What’s Vexing Vito?: Random Observations at Michigan
Walking through the garage area at Michigan International Speedway a couple of weeks ago, I was struck by a number of things.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Full Throttle: Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a Title Contender
While Dale Earnhardt Jr. has not put his car in the winner’s circle for some time, he’s proven this season that he can finish consistently.
Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2011 Toyota Save Mart 350 at Sonoma
Short of pit stops cycling through, the lead was not a position Kurt Busch relinquished for long Sunday at Sonoma.
Running Their Mouth: 2011 Toyota Save Mart 350 at Sonoma
Welcome to another edition of Running Their Mouth, with some of the best quotes of this past week at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma.
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: Marcos Ambrose is the Favorite at Infineon
Marcos Ambrose has crept into the fray of consistent contenders and has outperformed Gordon and Stewart on numerous occasions in recent years.
NASCAR Drivers & Their Fanbases: Different Yet Passionate
One thing still remains: NASCAR fans are still some of the most loyal, passionate, fun-loving fans in all of sports.
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2011 Heluva Good 400 at Michigan
Was Denny Hamlin’s first win of the season at Michigan enough to vault him into the top spot in the Power Rankings?
Running Their Mouth: 2011 Heluva! Good 400 at Michigan
The big controversy of the afternoon at Michigan was between Hendrick Motorsports teammates Martin and Earnhardt following a late-race incident.
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: Rely on Roush at Michigan
I would put David Ragan back in the lineup this weekend. He has a pair of top 10s in eight starts there and the Roush cars are always strong in the Irish Hills.
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2011 5-hour Energy 500 at Pocono
The tricky triangle in the Pocono Mountains threw the competitors some curveballs this spring, the unique three-turn track paired with the return of shifting.