Mirror Driving: Bristol Part II, Top-35 Taboos & RCR Who?
Sunday’s race — the second on Bristol’s new surface — seemed more competitive than the fall race last year. Is Bristol back after a brief hiatus?
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Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2008 Food City 500 at Bristol
Despite scoring his worst finish of the season, Kyle Busch holds the top spot in the Frontstretch Power Rankings for the second straight week in a row. But the high banks of Bristol wreaked havoc on the rest of the list, forcing movement up and down the line… and even leaving some surprising names on …
Voice of Vito: The Day the Biscuit Wheels Fell Off Toyota’s Gravy Train
Over the years, Japanese auto manufacturers have built a reputation of building vehicles that are as reliable as the Pet Rock. The rationale behind purchasing a car from the Asian auto giant was its above-average fuel efficiency, and that the machines were as mechanically trustworthy as a St. Bernard with a small barrel of elixir …
Nationwide Series Breakdown: 2008 Sharpie Mini 300 at Bristol
With a little bit of luck and a whole lot of skill, Clint Bowyer led 122 of 171 laps run to score the win in the rain-shortened Sharpie Mini 300 at Bristol.
Side-By-Side: Is It Time For Goodyear to Have Some Competition?
Editor’s Note: The following is a special edition of Frontstretch‘s Side-By-Side. Occasionally throughout the season, two of your favorite Frontstretch writers will duke it out in a debate concerning one of NASCAR’s biggest stories. Don’t let us be the only ones to speak our minds, though… be sure to read both sides and let us …
Fantasy Picks ‘N’ Pans: 2008 Food City 500 at Bristol
After four weeks of high-speed racing, beating and banging will be the name of the game this week as the Sprint Cup Series heads to Bristol for the Food City 500. At a track where people are often taken out through no fault of their own, this is definitely a wild-card weekend for fantasy owners. …
Mirror Driving: Toyota Triumphs, Penalties Confuse & Hendrick Heartache?
Toyota broke through with their first Sprint Cup win as a manufacturer on Sunday. What else can we expect from them throughout 2008?
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2008 Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta
Without further ado… here’s our latest Power Rankings following Atlanta.
The Yellow Stripe: Like it or Not… Toyota’s Here to Stay
After what can most politely be termed as a learning experience for Toyota in year one, there was little doubt in the media, in the garage, or amongst the fans that 2008 would be a completely different story. After Joe Gibbs Racing was safely ensconced in the fold, along with the expertise of renowned engine …
Running Their Mouth: 2008 Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what a select few were thinking following the Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Bowles-Eye View: Toyota & Kyle Busch the Unconventional Match Made in Heaven
Kyle Busch needed a home. Toyota needed a future. Together, they’ve morphed into an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. Just moments after Busch scored the first victory for the manufacturer in Sprint Cup history – putting them over the hump in just their 40th start – even those closest to him were still digesting …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Atlanta Spring Race Edition
As Carl Edwards coasted to the pits with his car spewing smoke, Kyle Busch reasserted himself as the leader in a race he’d dominated. Greg Biffle gave it a shot, but there was no catching the No. 18 car on this day.