Dialing It In: How’d the Girls Do? More Than Just Danica at Daytona
With so much attention spent on Danica Patrick, it was easy to overlook the fact that a total of six female drivers competed in the various races at Daytona.
Chrissy Wallace
Tracking the Trucks: 2009 Mountain Dew 250 at Talladega
Kyle Busch took the checkered flag 0.057 seconds ahead of Aric Almirola to win the Mountain Dew 250 Saturday afternoon (Oct. 31) at Talladega Superspeedway.
Tearing Apart the Trucks: Steve Park Returns to Series
When the Camping World Truck Series takes the track for the Mountain Dew 250, Steve Park will make his return to the CWTS.
Tracking the Trucks: 2008 E-Z-GO 200 at Atlanta
In a Nutshell: Ryan Newman took the checkered flag 0.377 seconds ahead of Ron Hornaday Jr. to win the E-Z-GO 200 Saturday afternoon at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Newman made a last-lap pass on teammate Hornaday to score a win in his first ever Truck Series start. Denny Hamlin, Todd Bodine and Scott Speed rounded out the …
Tracking the Trucks: 2008 Kroger 200 at Martinsville
In a Nutshell: Johnny Benson took the checkered flag 0.785 seconds ahead of Dennis Setzer to win the Kroger 200 Saturday afternoon at Martinsville Speedway. The driver of the No. 23 Toyota took the lead with 44 laps to go and never gave up the top spot on his way to his first career Martinsville …
Tearing Apart the Trucks: NASCAR Announces an Engine Change & More
Horsepower Reduction Looks to Level Playing Field for Remainder of 2008 This week, NASCAR announced an engine change in the Craftsman Truck Series. Effective Sept. 3, 2008, Section 20B-5.10.4 of the rulebook now states, “At all Events, unless otherwise specified, all engines with a cylinder bore spacing less than 4.470 inches must compete using a …
Did You Notice? NASCAR & Politics, Raining on Goodyear & Penske’s Nasty Divorce
Did You Notice? That on the heels of Barack Obama’s decision to withdraw his sponsorship of a Sprint Cup car – remember, Pocono was the weekend he was supposed to put his name on the side of the No. 49 BAM Racing Toyota – another political party was spotted making waves at the Speedway. Presumptive Republican …
Tracking the Trucks: 2008 Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky
In a Nutshell: Johnny Benson took the checkered flag 0.474 seconds ahead of Michael Annett to win the Built Ford Tough 225 presented by the Greater Cincinnati Dealers at Kentucky Speedway. Benson held off a charge from his rookie teammate with just 18 laps remaining to win his second race this season and take over …
Tracking the Trucks: 2008 Camping World RV Sales 200 at Milwaukee
In a Nutshell: Johnny Benson took the checkered flag 2.530 seconds ahead of Matt Crafton to win the Camping World RV Sales 200 Friday night at the Milwaukee Mile. Benson took the lead coming off pit road under caution for light drizzle and held on to win his third consecutive race at the West Allis, …
Tearing Apart the Trucks: Jennifer Jo Cobb & Michelle Theriault Debut
After a four-week break, the Craftsman Truck Series returns to the track at Kansas Speedway. Along with the seasoned veterans and rookie of the year contenders, Jennifer Jo Cobb and Michelle Theriault will make their Craftsman Truck Series debuts. Driving for Derrike Cope’s newly founded team, Theriault will pilot the No. 73 Derrike Cope Inc./RMR …
Fanning the Flames: Fishin’ for Some Answers to Tony Stewart’s Likely Defection
Although no one asked, we did catch a few bass last weekend, even with a stiff wind and temps in the 40s. (When I mention fishing at the end of a column, it’s your cue to ask me how I did so I can talk racing and fishing in the same article – and what’s …
Tracking the Trucks: 2008 Kroger 250 at Martinsville
Dennis Setzer took the checkered flag ahead of Matt Crafton to win the Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway Saturday afternoon.