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The Yellow Stripe: Is It Already Bust Rather Than Chase for Juan Pablo Montoya?
Each week, NASCAR.com runs a short article on Juan Pablo Montoya. Entitled “Where’s Juan?” it’s a gentle look at what’s going on in the world of the Bogota, Colombia native. But where, exactly, is Juan these days? After Sunday’s 19th-place finish, two laps down, it’s not a bad question – because for most of this …
The Magic of McDowell, “Forgetting” a Blowout & Watching TV Blow the Finish in Texas… Again
From the wild (Michael McDowell‘s crash) to the wacky (Kyle Busch spouting off… again), here’s your guide to the past weekend of NASCAR television at its best, its worst, and its most confusing down in the Lone Star State. The Good The best part of the coverage down in Texas was the professional way that …
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2008 Samsung 500 at Texas Edition
It’s been a while since there’s been a scary accident in any of NASCAR’s three premier series; so, needless to say, Michael McDowell‘s qualifying crash at Texas raised a few eyebrows when it comes to safety in the sport. It’s a wreck he could have easily not walked away from; but luckily, the improvements have …
Running Their Mouth: 2008 Samsung 500 at Texas
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what a select few were thinking following the Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Texas Spring Race Recap
Carl Edwards had been slow on restarts all day, but he got a good one when it counted as the final green flag waved at Texas.
10 Points to Ponder… After the 2008 Samsung 500 at Texas
David Reutimann, driver of the No. 44 Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota, was questioned before qualifying Friday for the Samsung 500 on his options should he not be successful qualifying into the field.
Bowles-Eye View: Jeff Gordon’s Kryptonite Comes in the Form of the Letters T-M-S
It’s a natural inclination for ordinary people to put extraordinary athletes on a pedestal. Everyone wants to believe in something special; after all, that’s how the concept of the superhero was born, wasn’t it? Superman becomes a product of our imaginations run wild; we thrive off of those who set records that stand the test …
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Michael McDowell Terrifies at Texas
Rookies in the Starting Lineup: Sam Hornish Jr. (17th), Patrick Carpentier (27th), Regan Smith (34th), Michael McDowell (40th) Unofficial Finishing Positions: Carpentier (28th), Hornish (32nd), McDowell (33rd), Smith (35th) Rookie of the Race: Carpentier. The No. 10 Dodge qualified for their fourth event in the last five races on Friday, and the momentum did not stop there… …
Bubble Breakdown: Jeremy Mayfield Out, Sam Hornish Jr. Back Inside Top-35 Safety Net
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series made its annual spring journey to the Lone Star State for the running of the Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway this past weekend. They tell me that everything is bigger in Texas; and apparently, this adage can be applied to the problems of some bubble teams. There’s bickering at …
Nationwide Series Breakdown: 2008 O’Reilly 300 at Texas
Kyle Busch took the lead for the fourth and final time on lap 158 and was never seriously challenged down the stretch as he scored his first series win of the season in the O’Reilly 300 at Texas Motor Speedway.
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Convenient NASCAR Crashes – Karma or Coincidence?
How many times did your mother tell you to treat people the way you want to be treated? You probably laughed and stuffed your little brother in the laundry chute anyway. Maybe you went outside to play in the yard a few days later, and stepped right where the same brother walked the family dog …
Driven to the Past: Tiny Lund
One of the more interesting people I’ve been privileged to meet in my 50-plus years in this sport was the late Tiny Lund, the big affable guy originally from Iowa who simply loved to race – anywhere, anytime, any kind of car. I first met him when he came to Salem (Ind.) Speedway to race …
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