Jeff Gordon Wins at Phoenix, Denies Kyle Busch the Weekend Sweep
Jeff Gordon, despite an early-race incident with Carl Edwards, broke a 66-race winless streak by passing Kyle Busch with eight laps remaining to win at Phoenix.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2011 Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix
Carl Edwards won at Phoenix in the fall and was gunning to do it again, setting a track record in the process of winning the pole.
Nationwide Series Breakdown: 2011 Bashas’ Supermarkets 200 at Phoenix
If Kyle Busch made it look easy Friday night winning the Truck Series race at Phoenix, it’s hard to find an appropriate phrase to describe what he did Saturday.
Tracking the Trucks: 2011 Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix
Kyle Busch weathered a rash of late-race cautions (five in the last 40 laps) to score his first win of the Truck Series season in the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix.
Sunday Money: Over 30 Million Tune-in for 2011 Daytona 500
Over 30 million people tuned in to watch the Daytona 500 Sunday and it’s fair to say not too many would have been disappointed with what they witnessed.
4 Burning Questions: Blue Oval Brigade’s On a Roll While Daytona Underdogs Head West
Thanks to efforts from crew back in Michigan, Brian Keselowski’s second car is prepared, meaning the Rookie of the Year candidate will attempt Phoenix.
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Daytona Is Over. So Now What?
“Did that really just happen?” Those were my words (though I’m pretty sure I’m not alone on that) after Sunday’s Daytona 500.
Going Green: What Now for David Ragan?
You couldn’t help but feel bad for David Ragan. The Roush Fenway Racing driver was laps away from winning his first race – the Daytona 500 – and he blew it.
Tearing Apart the Trucks: Dusty Davis, Justin Johnson Set to Debut
Following a questionable non-call last weekend in the season-opener, NASCAR has issued penalties in relation to the spoiler failure on Michael Waltrip’s winning No. 15 Toyota. The truck was found in violation of Sections 12-1 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-J (any determination by NASCAR Officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20B-3.12E (rear spoiler did not meet specifications in post-race inspection).
Crew Chief Doug Howe was fined $25,000 and placed on probation until December 31st, and owner Billy Ballew was docked 25 owner points. Waltrip will not receive a fine since he’s not running for the Truck Series championship, and his win will stand.
Kenny Wallace Driver Diary: Sports Cars, Dirt Cars & Jimmie Johnson
The winter time was like a new beginning for me. After I took my NASCAR physical, my doctor said that my blood sugar was 124 …