Speed Freaks Debate Four Man Chase For Daytona
Jay Sailors questions how many can race as the Fearsome Foursome, Iron Wall Jimmie, and Ken argues a four man Chase. Godspeak notes Big Mac McMurray gains short term security as Montoya exits with mixed implications for his future.
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Sprint Cup at Martinsville Headache Relief Shot 500
NASCAR This Week notes contacts Godwin Kelly and Ken Willis and previews Goody’s Headache Relief Shot 500 at Martinsville Virginia with practice sessions on Friday and Saturday and the Sunday race on ESPN coverage starting at 1 p.m. local time. The Martinsville Speedway is a .526 mile oval.
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Cup Series hits milestone without fanfare
Dale Earnhardt Jr. led lap 34 at Charlotte to log the one millionth Cup Series mile since EFI adoption in 2012. Aric Almirola won pole at Talladega after rainouts. Marcos Ambrose aided the run for speed. Waltrip Racing reshapes after Richmond chaos. Truex exits, Vickers out with blood clot. Rob Kauffman’s wealth cushions the pain.
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Godwin's Martinsville picks feature Johnson top pick
Daytona Beach News Journal editor Godwin Kelly lists Jimmie Johnson as the winner with Gordon Keselowski Bowyer Kahne in the top five. Darkhorse Denny Hamlin, Kurt Busch disappointment, Reutimann out first, and Johnson could win his ninth Martinsville grandfather clock.
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NASCAR shifts plans threaten Martinsville date debate
Ken Willis notes the impact of a new 2015 NASCAR TV contract on race markets. Martinsville, despite its short track appeal, may face adjustments as promoters seek big markets and higher sponsor appeal, potentially sparking a hardball approach to scheduling amid football season competition. Gordon flips Manhattan condo for about 15 million profit, moving across town.
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Feud of the Week Busch Versus McMurray
Kyle Busch accuses Jamie McMurray of blocking a pit stop forcing an extra stop. Godwin Kelly calls it a minor irritation escalating into a rash, predicting Busch will address it at Homestead.
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