Power Rankings: Harvick takes the top spot back 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): You know you're having a good season when … [Read more...]
Mari Hulman George wanted no help giving the Indy 500 command (Video)
Mari Hulman George wanted no help giving the Indy 500 command (Video) Don't you ever get in the way of Mari Hulman George giving the command at the Indianapolis 500. As the Chairperson of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, she's traditionally given the command for drivers to start their engines for the iconic race. Sunday, she was escorted to the stage by a woman in a white dress who wanted to … [Read more...]
Juan Pablo Montoya’s great pass gives him Indy 500 win
Juan Pablo Montoya's great pass gives him Indy 500 win Juan Pablo Montoya won Sunday's Indianapolis 500 after a thrilling 15-lap dash to the finish. The final segment of the race featured multiple lead changes among three drivers: Montoya, Will Power and Scott Dixon. As one car would go to the lead, the two cars behind would catch up via the draft a lap or so later and make a move to the … [Read more...]
Indianapolis 500 features multiple incidents but no cars flipping over
Indianapolis 500 features multiple incidents but no cars flipping over One of the biggest questions entering Sunday's Indianapolis 500 was if the trend of cars flipping over during accidents would continue. A car flipped over three different times in practice crashes ahead of the race and while James Hinchcliffe's car didn't flip completely over on Monday, it did get airborne. Thankfully, no … [Read more...]
Indy 500: Follow along for live updates and more
Indy 500: Follow along for live updates and more Happy Indy 500 day! Follow along as experts bring you the latest from the track, with live updates, photos, analysis and more. … [Read more...]
Matt Kenseth wins pole for Coca-Cola 600
Matt Kenseth wins pole for Coca-Cola 600 Matt Kenseth is starting first in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600. It's Kenseth's first pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and it's on the 15th anniversary of his first win. The 2003 champion's first race win was the 2000 Coca-Cola 600. Kenseth won the pole earlier in the season at Bristol. He won that race too, leading 47 of the race's laps. Joey Logano will … [Read more...]
Jeff Gordon to join Fox’s NASCAR coverage in 2016
Jeff Gordon to join Fox's NASCAR coverage in 2016 Jeff Gordon's move to Fox full-time in 2016 is now official. The four-time Sprint Cup Series champion announced Thursday afternoon that he would be a part of the network's Sprint Cup race coverage in 2016. He'll be an analyst in the broadcast booth, replacing Larry McReynolds and joining analyst Darrell Waltrip and play-by-play announcer Mike … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Prepping for the greatest day in racing
Happy Hour: Prepping for the greatest day in racing 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. Oh baby, it's the best racing day of the year. Yeah, yeah, yeah, it's also one of the best weekends of the year. And there's nothing like … [Read more...]
Cook, Isaac, Labonte, Smith and Turner make 2016 NASCAR Hall of Fame class
Cook, Isaac, Labonte, Smith and Turner make 2016 NASCAR Hall of Fame class Jerry Cook, Bobby Isaac, Terry Labonte, Bruton Smith and Curtis Turner are the 2016 inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The five will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in January. They were chosen from a pool of 20 candidates on Wednesday and five candidates will take the inductees' place in the pool for … [Read more...]
Scott Dixon on pole for Indianapolis 500
Scott Dixon on pole for Indianapolis 500 2008 Indianapolis 500 winner Scott Dixon will start first for next Sunday's Indianapolis 500. While Sunday's qualifying session wasn't incredibly dramatic, the hours before the session were. During pre-qualifying practice on Sunday morning, Ed Carpenter crashed and his car flipped over. It was the third time in the past five days that a car flipped … [Read more...]