Wha?

After the past few weeks of fireworks on and off the track, I fully expected the Monster to rear his ugly head and tear up 42 cars this weekend.

But instead of mayhem, we got one of the calmest races I have seen at Dover in a long time.

The pre-race driver’s meeting must have been a place of hugs, healing, milk and cookies, and Kumbaya.  The drivers took to the track and raced clean.  No one bumped and shoved, fought for the same real estate, or hooked anyone into the wall.

It was a shock.  But a welcome one.

» Continue reading “The Mild-Mannered Monster”

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, race fans are gearing up for the biggest events of the season: the Sprint Cup All-Star Race, the 100^th Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600.

Assuming, of course, the drivers survive this weekend at Dover.

Last weekend at Darlington was high on melodrama.  Many of those lingering effects will carry over into the FedEx 400 and could have an impact on the outcome of the race.

Let’s take a look.

» Continue reading “FedEx 400 Preview: Will the Monster Mile Be a Beast Or a Bore?”