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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dominates 2012 Sprint Showdown at Charlotte

July 12, 2023May 19, 2012 by Mike Neff

After a side-by-side lap with Martin Truex Jr., Dale Earnhardt Jr. grabbed the top spot and would not relinquish it for the entire 40 laps of the race.

Holding a Pretty Wheel: What Makes a Great Race a Matter of Perspective for NASCAR Fans

July 12, 2023May 17, 2012 by Amy Henderson

While it’s not as simple as one driver winning races, it’s safe to say that how a particular driver is faring does play a factor in many fans’ enjoyment.

4 Burning Questions: Kurt’s Temper, NASCAR’S Rulings & All-Star Weekend

July 11, 2023May 17, 2012 by Frontstretch Staff

Can NASCAR leave the format of the All-Star Race alone?

Did You Notice? NASCAR’s Fake Slump, Sleeping Beauties & All-Star Fixes

July 11, 2023May 15, 2012 by Tom Bowles

Did You Notice? Hendrick Motorsports isn’t running as bad as everybody says?

Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2012 Southern 500 at Darlington

July 11, 2023May 15, 2012 by Frontstretch Staff

Was Jimmie Johnson’s win enough to volt him to the top of our Power Rankings? Keep reading to find out.

Holding a Pretty Wheel: Now or Never, Darlington Begins a Critical Stretch for Title Hopefuls

July 9, 2023May 10, 2012 by Amy Henderson

The next five points races – Darlington, Charlotte, Dover, Pocono and Michigan – are critical for those teams whose goal is to make the Chase.

Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2012 Aaron’s 499 at Talladega

July 8, 2023May 8, 2012 by Frontstretch Staff

It was a wild weekend in Talladega and just about every car left the track with some damage. However, it wasn’t just cars that were damaged on Sunday, as poor results in the race damaged the egos of many of today’s frontrunners. Crapshoot or not, Talladega still counts for the same amount of points as any other race and several of the competitors will be happy to cross it off their list until October.