Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2009 CARFAX 400 at Michigan
The double-file restarts at a track like Michigan are a thing of beauty for the racing – even if they only keep everyone together for a lap or two.
5 Points to Ponder: 2009 CARFAX 400 at Michigan
The story of the weekend pertained to the dramatic conclusion of Saturday’s Nationwide race at Michigan between Brad Keselowski, Vickers and Kyle Busch.
Bowles-Eye View: Brian Vickers’s Quiet Confidence Pays Off In Spades
In five plus years at the Cup Series level, Brian Vickers has never shied away from taking chances. But even one of the sport’s biggest …
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Joey Logano’s Inadvertent Pit Call Leads to a Top-10 Finish
It was a day where Joey Logano reminded us that he was still a rookie and then demonstrated how much he has grown as a driver by recovering from it. After running in the top 15 for most of the race, miscommunication put the driver in the precarious position of being up front but having to pit off sequence.
Bubble Breakdown: Underdog Bubbles Burst While John Andretti Beats Scott Speed on Fuel Mileage
The last few weeks, John Andretti’s radio has been a little livelier than normal. Instead of just lap times and car positioning, John has been …
Nationwide Series Breakdown: 2009 CARFAX 250 at Michigan
Brian Vickers dominated from the pole on Saturday at Michigan (Aug. 15), and when he didn’t lead, Kyle Busch did. Neither of them won. Racing …
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2009 CARFAX 400 at Michigan
Who… gets my shoutout of the race? Sometimes it’s not about being the fastest, having a brilliant pit strategy that nobody else can figure out …
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Diamonds in the Rough – 5 NASCAR Drivers Having a Great 2009, Not That You’ve Seen It On TV
NASCAR broadcasts these days are, as many fans complain, not exactly equitable in how they dole out airtime to drivers. While one guy (you fill …
Happy Hour: Don’t Blame Us For NASCAR’s Decline
Recently I stumbled on an article by Richard Allen on “Racing With Rich” pointing out the recent abandonment of NASCAR by companies like DeWalt and …
Driven to the Past: A Few Short Stories From ASA
As I’ve said before, one of the neatest things about going back to O’Reilly Raceway Park for the Kroger SpeedFest was meeting old friends. However, …