Race Weekend Central

Tech Talk: Trent Owens On Martinsville Handling, Truck Arms & Tire Wear

The No. 43 and Martinsville Speedway are synonymous with each other. Richard Petty took the car to victory lane 15 times in his career. North Wilkesboro was the only other track where The King took as many checkered flags first. Prior to Aric Almirola’s win at Daytona in 2014 the last win by the legendary …

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NASCAR 101: Surprise Victories in the Coke Zero 400 Are Nothing New

2014 Daytona Ii Cup Aric Almirola Trophy Cia

Photo Credit: CIA Stock Photography

In many ways, the Coke Zero 400 is an inferior race to the Daytona 500. While the 400-mile race is run on the same track and under the lights, it’s not held to the same level of prestige as the season-opening event. Only Daytona 500 victors are said to be champions of Daytona International Speedway. Still, …

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2010 Bubble Preview: Nerve-Wracking 1st 5 Races for NASCAR Underdogs

With qualifying out of the way and the Gatorade Duels upon us this week, it’s just a matter of days before the 2010 NASCAR season officially begins.

Mirror Driving: Penny-Pinching Purses, Penske Power, & Pena?

Penske Racing is the only team fielding Dodges in Cup competition in 2010. Roger Penske says that gives the team an advantage, but does it really?