Bristol Motor Speedway

Watch Out for Speeding Penalties at Bristol

Speeding penalties at Bristol are but one of the hazards drivers must face when racing this intense, high-banked short track. Tight racing, uncertain tire wear and rising tempers contribute to a stressful night for drivers and crew chiefs. […]

Phoenix International Raceway

Phoenix Proves the Case for More Practice

This is the second year in a row that the end of the NASCAR season left a sour taste in my mouth. Last year, it was manufacturer manipulation at Martinsville that excluded Christopher Bell from the Championship 4. This year, it was a race in which chance played more role than skill. […]

The Phoenix short-track-package testing: Day 1
Phoenix International Raceway

Phoenix Short-Track-Package Testing: Day 1

The Phoenix short-track-package testing: Day 1 comes to you after a long day of tire testing and mock races — which produced some pretty optimistic drivers and engineers. What Was Tested NASCAR asked teams to […]

Phoenix International Raceway
Phoenix International Raceway
Phoenix International Raceway
2020 Rules Package

Did NASCAR’s Short-Track Package Solve its Short-Track Problem?

Although Sunday’s race at Phoenix was encouraging, one data point is not enough evidence to prove that NASCAR’s short-track package has solved its short-track problem. I guarantee you that the engineers at the NASCAR R&D […]

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Phoenix Qualifying Report

Phoenix qualifying gave us our first look at the new short-track package instituted to address shortcomings in 2019 racing in a competitive setting. What does qualifying tell us about the field? The Pole Time 38 […]

Graph of the Day

Phoenix Spring Race: Passing

As I said yesterday, Phoenix is nothing if not consistent, and passing is no different, whether it’s passing for position or passing for the lead. Leaders NASCAR reports lead changes, but I designed the quality […]

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