Congresswoman writes letter asking for Kurt Busch's suspension HOMESTEAD, Fla. – U.S. Representative Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) sent NASCAR and Stewart-Haas Racing a letter calling for Kurt Busch's suspension in the wake of a domestic violence allegation against him. Last week, the Dover (Del.) Police Department said it was investigating Busch after Patricia Driscoll, Busch's ex-girlfriend, … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Once again, we’re talking about the Chase format
Happy Hour: Once again, we're talking about the Chase format 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, have a good time and everyone's happy. Welcome to the final race of the year. Does it feel at all that the year has flown by? If it does, don't worry, we'll … [Read more...]
Harvick wins Phoenix; Hamlin, Logano and Newman join him in final 4 for Cup title
Harvick wins Phoenix; Hamlin, Logano and Newman join him in final 4 for Cup title Kevin Harvick got his third-straight win at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, and it's a win that gives him a chance to run for the Sprint Cup Series title. Harvick's win guaranteed him a spot in NASCAR's final four to race for the championship on Sunday, Nov. 16 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The three … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: Kevin Harvick leads us into Homestead
Power Rankings: Kevin Harvick leads us into Homestead 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: 5): Is it us, or is Harvick's performance … [Read more...]
Gordon, Kenseth and Keselowski finish 2-4 at Phoenix but don’t advance
Gordon, Kenseth and Keselowski finish 2-4 at Phoenix but don't advance Through the first nine races of NASCAR's new elimination Chase format, we've learned that if you can't win, you need to avoid bad finishes. On Sunday at Phoenix, Jeff Gordon finished second. Brad Keselowski finished third. Matt Kenseth finished fourth. Yet they all missed out on the cut-off for the Sprint Cup Series title … [Read more...]
Chase Elliott wins NASCAR Nationwide Series championship
Chase Elliott wins NASCAR Nationwide Series championship Chase Elliott is a NASCAR champion. The 18-year-old son of fomer NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Bill Elliott clinched the 2014 NASCAR Nationwide Series title at Phoenix on Saturday. He heads into the final race on November 15 at Homestead with a margin of more than a race (52 points) on second place Regan Smith. Driving for JR … [Read more...]
Gene Haas says he’s not removing Kurt Busch from No. 41 car
Gene Haas says he's not removing Kurt Busch from No. 41 car Gene Haas, co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, said Sunday that he won't remove Kurt Busch from his No. 41 car. Busch's ex-girlfriend, Patricia Driscoll, has accused Busch of domestic assault at a race weekend in Dover, Del., at the end of September. Driscoll filed a claim with the Dover Police Department earlier in the week. In the … [Read more...]
Erik Jones won Friday’s truck race after the power went out (again)
Erik Jones won Friday's truck race after the power went out (again) NASCAR was forced to end Friday's Camping World Truck Series race early after the lights went out at Phoenix International Raceway. A massive power failure hit the region and delayed the race for over an hour because the track was on backup power and the entire track wasn't lit properly. Power was restored for the 150-lap … [Read more...]
Dover police investigating allegation of domestic assault against Kurt Busch
Dover police investigating allegation of domestic assault against Kurt Busch Kurt Busch is being investigated by the Dover, (Del.) Police Department for allegations of domestic assault. Busch's ex-girlfriend, Patricia Driscoll, filed the claims Nov. 5, according to the police department. Per court documents obtained by the AP, Driscoll said the alleged assault happened on Friday, Sept. 26. … [Read more...]
Harvick says he didn’t realize he was going to ignite fracas with shove of Keselowski
Harvick says he didn't realize he was going to ignite fracas with shove of Keselowski Kevin Harvick said Friday that he didn't realize his shove of Brad Keselowski was going to start a fracas. Jeff Gordon confronted Keselowski after the race following a three-wide move that Keselowski made. The move, which was for the lead late in the race, cut Gordon's left-rear tire down after he and … [Read more...]