Guess who? Kyle Busch wins pole at Pocono Kyle Busch is now winning things he isn't sure he's going to win. Busch, who has won four of the last five Sprint Cup Series races, posted the fastest lap (178.416 MPH) in the third round of Friday's qualifying session at Pocono and will start first for Sunday's race. "I told you that I had a fast car, I just wasn't sure we could get the balance of … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Indy’s rules, MWR, our beloved commenters and more
Happy Hour: Indy's rules, MWR, our beloved commenters and more Throughout the week you can send us your best questions, jokes, rants and just plain miscellaneous thoughts to [email protected] or @NickBromberg. We'll post them here and have a good time. Welcome to Happy Hour. Have you woken up from Indianapolis yet? We kid. We kid. The race featured one more lead change than it did … [Read more...]
Rob Kauffman buys in to Chip Ganassi Racing
Rob Kauffman buys in to Chip Ganassi Racing Michael Waltrip Racing announced Thursday that co-owner Rob Kauffman had purchased part of Chip Ganassi Racing. The announcement comes a day after a Sports Business Journal report that said Kauffman was close to making the deal complete. Rob Kauffman, co-owner of Michael Waltrip Racing, has agreed to buy an interest in Chip Ganassi Racing with … [Read more...]
Random Recap: The 1991 Miller Genuine Draft 500
Random Recap: The 1991 Miller Genuine Draft 500 Welcome to Random Recaps, a weekly feature at From The Marbles. In this space, we'll recap a random race from the past at the track the where Sprint Cup Series is racing next.This week's race is the 1991 Miller Genuine Draft 500. And as always, Random Recap is truly random thanks to Random.org. Rusty Wallace had the lead when the rain hit at … [Read more...]
Report: Rob Kauffman ‘close’ to purchasing stake in Ganassi Racing
Report: Rob Kauffman 'close' to purchasing stake in Ganassi Racing As speculation about Michael Waltrip Racing's 2016 manufacturer mounts, it may have more things different about it next season that simply the make of the car. According to the Sports Business Journal, MWR co-owner Rob Kauffman is "close" to purcahsing Felix Sabates' stake in Chip Ganassi Racing. In doing so he would take the … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: It’s the Kyle Busch Show
Power Rankings: It's the Kyle Busch Show Our Power Rankings are far from a scientific formula. In fact, it's the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. And you think we dislike your favorite driver, so it makes sense, right? Direct all your complaints to us at [email protected]. 1. Kyle Busch (LW: 2): Busch's run is remarkable. It'd be remarkable if he … [Read more...]
No. 98 crew chief suspended for a race, fined $25,000
No. 98 crew chief suspended for a race, fined $25,000 Unsecured ballast during practice at Indianapolis meant a pretty hefty fine and a suspension for Premium Motorsports. Timmy Hill's car lost a piece of tungsten during one of Friday's practice sessions. As a result, crew chief Scott Eggleston was suspended for a race and fined $25,000. By NASCAR's penalty grading system it's a P3 penalty. … [Read more...]
Retired veteran surprised with special edition No. 43 car, groceries
Retired veteran surprised with special edition No. 43 car, groceries A family coming to the Indianapolis 500 is leaving with a Petty blue Ford Fusion and a year's worth of groceries. Aric Almirola and Eckrich, his sponsor for Sunday's Brickyard 400, gave Luther and Stephani Martin a special edition 2016 Fusion painted to look like Almirola's car he'll drive on Sunday. And there was also a … [Read more...]
If NASCAR had the F1 points system, Kyle Busch is in the top 10
If NASCAR had the F1 points system, Kyle Busch is in the top 10 There would be no concerns for Kyle Busch's Chase eligibility if NASCAR used Formula 1's points system. After winning his fourth race of the last five races in Sunday's Brickyard 400, Busch is tied for the Sprint Cup lead in wins with Jimmie Johnson. But he's in 32nd place in the points standings because of his absence in the … [Read more...]
Jeff Gordon crashes in final Brickyard 400 start (Video)
Jeff Gordon crashes in final Brickyard 400 start (Video) Your browser does not support iframes. INDIANAPOLIS – Jeff Gordon's hopes of a sixth Brickyard 400 win in his 22nd and final start in the race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway disappeared after a crash on a lap 50 restart. Clint Bowyer spun in turn three and Gordon was collected in the aftermath. His car spun around too and nosed the … [Read more...]