Speed Freaks: Hall of Fame talks and Chase drama
A NASCAR chat asks if Buddy Baker belongs in the Hall of Fame and whether Kyle Busch can miss the Chase. Danica Patrick eyes 200 career starts with funding and continued popularity, while race drama heads toward Richmond in September.
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Larson grabs Cup pole despite early race calamity
Kyle Larson, the sophomore driver, earned pole position for the Cup Series race and showed speed in practice. Once the green flag dropped, he encountered multiple problems and finished 35th, ending a fast but problematic day.
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Patrick's car hit wall as Earnhardt Jr.'s ride shoves him
Danica Patrick's No 10 Chevrolet is rammed into the wall by Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No 88. She vents loudly via radio then, after getting out, is consoled by team owner Tony Stewart.
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Drivers push for lower downforce at Kentucky race
NASCAR drivers complained about stock car setups reducing passing opportunities and demanded less downforce at Kentucky. Most drivers approved the change, though Kurt Busch spun exiting a turn with the lighter downforce producing unpredictable handling.
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Questions and Attitude Compelling Questions and Answers
A compact look at how probing questions drive debate and uncover biases. It notes how question selection shapes perceived truth, highlights frequent argumentative stances, and suggests strategies for formulating sharper inquiries and credible, minimal answers.
Danica Patrick ends 100 NASCAR starts with modest top-10 tally
The first 100 Danica Patrick NASCAR races lack front-pack familiarity but are not a total failure. A NASCAR Hall of Fame figure had similar 100 race numbers, with Dale Jarrett at 33 when his 100th start and eight top-10s versus Danica’s six. DJ had two top-5s, which Danica does not yet have.
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Talladega catch-fence changes unlikely before NASCAR weekend
Talladega track president Grant Lynch says no fence changes are planned ahead of the Oct 24-25 NASCAR weekend despite recent issues. Ken Willis, longtime Daytona Beach News-Journal NASCAR writer, notes potential future changes to fences walls and seating alignment may follow.
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Feud of the Week Danica Patrick Versus Dale Earnhardt Jr
Junior suffered brake trouble and unintentionally bumped Patrick, sending the No. 10 into the wall. In the cool-down lap Patrick and Junior swapped fenders on pit road while Tony Stewart acted to calm Danica amid the theater of the incident.
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Watch 3 Things as Cup Series Heads to Loudon
NBC analyst Jeff Burton used to lead every lap at New Hampshire in 2000, a feat Kyle Busch now chases as he aims for a Chase berth. Busch has won twice in his last three starts, with 11 different winners in the Loudon area since 2009, signaling a potential first-time-season winner this weekend.
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Bowyer Leads Godwin's NH 301 Picks With Top Contenders
Bowyer wins in Godwin's NASCAR picks with Keselowski Logano Hamlin and Newman among top five. The list previews sponsor entries and a full 2013 Cup Series schedule from Feb through Nov including Gibbs Toyota tech and Bowyer's Waltrip Racing Camry. Kyle Busch adds Kentucky win to career totals, nearing Petty milestones.
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