I post a yearly reminder not to get too bent out of shape by the point standings early in the season. But NASCAR changed the points system for 2026. Now, they remind us, every point counts.
So does that make my long-standing advice incorrect?
It does not. […]
NASCAR announced a partnership with South Dakota-based Poet, a bioethanol producer. Although NASCAR has been using E15, an ethanol-blend biofuel since 2011, this represents a switch from ethanol to a less wasteful bioethanol. […]
Anthony Alfredo’s No. 62 Beard Motorsports was disqualified from the second Daytona 500 Duel following post-race inspection. Let’s look at why Alfredo’s car was disqualified. […]
Shane van Gisbergen’s odds of advancing deep into the playoffs seem high if you look only at his four wins and 22 playoff points. Going into Richmond, he’s tied with Denny Hamlin for most wins this year. van Gisbergen is third in playoff points, trailing only Hamlin (24) and Kyle Larson (23). But there’s a caveat. (Isn’t there always?) […]
Michael McDowell guaranteed his spot in the playoffs with a dominant performance at the Indianapolis road course. He led the most laps in a race that he’s ever led in his career, especially meaningful when […]
NASCAR moved the restart zone at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s road course from just before the start-finish line to between turns 13 and 14. They hope that lengthening the distance between the restart zone and the tight Turn 1 right hander will decrease the chaos that has become a track signature. […]
The 2023 Sonoma Lead Change Report features Martin Truex Jr. and… And, well, that’s pretty much it aside from Denny Hamlin getting into the wall and a couple of spins at the end of the race. […]
Your 2022 Indy Road Course Race Report is full of crazy driving, bad finishes for drivers who didn’t deserve them, and an oversized role for Lady Luck. […]
The 2021 season started out with two first-time, unexpected winners. How will they impact the NASCAR Playoffs? […]
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