Did You Notice? 2 Juniors Speak Out, We’re Chasing the Old System & Max Papis?
Did You Notice? That under the old points system, the championship battle would be far from over? With three races left, Jimmie Johnson would lead …
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Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2008 Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta
Carl Edwards made good on the promise that he showed at the beginning of the spring Atlanta race by taking the win this past weekend. …
Voice of Vito: A Dying Man’s 5 NASCAR Wishes… If I Were Dying, That Is
With the 2008 NASCAR season winding down, we are in the middle of one of the more anti-climactic points races of the last decade, regardless …
The Yellow Stripe: Did the NASCAR Genie Pull Through in 2008?
This is my 50th column for Frontstretch, and with just three races to go in 2008 I’m fast approaching the end of my rookie year as …
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2008 Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Edition
Carl Edwards returned to victory lane this weekend at Atlanta and is now one win behind Kyle Busch for the series lead, but Jimmie Johnson utilized late-race pit strategy for an impressive runner-up finish. The second-place run improves the No. 48 team’s stranglehold on the rest of the Chase field to 183 points, increasing the likelihood of what would be a third consecutive championship.
Johnson has garnered the most headlines since the Chase began seven races ago, but it’s one of his teammates who has quietly been one of the most consistent drivers right along with him. To see who that is and who else has been strong as of late, check out this week’s version of Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: Chase Edition.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Atlanta Fall Race Recap
Leader Denny Hamlin spun his tires on the penultimate restart, allowing Carl Edwards to power by him on the outside exiting turn 2 at Atlanta.
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 …
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 …
Did You Notice? Who’s Making Fans Turn Away, Why Martinsville’s Lost & Marc Davis Debuts
Did You Notice? NASCAR’s TV ratings at Martinsville were down significantly this weekend, an overnight 2.9 as compared to a 3.3 in 2007? That low …
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2008 TUMS QuikPak 500 at Martinsville
The oldest track on the circuit had its usual beating and banging this weekend; but when the smoke from Martinsville cleared, there was one warrior …