The Final Lap Weekly #269 NASCAR Podcast – David Caraviello / Atlanta Preview

on August 29, 2013September 1, 2013

SHOW #269 – Guest: David Caraviello – We recap all the Bristol action, Kurt Busch inks SHR deal, Tony had no idea?, Truex fractures wrist, Bobby breaks ribs, Allgaier FINALLY going Cup, ESPN/TNT out for 2014?, plus more NASCAR stuff than you can shake a stick at. Hosted by Kerry Murphey (oh Atlanta stuff too) and Toby (Captain iPhone) Christie. Just in: THE Jeff Burton on this here radio show…..next week! (Gggggreg Zipa-Zipa-Delli)

(47:50 mins)

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Past Cup Champions Facing Postseason Shutouts

on August 29, 2013August 29, 2013

Proving just how difficult this series is

Three NASCAR Sprint Cup champions find themselves on the outside looking in with the Chase just two races away. Reigning titleholder Brad Keselowski is 11th, four points out of the top 10. Kurt Busch is 12th (-6) and Jeff Gordon is 13th (-11). Each is without a victory.

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Jimmie Johnson Loses Momentum At Critical Point Of Campaign

on August 29, 2013August 29, 2013

Has he lost momentum, or getting the bad luck out of the way? Depends on who you are.

With the Chase due to start in just three weeks, Jimmie Johnson no longer is the prohibitive favorite to capture a sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup title. Johnson’s 77-point lead of just two races ago has shrunk to 18 markers on finishes of 40th (engine failure) and 36th (accident).

Bobby Labonte Suffers Broken Ribs Following a Cycling Accident *UPDATE

on August 28, 2013August 29, 2013

Another day, another driver with broken bones, what’s going on this season?

TRINITY, N.C. (August 28, 2013) – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Bobby Labonte is currently being treated at a local hospital near his home in Trinity, North Carolina after being involved in an accident while riding his bicycle near his home on the morning of Wednesday, August 28.

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2013 NASCAR Cup Series Bristol Starting Lineup – Denny Hamlin On Pole

on August 23, 2013August 23, 2013

1 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Ground Toyota 14.878 128.969
2 78 Kurt Busch Furniture Row/Sealy Chevrolet 14.901 128.770
3 99 Carl Edwards Fastenal Ford 14.910 128.692
4 55 Brian Vickers(i) Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota 14.911 128.684
5 20 Matt Kenseth Dollar General Toyota 14.923 128.580
6 22 Joey Logano Shell Pennzoil Ford 14.930 128.520
7 5 Kasey Kahne Farmers Insurance Chevrolet 14.950 128.348
8 39 Ryan Newman Quicken Loans Chevrolet 14.963 128.236
9 56 Martin Truex Jr. NAPA Auto Parts Toyota 14.972 128.159
10 43 Aric Almirola RainEater Wiper Blades Ford 14.975 128.134
11 14 Mark Martin Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1 Chevrolet 15.008 127.852
12 2 Brad Keselowski Miler Lite Ford 15.021 127.741
13 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe’s Dover White Chevrolet 15.030 127.665

The Final Lap Weekly #268 NASCAR Podcast – Parker Kligerman / Bristol Preview

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