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.
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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?
Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2011 Advocare 500 at Atlanta
Old mentor teaches former student a thing or two, the last twist in one of the more action-packed races held on a 1.5-mile oval in recent memory.
Bubble Breakdown: JJ Yeley Proves Underdogs Can Compete on Intermediates at Atlanta
At one point Tuesday, the perfect blend of Mother Nature combined with late-race fuel strategy nearly produced NASCAR’s upset winner of the decade.
Who’s Hot/Not in NASCAR: 2011 New Hampshire-Off Week Edition
Once again the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race came down to fuel mileage, Kyle Busch won the Nationwide race and the Truck race was the best.
Yep. Seems like just another day at the office for NASCAR Nation.
However, Busch would be too obvious of a choice for a “hot” driver, as would his fellow NASCAR winners this weekend, Ryan Newman and Matt Crafton. Congratulations to all three of them, but we’re going to take a look at some of the less obvious choices in this edition of Who’s Hot/Who’s Not.
Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2011 Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at Loudon
Ryan Newman managed to clear Clint Bowyer on fresher tires following a lap 229 restart and never looked back, scoring his third career victory at Loudon.
Bubble Breakdown: Status Quo Maintained at Loudon
With positions 31-34 in the owner points all but stagnant, the three-way battle for the last locked-in spot in the Cup field took a number of turns at Loudon.
Beyond the Cockpit: JJ Yeley on the Indy 500, USAC Glory & a Nickname
Not only is JJ Yeley one of the top drivers ever to grace the track in a USAC open wheeler, he’s made a name for himself in the Sprint Cup Series as well.
Fans “Stay with JJ” Yeley at Bristol, Leave With Lifetime of Memories
It’s 10:30 on Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway and there’s important business to be handled this Saturday night: JJ Yeley needs an entrance song.
Bubble Breakdown: Ken Schrader Rebounds From Bristol Miscue While Regan Smith Falters Again
Ken Schrader did not complete a lap in the top 15 throughout the race, but he did successfully complete the event.