Tale of the Texas tape on Edwards, Stewart
Let's face it, numbers can be confusing or just downright misleading from time to time. Ever try doing your taxes, or know what a fractal is? This is…
Carl Edwards, Tony Stewart in control
To those sitting around me in Bristol, Conn., today, it might appear that I'm struggling with this blog, fighting to find the perfect word to keep my…
Tony Stewart's turn to make Chase run?
OK, kids, gather around close. Not too close, though. I want to talk today about which of these championship contenders has a favorable schedule hea…
Talladega turned things upside down
You knew we were going to have some hot topics coming out of Talladega. I wouldn't have it any other way. Several Chasers wrecked, Kevin Harvick and …
Predicting the unpredictable at Talladega
Ah, Talladega. It's called the ultimate Chase wild card, but in reality, in the past three years of the Chase, the top three drivers in the standings …
Carl Edwards is Mr. Consistency in Chase
Having reached the midway point of the Chase, it's time to reflect, mull things over and meditate on what we've learned. Note: This isn't just my in…
Charlotte no cakewalk for Chase leaders
Before I get to my usual rambling and weekly preview, a quick thought: A Saturday night race this week at Charlotte Motor Speedway means no competiti…
Carl Edwards sneaky fast at Kansas
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Let's take it easy. Who was it that said Jimmie Johnson was out of this year's Chase? It definitely wasn't me, although I did wonde…
Some recent numbers to go by at Kansas
What does the 2011 season have that past seasons haven't? A second race at Kansas! OK, that may not have been the most delightful riddle. Try this …
Chase contenders outnumber pretenders
The theme for the 2011 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup so far, at least for this humble researcher, is competition. Not only do we have a tie atop t…