Kyle Busch just can't get enough of a by speed rush running in all three NASCAR series. Or maybe he gets to used to going fast all the time and then can't slow down when he's out on the road.
Either way, Busch was pulled over doing 128 mph in a 45 mph zone near Troutman, N.C., according to nascar.com.
Busch was cited for speeding and for careless and reckless driving. He'll face a mandatory court appearance and maximum penalties of $1,000 and suspension of his license for 12 months.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
NASCAR's All-Star race weekend will feature plenty of action
Dale Jr. is the main story of the weekend, but there are plenty of other storylines to follow, from the feel-good story of Regan Smith to teammate rivalries and more.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
7 Bold Predictions for the Monster Mile
What will happen at the Monster Mile this weekend?
I predict another win for Jimmie Johnson (winner of three of the last four Dover events), struggles for Paul Menard and Kasey Kahne, and...well, read on to find out what else.
I predict another win for Jimmie Johnson (winner of three of the last four Dover events), struggles for Paul Menard and Kasey Kahne, and...well, read on to find out what else.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
The 10 best young drivers in the history of NASCAR
NASCAR's Sprint Cup series has seen surprisingly few wins by drivers under the age of 25. Winning a race at NASCAR's top level takes a level of maturity and patience that few young drivers are able to achieve, even with a load of talent and a fast race car.
According to jayski.com, a mere 63 of 2,290 Cup races have been won by a collective 17 drivers under 25.
Of that group, just five of them won more than one race before their 25th birthday. Eight of the 17 are still active, and two of them are still under 25 (Trevor Bayne and Joey Logano). Bayne, 20, joined that group with his thrilling win in this season's Daytona 500.
Click here to find out if that's enough for him to make the cut as one of NASCAR's best young drivers ever.
According to jayski.com, a mere 63 of 2,290 Cup races have been won by a collective 17 drivers under 25.
Of that group, just five of them won more than one race before their 25th birthday. Eight of the 17 are still active, and two of them are still under 25 (Trevor Bayne and Joey Logano). Bayne, 20, joined that group with his thrilling win in this season's Daytona 500.
Click here to find out if that's enough for him to make the cut as one of NASCAR's best young drivers ever.
7 Bold Predictions for the Lady in Black
Darlington Raceway is one of the oldest tracks on the Sprint Cup schedule, having hosted its inaugural race in 1950. For many years it witnessed two races per season, although since 2005, the Cup series has visited just once each year.
Darlington is known by several colorful names, including the "Lady in Black" and the "Track Too Tough to Tame." It is infamous for leaving the "Darlington Stripe" on the right side of many cars before the night is over as drivers struggle to navigate the tricky egg-shaped oval.
The current Cup car has proven resilient, however, as Kyle Busch demonstrated by winning the race despite brushing the wall several times in 2008.
Jeff Gordon is the active wins leader with seven victories at Darlington Raceway. Only Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt have more.
But can he win again? Gordon hasn't won at the Lady in Black since 2007 and has just two victories in the previous 18 Darlington races. Last year he came in fourth after leading 110 laps.
What can we expect from the Track Too Tough to Tame on Saturday night? Read on to find out.
Darlington is known by several colorful names, including the "Lady in Black" and the "Track Too Tough to Tame." It is infamous for leaving the "Darlington Stripe" on the right side of many cars before the night is over as drivers struggle to navigate the tricky egg-shaped oval.
The current Cup car has proven resilient, however, as Kyle Busch demonstrated by winning the race despite brushing the wall several times in 2008.
Jeff Gordon is the active wins leader with seven victories at Darlington Raceway. Only Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt have more.
But can he win again? Gordon hasn't won at the Lady in Black since 2007 and has just two victories in the previous 18 Darlington races. Last year he came in fourth after leading 110 laps.
What can we expect from the Track Too Tough to Tame on Saturday night? Read on to find out.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Denny Hamlin shows his team isn't going anywhere
Before Saturday night, Denny Hamlin had just one top-10 all season. He was stuck at 17th in the points and hadn't so much as sniffed the lead at any point late in a race.
Then Richmond happened. It started with Hamlin winning his charity race at the track on Thursday night. Then he won the Nationwide series race on Friday night.
By the time the Cup race started on Saturday night, Hamlin was brimming with confidence.
Sure enough, he had driven his No. 11 FedEx Toyota from an 11th-place starting position into the lead by lap 74. Hamlin ran in the top five all race long, eventually finishing a strong second to teammate Kyle Busch, who has won the last three spring Richmond events.
Hamlin didn't gain any positions in the standings, but he picked up a good chunk of points for his runner-up finish. Perhaps more importantly, he can use the confidence gained on Saturday night as a springboard for continued success going forward.
There is plenty of time for Hamlin to move into the Chase zone, and he can do it either by consistent finishes to move into the top 10 or by winning a few races to enter the Chase as a wild card. Hamlin is fully capable of making the Chase by either method, and his strong Richmond performance indicates that his team is far from done this season.
Then Richmond happened. It started with Hamlin winning his charity race at the track on Thursday night. Then he won the Nationwide series race on Friday night.
By the time the Cup race started on Saturday night, Hamlin was brimming with confidence.
Sure enough, he had driven his No. 11 FedEx Toyota from an 11th-place starting position into the lead by lap 74. Hamlin ran in the top five all race long, eventually finishing a strong second to teammate Kyle Busch, who has won the last three spring Richmond events.
Hamlin didn't gain any positions in the standings, but he picked up a good chunk of points for his runner-up finish. Perhaps more importantly, he can use the confidence gained on Saturday night as a springboard for continued success going forward.
There is plenty of time for Hamlin to move into the Chase zone, and he can do it either by consistent finishes to move into the top 10 or by winning a few races to enter the Chase as a wild card. Hamlin is fully capable of making the Chase by either method, and his strong Richmond performance indicates that his team is far from done this season.
Richmond mayhem shakes up Sprint Cup standings
Kyle Busch moved up three spots in the standings, as did Clint Bowyer. What else happened in the points following a wild Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway?
Find out here.
Find out here.
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