Mirror Driving: Fixing NASCAR Qualifying Rules, Changing the Age Rule, & Who Ruled at Testing?
With Daytona testing for the three major NASCAR series in the books, what have we learned and what questions do you still have heading to the Daytona 500?
Tony Stewart
Full Throttle: NASCAR’s Connection to Barrett-Jackson, an Amazing Event in the Desert
Every January, as the New Year dawns there is a pilgrimage to the desert Southwest by car enthusiasts from around the globe. In a display of decadence by a very large group of people who have more money than people should rightly have, people purchase cars that were originally priced at a few thousand dollars …
2007 NASCAR Driver Review: Tony Stewart
Tony Stewart typically uses the summer to heat up his season – and this year was no exception.
Bowles-Eye View: Testing NASCAR’s Perception
As the sun rises over the Florida beaches this morning, the roar of stock car engines will again come to life. Daytona 500 testing will be underway, and the 2008 NASCAR season won’t be far behind. Over the next few weeks, it’ll be a chance for the sport’s top series to get back in the …
Mirror Driving: Kasey Kahne Takes a Hit, Johnson Snakebit, & Replacing the Sponsor That Quit
Kasey Kahne is getting sued for an incident in which he pushed a 62-year-old security officer to the ground. Is this a troubling sign of a driver’s immaturity?
10 Points to Ponder… 2007 NASCAR Banquet/End of Season
1. Banner Brainstorming – Mike Helton said in New York last week that 2007 was a “banner year” for NASCAR. Which makes me wonder, if you were designing a banner to summarize NASCAR’s season, what would it say? Suggestions welcome. 2. Spade Said – From what I’ve heard, most people didn’t find David Spade all …
Rating the 2007 NASCAR Cup Series Races: Part III
Editor’s Note: With the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup season complete, it’s now time to take a look back. This week, veteran writer Matt McLaughlin winds up the process started last Monday with his annual race review, analyzing each event of the season and giving us his take on how good – or bad – they …
Rating the 2007 NASCAR Cup Series Races: Part II
Editor’s Note: With the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup season complete, it’s now time to take a look back. This week, veteran writer Matt McLaughlin starts the process with his annual race review, analyzing each event of the Nextel Cup season and giving us his take on how good – or bad – they really were. …
Top 10 Speeches You Won’t Hear at the NASCAR Nextel Cup Awards Banquet
10. Kevin Harvick – “Finally, I’ve decided to join the Ricky Rudd Fan Club. I’ll miss you, Ricky!”
Rating the 2007 NASCAR Cup Series Races: Part I
Editor’s Note: With the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup season complete, it’s now time to take a look back. This week, veteran writer Matt McLaughlin starts the process with his annual race review, analyzing each event of the Nextel Cup season and giving us his take on how good – or bad – they really were. …
Matt McLaughlin’s Driver Handicaps: 2007 Homestead Race
Jimmie Johnson – Johnson has top-10 finishes in four of his six starts at Homestead, including a second-place result scored here in 2004. For those looking for a little drama, Johnson did crash out here in 2005 en route to 40th place. Jeff Gordon – Gordon has top-10 finishes in six of eight Cup races …
Fantasy Picks ‘N’ Pans: 2007 Ford 400 at Homestead Edition
The fat lady is warming up, the sun is beginning to set at Homestead and the curtain is about to close on the 2007 Nextel Cup season. After 35 races, it all comes down to two drivers – Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon – who’ll battle for the rights to the title. The rest of …