Following this past weekend’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the championship Chase tightened considerably between points leader Jeff Gordon and teammate Jimmie Johnson. But as Johnson stood spraying the bubbly in victory lane – winner of his second straight race in the playoffs – cleanup crews were busy picking up parts and pieces sprayed all …
At 9:16 on a Monday morning, Dale Earnhardt Jr. rolled onto the track at Atlanta Motor Speedway, tucked behind the wheel of a No. 5 Chevrolet Impala. As the car climbed up to speed, what was a Twilight Zone-type moment faded away, as those observing came back down to earth and recognized the enormity of …
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what a select few were thinking following the Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
The Key Moment: Dale Earnhardt Jr. lost a left-rear wheel off the No. 8 car moments after a green-white-checkered restart at Atlanta, sealing the win for race leader Jimmie Johnson. Honestly, he did – Johnson had gotten such a good jump that it was doubtful Carl Edwards would have caught him. In a Nutshell: Tepid processional racing …
With little else to talk about on today’s Pep Boys Auto 500 pre-race show, it was kind of pathetic listening to the broadcasters trying to create drama where there was none.
Six down, four to go and I’m still not sold on this being but a two-man race to NASCAR’s Cup title. Although Clint Bowyer continues to put up a valiant effort, seemingly running in quicksand at times, it seems this week’s Atlanta race will determine his fate. If trouble finds Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson …
Jeff Gordon – In 30 Cup starts at Atlanta, the points leader has posted four victories and 18 top-10 finishes. However, he finished 12th in the race this spring. Jimmie Johnson – Johnson won here in March to post his second Atlanta Cup victory. After 12 starts here, Johnson has eight top-10 results and an …
The final dash to glory starts this weekend at Atlanta, one of the fastest tracks on the circuit, and any tweak could make the difference in a tight-knit league.
This Monday at Atlanta, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will officially test a No. 88 Chevrolet with Hendrick Motorsports for the first time. That in-season move is just the latest in a transition that appears to be accelerating a bit faster than initially anticipated. Out of the Chase and out of the running for anything higher than …
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what a select few were thinking following the Subway 500 at Martinsville Speedway.
Sunday’s Subway 500 at Martinsville marked the beginning of the final five races this season, launching a segment filled with pressure-packed racing not only for those fighting for the title, but for many others involved in separate skirmishes of their own. Whether it’s battling to stay within the top 25 in driver points, to move …
Ryan Newman appeared ready to get around Jimmie Johnson; however, he had to back down when David Ragan’s spin caused the race to end at Martinsville.
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