Bearden: Talladega Will Be Missed As a Chase Round Cutoff
Sunday’s Hellman’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway didn’t need “The Big One” or Dale Earnhardt, Jr., in the field to put on its third-straight thrilling finale … Continue Reading
Jimmie Johnson
Biffle, Johnson Fastest In Talladega Practices
An unpredictable first practice at the Talladega Superspeedway on Friday featured two former Sprint Cup Chase drivers that have had unremarkable seasons the last couple … Continue Reading
The Fronstretch 5: Final Races and What to Expect
1. Talladega If there’s anything to expect about Talladega it’s that you shouldn’t expect anything. The nature of restrictor-plate racing, especially at the Alabama track, … Continue Reading
Who’s Hot & Who’s Not: NASCAR’s Kansas Clutch Edition
When you think about how a clutch works for a vehicle, when a driver pushes it down, while at the same time shifting gears and … Continue Reading
2-Headed Monster: Jimmie Johnson, Championship Favorite?
“New leader, 48.” Those three words were once the bane of every race team not associated with Jimmie Johnson. The Californian had a knack for checking … Continue Reading
5 Points to Ponder: Ryan Newman’s Contract Extension Cements Role At RCR
ONE: Talladega Looms Large If you watched the race broadcast this past Sunday, you couldn’t have failed to miss the fact that a number of … Continue Reading
Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in NASCAR: Charlotte’s Wild-Card Edition
The first race in the second round of the Chase took place Sunday at Charlotte, and while some of the 12 Chase teams escaped with … Continue Reading
Thinkin’ Out Loud: Jimmie Johnson Puts His Foot Down, Advances to Round of Eight with Charlotte Win
Who’s in the headline – After giving away two races in the first round of the Chase thanks to pit road miscues, Jimmie Johnson left … Continue Reading
Pace Laps: A Wild Day of Playoff Racing in Charlotte
Sprint Cup: The Day the Chasers Fell – Though that may sound a bit severe, Sunday’s Bank of America 500 from Charlotte Motor Speedway did … Continue Reading
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2016 Bank of America 500
Who… gets my shoutout of the race? There was a time when losing a lap for an unscheduled pit stop and a pit road penalty … Continue Reading