Dialing It In: Joey Logano Lurking in the Shadows
One driver looking to continue his impressive late-season surge and steal a bit of the spotlight is sophomore sensation Joey Logano.
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Dialing It In: Why So Many Chicken Littles in NASCAR?
Throughout the majority of the year, many in the media – myself included – have decried NASCAR for a multitude of things.
Dialing It In: Denny Hamlin in the Catbird’s Seat to Make History in 2010
Three races to go, three contenders for this year’s championship trophy. Coming off the so-called “wild card” race of the Chase at Talladega, Jimmie Johnson, Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick are separated by only 38 points – the smallest margin since the inception of NASCAR’s playoff format in 2004. With only three more weeks before a …
Dialing It In: What Losing the Catch Can Man Will Mean for Teams, NASCAR
At the beginning of the 2010 season, teams in the Truck Series began using six men over the wall on pit stops instead of the typical seven used in both the Nationwide and Cup series. That downsizing came at the expense of the catch can man.
Dialing It In: The Curious Case of Ryan Newman
From 2002 to 2005, Ryan Newman was one of the most dominant figures on the Cup Series circuit. In that span of four years, he scored 12 wins, had 34 poles and finished sixth in the season-ending standings three times driving for Penske Racing. His worst year, he “slumped” to seventh. After dry spells in …
Dialing It In: Atlanta The Not-So-New Labor Day Tradition
This weekend, NASCAR will celebrate the Labor Day holiday by running 43 cars under the lights at Atlanta Motor Speedway. 500 miles of racing on Labor Day weekend has always been a long-standing tradition; but for the folks in Atlanta, the hope is this new one can make up for the recent loss of a …
Dialing It In: Legend Cars International Has Evernham Ready for the Future
Last weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, Ray Evernham sat down with Speedway Motorsports Inc. mogul Bruton Smith, president of Charlotte Motor Speedway Marcus Smith and Don Hawk, SMI vice president of business affairs, to introduce the newest development in racing – U.S. Legend Cars International.
Dialing It In: Richard Childress Right Where He Left Off
This season is shaping up to be one of the best for long-time team owner Richard Childress. After years of rebuilding and disappointment, the six-time championship car owner appears to be back atop his game. Earlier this year, Childress inked driver Kevin Harvick to a three year contract extension, despite losing primary sponsor Shell/Pennzoil. Since …
Dialing It In: NASCAR Changing for the Better?
From all indications, the 2011 season is one NASCAR is hoping will change the momentum of the sport moving forward for years to come. Chairman and CEO Brian France promised impactful changes to the Chase for the Sprint Cup earlier this year, the schedule has received a facelift as of late and, with television ratings …
Dialing It In: Jamie McMurray Chooses Career Wins Over Chase Berth
At this point last year, Jamie McMurray’s career in the Cup Series was up in the air. Forced out at Roush Fenway Racing due to NASCAR’s rule change restricting teams to four cars, McMurray was out of a ride and nearly out of options. Searching for answers and talking with various teams, he eventually returned …