Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2008 Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta
Without further ado… here’s our latest Power Rankings following Atlanta.
Kyle Busch
The Yellow Stripe: Like it or Not… Toyota’s Here to Stay
After what can most politely be termed as a learning experience for Toyota in year one, there was little doubt in the media, in the garage, or amongst the fans that 2008 would be a completely different story. After Joe Gibbs Racing was safely ensconced in the fold, along with the expertise of renowned engine …
Running Their Mouth: 2008 Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what a select few were thinking following the Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Bowles-Eye View: Toyota & Kyle Busch the Unconventional Match Made in Heaven
Kyle Busch needed a home. Toyota needed a future. Together, they’ve morphed into an unstoppable force to be reckoned with. Just moments after Busch scored the first victory for the manufacturer in Sprint Cup history – putting them over the hump in just their 40th start – even those closest to him were still digesting …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Atlanta Spring Race Edition
As Carl Edwards coasted to the pits with his car spewing smoke, Kyle Busch reasserted himself as the leader in a race he’d dominated. Greg Biffle gave it a shot, but there was no catching the No. 18 car on this day.
10 Points to Ponder… After the 2008 Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta
The No. 84 team had not qualified for a race until Atlanta; Mike Skinner turned in the 34th-fastest lap, securing a spot for Sunday’s Kobalt Tools 500.
Nationwide Series Breakdown: 2008 Nicorette 300 at Atlanta
In the end, Matt Kenseth was able to hold off a hard-charging Kevin Harvick through a green-white-checkered finish at Atlanta to take the Nicorette 300, his 24th career Nationwide Series win.
Tracking the Trucks: 2008 American Commercial Lines 200 at Atlanta
In a Nutshell: Kyle Busch took the checkered flag 1.116 seconds ahead of Ron Hornaday Jr. Friday night in Atlanta to win the American Commercial Lines 200. Busch restarted in the lead with just four laps remaining after a short rain delay and promptly ran away from the field, scoring his second consecutive win in …
Tearing Apart the Trucks: Joey Clanton Replaced at Roush Fenway Racing
Just a few days after finishing 32nd in the season opener at Daytona International Speedway, it was announced that Joey Clanton and Roush Fenway Racing had parted ways. Clanton just made the move with his truck number and sponsor, Zaxby’s, from Wood Brothers/JTG Racing to Roush Fenway during the offseason after sharing the truck with …
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2008 UAW-Dodge 400 at Las Vegas
Without further ado… here’s our latest Power Rankings following Las Vegas.