2012 NASCAR Driver Review: David Ragan
David Ragan got a nice Christmas present this past month in the form of a wife. He married his girlfriend Jacquelyn Butler, who’s no stranger to racing competition either.
David Ragan
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2012 Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol
The big question for Brian Vickers is: where does he go from here? He has done an admirable job filling in for Mark Martin in the No. 55 for select races, but Martin is signed with Michael Waltrip Racing for the lion’s share of the 2013 schedule as well, and Vickers deserves a ride before 2014. Vickers is a proven commodity with two Sprint Cup wins and a Nationwide Series title… and yet, his name hasn’t been heard in the mix for a ride. MWR has been reportedly looking at a fourth team for Vickers; but as of yet, that’s merely a possibility. He’s as good as some of the drivers whose names are being bandied around… and why his name isn’t among them might be the biggest question of Silly Season.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2012 Aaron’s 499 at Talladega
One sure way to make people mad at you at a restrictor-plate race is to throw an ill-timed block. It’s by no means a dirty move; it’s instinctually trying to protect position. But the danger lies in the act that there’s a split-second window in which to make the move work. This week, AJ Allmendinger tried to throw a block at Denny Hamlin after that window had already closed. The ensuing multi-car crash ended the hopes of a dozen other teams. It wasn’t the only wreck of the day, but it was the most preventable.
2011 NASCAR Driver Review: David Ragan
David Ragan scored his first career Sprint Cup Series victory in July’s Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway in his 163rd start.
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: Chasing That Talladega Lineup – How to Use the Title Contenders
Talladega provides a bigger challenge for fantasy owners than any other race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup for one reason: unpredictability.
Shakedown Session: The Exclusive Sponsorship Catch-22
Much ado has been made in recent weeks of current Sprint Cup Series championship contender Matt Kenseth and his quest for sponsorship in 2012.
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in NASCAR: 2011 Kansas-Charlotte Edition
Is it just me, or is everyone still as clueless about the Chase as we were back in February?
Fact or Fiction: A Chase Replacement, Grading a Cup Debut & Ragan, Don’t Be Fooled
Play a little Fact or Fiction to drift into NASCAR’s future while getting caught up on the news.
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: Look Back to the Spring for Kansas Success
With seven races left in the Chase, Kansas marks a critical spot in the battle for the season championship.
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: Don’t Be Discouraged by Strategy Races
Strategy has always played a role in the outcome of Sprint Cup races, but in 2011, it’s more important than ever.
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2011 Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire
Check out this week’s Power Rankings to see where the experts place your favorite with just eight races left to go on the year.
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in NASCAR: 2011 Chicago-Loudon Edition
Once again, Mother Nature decided that it’s just not right for NASCAR to be run on Sundays and postponed the race to another Monday morning extravaganza.