Archive for August 3rd, 2008

The Hot Pass: Big gamble pays off for Edwards

Posted by on August 3rd, 2008

Carl Edwards may not have agreed with it, but a fuel gamble by his team paid off when it counted at Pocono, Lee Spencer says.

Lightning bolt hits 91 fans at racetrack

Posted by on August 3rd, 2008

A lightning bolt struck 91 auto racing fans at a racetrack in Norway Sunday, and 45 people were taken to hospital with minor burns, police said.

“No one was seriously injured,” police officer Hans Eng told the Associated Press. “But some of them will stay in the hospital for observation.”

The lightning hit a hill where spectators at the rallycross were sitting. Rallycross is a form of sprint-style automobile racing on a closed circuit.

Fuel mileage helps Edwards win 4th race of ‘08

Posted by on August 3rd, 2008

Carl Edwards had to survive a rain shower and a close call on fuel, but he picked up his fourth win of ‘08 at Pocono Sunday.

LIVE: Cup champ looks for 2nd straight victory

Posted by on August 3rd, 2008

Last week, Jimmie Johnson started from pole and won at Indy. Can he do the same at Pocono? Follow the race LIVE to find out.

Chat about the Pocono race here

Posted by on August 3rd, 2008

Mark Martin has never won at Pocono Raceway, could today be his day? Share your thoughts about the Sprint Cup race here.