Running Their Mouth: 2008 Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what a select few were thinking following the Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Jimmie Johnson
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Atlanta Fall Race Recap
Leader Denny Hamlin spun his tires on the penultimate restart, allowing Carl Edwards to power by him on the outside exiting turn 2 at Atlanta.
10 Points to Ponder… After the 2008 Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta
1. Eating Sushi – Expectations of a takeover of Chrysler by General Motors are gaining credibility, as both company’s fortunes continue to spiral downward as …
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Tragedy Only Fueled Hendrick’s Triumph in Their Darkest Hour
It was the first time Brian Vickers smiled all weekend. That was my first thought one Sunday afternoon, a scant four years ago when the …
Happy Hour: Is Jimmie Johnson’s 3-Year Run as Good as Cale Yarborough’s Was?
In the wake of a seemingly inevitable third straight title for Jimmie Johnson and crew, John Close at CloseFinishes.com recently compared Johnson to the only …
Fanning the Flames: Miscellaneous Questions as NASCAR Season Hits Its Stretch Run
This week, we’ll clean out the Fanning the Flames inbox. Just so you all know how it works, and so you don’t get impatient with …
Voices From the Heartland: Reader’s Comment Inadvertently Reveals the Problem with Jimmie Johnson
If you come to this website looking for a bunch of happy, fluffy, feel good articles about NASCAR and some of its more colorful characters, …
Fantasy Picks ‘N’ Pans: Will Jimmie Johnson’s Chase March Yield Your Team Atlanta Gold?
The intermediate track-heavy run to the finish is underway this week, and the heavy reliance on downforce and the resultant “aero push” that comes from …
Did You Notice? Who’s Making Fans Turn Away, Why Martinsville’s Lost & Marc Davis Debuts
Did You Notice? NASCAR’s TV ratings at Martinsville were down significantly this weekend, an overnight 2.9 as compared to a 3.3 in 2007? That low …
Mirror Driving: A NASCAR Spending Cap? Fixing Qualifying & Saving the Truck Series
Welcome to Mirror Driving. Every week, your favorite columnists sit down and give their opinion about the latest NASCAR news and rumors. Love us or …