Happy Hour: Turning in the right direction 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. Y'all enjoy the off weekend? Sonoma has always been a sign of summer for us. It's got to be the late-June date. Or maybe because it's seemingly always … [Read more...]
Random Recap: The 2001 Dodge SaveMart 350
Random Recap: The 2001 Dodge SaveMart 350 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 2001 Dodge SaveMart 350. Tony Stewart's best friend on Sunday was Kevin Harvick. Thanks to Harvick's persistence in getting his lap back from Robby … [Read more...]
Dale Earnhardt, Dale Jr. both opposed Confederate flag
Dale Earnhardt, Dale Jr. both opposed Confederate flag Dale Earnhardt wasn't a defender of the Confederate flag, and neither is his son. For decades, the Confederate flag has flown above NASCAR infields, a symbol of the rebellious spirit of NASCAR's most ardent fan base. But the flag's racial overtones are impossible to ignore, leading to increasing calls for the removal of the flag from … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: To Xfinity and beyond
Power Rankings: To Xfinity and beyond With the Cup Series off for Father's Day weekend, we need a series to rank. We've already given the Truck Series some Power Rankings love earlier this year so we're going to go with the Xfinity Series this week. Let's do it. 1. Chris Buescher: Buescher is not only the points leader but he's the only Xfinity Series regular to have more than one win this … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Cruising into the off weekend
Happy Hour: Cruising into the off weekend 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. Hey, it's an off weekend! We're looking forward to it. It's nice to have a summer weekend not in July without a Sprint Cup Series race and if you're … [Read more...]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Amy Reimann are engaged
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Amy Reimann are engaged NASCAR's most popular driver is getting married. Dale Earnhardt Jr. proposed to his girlfriend, Amy Reimann while the two were in Germany on Wednesday. She said yes. Looking forward to the rest of my life with this amazing girl. https://t.co/EuGZbCVynM— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) June 17, 2015 I'm completely overwhelmed with love & joy. … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: Oh what the heck, let’s make a change at the top
Power Rankings: Oh what the heck, let's make a change 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. Martin Truex Jr. (LW: 3): After finishing third on … [Read more...]
NASCAR reducing downforce on cars for Kentucky race
NASCAR reducing downforce on cars for Kentucky race It's official. NASCAR is going to introduce a new rules package at Kentucky designed to reduce downforce on the cars. The sanctioning body announced Tuesday that the cars will have smaller spoilers and splitters for the race on July 11. Spoiler height will be cut to 3.5 inches from 6 inches and the overhang on the front splitters of the … [Read more...]
Did Michigan end Kyle Busch’s Chase hopes?
Did Michigan end Kyle Busch's Chase hopes? Kyle Busch had a top-10 car at Michigan on Sunday. He finished 43rd. Busch was running near the front of the field after a lap 52 restart when he hit the wall off of turn four. His car bobbled and as he corrected, it smashed into the wall. The restart was immediately after a red flag for rain. Was a slick track to blame? Possibly. Race leader Kevin … [Read more...]
Slugger Labbe to crew chief for Austin Dillon
Slugger Labbe to crew chief for Austin Dillon Austin Dillon is getting a new crew chief. Slugger Labbe, who spent most of 2014 as Paul Menard's crew chief, is taking over atop the pit box for the No. 3. He'd been in mainly an R&D capacity for Richard Childress Racing in 2015. Gil Martin, who has served as Dillon's crew chief for the first 14 races of 2015, will take Labbe's R&D role. … [Read more...]