Martin Truex's team changes tire on track during practice NASCAR's reality has a habit of being stranger than fiction at times. For instance, if you crafted a fake story about a car's team members being allowed to work on a car while on the track during a practice session, you would have likely been laughed at and/or dismissed. But that's exactly what happened during the early moments of … [Read more...]
Greg Biffle cautious about high-drag rules for Indy and Michigan
Greg Biffle cautious about high-drag rules for Indy and Michigan There's intrigue surrounding the racing implications of the new rules NASCAR is trying at Indianapolis and Michigan. The sanctioning body is raising the spoilers on the back of the cars from six inches to nine in the hopes of creating larger holes in the air for trailing cars. The bigger wake would then create a large draft … [Read more...]
Jet dryer driver in Juan Pablo Montoya 2012 Daytona 500 crash dies
Jet dryer driver in Juan Pablo Montoya 2012 Daytona 500 crash dies The man who was driving the jet dryer that Juan Pablo Montoya crashed into at the 2012 Daytona 500 has died. Duane Barnes was 55. He died Tuesday and had worked for Michigan International Speedway for 27 years. "Our condolences are with Duane's family and friends," Michigan International Speedway president Roger Curtis said … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: We’ll miss you, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
Happy Hour: We'll miss you, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. 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. The biggest NASCAR news of the week – outside of what NASCAR CEO Brian France said Monday – might have been the announcement that Dale Earnhardt … [Read more...]
Random Recap: The 2005 New England 300
Random Recap: The 2005 New England 300 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 2005 New England 300. And as always, Random Recap is truly random thanks to Random.org. Tony Stewart dominated Sunday's race at New Hampshire for his … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: The season is half over?
Power Rankings: The season is half over? 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. Jimmie Johnson (LW: 1): Johnson keeps the top spot because he finished … [Read more...]
Tony Stewart: ‘The whole year’s been frustrating’
Tony Stewart: 'The whole year's been frustrating' Tony Stewart's disappointment with the way his 2015 season has unfolded was evident on Tuesday. The three-time Sprint Cup Series champion was on NASCAR's weekly teleconference in advance of next week's Camping World Truck Series race at Eldora, the dirt track he owns. While the Eldora race is cause for celebration for Stewart, he's also 28th … [Read more...]
Danica Patrick crashes after contact from Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Danica Patrick crashes after contact from Dale Earnhardt Jr. Is there a fierce rivalry brewing between two of NASCAR's most popular drivers? No, there isn't. The NASCAR internet is in no danger of breaking anytime soon. But yes, it's true. Danica Patrick did crash on Saturday night at Kentucky after Dale Earnhardt Jr. ran into her. Here's the video proof. Your browser does not support … [Read more...]
Kyle Larson to start first at Kentucky after qualifying rained out
Kyle Larson to start first at Kentucky after qualifying rained out Kyle Larson is on the pole for Saturday night's race at Kentucky. Qualifying scheduled for Friday afternoon was canceled so Larson gets the top spot because he posted the fastest speed in Friday's practice session. Well, the portion of Friday's practice that happened because of rain. Part of the session was washed out. Brad … [Read more...]
Random Recap: The 2011 Quaker State 400.
Random Recap: The 2011 Quaker State 400. 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. There have only been four races at Kentucky, so there wasn't much to choose from. This week's race is the 2011 Quaker State 500, the first Sprint Cup Series race at Kentucky. … [Read more...]