Car of Tomorrow progress debated after mixed first year
NASCAR figures the next season will define the Car of Tomorrow. Jeff Gordon and other drivers criticize handling while acknowledging tension with changes. Teams push for adjustments to the front splitter and tire durability as next year’s phase in begins.
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John Darby
Nascar
Darby
Bristol
Phoenix International Raceway
Homestead
Jeff Gordon
Kurt Busch
Gordon
Goodyear
THATS RACIN TOP PICKS
Top NASCAR drivers are ranked with Jimmie Johnson leading the list and Jeff Gordon, Clint Bowyer, Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Kurt Busch, Matt Kenseth, Jeff Burton and Martin Truex Jr. in order. The piece notes recent performances and links readers to ThatsRacin for full top-40 rankings.
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Alan
Jimmie Johnson
Juan Montoya
Jeff Gordon
Tell
Reed Sorenson
Clint Bowyer
David Ra
Kyle Busch
Elliot Sader
Carl Edwards
David Stramme
Tony Stewart
Jeff Burton
Mark Martin
Kevin Harvick
Tony Raines
Matt Kenseth
Kurt Busch
David Gikland
Johnny Sauter
Martin Truex
Denny Hamlin
Jeff Green
Dale Earnhardt
Dave Blaney Kee
Ryan Newman
Paul Menard
Ricky Rudd
Casey Mears
Kyle Petty
Ivetey
Greg Bittle Aperie
Scott Riggs
Kasey Kahne
Joe Nemechek
Jamie McMurray
Brian Vickers
Bobby Labonte
David Reutimann
Jah Yoley
Staring Martin
Rask
Mail Kengath
Jason Leffler
Benny Hamlin
Sean Winner
David Ragan
Bobby Hamilton
Tranimay
Greg Bithe
Lew Wallace
Marcos Ambrose
Mike Wallace
Arizona
Traval
Avondale
New Benker
Be Godep Sot
Ek Goma
Rick Gamatond
Eas Dame Énondale
Ariz
Teamwork Sours Into a Rumble Among Teammates
At Martinsville Speedway Kenseth and Edwards, teammates at Roush Fenway Racing, clashed after a wreck with Edwards shoving Kenseth and feigning a punch. Edwards apologized days later, while Kenseth kept a measured view. Analysts note racing pits rivalry where “team” and “mate” clash, and several drivers acknowledge on-track tensions even among teammates.
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Roush Fenway Racing
Matt Kenseth
Carl Edwards
Martinsville Speedway
Norris
Michael Waltrip Racing
Nomis
Martinsville
Edwards
Kenseth
Kenseth-Edwards
Checkered Auto Parts 500K at Phoenix Raceway
Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale hosts the Checkered Auto Parts 500K on Sunday at 3 30 p m with qualifying at 5 40 p m. Purse 4 998 497 dollars. Last year winner Kevin Harvick. Joe Arpaio to ride as honorary pace car driver and pilot a Chevrolet Impala to lead the field.
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Channel 5
WKFM
Kevin Harvick
America
Maricopa County
Ariz
Joe Arpaio
Will Harvick
Pye ee eld Last Week's Question on Nextel Cup Winner
Readers weighed in on the Nextel Cup winner with 5,297 votes collected last week. The poll captured fan opinions across several regions and highlighted leading drivers.
STOP N GO HOTS UP FIGHT FOR TITLE BATTLE
Jimmie Johnson pushes for a second championship while Kyle Busch lands a steal for Joe Gibbs Racing. Car of Today struggles as it nears scrap. Bruton Smith boasts strong PR, while Busch mirrors Jeff Gordon in pursuing five titles. Brent Musburger disputes a 30 point lead as ESPN faces criticism from Petty Enterprises and Wood Brothers over owner point debates.
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Jimmie Johnson
Jeff Gordon
Gordon
Johnson
Talladega
Brian) Vickers
Kyle Busch
Joe Gibbs Racing
Bruton Smith
Brent Musburger
Brent
ESPN
Petty Enterprises
Wood Bros
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Wan
RACIN
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Burton
Martin Truex Jr
Thatsracin.com
Ty Norris
Checker Auto Parts
Defi Gordon
Snnepe Dohi
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