Sadler Needs A Strong Finish At Charlotte

May 25, 2012 by Leave a comment

By: Joshua Rose

It is a very good thing the Nationwide Series only races at Iowa Speedway twice a year because if they raced there anymore than that it would be very likely Ricky Stenhouse Jr. would win every race.  Stenhouse won his third straight race at the track last Sunday. The Roush driver won in dominating fashion, leading 209 of the 250 laps, which tied Kyle Busch’s track record, set back in 2009. The victory also gave Stenhouse his third win of the season which ties him with Joey Logano for the most so far in 2012. By winning, he also extended his point lead to 28 over second place Elliott Sadler, which later in the week grew to 34 points after Sadler was docked six points as a result of failing the post race inspection, for being too low.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. celebrates after his win last weekend, at Iowa Speedway. The win is his third straight at the track. Credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images for NASCAR

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Five (Six) Hot Laps: What To Watch For In The Coca-Cola 600

May 24, 2012 by Leave a comment

This week, with respect to NASCAR’s longest race, Five Hot Laps will be longer than ever. First though, let’s not forget the reason for Memorial Day weekend. This weekend is set aside to not only enjoy some time off with family and friends, an exciting day of racing and cookouts or a trip to the beach. It’s real purpose is to remember the men and women of our Armed Forces who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defending America, our freedom and our very way of life. Without them, none of this would be possible. OneLapDown salutes all veterans and their familes this weekend. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Now, with out further ado, here are SIX things to watch for this weekend.

The Coca-Cola 600 is the longest race on the NASCAR schedule. It’s also the last race in a day full of great races. Credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

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OneLapDown Weekly Awards: Wave Around and Black Flag

May 23, 2012 by Leave a comment

Last weekend’s Showdown and All-Star race provided a lot of excitement for race fans.  However, it also provided a decent amount of controversy to go along with it.  So needless to say, we here at OLD had our hands full in picking the award winners for this week, and our final picks may provide the same thing the All-Star race did, excitement and controversy.  So, let’s see who the lucky, and unlucky, recipients are this week.

A.J. Allmendinger, seen here in the yellow No. 22, races Kurt Busch (Left) and Jeff Gordon (right) for position during the All-Star event. Allmendinger overcame disaster when he had a flat tire before the Sprint Showdown began. Credit Chris Graythen/Getty Images.

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Junior’s Confidence Boost Could Be Worth More Than One Million Dollars

May 22, 2012 by 2 Comments

As the green flag dropped at the beginning of the Sprint Showdown Saturday night at Charlotte, the noise in the stands was crazy.  When the checkered flag fell at the end of the showdown, the noise was ecstatic.  When the yellow flag fell at the end of segment four during the All-Star race, the stands seemed fanatical, and it was all for the same reason.  Junior finished first.

Dale Jr. led all 40 laps of the Sprint Showdown to take the checkered flag and raced his way into the Sprint All-Star Event. Credit: Brian Lawdermilk/HHP-Pool/Getty Images

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Results of Fan Vote Should Be Made Public

May 21, 2012 by 4 Comments

In a surprising announcement this past weekend, Bobby Labonte won the Sprint Fan Vote securing himself a spot in the All-Star Race, Saturday night. On merit, Labonte is a fine choice. The 2000 series champion still has a legion of fans, and remains a great ambassador for the sport. Sure his best days are most likely behind him, but none the less he won the popularity contest.

By winning the Sprint Showdown, Dale Earnhardt Jr., didn’t need to rely on the fan vote to make the All-Star Race. However, the results of that vote should be made public. Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

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