Brian France wants to get Kyle Busch in the Chase if possible If Kyle Busch wins a race before the Chase for the Sprint Cup upon his return to the series, there may be a good chance he'd make the Chase. NASCAR Chairman Brian France, speaking at an Associated Press Sports Editors meeting, made it clear that he wants to find a way to get Kyle Busch in the Chase. From the AP: "Depends on when … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Danica, prize money, and the beginning of our driving career
Happy Hour: Danica, prize money, and the beginning of our driving career 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. Welcome to this week's Happy Hour, where we're still getting used to the news that there will be a hydrogen-fueled pace … [Read more...]
Random Recap: The 1985 Wrangler Sanfor-Set 400
Random Recap: The 1985 Wrangler Sanfor-Set 400 Welcome to Random Recaps, our new weekly feature at From The Marbles. In this space, we'll recap a race from the past at the track the where Sprint Cup Series is racing next. This week's race is the 1985 Wrangler Sanfor-Set 400. Need to know how Random Recap works? Click here. Darrell Waltrip led the final six laps of the Wrangler Sanfor-Set … [Read more...]
Charlotte to serve 6.5-lb burritos, 6-lb burgers at All-Star Race (Updated)
Charlotte to serve 6.5-lb burritos, 6-lb burgers at All-Star Race (Updated) The track that gave us the Funnel Bacakonator is back with some more crazy concessions. Charlotte Motor Speedway announced Friday that it will serve a 6.5-pound burrito and a six-pound burger during the All-Star Race weekend on May 15-16. Yes, those measurements are in pounds and not ounces. If you're looking for … [Read more...]
Kevin Harvick honored at the White House
Kevin Harvick honored at the White House Kevin Harvick's pilgrimage to the White House happened Tuesday. The 2014 Sprint Cup Series champion was honored by President Barack Obama for his title. "It’s great to have Kevin’s crew chief, Rodney Childers, who is here," Obama said. "We’ve also got Greg Zipadelli –- almost messed it up there; it’s like Obama, too many vowels. And the team from … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: Jimmie Johnson to the top spot
Power Rankings: Jimmie Johnson 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. Jimmie Johnson (LW: 2): What a recovery for the No. 48 team. After … [Read more...]
Danica Patrick now has the most top-10 finishes by a woman in the Cup Series
Danica Patrick now has the most top-10 finishes by a woman in the Cup Series Danica Patrick set a record with her ninth-place finish at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday night. The race marked Patrick's sixth top-10 finish of her career in the Sprint Cup Series, breaking a tie she had with Janet Guthrie for the most top-10 finishes by a woman in NASCAR's top level. Guthrie, who made her debut … [Read more...]
Penske cars crash in the early laps at Bristol
Penske cars crash in the early laps at Bristol After rain soaked Bristol Motor Speedway for most of Sunday morning, NASCAR took advantage of a brief respite from the wet conditions to start the Food City 500 as soon as it could. And the hustle to start the race did not work out well for the two Team Penske cars of Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano. Keselowski was running third and attempting … [Read more...]
Charlotte to serve 6.5-lb burritos, 6-lb burgers at All-Star Race
Charlotte to serve 6.5-lb burritos, 6-lb burgers at All-Star Race The track that gave us the Funnel Bacakonator is back with some more crazy concessions. Charlotte Motor Speedway announced Friday that it will serve a 6.5-pound burrito and a six-pound burger during the All-Star Race weekend on May 15-16. Yes, those measurements are in pounds and not ounces. If you're looking for something … [Read more...]
RCR appeals tire penalty to final appeals officer
RCR appeals tire penalty to final appeals officer Richard Childress Racing isn't satisfied with the decision it got from NASCAR's appeals panel Thursday. The team has decided to appeal its tire penalty from California to NASCAR's final appeals officer. NASCAR's appeal panel upheld the violation for manipulating tires but reduced the penalty assessed to the team by 25 points to 50 (and crew … [Read more...]