5 Points to Ponder: 2009 Checker Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix Edition
The ongoing rivalry between Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski in the Nationwide Series provided a spark to rather dull racing at Phoenix.
The ongoing rivalry between Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski in the Nationwide Series provided a spark to rather dull racing at Phoenix.
During Sunday’s race, NASCAR sent a message to Brad Keselowski to drive less aggressively around the Chase drivers. Should NASCAR have made that call?
The story of the weekend pertained to the dramatic conclusion of Saturday’s Nationwide race at Michigan between Brad Keselowski, Vickers and Kyle Busch.
1 – number of times winner Brad Keselowski led the Aaron’s 499 Sunday.
The true rookie story of this race is about those drivers who were not here. Yes, some anticipated debuts were ruined by the weather, but it is not Brad Keselowski, Bryan Clauson or even Scott Speed that I am talking about. No, it is the dismissal of Patrick Carpentier and the continued sabbatical for Michael McDowell that disturbs me. I would really like to know what goes on inside the head of a Sprint Cup owner when they set expectations for a rookie driver with little to no experience at racing’s top level. I’m beginning to think that some team executives expect a driver to jump into the seat of a stock car for the first time and immediately race his way into the Chase.
Finishing off a charge to the front from his 37th starting spot, Brad Keselowski flew by Clint Bowyer and led the remainder of the Food City 250, scoring his second Nationwide Series win of the season and of his career.
Mark Martin, chasing down the leaders with five laps to go, took out both Edwards and then-race leader Brad Keselowski to win the Sam’s Town 300.
Drivers like Christopher Bell and Ryan Preece are some good options for DraftKings.
A third Minions scheme is on the horizon, not that I support that. The first Despicable Me movie was great. But I genuinely forget that there were four of them.
This week’s Big 6 tackles the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of a wild NASCAR Cup Series Talladega race that featured 77 lead changes.