stole the show on Saturday at Fontana, though not as they normally do.
Jimmie Johnson Wins 3rd Straight Pepsi 500 at Fontana
This year, the Pepsi 500 was moved from Labor Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend to avoid triple-digit temperatures.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2009 Pepsi 500 at Fontana
Most of the top finishers in this week’s Pepsi 500 were predictable. But there was one unexpected name – David Ragan, who tied his season-best finish of sixth.
Happy Hour: It Isn’t Auto Club Speedway’s Fault
Auto Club Speedway gets a vicious rap from a gaggle of fans and media, including many writers on this website.
Holding a Pretty Wheel: These Are the Moments
I wrote last week that one thing that makes NASCAR worth watching is the moments. Those brief seconds when time seems to stop will never …
Driven to the Past: Rules? In a Knife Fight?
What brought my attention to rules was the “controversy” over NASCAR telling the Nos. 48 and 5 that they were getting close to the limit on the body standards.
Nuts for Nationwide: Did You Notice? Nationwide Series Ponderings
Did You Notice? The absolute mess that the Top-30 rule has made of the Nationwide Series field?