Thompson in Turn 5: Bob Griese’s Comments Uncalled for, but Situation Handled Well by All Involved
What Denny Hamlin did not count on is that a remark made by ESPN analyst Bob Griese the previous day would trump his win and the Chase for coverage.
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Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2009 TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville
Although he didn’t win on Sunday, Jimmie Johnson continued his death grip on the top spot in the Power Rankings with his second-place finish at Martinsville.
The Yellow Stripe: What Might Have Been for Hamlin, What Never Was for Mears & What Will Never Be for Johnson
Fast forward to Sunday’s return to the track in the shadow of the Blue Ridge and there’s three words that sum up where we are: Jimmie flipping Johnson.
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2009 TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Edition
The usual suspects played “follow the leader” at Martinsville in what proved to be a fairly competitive race.
Running Their Mouth: 2009 TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what they all were thinking following the TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway.
Numbers Game: 2009 TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville
3 – number of times winner Denny Hamlin led the TUMS Fast Relief 500 Sunday.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2009 Martinsville Fall Race Recap
Denny Hamlin held off charges by Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Juan Pablo Montoya during a flurry of late-race restarts to claim another win at Martinsville.
Bowles-Eye View: Chase Overload Cuts NASCAR Storylines to Pieces
Not only has the Chase overshadowed Hamlin’s successful weekend, it’s condensed the final 10 races into a select few, predetermined storylines.
Denny Hamlin Scores Career-High 3rd Win of Season in 2009 TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville
In the end it was Virginia-native Denny Hamlin who was able to hold off Johnson on a green/white/checkered finish to score his third win of 2009.
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: Easing Roster Indigestion in the Foothills of Martinsville
This week it’s a trip to the famed Martinsville Speedway, where the only thing more famous than the hot dogs is the close-quarters racing.