Archive for April, 2009

What can teams take away from ‘Dega runs?

Posted by on April 30th, 2009

Dale Jr. had a great run at Talladega, but it might take something more to succeed at Richmond. Larry McReynolds explains.

VIDEO: Waltrip’s Richmond preview

Posted by on April 30th, 2009

Kurt Busch leads the points race as drivers head to a track known for excitement. DW says it’s a recipe for fun in Richmond.

Chat recap: Hammond picks his Richmond favorites

Posted by on April 30th, 2009

Clint Bowyer is looking for a repeat this weekend, but Denny Hamlin is the one to watch, Jeff Hammond said in his Richmond chat.

Rowdy Racing 04-30-09

Posted by on April 30th, 2009

Hamlin looks back at heartbreak; Keselowsi is available; More money on Kentucky; Vickers is deep; plus Gluck defends ‘Dega and Jr. talks.

LIVE Jeff Hammond chat, 1 p.m. ET

Posted by on April 30th, 2009

What’s really going on in the NASCAR garage? Ask NASCAR on FOX’s Jeff Hammond during his LIVE chat right now.

Edwards too focused to be derailed by crash

Posted by on April 30th, 2009

Sunday’s jog to the finish line after a wild crash confirms in Jeff Hammond’s mind that Carl Edwards is too focused to fail.

Fan injured at Talladega released from hospital

Posted by on April 29th, 2009

A teenager who was injured during Talladega’s NASCAR race has been released from the hospital.

A UAB Hospital spokeswoman said that Lauderdale County High School senior Blake Bobbitt was discharged on Wednesday. Bobbitt had reconstructive surgery to repair a broken jaw.

She was one of seven fans injured by flying debris at Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 race when Carl Edwards’ car sailed into the safety fence on the final lap.

Bobbitt’s mother said she had her lower jaw reconstructed.

Jeff Gordon, off to a fast start in the NASCAR Sprint Cup season, has won the first-quarter voting in the 2009 Driver of the Year balloting.

The four-time Cup champion, who is the only four-time winner of the Driver of the Year award, ended a 47-race winless string earlier this month at Texas and led the series points last week when the panel of motorsports writers and broadcasters cast their votes.

Rowdy Racing 04-29-09

Posted by on April 29th, 2009

Rowdy remembers Big Splash.

Pontiac’s greatest NASCAR drivers

Posted by on April 29th, 2009

Pontiac’s demise closes another chapter of NASCAR history. Here’s a look at their 10 best drivers during the brand’s racing heyday.