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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

Mirror Driving: Roush’s Posturing, Lapped Cars Jostling & Big-Name Pending Free Agents

April 3, 2022April 1, 2008 by Frontstretch Staff

Jack Roush announced he would not seek legal action against Michael Waltrip Racing after MWR admitted it had been in possession of a “proprietary part.”

Categories Amy Henderson, Bryan Davis Keith, Cup Series, Kurt Smith, Matt Taliaferro, Mike Neff, Mirror Driving, Tony Lumbis

Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2008 Goody’s Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville Edition

April 3, 2022March 31, 2008 by Frontstretch Staff

In this short season, Denny Hamlin has asserted himself as one of the stronger drivers on short tracks. After nearly winning at Bristol two weeks …

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

Running Their Mouth: 2008 Goody’s Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville

April 3, 2022March 31, 2008 by Beth Lunkenheimer

This week, here’s a sneak peek at what a select few were thinking following the Goody’s Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

Categories Beth Lunkenheimer, Cup Series, Running Their Mouth

Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Regan Smith Finally Gains Momentum in Martinsville

April 3, 2022March 30, 2008 by Tony Lumbis

Rookies in the Starting Lineup: Aric Almirola (third), Sam Hornish Jr. (26th), Regan Smith (33rd), Michael McDowell (34th), Patrick Carpentier (37th), Dario Franchitti (43rd) Unofficial …

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Categories Cup Series, Rookie Report, Tony Lumbis

Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Aric Almirola Breezes Through Bristol

April 2, 2022March 16, 2008 by Tony Lumbis

Rookies in the Starting Lineup (Due to inclement weather, the qualifying order was determined by 2007 owner points): Sam Hornish Jr. (seventh), Aric Almirola (16th), …

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Categories Cup Series, Rookie Report, Tony Lumbis

Bubble Breakdown: Brian Vickers Digs Out of a Hole, While Jamie McMurray Digs Himself 1

April 2, 2022March 16, 2008 by Frontstretch Staff

When the checkered flag fell at Bristol Motor Speedway Sunday afternoon, it ended more than just the Food City 500. For some, it concluded a …

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Categories Bubble Breakdown, Cup Series, Mike Ravesi

Nextel Cup Rookie Report: 2008 NASCAR Preview, Part I

March 30, 2022February 4, 2008 by Frontstretch Staff

Speedweeks at Daytona starts up this week, which can only mean one thing – a new NASCAR season is finally upon us after some much-needed …

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Categories Cup Series, Rookie Report, Tony Lumbis

Beyond the Cockpit: Michael McDowell Prepares for Rolex 24 Before Beginning His Cup Career

March 30, 2022January 24, 2008 by Frontstretch Staff

With former open-wheel stars Dario Franchitti, Patrick Carpentier, Sam Hornish Jr. and Jacques Villeneuve leading the 2008 Sprint Cup Raybestos Rookie of the Year class, …

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Categories Beyond the Cockpit, Cup Series, Mike Lovecchio
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