The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2016 Can-Am 500
Who… gets my shoutout of the race? He’s not a rookie — he actually has two full Cup seasons under his belt — but Alex … Continue Reading
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Couch Potato Tuesday: Martinsville Exposes Cracks In NBC’s Coverage
Martinsville Speedway typically brings close quarters, tire issues and some frayed tempers. Last weekend, we got some of that. As far as I know, no … Continue Reading
Five Points to Ponder: The Junior Factor
ONE: The Earnhardt Factor The TV ratings numbers for NASCAR have been far from pretty during the playoffs. In fact, downright horrible might be a … Continue Reading
Beside the Rising Tide: It Don’t Come Easy
The race is not always to the swift, Nor the battle to the strong…. – Ecclesiasticus – Sunday’s Talladega race was not at all what … Continue Reading
Couch Potato Tuesday: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Shines in the Broadcast Booth
Talladega is always an interesting race weekend.  Where the camera focuses is less of an issue than normal because most of the field sticks together. … Continue Reading
Who’s Hot & Who’s Not: Waiting For The Big One Edition
When it comes to restrictor place races at Talladega and Daytona, the big question is, when will the big one happen? As in, when will … Continue Reading
Bearden: Talladega Will Be Missed As a Chase Round Cutoff
Sunday’s Hellman’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway didn’t need “The Big One” or Dale Earnhardt, Jr., in the field to put on its third-straight thrilling finale … Continue Reading
NASCAR Mailbox: The Future of Hendrick Motorsports Continues to be Uncertain
Jimmie Johnson soared to the lead at Chicagoland Speedway this past Sunday, showcasing speed that hasn’t been present with the No. 48 car in nearly … Continue Reading
Thinkin’ Out Loud: Martin Truex, Jr. Overcomes Adversity With Late Charge to Win at Chicagoland
Who’s in the headline – Martin Truex, Jr. overcame a tire issue under green flag conditions to put himself in position to make a … Continue Reading
Couch Potato Tuesday: NBCSN Charges Into Chase Coverage
If you’ve read Couch Potato Tuesday in recent years, then you know that I’m not exactly a fan of this time of year when it … Continue Reading