Kentucky ready to rough drivers up
SPARTA, Ky. -- Churchill Downs might be a little dirtier, and it's ancient compared to Bluegrass State neighbor Kentucky Speedway. But the 1.5-mile ov…
Points system could use more tweaking
NASCAR went with a new points system in 2011 based on one point per finishing position. It's better than the old system, but it still results in way t…
Here are some numbers to crunch
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Before NASCAR kicks off 2013 with the Daytona 500, here are a few interesting statistics that might surprise you: Bad news for…
Online bookmaker likes JJ's title chances
A well-known online bookmaker has spoken, and Jimmie Johnson is the 2013 favorite to win the Sprint Cup. In the betting game, it's not even close. …
Some non-Chasers getting it done
While we all contemplate who will win a close championship battle between Jimmie Johnson and Brad Keselowski, let me give a little love to a few non-C…
The art of the NASCAR quote
Forrest Gump could have said interviews with race car drivers are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get. In case you haven't…
Shorter California race means more drama?
FONTANA, Calif. -- If you didn't know about this Sprint Cup race changing from 500 miles to 400 miles, don't feel bad. Some of the drivers didn't know…
Jimmie Johnson still Vegas' man to beat
As far as the bookmakers in Las Vegas are concerned, Jimmie Johnson remains the man to beat for the Sprint Cup. Johnson's recent woes on the track ha…
