David vs. Goliath: Few Bright Spots for Underdogs in Desert
Unfortunately for the underfunded teams, a Phoenix retooling proved unforgiving as the 1-mile oval swallowed them up and spit them out.
JJ Yeley
Potts’s Shots: Looking Back at Talladega
Donnie Krejci of Houston wants to know, “Is there going to be a Nationwide race at Rockingham, or just the trucks?”
David vs. Goliath: An Unkind Homecoming at Charlotte
Charlotte Motor Speedway has seen its share of unexpected, if not underdog, winners in recent seasons. This weekend’s 500-miler was not one of those times.
Running Their Mouth: 2011 Bank of America 500 at Charlotte
Matt Kenseth will likely never be NASCAR’s “class clown,” but his uber-serious demeanor has paid great dividends this season.
David vs. Goliath: A Low but Costly Body Count for Miles the Monster
Miles the Monster is a Goliath figure, and he got the better of NASCAR’s Davids this Sunday.
Running Their Mouth: 2011 AAA 400 at Dover
Who knew that NHRA Pro Stock experience would pay off for Kurt Busch in his victory over Jimmie Johnson?
David vs. Goliath: Magic Mile Stingy with NASCAR’s Little Guys
The 1-mile oval in Loudon, N.H. is often referred to as the Magic Mile. Problem for the underdogs is, that magic typically only applies when rain falls.
Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2011 GEICO 400 at Chicagoland
Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth and Jimmie Johnson battled until the crew chiefs screamed, “Save fuel!” and everyone ran like a cop was pointing a radar gun.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2011 GEICO 400 at Chicagoland
For the second time in three weeks, Mother Nature reminded us who’s really in charge of the schedule, pushing the Chicagoland race to Monday.
David vs. Goliath: Yeley, Blaney Among Those Windswept at Chicagoland
Chicago marked the first weekend of a 10-race battle between David and Goliath. Who came out on top in this week’s edition of how the cookie cutter crumbled?