NASCAR tracks make request for fans to not fly Confederate flag NASCAR tracks issued a statement Thursday requesting that fans "refrain" from displays of the Confederate flag while attending races. The statement signed by 30 tracks, including the tracks owned by International Speedway Corporation and Speedway Motorsports Inc., is as follows: “As members of the NASCAR industry, we join … [Read more...]
Random Recap: The 2004 Daytona 500
Random Recap: The 2004 Daytona 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 2004 Daytona 500. And as always, Random Recap is truly random thanks to Random.org. The final laps of the Daytona 500 came down to a one-on-one battle … [Read more...]
The rainbow car is back: Gordon to run special scheme at Bristol
The rainbow car is back: Gordon to run special scheme at Bristol If you were wanting Jeff Gordon to run a rainbow throwback car during 2015, your wish has been granted. Gordon will drive a car similar to his iconic car of the 1990s at Bristol in August. He's vacating the seat of the No. 24 at the end of the season and moving to a broadcast role with Fox Sports in 2016. NEWS: @JeffGordonWeb … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: The tires cut short Truex’s ride at the top
Power Rankings: The tires cut short Truex's ride at the top 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: 2): Oh, Johnson was an absolute … [Read more...]
Reports: Daytona to hold Confederate flag exchange program
Reports: Daytona to hold Confederate flag exchange program Fans heading to Sunday's Coke Zero 400 will have the opportunity to get rid of their Confederate flag if they so choose. According to reports from NBC Sports and the Orlando Sentinel, Daytona International Speedway is hosting a Confederate flag exchange program over the race weekend. A track spokesperson told NBC that specifics for … [Read more...]
AJ Allmendinger wins pole for Sonoma
AJ Allmendinger wins pole for Sonoma AJ Allmendinger thinks he has a good shot at a win on Sunday at Sonoma. His qualifying attempt backed it up. Allmendinger will start first for Sunday's road course race. He turned the fastest lap in the second round of qualifying and will start alongside Kurt Busch. The driver of the No. 47 won last year's road course race at Watkins Glen to make the … [Read more...]
Kyle Busch wins at Sonoma; the race to the top 30 is on
Kyle Busch wins at Sonoma; the race to the top 30 is on Kyle Busch has his win for Chase qualification. Now he needs to get into the top 30 in points. Busch held off his brother Kurt for the win Sunday at Sonoma, his second-career win at the California road course. Kyle restarted seventh when the race went back to green with eight laps to go because of Casey Mears' broken axle. More … [Read more...]
Martin Truex Jr. found the tire barriers at Sonoma
Martin Truex Jr. found the tire barriers at Sonoma Martin Truex Jr. had 14 top-10 finishes in the first 15 races of 2015. He now has 14 in the first 16 races. Truex's race went south in the early stages on Sunday at Sonoma when he made contact with David Ragan. The two were racing side-by-side in the esses when they made contact. As Truex's car nudged ahead of Ragan's they made contact again … [Read more...]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. could be more than a band in the future
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. could be more than a band in the future Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. is a band. There's a possibility there could also be a Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. human being in the future too. Friday, Dale Earnhardt Jr., who got engaged to girlfriend Amy Reimann last week in Germany, was asked about the possibility of having children. And Junior answered in the affirmative. “I think the … [Read more...]
Sonoma is one of Allmendinger’s 2 best chances to make the Chase again
Sonoma is one of Allmendinger's 2 best chances to make the Chase again AJ Allmendinger grabbed a berth in NASCAR's Chase in 2014 by beating Marcos Ambrose to the finish line at Watkins Glen. Sunday's race at Sonoma is the first of the Sprint Cup Series' two annual road course races. And with Allmendinger's track record at road courses, it's not a stretch to say that it's one of his two best … [Read more...]