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.
Mike Skinner
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.
Tearing Apart the Trucks: Dusty Davis, Justin Johnson Set to Debut
Following a questionable non-call last weekend in the season-opener, NASCAR has issued penalties in relation to the spoiler failure on Michael Waltrip’s winning No. 15 Toyota. The truck was found in violation of Sections 12-1 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-J (any determination by NASCAR Officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20B-3.12E (rear spoiler did not meet specifications in post-race inspection).
Crew Chief Doug Howe was fined $25,000 and placed on probation until December 31st, and owner Billy Ballew was docked 25 owner points. Waltrip will not receive a fine since he’s not running for the Truck Series championship, and his win will stand.
Beyond the Cockpit: Truck Veteran Mike Skinner Lends a Hand to Owner Eddie Sharp
Frontstretch caught up with Mike Skinner earlier in Speedweeks to discuss his new ride and role with the Eddie Sharp truck organization.
Tracking the Trucks: 2010 CampingWorld.com 200 at Gateway
After a blackout at Gateway forced the postponement of Friday’s CampingWorld.com 200, it was Kevin Harvick who came out victorious.
Tracking the Trucks: 2010 Lucas Oil 200 at Iowa
Rookie Austin Dillon beat Johnny Sauter to the checkers by 0.635 seconds to win the Lucas Oil 200 at Iowa Speedway.
What’s Vexing Vito: Super Subs – Casey Mears Has Final Chance to Join Others in Reviving NASCAR Career
ESPN’s David Newton reported that Brian Vickers will be out of the No. 83 Red Bull Toyota for at least three months, with Casey Mears resuming driving duties.
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not: NASCAR Stars of the Past & Future
Latch onto the fates of these often-hidden but talented individuals in our latest look at Who’s Hot/Not in NASCAR’s other top-two series: Nationwide and Trucks.
Tracking the Trucks: 2010 NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona
Timothy Peters took the checkered flag 0.068 seconds ahead of Todd Bodine to win the NextEra Energy Resources 250 Saturday night at Daytona.
Tracking the Trucks: 2009 Kroger 200 at Martinsville
Timothy Peters took the checkered flag 1.815 seconds ahead of Todd Bodine to win the Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway Saturday afternoon (Oct. 24).