Pocky's Paddock
A NASCAR BLOG BY Bob Pockrass
Don't write off Busch yet
Some people might wonder about Kyle Busch after a 15th-place finish at Indianapolis and a 36th-place finish at Pocono. He has finished outside the top 10 in five of his last eight races, not exactly championship numbers.
Indy, ORP bring unique touch to busy weekend of racing
INDIANAPOLIS - One of the coolest things about Indianapolis is that racing fans can get their fill of a variety of stock-car action.
How will the new wind tunnel affect teams?
CONCORD, N.C. - The new Haas-owned wind tunnel located within an hour of most NASCAR race shops already has had a visit from a Formula One team and expects Cup teams to spend time in the facility within the next month.
NASCAR should move test session to Atlanta
Talking to a Goodyear official about the upcoming tire test at Atlanta next week, it seemed pretty obvious to me what NASCAR’s next step should be as far as making sure it has the right tire combination for October.
Chicagoland's Saturday race was a good move
Some people don’t like Saturday night racing for the Sprint Cup Series, but after one Saturday night race at Chicagoland Speedway, it looks like the move to night was a good one.
Truex can kiss the Chase goodbye
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Martin Truex Jr.'s backup car finished 17th in the Coke Zero 400, but it was his primary car loaded up in a NASCAR hauler that has virtually ended his shot at making the Chase For The NASCAR Sprint Cup.
IRL observations from a NASCAR writer
My bosses require me to spend a few race weekends away from the track so I can catch my breath and rejuvenate the writing juices.
Speculation rampant concerning Army sponsorship
As part of silly season, there comes speculation of where sponsors will land. And every year that speculation includes the U.S. Army sponsorship because the government does only 1-year deals.
IRL experience no help
SONOMA, Calif. - If there ever was an indication that going to a track one has raced at before, even if not in a stock car, is a big help, that myth was busted this weekend at Infineon Raceway.
No pressure on Logano
Congratulations to Joey Logano. He's doing what everyone expected him to do as he won in just his third Nationwide Series race.
Junior win means new car is awesome
There won’t be any more criticism of NASCAR's new race car now. It must work really well because Dale Earnhardt Jr. won a race and there are plenty of people in NASCAR nation who have big smiles today.
Taking on investors just first step
Now that Petty Enterprises has an investor and an influx of cash, all should be right in the Petty world. The team will be competing for wins and championships soon.
NASCAR needs its own version of a triple crown
LONG POND, Pa. - What makes horse racing’s triple crown great is that it is so hard to achieve.
Next five to win
There are several drivers who haven’t won on the Sprint Cup circuit this year, and – with apologies to Matt Kenseth and Kevin Harvick – here are the next five drivers who will win a race:
Drivers should have freedom to show their personalities
DOVER, Del. - NASCAR said it would allow drivers to show their personalities this year. That's a good thing for Scott Speed, who doesn't know how to live without showing his personality.
Kurt Busch needs to get season going
LONG POND, Pa. – For Kurt Busch, it’s time to make a move if he even wants to think about making the Chase For The NASCAR Sprint Cup this year.
How to spend 600 miles
CONCORD, N.C. - Six things to do while watching the Coca-Cola 600 on TV. After all, it is a long race:
Coca-Cola 600 could be exciting race
Just because the all-star race bordered on a snoozefest, that doesn't mean the Coca-Cola 600 will be just as uneventful this weekend at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
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