The latest “new” Bristol is still not the Bristol of old. But between the buzz, the wrecks and a decent crowd, the August night race resembled its former self for the first time since the pre-Chase era.
I really thought on Saturday I’d be writing a different kind of column today – the one where Danica Patrick finally won a race fair and square using a good machine and some savvy driving skills.
Kurt Busch was able to go from zero to hero on Friday night at Daytona.
Matt Kenseth sent shockwaves through the Sprint Cup Series this week when it was revealed he would not be back with the No. 17 team in 2013.
Nelson Piquet Jr. won the Nationwide Series race in convincing fashion on Saturday and Clint Bowyer scored a much-needed first victory for MWR in 2012.
Leading 19 of the 50 circuits run, Nelson Piquet Jr. scored his first career NASCAR victory and became the first Brazilian to win a Nationwide Series race.
FOUR: Notice How Little Airtime the Latest Kurt Busch Blow-Up Got?
I shouldn’t be surprised by this one, but it never fails to catch me unaware when Danica Patrick gets so much airtime despite running a mediocre race.
Brad Keselowski crossed his fingers, hoping track position and fuel mileage would keep him out front during a 46-lap run to finish Saturday’s History 300.
CONCORD, N.C. – It’s safe to say that there are plenty of young guns in NASCAR. The Charlotte Motor Speedway media center on Thursday was proof positive.