Bubble Breakdown: Prodigal Son Earnhardt 41st in Points After Engine Woes
While Michael Waltrip Racing is having problems, a number of championship teams continue to struggle – including the sport’s prodigal son, Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Michael Waltrip
Mirror Driving: I’ll Take Blocking for $200, NASCAR… & A Yellow Flag on the Last Lap
Should NASCAR stay consistent with NOT throwing the yellow on the final lap if the wreck happens behind the leaders, as they did in the Daytona 500?
Running Their Mouth: 2007 Daytona 500
Editor’s Note: Welcome to Frontstretch‘s newest column! Each week, we’ll go through all the media reports, interviews, PR and our own stuff to find the … Continue Reading
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2007 Daytona 500
Kevin Harvick got a huge push into turn 3 on the last lap, riding the momentum to victory at Daytona by the blink of an eye over Mark Martin.
Bubble Breakdown: Top-35 Vague After Daytona
Now that the 2007 Nextel Cup season is finally underway, the battle for the Top 35 in car owner points is on. The Top 35 … Continue Reading
NASCAR, Start Your Engines Already!
At 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, it’ll all be behind us. Manifolds, illegal substances, aerodynamic enhancements, failed shock mounts; the fines, suspensions and point-dockings. Then, once … Continue Reading
2007 Daytona 500 Blog Notes
Editor’s Note: Beginning today, Matt McLaughlin will be keeping a running blog of his opinion on the major NASCAR happenings of the week. We hope … Continue Reading
Holding a Pretty Wheel: NASCAR on the Right Track With Penalties
Penalties, penalties everywhere at Daytona. NASCAR handed down a total of five of them on Tuesday and Wednesday, the most severe coming late Wednesday afternoon … Continue Reading
Matt McLaughlin’s 2007 Daytona 500 Driver Handicaps
Jimmie Johnson won last year’s Daytona 500 and his 32nd-place result in last year’s Firecracker 400 ended a streak of five top-six finishes at Daytona.
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Nextel Cup: Pre-2007 Daytona 500 Edition
This week at Daytona kicks off a brand new season for the Nextel Cup Series. For all the drivers and teams, points reset at zero … Continue Reading