10 Points to Ponder… After the 2008 Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta
1. Eating Sushi – Expectations of a takeover of Chrysler by General Motors are gaining credibility, as both company’s fortunes continue to spiral downward as …
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Drivers Take Turns Trying to Solve Rained-Out Qualifying at Atlanta
HAMPTON, Ga. – Rain came in droves at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Friday, meaning that on-track activity was at a minimum. This means that qualifying …
Tracking the Trucks: 2008 E-Z-GO 200 at Atlanta
In a Nutshell: Ryan Newman took the checkered flag 0.377 seconds ahead of Ron Hornaday Jr. to win the E-Z-GO 200 Saturday afternoon at Atlanta …
Happy Hour: Is Jimmie Johnson’s 3-Year Run as Good as Cale Yarborough’s Was?
In the wake of a seemingly inevitable third straight title for Jimmie Johnson and crew, John Close at CloseFinishes.com recently compared Johnson to the only …
Nuts for Nationwide: NASCAR’s Future is Now at Memphis
Let’s face it. The Chase for the Sprint Cup is over. Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 team are on just the latest of their …
The Yellow Stripe: It’s Jimmie Johnson’s World – We’re All Just Living In It
It’s as good as done, folks. Park the haulers, turn off the seven-post shaker rigs, put away the tools and send the shop guys home …
Bubble Breakdown: Michael Waltrip & Scott Riggs Continue Push Into Top 35
Martinsville, Va. played host to NASCAR’s field of 43 this past Sunday for the running of the TUMS QuikPak 500. The half-mile paperclip-shaped oval makes …
Fanning the Flames: The Stats Don’t Lie… Consistency Wins NASCAR Titles
I hate numbers. I’m a step behind in any discussion that requires a working knowledge of simple multiplication, division, algebra in any form; heck, I’ll …
Mirror Driving: Sorting Out Jeff Burton’s Title Hopes, the Harvick-Edwards Fracas & 28-Car Fields
This week’s race at Charlotte saw another shuffle in the point standings, as Jeff Burton took over the second spot. Is Burton, with just two wins on the season, a realistic title threat, or will it take more than that to bring home the Cup?
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2008 Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Edition
This week’s race was a crucial one for a number of teams who ran into problems last week at Talladega. One of those contenders – …