Double the fun

"We've heard the fans loud and clear: 'double-file restarts -- shootout style' are coming to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series," chairman and CEO Brian France said Thursday.

Your Turn: Sound off with your opinion | Audio: Johnson all for it
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Watch Live: Drivers speak at Pocono

Jeff Burton, Ryan Newman and Kyle Busch address the media.
Video Highlights


Track Smack: Just a hood ornament?

GM and Chrysler are bankrupt. The writers debate troubling times.
Pocono: Garage Cam


Smoke, Newman look to turn up the heat

New points leader, teammate ready to tackle Tricky Triangle.
Pocono: Track Facts


As weather heats up, so does the drama

From the Poconos to Chicagoland, follow the Summer Series on TNT.
Pocono Track Page



Martin nearly broke Pocono jinx in 1996

Veteran dominated the race but fell short (again) on a pit miscue.
Penske to buy Saturn



Snider Six: Critical areas of the tri-oval

Compromise is key as Marty Snider gives six ways to win Pocono.
By the Numbers: Cup


Pocono lineup favors history, road skills

Tony Stewart a favorite Sunday to win first race with his own team.
Fantasy Report


Leffler looks for hit streaking to Nashville

N'wide Numbers: Driver singing tune of seven consecutive top-10s.
N'wide Loop Data

Source:..NASCAR.com

 

Member's, Post your Top 3 Picks 4 Pocono b-4 the start of the Race Sunday @ 12:30 PM est.

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I miss my family trips in our motorhome to Pocono and camping in the in-field thurs-sunday

 

...Mike, I thought for sure that you would be going. I bet it was fun going in a Motor Home...How far is the track from you ?
I don't have cable 2 watch the Race, but I will be listening on the radio.
EnJoy your weekend in your beautiful area of our country.

 

It was only a 1.5 hour drive. The whole family would go, couple cousins tagged along. Camp in the infield, party, bbq, have fun. Met up with a few of my dad's friends always had a group of 5 RVs in a circle, around a little fire pit / BBQ area.

We sold our motorhome, was just too much money for fuel and up-keep, plus we hardly went anywhere anymore, since I moved out and so did my sister.

 

not that i don't want tony to win this weekend. but if he does i'll miss it. and that would SUCK. :P

that said, my picks:

1. denny hamlin
2. tony stewart
3. carl edwards

i think carl is gonna have a breakout week and run up front all day. and here's hoping tony leaves the track with the points lead intact.

i'm sure it's too much to hope for rain in either my area or theirs (preferably theirs, cuz if it rains here i will have a bunch of pissed off customers - again!), but maybe just enough to hold off the start for a couple hours?? at least i could maybe catch the end. argh!!

 

High five for Bodine

Todd Bodine ran the final 63 laps at the 1.5-mile Texas Motor Speedway on one tank of fuel including the final 43 in the lead to win for a record-fifth time at the track. Bodine averaged 152.282 mph in one of the fastest Truck races.

Texas: Results | Standings | Post-Race Reactions


Final Laps

Todd Bodine has more than enough fuel to cruise to the checkered flag.
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Victory Lane

Todd Bodine talks about ending a run of bad luck with another Texas win.
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Friday's rain a big impact on prep work

Drivers mixed, but most agree Saturday will be critical for track time.
Sound Off: Rain out


Qualifying rained out for Cup Series race

Tony Stewart found out Friday that it pays to be the points leader.
Sound Off: Stewart


'Kid with crayons' recreates memories

Sam Bass opens his gallery as the Official Artist of NASCAR.
Shop: Bass collection


As weather heats up, so does the drama

From the Poconos to Chicagoland, follow the Summer Series on TNT.
RaceBuddy road blog



NASCAR countersues suspended Mayfield

Says he violated standards of care owed fellow drivers, fans.
NASCAR cites breach



Sound Off: Which is worse for Busch?

Kyle on his lack of success at Pocono, "feud" with Junior.
Doing the wave



Sound Off: Talking double-file restarts

Robin Pemberton explains the new rules that begin at Pocono.
Drivers like rule



Gordon glad to have extra down time

Driver discusses how good his back feels by getting time to rest.
Race Lineup

 

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Sound Off: Kyle Busch


Sound Off: Kyle Busch

Kyle Busch comments on his lack of success at Pocono, his "feud" with Junior, and why he is not running in the CWTS race this weekend.
(June 05, 2009)
3:26 |
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Sound Off: Doing...


Sound Off: Doing the wave

Kyle Busch, Jimmie Johnson, and Greg Biffle give their interpretations of the wave around rule.
(June 05, 2009)
2:28 |
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Sound Off: Rain Out


Sound Off: Rain Out

Ryan Newman, Mark Martin, Jimmie Johnson, and Kyle Busch explain how weather affects their routines.
(June 05, 2009)
2:34 |
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Drivers excited...


Drivers excited for double-file restarts

David Reutimann, Jeff Burton, Matt Kenseth, Ryan Newman, Mark Martin, Kyle Busch, Kasey Kahne and Greg Biffle comment on the new double-file restart rule.
(June 05, 2009)
7:51 |
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Sound Off: Jeff...


Sound Off: Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon tells the media how good his back feels by getting an extra day of rest.
(June 05, 2009)
:35 |
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NASCAR Minute...


NASCAR Minute: Stewart shows the way

In his first season as owner and driver for Stewart-Haas Racing, Tony Stewart is atop the point standings.
(June 04, 2009)
1:13 |
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HLN Weather Blast...


HLN Weather Blast: Pocono, Nashville, Texas

HLN's Bob Van Dillen forecasts the weather for the weekend's slate of races.
(June 04, 2009)
0:59 |
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Snider Six: Pocono


Snider Six: Pocono

TNT's Marty Snider gives you the six keys to a win at the tri-oval in Long Pond.
(June 04, 2009)
3:03 |
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Fantasy Report...


Fantasy Report: Pocono

NASCAR.COM's Mike Bell gives you the clicks to pick this week for your fantasy team and says the winner will most likely start on the front row.
(June 04, 2009)
1:19 |
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Beyond Pit Road...


Beyond Pit Road: Passion for painting

NASCAR artist Sam Bass highlights his collection and talks about his love for his job.
(June 04, 2009)
3:14 |
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Prelude to the...


Prelude to the Dream: Why you can't miss

Drivers explain why fans can't miss the Prelude to the Dream.
(June 03, 2009)
2:22 |
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Preview Show: Pocono


Preview Show: Pocono

TNT's Marc Fein and Mike Bell on what to expect from NASCAR's tricky triangle, Pocono Raceway.
(June 03, 2009)
3:59 |
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Kyle's Corner...


Kyle's Corner: Road to redemption

Kyle Petty wants people to leave Michael Vick alone, now that he has served his time.
(June 02, 2009)
1:01 |
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Off Track with...


Off Track with Tony Stewart: At the Car Wash

Tony Stewart and Armor All lend a helping hand at a Charity Car Wash at Coronado High School in Las Vegas.
(June 02, 2009)
1:56 |
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Prelude to the...


Prelude to the Dream: Preivew

Matt Yocum previews the 2009 running of the Prelude to the Dream.
(June 02, 2009)
2:58 |
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Garage Expert: Go...


Garage Expert: Go or go home

Larry McReynolds chats with, No. 71 crew chief, Slugger Labbe about what racing life is like for a team without full sponsorship.
(June 01, 2009)
2:21 |
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Live: Nationwide qualifying

It's time for the Nationwide-only drivers to shine in Nashville. Cup Series regulars are scurrying to get to their cars as qualifying for tonight's race is under way.

Live Chat: Join now! | Nashville: Practice 1 | Practice 2 | Race Preview
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Stewart confident after practice crash

Pole-sitter and points leader to go to a backup car for Sunday's race.
Stewart takes slide


Pressure never eases in thankless job

Long hours, no credit and all criticism. That's the crew chief's role.
Eury to help No. 48



Nationwide Preview: Tuning for Nashville

Gaughan explains where he's from, his old coach and his musical choice.
Music City mojo?


As weather heats up, so does the drama

From the Poconos to Chicagoland, follow the Summer Series on TNT.
RaceBuddy road blog



Bodine wins record fifth race at Texas

Veteran ran the final 63 laps at Texas on one tank of fuel for victory.
Final Laps


Friday's rain a big impact on prep work

Drivers mixed, but most agree Saturday will be critical for track time.
Sound Off: Rain out


'Kid with crayons' recreates memories

Sam Bass opens his gallery as the Official Artist of NASCAR.
Shop: Bass collection


NASCAR countersues suspended Mayfield

Says he violated standards of care owed fellow drivers, fans.
NASCAR cites breach