Happiness Is… Franchises, Barber, Work and Wrigley
So it was an off week in NASCAR. Did anyone miss it? Aww, c’mon, a little break never hurt. Of course, the difficulty in writing anything …
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Nuts for Nationwide: Virginia Is For Lovers But Richmond Isn’t Always Friendly
Short tracks, for some, are the end-all, be-all of motorsports. NASCAR’s own history is rich with these ovals, based all around the country that have …
Mirror Driving: Surprises, Too Much Too Soon, and Are NASCAR Drivers Overpaid?
Welcome to “Mirror Driving.” Every week, your favorite columnists sit down and give their opinion about the latest NASCAR news, rumors and controversy. Love us or hate …
Did You Notice? … A Return To Richmond, Post-Spingate And Quick Hits
Did You Notice?… This weekend marks the first Cup race at Richmond since last Fall’s Chase “cheating” controversy? It’s a perfect time for a “Where Are …
Who’s Hot / Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: Off Week-Richmond Edition
Let’s get this one out of the way first: there was no NASCAR race to cover over Easter weekend. Sad, isn’t it? No worries, Hot or Not isn’t taking …
Thinkin’ Out Loud – The Off Week Season Review
Key Moment – The key moment of the 2014 season came during the Media Tour in Charlotte, when Brian France came to the podium and announced more changes …
Going By the Numbers: A Week Without Racing Can Bring Relief But Kill Momentum
Some say momentum doesn’t exist in sports. They’ll say it’s nothing more than a feeling, a faux sense of confidence that doesn’t actually propel a …
Mirror Driving: How Fast Is Too Fast, Team Troubles, and NNS Balance
Welcome to “Mirror Driving.” Every week, your favorite columnists sit down and give their opinion about the latest NASCAR news, rumors and controversy. Love us or hate …
Did You Notice? … Drivers Still Make A Difference… But Silly Cautions Don’t
Did You Notice?… In an era where so much has been pinned on equipment, or lack thereof, who you have behind the wheel can still make a difference? …
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2014 Duck Commander 500 at Texas
On a weekend when, once again, rain changed the game, in the end, the real game changer was Kurt Busch’s blown tire just before the white flag. At first, many questioned the caution as it appeared that Busch had gotten his slowing car onto the apron, but television replays showed that the left rear tire on the No. 41 came apart, shredding the car’s quarterpanel. Debris quickly spewed all over the asphalt, and some made its way onto the racing surface. The caution was a good call, and it set up a green-white-checkered run that a year or two ago would have been much different.