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Thompson in Turn 5: The Verdict Is in – NASCAR Scores Big With the CoT

April 5, 2022April 8, 2008 by Frontstretch Staff

Michael McDowell‘s terrifying near-head on collision with the SAFER barrier and subsequent barrel-rolling down the track at Texas Motor Speedway Friday was the most serious …

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Categories Cup Series, Thompson in Turn 5, Tommy Thompson

Mirror Driving: NASCAR’s CoT Both Safe & Boring, Toughing Out Texas & Managing RCR’s Future

April 5, 2022April 8, 2008 by Frontstretch Staff

NASCAR’s CoT did its job at Texas, disintegrating to absorb Michael McDowell’s horrific crash during qualifying. Is it time to stop complaining about the CoT?

Categories Amy Henderson, Cup Series, Kurt Smith, Matt Taliaferro, Mirror Driving, Tom Bowles, Tony Lumbis, Vito Pugliese, Xfinity

The Magic of McDowell, “Forgetting” a Blowout & Watching TV Blow the Finish in Texas… Again

April 5, 2022April 7, 2008 by Frontstretch Staff

From the wild (Michael McDowell‘s crash) to the wacky (Kyle Busch spouting off… again), here’s your guide to the past weekend of NASCAR television at …

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Categories Couch Potato Tuesday, Cup Series, John Potts

Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2008 Samsung 500 at Texas Edition

April 5, 2022April 7, 2008 by Frontstretch Staff

It’s been a while since there’s been a scary accident in any of NASCAR’s three premier series; so, needless to say, Michael McDowell‘s qualifying crash …

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Categories Cup Series, Mike Lovecchio, Who's Hot / Who's Not

Running Their Mouth: 2008 Samsung 500 at Texas

April 5, 2022April 7, 2008 by Beth Lunkenheimer

This week, here’s a sneak peek at what a select few were thinking following the Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Categories Beth Lunkenheimer, Cup Series, Running Their Mouth

Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Texas Spring Race Recap

April 5, 2022April 7, 2008 by Matt McLaughlin

Carl Edwards had been slow on restarts all day, but he got a good one when it counted as the final green flag waved at Texas.

Categories Cup Series, Matt McLaughlin, Thinkin' Out Loud

10 Points to Ponder… After the 2008 Samsung 500 at Texas

February 1, 2022April 7, 2008 by Frontstretch Staff

David Reutimann, driver of the No. 44 Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota, was questioned before qualifying Friday for the Samsung 500 on his options should he not be successful qualifying into the field.

Categories 5 Points To Ponder, Cup Series

Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Michael McDowell Terrifies at Texas

April 3, 2022April 7, 2008 by Tony Lumbis

Rookies in the Starting Lineup: Sam Hornish Jr. (17th), Patrick Carpentier (27th), Regan Smith (34th), Michael McDowell (40th) Unofficial Finishing Positions: Carpentier (28th), Hornish (32nd), McDowell …

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Categories Cup Series, Rookie Report, Tony Lumbis

Happy Hour: Nationwide Whackers are Hurting NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series

April 3, 2022April 3, 2008 by Frontstretch Staff

On several occasions during the Martinsville race this past Sunday, the announcers in the FOX booth analyzed “short-term gain” vs. “long-term loss.” The comparison was …

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Categories Cup Series, Happy Hour, Kurt Smith, Truck Series, Xfinity

Top 10 April Fools’ Jokes Played On/By Various NASCAR Teams/Personalities This Week

April 3, 2022April 1, 2008 by Frontstretch Staff

10. Jeff Burton called Michael McDowell and invited him to dinner.

Categories Cup Series, Jeff Meyer, Top Ten, Xfinity
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