NASCAR.COM UPDATES June 26,09

The ins ... and the outs

Juan Montoya points racing? Who would've thought. Sitting within arm's length of a Chase berth, strategy changes as one of the handful who are trying to secure a playoff position. The writers spark an early debate on who will be in and who will not.

Video: Track Facts | Podcast: Montoya's passing grade | Loudon: Garage Cam
Loudon, N.H.
Mostly Cloudy 65°
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Fantasy Report: A rocket to victory?

Mike Bell gives his fantasy picks for NHMS, one that may surprise.
Shining at Loudon


Stewart loses '99 fuel gamble to Burton

Smoke's rookie team runs out of fuel with two laps to go at Loudon.
1999 NHMS Results



Beyond Pit Road: Waltrip's workout

Driver working with new personal trainer, and results are showing up.
Preview Show


As weather heats up, so does the drama

Three down, three to go: Catch up on the action next week from Loudon.
Buddy's blog: Day 21



Race to the Chase begins at Magic Mile

Kurt Busch won last year, but it doesn't make him the favorite.
2008 Flashback


Skid over, now Kahne focused on Chase

Driver is used to clawing for 12th and, quite frankly, welcomes it.
Sound Off: Petty


Under radar, but Gordon in prime spot

Cup Numbers: Points race shaping up for 24 team as NHMS looms.
Season Statistics


Loudon stingy place for repeat winners

N'wide Numbers: Search for a second win at track proving difficult task
By the Numbers: Truck

 

my picks for sunday:

1. tony stewart
2. denny hamlin
3. jeff gordon

ryan newman is running both the NEMA (new england midget assoc.) race tonight at lee usa speedway (about 45 mins. from loudon) and tomorrow at loudon in the whelen modified series. i almost went up to lee tonight for the midgets, i love those cars, always put on a good show. but it's been raining on and off here today and up there too, and i don't want to drive 1 1/2 hours only to come right back because it gets rained out. plus traffic and parking there are insane. i really wish i could make it tomorrow for the modified race, they're my favorite division of all of the different types of racing that i watch/follow. wish ryan best of luck this weekend!!

weird - i just noticed above the "quick reply" box there is a google ad for my racing school! COOL! (www.theracingschool.com). at least i know the $3,000 a month we pay for google advertising works!!!

 

..Hi Jamie Lynn, I see your racing school ad alot on the MCF.
You pick'in Dirty Tony again lol ~ lol EnJoy your Rac'in Weekend.
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Backup to speed

Tony Stewart damaged his primary car in a practice crash Friday at New Hampshire. No matter, he put that engine in his backup and improved his lap time. Just as important, he'll keep his top starting position after qualifying was rained out.

New Hampshire: Lineup | Practice 1 | Video: Stewart crashes | Sound Off: Stewart
Loudon, N.H.
Cloudy 65°
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Busch tries to fight out of mini-slump

Struggles include four finishes of 22nd or worse in past six races.
Sound Off: Busch


Almost anyone can catch magic at NHMS

Unpredictability has led to a different winner in past eight races.
Martin spins


Nationwide to add double-file restarts

Shootout-style rule to take effect starting next week at Daytona.
N'wide race preview


As weather heats up, so does the drama

Three down, three to go: Catch up on the action this week from Loudon.
Buddy's blog: Day 22




Snider's 6: Keys to a victory at Loudon

TNT's Marty Snider talks patience, track position and drivers at NHMS.
Cup race preview



Fein's 5: Catching up with a golden boy

TNT's Marc Fein talks to Marcos Ambrose about some of his hobbies.
Weather: Loudon


Danica would have work cut out for her

Montoya says Danica move possible, but it could be a struggle.
Sound Off: Montoya


Finding a charitable side in video games

Joey Logano stopped by David's House to play with some new friends.
A lasting connection

 

Updated: Friday 10:14 pm
Sound Off: Tony Stewart For MCF `Jamie Lynn : )

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Repeat dominance
First Milwaukee. Then Memphis. Ron Hornaday led 175 of 201 laps, held off a challenge from Brian Scott and was awarded his second consecutive Elvis trophy.

Memphis: Results | Standings | Video: Final Laps | Victory Lane | Race Reactions
Loudon, N.H.
Cloudy 63°
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Busch wins fifth N'wide race of '09

Car wasn't dominant, but team made it better to end a run of frustration.
Victory Lane



Final Laps: Busch one happy camper

Led the final 36 laps to post his first series win at New Hampshire.
Speed irks Vickers


Chase looming large for some drivers

It's not a test, but some will leave Loudon with a full set of notes.
Sound Off: Gordon


As weather heats up, so does the drama

Three down, three to go: Catch up on the action this week from Loudon.
Buddy's blog: Day 23



Sorenson hopes to keep wins coming

Top-five runs in both Saturday practices have RPM driver excited.
Final practice speeds


Truex brothers on display at Loudon

Martin fastest in final Cup practice; Ryan second in East race.
Camping World East


New Hampshire a true success story

Some had doubts, but those familiar with area knew track would shine.
Snider 6: Loudon



Times and fans are changing in NASCAR

Petty weighs in on the economy, the fans and the manufacturers.
RPM weighing options

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Sprint Cup Series
Member's Post your Top 3 for NH
B-4 the Race Begins.
Where JrCar ?

 

Here I am!

Martin looks really good for this race! He's in the car he dominated Phoenix in. The car hasn't been used since, but Phoenix and Loudon are very similiar tracks. Tony the Pony also very good here, and I don't usually admit that. This is the week for Jr to turn it around. He also did a great job at Sonoma. Carl Edwards screwed that up for a lot of people, but I'll forgive Carl cause he's cool.

Anyways, that's the way I'm pickin' 'em. All Chevs:
1. Mark "the Kid" Martin
2. Pony Stewart
3. Dale Earnhardt Jr

Does Jr have a nickname? Why?

 

well well well....

first off, congrats to joey logano and the #20 team. i still love those guys after watching them with tony for 10 years. as much as i hate rain/fuel wins, it's part of racing and there's nothing anyone can do about it. zippy made a great call by having joey stay out instead of pitting, and it paid off.

some of us at the track "watched" the race (live leaderboard) on my phone for a few laps, and put up TrackPass RaceView with about 70 laps to go (tony was leading at the time). looks like tony had another good day, so i'm happy for them.

one of our crew guys drives in the NEMA midgets and ran in the race at lee speedway on friday night (which ryan newman also ran in). he said ryan was super nice, talked with him a bunch during some downtime in the pits and ryan was under the car and under the hood wrenching around with his crew. said if you hadn't seen his face you would have thought he was one of the mechanics. i love that even though he'll not run that car again probably until next year, he was in there working on the car like it was his weekly racer. that's passion.

yesterday was a great day for racing, i had nothing to do so i watched racing pretty much alllllllllll day long. watched both cup practice sessions, nationwide practice, truck qualifying, then there was a modified race on the local channel from a couple months ago (my favorite local racing series), then the 98 daytona 500 was on espn classic (the one that earnhardt sr. won), then the nationwide race and the truck race. then after all that was over i watched the yankees beat the mets, the a's lose to the rockies and the dodgers lose to the mariners. a good sports day all around!!