Ah, the holidays. Snow is falling, we’re all freezing to death on the east coast, and for lots of boys and girls across the world, Santa is coming to town. But what if the drivers, owners, and other personalities of NASCAR had an opportunity to ask Saint Nick for a Christmas gift? What would theyContinue reading “Dear Santa: What Should These 10 NASCAR Personalities Ask For on Christmas”
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Boom, Confetti! Jimmie Johnson Is Back!
News of Jimmie Johnson’s new ownership stake in Petty GMS Racing and his attempt at the 2023 Daytona 500.
2022 Belongs to #22: Logano Wins Title at Phoenix
The 22 in ’22. Joey Logano wins the Cup Series Championship at Phoenix.
Opinion: “Thank you, Grandpa,” Look at What You’ve Created
Ty Gibbs has quickly made enemies of fans, fellow competitors, and veterans of the sport. Can his actions change?
Welcome Back, King: Jones Steals Southern 500
Who saw that coming? For the third time in his career and the second time in the Southern 500, Erik Jones captured his first win since 2019, the first win for Richard Petty since Aric with an A did it in 2010. It was also the first time the famous 43 visited victory lane inContinue reading “Welcome Back, King: Jones Steals Southern 500”
Race Recap: Gragson Outlasts Creed in Classic Darlington Finish
It’s 11:00 east coast time and I still don’t believe what my eyes just witnessed. The Sport Clips VFW Help a Hero 200 finished up almost three hours ago, for context. The finish is the story, but I’ll get to that in a moment. The race started just after 3:00 and was dominated by NoahContinue reading “Race Recap: Gragson Outlasts Creed in Classic Darlington Finish”
The Best That Never Were: Davey Allison
Garrett Cook takes another look at drivers that were unable – for one reason or another – to reach their full potential in NASCAR, this time looking at the tragic story of Davey Allison.
Race Recap: Allmendinger is Class of the Field at Indy
Recap of the Pennzoil 150 at the Brickyard.
Concrete King: Elliott Wins Big in Nashville
It sure looked like it was going to be Joe Gibbs’ day in Nashville. At one point, The Super Bowl Championship coach turned NASCAR Championship Car Owner had all four of his cars in the top five, separated only by Ryan Blaney’s Penske Ford. Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex, Jr. had traded the lead forContinue reading “Concrete King: Elliott Wins Big in Nashville”
The Best That Never Were: Johanna Long
Thanks to a suggestion from one of my colleagues here at Pit Box Press, I’m going to be taking a monthly look at a driver who in my opinion should’ve been a superstar, but for one reason or another didn’t pan out. There’s many reasons this could happen, such as financial strife, ride quality, orContinue reading “The Best That Never Were: Johanna Long”