5 Points to Ponder: Pit Problems, Waltrip Must Go & Ethics Run Amok?
Michael Waltrip pulled into Daytona with three rides and a new NAPA commercial starring himself more than Martin Truex Jr., who actually wheels their car.
Truck Series
Who’s Hot/Not in NASCAR: 2011 Daytona 500 Edition
Unpredictable. That sums up Daytona weekend, from the photo finishes in the Truck and Nationwide series races to Trevor Bayne scoring his first NASCAR victory.
Talking NASCAR TV: Audio, Post-Race Issues Plague ESPN & FOX
With NASCAR’s three national series back with the biggest race for each, there was plenty to cover as Daytona Speedweeks reached a thrilling conclusion.
Tracking the Trucks: 2011 NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona
Michael Waltrip took the checkers 0.061 seconds ahead of Elliott Sadler to win the NextEra Energy Resources 250 Friday night at Daytona International Speedway.
Michael Waltrip Celebrates Life in Victory Lane, but Not Without Controversy
Friday night, Michael Waltrip was taking the checkered flag again at Daytona International Speedway, this time in the Camping World Truck Series.
Tearing Apart the Trucks: Meet the 2011 Truck Series Rookie Class
Before the green flag flies over the Truck Series field, it’s time to meet the 2011 rookie class.
Beyond the Cockpit: Max Papis on Rolex, 2011 Truck Series Transition
Frontstretch caught up with Max Papis, driver of the GEICO Tundra during the Rolex 24 at Daytona’s Champions Photo-Op.
Tearing Apart the Trucks: 2011 Truck Series Season Quickly Approaching
As we prepare for the excitement that is the 16th year of the Camping World Truck Series, there are a few offseason changes to keep in mind.
*Rule Changes*
Perhaps the biggest change is the way points are awarded each race. In a system that will take over across the top three tiers of NASCAR, the race winner will now be awarded 46 points–43 points for the win plus a three point bonus–for taking the checkers first. Additionally drivers will be awarded one point each for leading a lap and leading the most laps, bringing the total possible points per race to 48.
5 Points to Ponder: Gordon Regroups, 2’s Trouble for Penske, Red Bull & Nationwide’s Winless Champ?
The elder Busch has found a way, year after year, regardless of the mess that Penske may be in to get the job done.
Talking NASCAR TV: 2011 Preview of What You’ll See
Ray Evernham, who worked part-time as an analyst in the broadcast booth and on NASCAR Now, has left the network to take a job with Hendrick Motorsports.
Mirror Driving: Rating NASCAR Champions & Keeping the King’s Legacy Intact
How important is it to keep the King as a central figure in today’s NASCAR, even if only as a figurehead?
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in NASCAR: Homestead-2011 Edition
Sad but true: the 2010 NASCAR racing season, for all intents and purposes, is over.