Kyle Busch wins Brickyard 400, his 4th win in 5 races Your browser does not support iframes. INDIANAPOLIS – Even if he doesn't make the Chase, Kyle Busch's streak is one of the most impressive accomplishments in recent NASCAR memory. The driver of the No. 18 scored his fourth win in five races in Sunday's Brickyard 400, holding off Joey Logano on a green-white-checker restart. The four wins … [Read more...]
How much will the increased draft boost passing at Indianapolis?
How much will the increased draft boost passing at Indianapolis? INDIANAPOLIS – Despite three practice sessions for Sunday's Brickyard 400, it's impossible to quantify just how much the higher-drag modifications to the Sprint Cup Series cars will affect the racing. It is apparent, however, that passing at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway won't magically be easy. The cars at Indianapolis … [Read more...]
Carl Edwards to start first in Brickyard 400
Carl Edwards to start first in Brickyard 400 INDIANAPOLIS – Carl Edwards has the pole for the second-straight race. The driver of the No. 19 started first at New Hampshire last week and will lead the field to the green flag in Sunday's Brickyard 400. he posted the fastest lap of the second round of Saturday's qualifying session with a speed of 183.464 MPH. Edwards will start alongside Joey … [Read more...]
Denny Hamlin’s hood popped up during practice at Indy (Video)
Denny Hamlin's hood popped up during practice at Indy (Video) The limited visibility out of the backs of the Sprint Cup cars has been a discussion point at Indianapolis with the nine-inch spoilers. Since the spoiler is taller, drivers can see less out of their rear-view mirrors. During Friday's second practice, Denny Hamlin not only had less visibility out the back window, he could hardly … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Tiger Woods or Tony Stewart?
Happy Hour: Tiger Woods or Tony Stewart? 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. Apologies for the belated Happy Hour this week. With our tour de Indianapolis (and rural Ohio), it's been a busy week. The spoilers are nine inches tall … [Read more...]
A trip to Eldora is something you won’t immediately forget
A trip to Eldora is something you won't immediately forget Rossburg, OHIO – Eldora Speedway stays with you. It's visible on your clothing, which looks a lot different and dirtier when you see it in a well-lit area. It's visible in the sink and shower when you look down and see the streaks of dust that have turned into mud when combined with water. Oh, and you'll always remember the … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: Harvick goes back to the top spot
Power Rankings: Harvick goes back to the top spot 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. Kevin Harvick (LW: 2): if only Harvick would have thrown a huge … [Read more...]
Kyle Busch wins at New Hampshire for 3rd victory in 4 races
Kyle Busch wins at New Hampshire for 3rd victory in 4 races Your browser does not support iframes. Kyle Busch is on a roll. And he got his third win of the season on Sunday with a big assist from some possible oil on the track at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Busch was racing behind leaders Kevin Harvick and Brad Keselowski as multiple drivers were radioing to NASCAR officials that there was … [Read more...]
Carl Edwards wins New Hampshire pole
Carl Edwards wins New Hampshire pole Joe Gibbs Racing followed up its strong run at Kentucky with a good showing in qualifying at New Hampshire. Carl Edwards, who finished fourth Saturday night at Kentucky, will start first for Sunday's race. Joe Gibbs Racing placed its four cars in the top five at Kentucky. The lone non-JGR driver in the top five was Joey Logano, who finished second. He … [Read more...]
Clint Bowyer and Jeff Gordon make contact in garage during practice
Clint Bowyer and Jeff Gordon make contact in garage during practice Your browser does not support iframes. Wrecking on the way out to practice is one more incident away from becoming a trend in the Sprint Cup Series. A week after Cole Whitt and Sam Hornish Jr. made contact on the way out to the track at Kentucky, Clint Bowyer and Jeff Gordon ran into each other in the New Hampshire garage on … [Read more...]