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Horsepower Rankings: And that's that for the 48

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:07:12 -0600

Following a predictably maddening finish at Talladega, it's still Jimmie Johnson who rules both the Chase standings and Athlon Sports' weekly Horsepower Rankings. And don't look for him to give up either spot any time soon.

Inside Racing Presented by Wrigley's

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:33:22 -0600

Host Braden Gall, Athlon Racing Editor Matt Talliaferro and Tom Bowles, the Managing Editor of Frontstretch.com, take NASCAR fans Inside Racing with all the latest news and notes from around the Sprint Cup. A Talladega recap, Dani-Mania and a Texas preview highlight this week's edition of Inside Racing.

Special thanks to Moon Taxi for all the music supplied to Athlon Sports. Check them out at myspace.com/moontaxi. Recently voted the Best Band in Nashville, Tenn.

NASCAR's Version of "Going Green"

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:23:26 -0600

Athlon Sports' contributor Vito Pugliese notes that there are a few recycled, yet somehow still relevant, drivers that have stuck around the Sprint Cup Series despite a lack of success.

News and Notes: Talladega & Texas

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:34:23 -0600

Athlon Sports takes a look in the rearview mirror at a predictably crazy finish at Talladega and scouts the race to come at Texas Motor Speedway.

Typical Talladega: Melees, Mayhem and ... McMurray?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:32:54 -0600

When the Lotto concluded and the ping pong ball came up, the number on it read '26.' Such is the case at Talladega, where Jamie McMurray was in the right place at the right time and came away with the victory in the AMP Energy 500 on Sunday.

Inside Racing Presented by Wrigley's

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:50:18 -0500
Host Braden Gall and Tom Bowles, the Managing Editor of Frontstretch.com, take NASCAR fans Inside Racing with all the latest news and notes from around the Sprint Cup. The guys recap the Martinsville race and preview Talladega.

Special thanks to Moon Taxi for all the music supplied to Athlon Sports. Check them out at myspace.com/moontaxi. Recently voted the Best Band in Nashville, Tenn.

NASCAR: A crew chief's volatile existense

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:35:00 -0500

Being a crew chief is a thankless job. When things go well, he rarely receives the credit, but when they're going the other way, he's the first to take the blame. Just another day in the garage.

NASCAR: Horsepower Rankings

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:10:00 -0500

Jimmie Johnson didn't win at Martinsville, but he is still in complete control of the championship race following a second-place finish on Sunday.

NASCAR: Hamlin wins, ends Johnson's streak

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:55:00 -0500

Denny Hamlin ended Jimmie Johnson’s bid for three straight wins Sunday, taking the checkered flag at historic Martinsville Speedway in the Tums Fast Relief 500.

Horsepower Rankings: J.J. pulls away

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:15:10 -0500

With his third win in five Chase events, Jimmie Johnson expanded his lead in the point standings and in Athlon Sports' weekly Horsepower Rankings.

News and Notes: Charlotte & Martinsville

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:50:42 -0500

Athlon Sports looks in the rearview mirror at the weekend that was in Charlotte and previews what's to come in the Chase's sixth race in Martinsville.

Inside Racing Presented by Wrigley's

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:25:32 -0500
Host Braden Gall, Athlon Sports Racing Editor Matt Taliaferro and Tom Bowles, the Managing Editor of Frontstretch.com, take NASCAR fans Inside Racing with all the latest news and notes from around the Sprint Cup. The guys recap the Lowe's race and preview the Martinsville race this weekend.

Special thanks to MoonTaxi for all the music supplied to Athlon Sports. Check them out at myspace.com/moontaxi. Recently voted the Best Band in Nashville, Tenn.

Unbeatable: Johnson wins, expands points lead

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:16:32 -0500

Jimmie Johnson and Team Lowe's captured their third win in five Chase races and expanded their points lead to 90 markers over Mark Martin at Lowe's Motor Speedway on Saturday night.

Saving California: What can be done with ACS?

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:25:49 -0500

Athlon Sports contributor Matt McLaughlin looks at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana and wonders just exactly what the fans' problem is with the facility. Some of his conclusions may surprise you.

Inside Racing Presented by Wrigley's

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:30:16 -0500
Host Braden Gall, Athlon Sports Racing Editor Matt Taliaferro and Tom Bowles, the Managing Editor of Frontstretch.com, take NASCAR fans Inside Racing with all the latest news and notes from around the Sprint Cup. A California recap, current events and Lowe's preview on this week's edition of IR.

Special thanks to MoonTaxi for all the music supplied to Athlon Sports. Check them out at myspace.com/moontaxi. Recently voted the Best Band in Nashville, Tenn.