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The Long and Short of It: NNS Renaissance, Gordon's Flip & Baby Otis
NASCAR by Dustin Long Have you noticed the oddity already taking place in NASCAR this season? Don’t see it? Look at the Nationwide Series where all three races have been won by drivers not c...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Juan Pablo Montoya, Kevin Harvick, Trevor Bayne, Cole Whitt, Danica Patrick, DeLana Harvick, Dustin Long, Elliott Sadler, Harvick's baby, NASCAR, Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

NASCAR Horsepower Rankings
NASCAR by Matt Taliaferro 1. Greg Biffle  Biffle’s team was the one under the Roush Fenway banner that laid low during the offseason. The result has been third-place finishes across the board...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Carl Edwards, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart, NASCAR, Power Rankings

Tony Stewart Hits Jackpot in Vegas
NASCAR by Matt Taliaferro It took 27 races for Tony Stewart to find Victory Lane in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series last year. Four additional wins followed in the remaining nine weeks and Stewart earned...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Brad Keselowski, Carl Edwards, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Kobalt Tools 400, Las Vegas, NASCAR

How Do You Stop a NASCAR Monopoly?
NASCAR by Tom Bowles After five years of skydiving downward in both ratings and relevance, 2011 appeared to be the season NASCAR pulled out the parachute. A white-knuckle championship battle, ending i...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Danica Patrick, Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne, Rick Hendrick, Ryan Newman, Tony Stewart, Hendrick Motorsports, Jack Roush, monopoly, NASCAR, Rick Hendrick

Backseat Drivers Fan Council
NASCAR by Dustin Long The Backseats Drivers Fan Council is back! While NASCAR and tracks have their own fan councils, most people don’t see the results of what fans are asked. That’s why I started...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Jimmie Johnson, Backseat Driver Fan Council, Chad Knaus, gas prices, manufacturers, NASCAR, penalty

Pennell’s Picks: Fantasy NASCAR Trends at Las Vegas
NASCAR by Jay Pennell While our 2012 fantasy season got off to a great start in Daytona, last weekend's race at Phoenix International Raceway proved even the hands-down favorite — in this case Kasey...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle, Jimmie Johnson, Marcos Ambrose, Tony Stewart, Fantasy NASCAR, Kobalt Tools 400, Las Vegas

The Long and Short of It: New Crew Chief, Engines and Outlook Working for Logano
NASCAR by Dustin Long Joey Logano says he’s worked with the same sports psychologist teammate Denny Hamlin has, but that’s not the only reason why Logano could do something in Sunday’s Las Vegas...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Denny Hamlin, Jason Leffler, Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, Bob Rotella, Dodge, Dustin Long, NASCAR, Penske, Phoenix, Richard Childress, Rockingham

Entry List for NASCAR's Kobalt Tools 400
NASCAR Kobalt Tools 400 Entry List Las Vegas Motor Speedway Entry list for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Driver, Number, Make, Team Jamie McM...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Carl Edwards, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Entry list, Kobalt Tools 400, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NASCAR

NASCAR Horsepower Rankings
NASCAR by Matt Taliaferro Like every other NASCAR landing page on the web, Athlon Sports has a little fun each week ranking the drivers and teams of the Sprint Cup circuit. Our rankings go beyond how ...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Carl Edwards, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, NASCAR, Power Rankings

Desert Redemption: Denny Hamlin wins in Phoenix
NASCAR by Matt Taliaferro The second race of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season — the Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway — served as a weekend of redemption for Denny Hamlin. ...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Darian Grubb, Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, NASCAR, Phoenix, Subway Fresh Fit 500

Chad Knaus: An Appeal for Ingenuity
NASCAR by Vito Pugliese As if starting out the 2012 NASCAR season by getting turned mid-pack on the second lap of the Daytona 500, it was announced Wednesday that Chad Knaus, crew chief for the No. 48...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus, NASCAR, penalties, Rick Hendrick, Ron Malec, suspension

Pennell’s Picks: Fantasy NASCAR Trends for Phoenix
NASCAR by Jay Pennell Few could have predicted the 2012 season would open with such historic and unforeseen events taking place at Daytona. Rain delays, prime-time racing on a Monday, jet dryer explos...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, AJ Allmendinger, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kasey Kahne, Martin Truex Jr., Matt Kenseth, Tony Stewart, Fantasy Picks racing, NASCAR, Phoenix

Backseat Drivers Fan Council
NASCAR by Dustin Long The Backseats Drivers Fan Council is back! While NASCAR and tracks have their own fan councils, most people don’t see the results of what fans are asked. That’s why I started...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Backseat Drivers Fan Council, Daytona 500, NASCAR

NASCAR Penalizes Hendrick Motorsports Crew Chief Chad Knaus
NASCAR   by Matt Taliaferro   NASCAR has suspended Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Chad Knaus and car chief Ron Malec six races for C-posts on the No. 48 Chevrolet that the sanctioning body ...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus, NASCAR, No. 48, penalties, Rick Hendrick

The Long and Short of It: Dissecting Daytona
NASCAR by Dustin Long For a moment, well, actually about two hours on Monday night, it appeared as if the Daytona 500 would conclude one of the greatest weekends in racing upsets. As crews doused ...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Brad Keselowski, Carl Edwards, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Danica Patrick, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Tony Stewart, Daytona 500, Dustin Long, NASCAR

Primetime Thriller: Kenseth Wins Wild Daytona 500
NASCAR by Matt Taliaferro The 1979 Daytona 500 is considered by many to be the most noteworthy in the event’s 54-year history. A snowstorm blanketed much of the East Coast, providing a captivated au...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle, Jeff Burton, Jimmie Johnson, Juan Pablo Montoya, Matt Kenseth

Why Rain in Daytona Could Mean Sunshine for NASCAR
NASCAR by Matt Taliaferro For the first time in its 54-year history, the Daytona 500 has been postponed. A soggy scheduled Sunday start time of 1:00 pm EST drug into Sunday afternoon and, when the rai...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Daytona 500, Monday, NASCAR, prime time, rain delay, start time

Race Day Thoughts: The Daytona 500
NASCAR by Matt Taliaferro The forecast isn’t great for today’s Daytona 500, with rain expected in the Daytona Beach, Fla., area, but hopefully at 1:29 pm EST the green flag will fly over NASCAR’...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Carl Edwards, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Danica Patrick, Kevin Harvick, Matt Kenseth, Tony Stewart, Daytona 500, NASCAR

Garage Talk: NASCAR, Tweet at Your Own Risk
NASCAR by Tom Bowles Athletes in America have always been held to a higher standard. Role models for children and idolized by adults, their unflinching popularity comes partnered with unrelenting pres...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Brad Keselowski, Denny Hamlin, Kasey Kahne, NASCAR, Twitter

The Long and Short of It: Stewart's Frustrations, Danica's Hit
NASCAR by Dustin Long For whatever reason, Daytona International Speedway enjoys playing with some of NASCAR’s most successful drivers, making them endure years of anguish before winning the 500. Da...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Carl Edwards, Danica Patrick, Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth, Regan Smith, Tony Stewart, Daytona 500, Dustin Long, Jack Roush, NASCAR, Speedweeks

2012 Daytona 500 Starting Lineup
NASCAR 2012 Daytona 500 Starting Lineup  1. Carl Edwards, No. 99 Ford, Roush Fenway Racing  2. Greg Biffle, No. 16 Ford, Roush Fenway Racing  3. Tony Stewart, No. 14 Chevrolet, Stew...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Carl Edwards, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, Tony Stewart, Daytona 500, NASCAR, starting lineup

Stewart, Kenseth win Gatorade Duel at Daytona
NASCAR by Matt Taliaferro As is usually the case, there was one wild and crazy Gatorade Duel race at Daytona International Speedway, and one much more staid. Such was the case on Thursday, when the fi...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Danica Patrick, Greg Biffle, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Regan Smith, Tony Stewart, Dayonta, Gatorade Duel, Jack Roush, NASCAR

Pennell’s Picks: Fantasy NASCAR Trends at Daytona
NASCAR by Jay Pennell Sunday’s running of the 54th annual Daytona 500 begins the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season, and it also marks the beginning of the 2012 NASCAR fantasy racing season. Fans across ...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Carl Edwards, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson, Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, Matt Kenseth, Trevor Bayne, Daytona 500, Fantasy Racing, NASCAR

Year 20: An Exclusive Q&A with Jeff Gordon
NASCAR by Dustin Long Athlon Sports: You had gone three years without winning multiple races in a season before 2011. How did 2011 revitalize you? Jeff Gordon: That is definitely the proper phrase. ...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Jeff Gordon, Alan Gustafson, Ingrid Vandebosch, NASCAR, nascar archive, Q&A, Rick Hendrick

Kyle Busch Wins Shootout; Carl Edwards on 500 Pole
NASCAR by Matt Taliaferro Kyle Busch won a crash-filled Budweiser Shootout on Saturday evening, kicking off Daytona Speedweeks in spectacular fashion. Busch’s .013-second win over Tony Stewart (...
1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle, Jeff Gordon, Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart, Bud Shootout, Daytona 500, NASCAR, pole, Speedweeks

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