How intense is the Race to the Chase for the Sprint Cup?
Despite nine of the 16 drivers that are in contention for one of the 12 playoff spots being involved in incidents of varying degrees Saturday evening in the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway, only five of those drivers changed positions.
Just how crazy the night was for the point chasers was pointed out by Kasey Kahne’s fortunes. He came into Daytona in 13th position — one point behind 12th — but left the in the final Chase spot despite being involved in two major accidents and finishing the race in a totally wrecked race car…Â Details
It’s an unlikely place for an Earnhardt to show up to drive.
But the famed No. 3 Richard Childress Chevy with the familiar Mr. Goodwrench logos was at Goodwood in England today at the estate of Britain’s Lord Charles March for the annual Festival of Speed.
And behind the wheel was the youngest child of the late legend—daughter Taylor Earnhardt. Taylor is said to have thrilled the crowd as she drove the car on the traditional route up a steep hill.
Taylor Earnhardt says it was an honor to be at England’s Goodwood Festival of Speed on Saturday and to drive the car her late father made famous… Details
Tony Stewart led lap after lap around Daytona International Speedway, using a flawless pit-road performance to inch closer to his second win as owner of his race team.
Then Kyle Busch slid outside in a last-lap bid to snatch the victory away from his former teammate.
The frantic 2.5-mile chase Saturday night led to a violent wreck that sent Busch sailing into the wall while Stewart skirted by for a somber victory.
Stewart celebrated Saturday night with a bit of heartache.
Busch left the speedway with a definite headache…Â Details
Darrell Waltrip evokes about as much of a response from fans as the late Dale Earnhardt.Â
Some of it’s good and some of it’s bad, but everyone has something to say about Waltrip.
On Thursday night NASCAR released their nominees for the first class to enter the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010.
Among the 25 nominees names such as Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Rick Hendrick and Richard Childress appear.Â
Also on the list is the man that many call “Jaws,” Darrell Waltrip…Â Details