Bubble Breakdown: Status Quo Maintained at Loudon
With positions 31-34 in the owner points all but stagnant, the three-way battle for the last locked-in spot in the Cup field took a number of turns at Loudon.
JJ Yeley
Beyond the Cockpit: JJ Yeley on the Indy 500, USAC Glory & a Nickname
Not only is JJ Yeley one of the top drivers ever to grace the track in a USAC open wheeler, he’s made a name for himself in the Sprint Cup Series as well.
Fans “Stay with JJ” Yeley at Bristol, Leave With Lifetime of Memories
It’s 10:30 on Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway and there’s important business to be handled this Saturday night: JJ Yeley needs an entrance song.
Bubble Breakdown: Ken Schrader Rebounds From Bristol Miscue While Regan Smith Falters Again
Ken Schrader did not complete a lap in the top 15 throughout the race, but he did successfully complete the event.
Bubble Breakdown: Vegas Deals Bad Hand to Underdog Drivers
I’m not sure if any of the bubble drivers or team members were successful at the tables in Vegas, but the race on Sunday sure didn’t bring them any luck.
Bubble Breakdown: Survival in the Desert at Phoenix
Overall it was a rough week for our bubble teams, but a few things to take away from Phoenix.
Bubble Breakdown: Feast or Famine for Last Year’s Bubble Drivers at Daytona
While this year’s owner points won’t be used until after the first five races of the season, teams on the bubble gave it their best effort in the Daytona 500.
Kurt Busch Wins 1st Duel, Inherits 2011 Daytona 500 Pole
With a steady push from Regan Smith, Kurt Busch cruised to his second win of Daytona Speedweeks, the first of the 150-mile Gatorade Duel qualifying races.
Shakedown Session: Which Cinderella Will Wear Daytona’s Glass Slipper Thursday? Does Anybody Care?
This edition of the Shakedown Session will be focusing on the 10 drivers who hope to make the Daytona 500 via the Gatorade Duels.
2010 NASCAR Driver Review: JJ Yeley
JJ Yeley only went the distance in three races last year (Daytona in July, Infineon and Phoenix in November).
Bubble Breakdown: Brendan Gaughan’s Bad Day Gives a “Front Row” Opportunity for Underdogs
The first car to fall out of Phoenix was TRG Motorsports’ No. 71, derailing Brendan Gaughan’s first Cup race since the 2005 Pocono 500.
Bubble Breakdown: Start & Parkers Still Chasing After NASCAR Dreams
With 12 races remaining in the 2010 NASCAR Cup season, two teams still have a realistic shot at re-entering the Top 35 in owner points.