Holding a Pretty Wheel: Talladega, Where You Don’t Have to Be Good, Just Lucky
Talladega is a great party, from what I’ve heard. What it’s not anymore is a great race. NASCAR has put an end to that.
Jimmie Johnson
Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2010 Aaron’s 499 at Talladega
Less than a week after announcing Shell/Pennzoil would be leaving Richard Childress Racing, Kevin Harvick drove their colors to victory lane at Talladega.
Who’s Hot/Not in Sprint Cup: Pre-2010 Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Edition
As we prepare for racing’s semi-annual version of Russian Roulette (Talladega), it’s always nice to take a quick look back before we’re battered by the Big One.
MPM2Nite: Cult of Personality – The Hendrick Age of Political Correctness
In this tough economy, Hendrick still has the sponsors other teams lack and they can make you rich. Rich and unsuccessful beats poor and a champion.
Mirror Driving: Grading the Spoiler, Raising Kahne & Teammate Drama
Texas was the first real test of the new spoiler. What grade does it get?
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2010 Samsung Mobile 500 at Texas
Once again, Mother Nature wreaked havoc with the NASCAR schedule, causing the second rain-delayed race in three weeks.
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: Go With Youth, Youth, Youth for Talladega Success
NASCAR heads to Talladega this Sunday (April 25) for what’s to be another restrictor-plate fantasy nightmare for team owners.
5 Points to Ponder: Cup Be Damned for the Shrub, JRM’s Ego & Casey Mears’s Ride?
Based on how Denny Hamlin has handled the races at both Phoenix and Texas, it’s clear Casey Mears will likely not turn a competitive lap in the No. 11 car.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2010 Texas Spring Race Recap
Denny Hamlin muscled his way past Jeff Burton on the final restart at Texas and held off Jimmie Johnson to claim his second win in the last three races.
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Why Jimmie Johnson + Jeff Gordon = Uh-Oh – Teams Have Enough Trouble Without Making Their Own
When Jimmie Johnson was bumped to take over second place, it wasn’t particularly unusual. Johnson’s reaction, though, was the bolt out of a blue sky.