Voice of Vito: Strong Chase Starts Not Always a Recipe for Championship Success
Following his fifth win of the season at Loudon this past Sunday, Mark Martin was sure he was dreaming. He had just won a race …
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Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2009 Sylvania 300 at Loudon
The first Chase race is finally behind us, with Mark Martin earning his season-high fifth win of the season in Loudon, N.H.
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2009 Sylvania 300 Edition
In the closing laps, Sunday’s Sylvania 300 was a barnburner, with Chasers Mark Martin, Denny Hamlin and Juan Pablo Montoya sparring for the lead.
Who’s Going to Win It All? Our 2009 NASCAR Chase Predictions
The sixth edition of NASCAR’s Chase is upon us, and with it comes the most talented 12-car field we’ve ever seen. Four former champions, 282 …
The Yellow Stripe: The 2009 NASCAR Chase Field Hits Manhattan, Hard Rock Café Style
A few weeks back, one of my colleagues at Frontstretch, Mr. Phil Allaway, wrote an excellent piece on how ESPN put together at-track NASCAR race …
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Brian Vickers on the Brink of the Ride of His Life
In retrospect, it shouldn’t have been a surprise. The signs were there well over a year ago – it was just a matter of time, …
Fanning the Flames: Who’s This Year’s Chase Cinderella? The Numbers Line up for Ryan Newman… To Finish 3rd
It’s all in the numbers, see? And the momentum, of course. Every year, some guy from the back half of the Chase field makes a …
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: All Around NASCAR’s Chosen Ones
Like it or not (and I think I’ve made it pretty clear which side of the fence I stand on over the last five years) …
Voice of Vito: Pugliese the Prognosticator – A Comprehensive Guide to the 2009 Chase for the Cup
Following weeks of speculation, rationalization and wild-assed guesses, the field for the 2009 Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship is now set. This week, the …
Mirror Driving: Matt Crafton’s Penalty, Kyle & Kurt’s Big Problems & Johnson Playing Dumb?
Matt Crafton was penalized at Gateway Saturday and sent to the back of the longest line for two incidents where he made contact with the truck in front of him.