Voice of Vito: Ford’s New Engine Not the Cure All for Sprint Cup Performance Ills
With Detroit as the backdrop, Ford brought the newest weapon in the Blue Oval arsenal to bear amongst all of their teams – the new FR9 engine.
Beyond the Cockpit: Kevin Conway, the Last Rookie Standing
With Kevin Conway’s sponsor electing to skip the Nationwide Series and tackle the Cup ranks, getting up to speed during his rookie season has proven difficult.
Did You Notice? How Michigan Saved Itself, Ringers Unemployed & Fixing Mark
Did You Notice? Michigan’s attendance for the June race increased by 5,000 between 2009 and 2010? It’s an interesting twist during a year of continued declines.
Mirror Driving: Jacques Debris, Can Ford Bounce Back? & Peaking Too Soon
Will the new engine be enough to turn things around in the Ford camp long-term, or is something else going on?
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2010 Heluva Good! 400 at Michigan
The Irish Hills of Michigan were not the scene of a fuel-mileage strategy play this weekend; instead, drama fizzled in the face of domination by Denny Hamlin.
Top 10 “Pieces of Debris” That Caused the Last Caution at Michigan
10. Brian France’s multiple sets of divorce papers.
Full Throttle: Michigan Still Pulls in NASCAR Fans
There is no question that the people of Michigan come out in droves to support NASCAR whenever it makes a visit to the state.
Eric McClure Cleared to Race at Road America; Chris Cook on Standby
Frontstretch has learned that Eric McClure underwent a successful procedure for a minor muscle tear that had been bothering him for some time.
5 Points to Ponder: Hendrick Expanding His Reach?, Toyota’s Gone Jimmie & Red Bull Gone Wrong
Dodge has next to no teams left and Chevrolet’s too busy funding any and everything Hendrick. That leaves Toyota, who’s played their cards well.
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2010 Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 at Michigan Edition
It was bad enough for Red Bull that Brian Vickers is out with blood clots. But for his interim replacement Casey Mears to spin out Scott Speed at Michigan?