What’s Vexing Vito?: Not Dale Earnhardt Jr. Taking a Concussion Break
The news this week that Dale Earnhardt Jr. was sitting out the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte came as a total shock to those …
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Fan’s View: Who Finished in the Top 12 & Aren’t Even in NASCAR’s Chase
Brad Keselowski won and Jeff Gordon appeared late in the running to almost give him some competition. There is nothing very stunning about the major …
Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol
The latest “new” Bristol is still not the Bristol of old. But between the buzz, the wrecks and a decent crowd, the August night race resembled its former self for the first time since the pre-Chase era.
Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2012 Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan
Jimmie Johnson had the dominant car once Mark Martin was speared by the pit wall opening in a scary, mid-race crash. But as J.J. was strolling to what would have been his series-leading fourth victory, a valve spring failed with less than 15 miles left to run. That handed Greg Biffle Christmas in August, gift-wrapping him a second victory after a green-white-checkered finish and a pesky push from Michigan native Brad Keselowski.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2012 Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan
If Michigan proved anything, it was that the best car doesn’t always win. Ask Jimmie Johnson. But if you have a great car, you can sometimes still make a statement, regardless of what the results sheet says. This week, Sam Hornish Jr. did just that, though he wound up 12th when the smoke cleared. Hornish, who is contending for the Nationwide Series championship, made the decision to stay in Montreal until the conclusion of that race, forgoing all practice for the Sprint Cup race (Parker Kligerman practiced and qualified the No. 22.). Starting at the back on Sunday, Hornish made quick work of most of the field, despite his lack of practice, charging to the front and looking like his lightning-fast No. 22 would be a contender for the win.
Right-Turn Royalty: NASCAR’s 5 Current Road-Course Aces
For the first time in 2012, the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide series will make the necessary right turns that constitute racing at the sport’s road courses.
5 Points to Ponder: Record Speeds, “That” Last Win & a Rejuvenated Racetrack
If there would be two words to describe Michigan this coming weekend, after the recent repave, then those words would be super fast.
Bowles-Eye View: Speeding Into Conflict – Drivers, NASCAR at Odds Over Pit-Road Penalties
The pit-road police were out in full force at Pocono, dishing out a whopping 22 penalties over the course of just 160 circuits.
Bowles-Eye View: The 1 NASCAR “Bump” Pocono Couldn’t Smooth Over
With just one top-five finish since last August and only four laps led on the Cup circuit, it was only natural where Joey Logano wound up Sunday. Victory lane?
The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2012 Pocono 400 Presented by #NASCAR
For the first time in 2012, the man who started on the pole was able to seal the deal and take the car to victory lane.