Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2007 Martinsville Fall Race Recap
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.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
10 Points to Ponder… After the 2007 Subway 500 at Martinsville
1. Safety, Schmafety – The next time anyone from NASCAR tries to say that safety is their first priority, I want to have a tape of today’s Subway 500 finish on hand, showing David Ragan‘s car sitting sideways in the middle of the track coming off turn 1 and the leaders heading towards him full …
Matt McLaughlin’s Driver Handicaps: 2007 Martinsville Fall Race Edition
Jeff Gordon – In the last nine Cup races at Martinsville, Gordon has won four times, finished second twice and never finished outside the top 10. In 29 Martinsville career starts, Gordon has won seven times, and is averaging a seventh-place finish. Jimmie Johnson – This spring, Johnson outraced teammate Gordon off the fourth corner …
Fantasy Picks ‘N’ Pans: 2007 Subway 500 at Martinsville Edition
With the Chase halfway complete, it’s time for the playoff teams to enter the home stretch, as 12 special teams join your fantasy juggernaut in battling for a year-ending trophy. Too bad the hardware they’re chasing is probably a little nicer than the one you might win in your local league; but hey, a guy …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2007 Charlotte Fall Race Recap
When Jeff Gordon buzzed the rear tires on the final restart at Charlotte, Clint Bowyer ran into the back of him, propelling the No. 24 forward.
10 Points to Ponder… After the 2007 Bank of America 500 at Charlotte
Jeff Gordon pulled out the Bank of America 500 win despite two cautions and a red flag in the last 16 laps of the race and a green-white-checkered finish.
Busch Series Breakdown: 2007 Dollar General 300 at Charlotte
The Dollar General 300 at Charlotte was once again the playground of the Buschwhackers, as Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards dueled at the front of the pack.
Best of Holding a Pretty Wheel: 2 Little Brothers, a Public Mourning & a Kid Named Junior
“Well, the (fill in sponsor/manufacturer/model here) ran great today. My super, amazing crew chief made some great calls and the guys did a great job on pit stops that got us to the front. I’d also like to thank (insert 10 other sponsors here), my Mom, and all my fans!” How many times a year …
Matt McLaughlin’s Driver Handicaps: 2007 Charlotte Fall Race Edition
Jeff Gordon – Gordon has won here four times, including the 1994 World 600 to score his first ever Cup Series victory. (Has it really been 13 years? Wow). But he’s in a pronounced slump at LMS right now, having failed to finish the last five points races here. Jimmie Johnson – Johnson refers to …
Fantasy Picks ‘N’ Pans: 2007 Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Edition
The Chase heads to the halfway point this weekend by tackling the only night race left on the horizon for 2007. To do that, the circuit heads back to Charlotte, the track that has been both levigated and repaved over the last couple of years. It’s all part of a work-in-progress renovation project by track …
Voice of Vito: Talladega Plus the Car of Tomorrow Equals the NFL & a Nap
Say the word “Talladega,” and what comes to mind? Three-wide racing. Packed grandstands cloaked in Budweiser red. Adrenal gland-draining close calls. A 30-car pile up. Elliott Sadler upside down, hurtling through the atmosphere. Jeff Gordon getting pelted with beer cans. With that in mind… what track were they racing at last weekend, anyway? From my …
Running Their Mouth: 2007 UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what a select few were thinking following the much-anticipated UAW-Ford 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.