NASCAR Budweiser Duel #1: What To Watch
Duel #1: What To Watch *Length Of Race:* 60 Laps *Who Will Automatically Transfer:* Top 15 finishers _not_ including Danica Patrick *Who’s Locked In To …
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NASCAR Sprint Cup Power Rankings: Preseason
For the first time in seven years, we have a Sprint Cup Champion not named Stewart or Johnson. History was made during 2013 Daytona 500 qualifying, Stanica was born, Kevin Harvick isn’t acting like a lame duck and the Gen-6 car has finally brought back brand identity to NASCAR. All this news and the season hasn’t even started yet! The past three months have brought more excitement to the 2013 season than Junior jumping ship to Hendrick Motorsports…
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Who’s Hot / Who’s Not in NASCAR: Sprint Unlimited-Daytona 500 Edition
While much of America only begins to recover from winter, NASCAR is already off to a blazing start under the sun of Daytona Beach. With the Sprint Unlimited and qualifying for the Great American Race already in the books, the action continues to heat up in preparation for the much anticipated Budweiser Duels.
This Speedweeks edition of *Who’s Hot and Who’s Not* shows that many of the usual restrictor plate racing suspects have already emerged at the historic superspeedway leading up to Sunday’s main event, while other favorites have yet to thaw out. Here’s who’s on their way to a strong start for 2013…
Five Points to Ponder: A Reigning Champ Flying Under The Radar & Daytona Dreams
No other professional sport has as short an offseason as NASCAR; it’s less than 90 days between the checkered flag flying at Homestead and the drop of the green for Sunday’s Daytona 500. So why does it feel like it gets longer and longer every year?
Especially this one. As you might imagine, I’m raring to go-go-go in 2013 for what, at least at first blush, might be one of the sport’s fantastic seasons with plenty of changes designed to bring back its competitive edge. Here’s five things to report on, as of now with Daytona continuing to unfold…
Couch Potato Tuesday: John Wes Townley Got Served
Hello, race fans. Welcome to the first regular critique of the 2013 season. Before we get started, I want to start with my hope for the year, a lesson to learn through quoting the late Larry Nuber. On the second lap of the 1987 Winston 500, Nuber said, “I must tell all of you, racing on TV is the best because you can get right up in the cockpit, you can see all the way around [the track]. You don’t miss any of the action.”
In this case, Nuber was comparing racing on TV to being in-person, live in the broadcast booth at Talladega. Say what you want about Nuber’s ability as a booth analyst, but he had a point in what he was saying about telecasts. Racing is an excellent sport to watch on TV. However, not all of the action has been shown, for various reasons in recent years. NASCAR’s partners, be it SPEED, FOX, TNT, or ABC/ESPN should strive to get back to that “ideal” Nuber describes, becoming as inclusive as possible for their viewership.
Daytona 500 Qualifying Recap / Duel Lineups: Danica Patrick Makes History, Wins Pole
At Daytona International Speedway, the driver doesn’t really play all that much of a role when it comes to actually qualifying the car. All they …
Sprint Cup Daytona Week 1 Recap
Harvick Holds Pack Off to Win Sprint Unlimited Coming into the Sprint Unlimited on Saturday night, no one really knew what to expect. Every time …
Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2013 Sprint Unlimited at Daytona
On lap 16, Tony Stewart attempted to change lanes and make a move on race leader Matt Kenseth. While he wasn’t cleared by his spotter, Stewart chose to shift down low which resulted in his left rear corner making contact with the right front of Marcos Ambrose. Stewart’s car got out of shape, made contact with the apron and sent a shower of sparks over several cars that were pursuing him. Jimmie Johnson checked up in the high line, which caused Denny Hamlin to make contact with the five-time champ, turning him down in front of the oncoming pack and ultimately taking out one-third of the field. The accident eliminated defending champion Kyle Busch, two-time Unlimited champion Jeff Gordon, 2006 winner Denny Hamlin and 1999 winner Mark Martin. Just like that, the field was reduced by one-third, many contenders sat idle in the garage and the drafting – along with the racing – became a shell of its former self.
The Stars Of NASCAR, 2013: Staff Championship & Chase Predictions
With a new Gen-6 car, different rules and a whole new set of manufacturer, driver, and crew chief combinations NASCAR is hoping for a bounceback …