2008 NASCAR Driver Review: Michael McDowell
As MWR continued to fight to find its footing in the Sprint Cup Series, Michael McDowell found himself the odd man out.
Michael McDowell
2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Rookie Report Cards: Economic Woes & Poor Performances Leave Their Mark
Looking back on the 2008 NASCAR season, many fans will notice a lot of similarities between this year and 2007. The most obvious comparison, for …
Bubble Breakdown Review: Yates Racing Biggest Surprise in Avoiding Top-35 Trouble
2008 Bubble Review The 2008 Sprint Cup tour is now officially in the books. And as with all sports, there were many surprises as well …
Happy Hour: The Best 2008 NASCAR Stories That You Will Soon Forget
When a few of the Frontstretch gang get together for Mirror Driving on Monday nights, what happens in that room gets chopped and mangled and …
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Where Have All NASCAR’s Rookies Gone? Sent Home by Idealistic Owners
The true rookie story of this race is about those drivers who were not here. Yes, some anticipated debuts were ruined by the weather, but it is not Brad Keselowski, Bryan Clauson or even Scott Speed that I am talking about. No, it is the dismissal of Patrick Carpentier and the continued sabbatical for Michael McDowell that disturbs me. I would really like to know what goes on inside the head of a Sprint Cup owner when they set expectations for a rookie driver with little to no experience at racing’s top level. I’m beginning to think that some team executives expect a driver to jump into the seat of a stock car for the first time and immediately race his way into the Chase.
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Regan Smith Wins! Then NASCAR Taketh Away
Rookies in the Starting Lineup: Aric Almirola (third), Regan Smith (fourth), Jon Wood (27th) Unofficial Finishing Positions: Almirola (13th), Smith (18th), Wood (33rd) Rookie of the …
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Patrick Carpentier Makes the “Best” Out of a Bad Day
Rookies in the Starting Lineup: Patrick Carpentier (19th), Marcos Ambrose (20th), Sam Hornish Jr. (23rd), Joey Logano (28th), Regan Smith (35th) Unofficial Finishing Positions: Carpentier (29th), …
Bubble Breakdown: AJ Allmendinger Shines in Possible Team Red Bull Finale
As NASCAR headed to Kansas this past Sunday, the big news from the bubble teams left many scratching their heads, as Team Red Bull is …
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Michael McDowell Takes Rookie Honors & Nobody Notices at Dover
Rookies in the Starting Lineup: Patrick Carpentier (17th), Sam Hornish Jr. (25th), Regan Smith (26th), Michael McDowell (28th), Marcos Ambrose (29th) Unofficial Finishing Positions: McDowell (29th), …
Bubble Breakdown: Michael McDowell, AJ Allmendinger Tangle Costly in Top-35 Race
As NASCAR’s top teams began their Chase for the Cup Sunday at New Hampshire, the bubble teams continued their quest for a Top 35 spot …