Nextel Cup Rookie Report: Villeneuve, Montoya Not Terrified by Talladega
Making his first Cup start Jacques Villeneuve shocked the NASCAR world by turning in the sixth-fastest qualifying time, easily making the Talladega field.
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Nextel Cup Rookie Report: No Place Like Kansas for David Ragan
Rookies in the Starting Lineup: David Ragan (18th), Juan Pablo Montoya (21st), Paul Menard (23rd), David Reutimann (25th) Unofficial Finishing Positions: Ragan (16th), Menard (27th), Montoya …
Nextel Cup Rookie Report: Juan Pablo Montoya Does the Monster Mash
Juan Pablo Montoya tied this career-best starting position by placing his Donnie Wingo-prepared Dodge on the outside front row for the third time this season.
Running Their Mouth: 2007 Sylvania 300 at Loudon
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what a select few were thinking following the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway.
Rating the Nextel Cup Rookies: 2007 Sharp Aquos 500 at Fontana Edition
After starting a dismal 33rd at Fontana, David Ragan slowly made his way into the top 10 by lap 104. The AAA team would experience a “yo-yo” type of night.
Nextel Cup Rookie Report: 2007 3M Performance 400 at Michigan
David Ragan continues to show steady improvement as he put in a solid top-20 performance at the super-fast Michigan.
Nextel Cup Rookie Report: 2007 Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Edition
After qualifying seventh for Sunday’s race at Pocono, it appeared Montoya was poised to have a strong run following his second-place finish at Indianapolis.
Mirror Driving: Swearing Off NASCAR’s Bull… Well, You Know
Tony Stewart’s slip of the tongue didn’t just cost him money. Is it wrong for drivers to lose NASCAR points for over-the-line statements to the media?
Rating the Nextel Cup Rookies: 2007 Brickyard 400 Edition
When Montoya qualified on the outside of the front row for the Allstate 400 at The Brickyard, he accomplished more than securing his best career starting spot.
Mirror Driving: Chasing the Chase, Truckers Ruining the Race? & Does ESPN Know Their Place?
This week marks ESPN’s return to covering Cup racing after a seven-year absence. What are your expectations for this season?