One driver is cutting back on his racing schedule while another is looking to expand her horizons. The "her" is probably a dead giveaway, so we'll elaborate on the latter half of that opening sentence first.
Danica Patrick (pictured) is set to run in both the Sprint and Nationwide series this year. But just running isn't quite what she has in mind. Patrick plans to claim at least one win in each series during the 2012 season. She's gracious and charming -- and a woman competing in a man's sport -- and manages to steal the spotlight wherever she goes,
Archives for Nationwide Series
Adding and Subtracting NASCAR-Style
February 16th, 2012 - by Ronald A. Rowe | NASCAR, Nationwide Series, Sprint Cup Series
NASCAR Profile: The Busch Brothers
January 31st, 2012 - by Ronald A. Rowe | Driver Profiles, Nationwide Series, Sprint Cup Series
Next up in our series of driver profiles is Kurt Busch, who finished 11th in the Sprint Cup points standings. Since younger brother Kyle Busch finished just one spot lower, we’ll combine the two Busch brothers into one profile.
Kurt Busch (pictured) began his racing career at 14, which would make him a late bloomer by NASCAR champion standards. After successful stints in Dwarf Cars, Legend Cars, the Southwest Series, and the NASCAR Truck Series, Kurt made his Sprint Cup debut in 2000 and went full-time the following year.
Beginning in 2002, Busch went on an impressive run in the top
Kurt Busch (pictured) began his racing career at 14, which would make him a late bloomer by NASCAR champion standards. After successful stints in Dwarf Cars, Legend Cars, the Southwest Series, and the NASCAR Truck Series, Kurt made his Sprint Cup debut in 2000 and went full-time the following year.
Beginning in 2002, Busch went on an impressive run in the top
News From Preseason Thunder
January 19th, 2012 - by Ronald A. Rowe | NASCAR, Nationwide Series, Sprint Cup Series
A few assorted notes and observations from NASCAR's Preseason Thunder this weekend:
Carl Edwards Picks a Lane
Carl Edwards is getting serious now. The co-leader in Sprint Cup Series points who lost the Championship to Tony Stewart by tie-breaker wants the title in 2012. To that end, he announced this week that he will not be competing in the Nationwide Series this year.
To be completely accurate -- Edwards didn't really "compete" in the series last year, thanks to NASCAR's decision to limit drivers to collecting points in only one series. Edwards
Carl Edwards Picks a Lane
Carl Edwards is getting serious now. The co-leader in Sprint Cup Series points who lost the Championship to Tony Stewart by tie-breaker wants the title in 2012. To that end, he announced this week that he will not be competing in the Nationwide Series this year.
To be completely accurate -- Edwards didn't really "compete" in the series last year, thanks to NASCAR's decision to limit drivers to collecting points in only one series. Edwards
Ford 300
November 22nd, 2011 - by Ronald A. Rowe | NASCAR, Nationwide Series
There can be only one winner in any given race. Usually. But Saturday at the Homestead-Miami Speedway there were several who could qualify for that title.
First off, the literal winner of the Ford 300 was Brad Keselowski. A year after winning the Nationwide Championship, the now-ineligible Keselowski won the final race of the season in a thrilling finish with a hard-charging Ricky Stenhouse Jr. right behind.
The dramatic finish belied the fact that the bigger issue, that of the Nationwide Series Championship, was settled far earlier in the race. Stenhouse basically had to not wreck in the early goings in
First off, the literal winner of the Ford 300 was Brad Keselowski. A year after winning the Nationwide Championship, the now-ineligible Keselowski won the final race of the season in a thrilling finish with a hard-charging Ricky Stenhouse Jr. right behind.
The dramatic finish belied the fact that the bigger issue, that of the Nationwide Series Championship, was settled far earlier in the race. Stenhouse basically had to not wreck in the early goings in
Wypall 200
November 15th, 2011 - by Ronald A. Rowe | NASCAR, Nationwide Series
It’s all over but the shouting. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s fifth place finish on Saturday earned him 41 points. Elliot Sadler’s DNF because of a wreck with 24 laps to go was good enough for 17 points. That difference, 24 points, should be enough to put Stenhouse over the top.
Stenhouse now leads Sadler by 41 points. Nobody else is even close. If Stenhouse achieves 37th place or better next week, the title is his. Essentially, Stenhouse would have to DNF early in the race and Sadler would have to win in order for him to have any chance of claiming
Stenhouse now leads Sadler by 41 points. Nobody else is even close. If Stenhouse achieves 37th place or better next week, the title is his. Essentially, Stenhouse would have to DNF early in the race and Sadler would have to win in order for him to have any chance of claiming
