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Bubble Breakdown: Previewing NASCAR’s 2008 Battle for the Top 35, Part II

March 31, 2022February 10, 2008 By Frontstretch Staff

Being in the Top 35 for the first five NASCAR races this season is a great luxury for those lucky enough to secure a spot at the conclusion of 2007. But after that, each team has to perform well enough to stay there in order to keep enjoying those benefits. Last week in this column, …

Bowles-Eye View: NASCAR’s Roots Disappear; Its Future Busy Awaiting Where They Land

March 28, 2022November 18, 2007 By Tom Bowles

As sunset dawned on the 2007 NASCAR season Sunday night, that’s the story of the sport right now; far beyond that of Jimmie Johnson’s second straight title.

Tearing Apart the Trucks: New Faces at Martinsville

March 26, 2022October 18, 2007 By Beth Lunkenheimer

When the Craftsman Truck Series takes the green flag Saturday afternoon for the Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway, there will be a few new faces in the field. Travis Dassow, Chris Jones and Colin Braun (pronounced “Brown”) will be making their Truck Series debuts. With an entry list of 40, the largest since the spring race …

Did You Notice? The 2007 Lifelock 400 at Kansas & Beyond

March 25, 2022October 2, 2007 By Tom Bowles

Did You Notice? How quickly Greg Biffle was ready with a story when he exited his car in Kansas’s victory lane? Whether you believe NASCAR made the right call or not, listening to the way in which the No. 16 driver handled the scenario certainly made it hard to believe that car would have lasted …

Tearing Apart the Trucks: A 3rd Driver in the 2007 Truck Series Title Mix

March 25, 2022September 27, 2007 By Beth Lunkenheimer

Just when you thought the Truck Series points race couldn’t get more exciting, the Smith’s Las Vegas 350 did just that. The combination of a dominating win by Travis Kvapil and a blown tire for Ron Hornaday Jr. has tightened up the points race just a little more… opening the door to make it a …

Tracking the Trucks: 2007 Smith’s Las Vegas 350

March 24, 2022September 23, 2007 By Beth Lunkenheimer

Travis Kvapil took the checkered flag ahead of Johnny Benson to win the Smith’s Las Vegas 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Saturday night.

Mirror Driving: Is Clint Bowyer a Flash in the Pan? & Dale Jr. in the News Again?

March 24, 2022September 18, 2007 By Frontstretch Staff

Clint Bowyer’s win: Flash in the pan, or a statement that he can be a major contender for this year’s title?

Did You Notice? The 2007 Sylvania 300 at Loudon & Beyond

March 24, 2022September 18, 2007 By Tom Bowles

Did You Notice? Check out this quote from Tony Stewart after the race at Loudon on Sunday:

Mirror Driving: Could Earnhardt Jr. Still Make the Chase, Will Open Wheelers Ever Dominate a Cup Race & Did AT&T Get Put in Its Place?

March 23, 2022September 11, 2007 By Frontstretch Staff

In the midst of Dale Earnhardt Jr. overkill, the 12-car Chase field was set on Saturday night. Looking at the final list of contenders, are there any surprises?