The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2009 Pepsi 500 at Fontana
Most of the top finishers in this week’s Pepsi 500 were predictable. But there was one unexpected name – David Ragan, who tied his season-best finish of sixth.
David Ragan
The Yellow Stripe: Earnhardt, Kyle Busch Among 10 Drivers Who Can’t Wait for ’10
Hands up those who predicted Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s season would be quite this bad? Not so many of you, huh?
Happy Hour: Is There a Hex on UPS Cars?
It seems there is some sort of FedHex on any car that sports the famous UPS logo. Not anything dangerous, mind you; just something that makes racecars slow.
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2009 Sharpie 500 at Bristol Edition
Welcome back Bristol – we missed you! Or maybe you never left and we just had to get used to a few less shoving matches … Continue Reading
Holding a Pretty Wheel: 5 Who Would Like to Forget – Who Isn’t Meeting NASCAR Expectations?
Last week in this column, I discussed the seasons of five drivers who were having a rather unpublicized good year. But there are also drivers … Continue Reading
Chase Elliott Running After His Dreams With the Help of His Champion Dad
At 13 years old, most people are caught up in the social dogma that is middle school, sleeping in on weekends and barely within two … Continue Reading
Voice of Vito: Forgotten on Race Day? Ford Looks to Rebound This Weekend in the Irish Hills of MIS
Ford performance enthusiasts are fond of saying that Ford really stands for “First On Race Day.” Yet so far in 2009, the Blue Oval brigade … Continue Reading
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2009 Brickyard 400 Race Recap
The Key Moment: Jimmie Johnson edged ahead of Mark Martin on the final restart to take the lead for good. A valid argument could be made … Continue Reading
What’s Vexing Vito: Unsolicited Opinions on NASCAR You Haven’t Thought About Until Now
In this space each week, I usually wax poetic – or manic – depending on your view, on some topic that has been, by this … Continue Reading
2009 NASCAR Report Cards, Part II: Grading Dale Jr. & the Rest
Editor’s Note: For Part I of our midseason driver report cards, click here. Continuing on from yesterday’s review, it’s time for Professors Danny and Tom … Continue Reading