http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/-t1.htm Check out my recaps of every Sprint Cup points race from 2008. Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:19:39 GMT 10 http://i89.servimg.com/u/f89/12/99/27/02/dereke11.jpg http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/-t1.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-36-ford-400-homestead-t362.htm Burnout Well, I've reached my Homestead recap, a long five weeks of reviews. Homestead is now known as the 'home stretch' of NASCAR's top three series. Jimmie Johnson entered this race with a huge 141 point lead over Carl Edwards meaning he would have to at least finish the race without major problems to clinch the title. David Reutimann surprised everyone with his first career pole for the season finale. Rookie Scott Speed would start alongside in 2nd. Carl Edwards got 4th fastest and point leader ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:19:39 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-36-ford-400-homestead-t362.htm#1860 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-36-ford-400-homestead-t362.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-35-checker-o-reilly-auto-parts-500-phoenix-t360.htm Burnout The next to last race of 2008 brought the Cup Series out west one last time to Phoenix International Raceway. The Spring race was a night race while this race was scheduled for the daytime. Again, Jimmie Johnson won the pole out-qualifying Jamie McMurray for the top spot. Jamie's had quite the run recently. Jimmie Johnson went out to do what he needed to do to protect his point lead, go all out aggressive by running up front and leading laps. The race briefly was halted due to rain, which ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:50:39 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-35-checker-o-reilly-auto-parts-500-phoenix-t360.htm#1853 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-35-checker-o-reilly-auto-parts-500-phoenix-t360.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-34-dickies-500-texas-t355.htm Burnout The 8th race of the Chase took the Sprint Cup drivers to Texas Motor Speedway, a track chaser Carl Edwards won at in the Spring. Quals for this Texas race resulted in Jeff Gordon getting the pole over Martin Truex Jr. In the race, a big wreck occured when David Gilliland intentionally wrecked Juan Pablo Montoya. The lap before that wreck, Montoya appeared to loosen Gilliland off of Turn 2 possibly making contact. Montoya had gotten by the #38 but on the next lap Gilliland intentionally hit ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:45:04 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-34-dickies-500-texas-t355.htm#1844 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-34-dickies-500-texas-t355.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-33-pep-boys-auto-500-atlanta-t354.htm Burnout ONCE AGAIN qualifying was rained out for the Cup Series, this time at Atlanta Motor Speedway for Race #33, Round 7 of the Chase. Greg Biffle had raced his way into 2nd spot last week so he started outside pole. Kyle Busch won Atlanta back in the Spring so they may be one of his best shots to grab a win in this Chase, last win coming at Watkins Glen. Matt Kenseth paced the field much of the race, leading the most laps. Jeff Burton, Reed Sorenson, Juan Montoya and Dave Blaney got involved in ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:00:14 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-33-pep-boys-auto-500-atlanta-t354.htm#1839 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-33-pep-boys-auto-500-atlanta-t354.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-32-tums-quikpak-500-martinsville-t351.htm Burnout The second half of the Chase kicked off at Martinsville, VA for 500 laps on the half mile paperclip oval. Once again, qualifying was rained out so Jimmie Johnson inherited the pole by virtue of leading the standings. Jeff Burton jumped to 2nd after Lowe's so he started outside pole to Johnson. Martinsville is one of Jimmie Johnson's most consistent racetracks when it comes to running well, dubbed the "Master of Martinsville". This race was no different, he led the most laps and ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:46:52 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-32-tums-quikpak-500-martinsville-t351.htm#1832 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-32-tums-quikpak-500-martinsville-t351.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-31-bank-of-america-500-lowe-s-t346.htm Burnout Back to Lowe's for the fifth race of the Chase. Kasey Kahne won the All-Star race and the Coca-Cola 600 in the Spring, trying to shoot for the first trifecta at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Qualifying was rained out so Jimmie Johnson sat on the pole being the point leader at this point in the Chase. Carl Edwards sat outside pole. However in the race Carl Edwards would not be a factor due to ignition problems in his #99 Ford. Two straight weeks now Edwards has had problems in the Chase. Just after ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:35:44 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-31-bank-of-america-500-lowe-s-t346.htm#1826 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-31-bank-of-america-500-lowe-s-t346.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-30-amp-energy-500-talladega-t342.htm Burnout Talladega was stop number four for the 2008 Chase for the Sprint Cup. The Yates car of Travis Kvapil came out of hiding to score his very first pole beating out Casey Mears in the #5 car. With restrictor plate tracks, you have to expect the unexpected yet expect "The Big One". In one of the practice sessions, Dale Jr. blew a tire collecting a few other cars. All of them went into backup cars for the race. So what wrecks happened in the race? Well, there happened to be two big wrecks, ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:20:33 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-30-amp-energy-500-talladega-t342.htm#1821 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-30-amp-energy-500-talladega-t342.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-29-camping-world-rv-400-kansas-t341.htm Burnout Off to the wide open plains of Kansas for Race #3 of the Chase. Jimmie Johnson continued to show why he's so good in the Chase, capturing the pole position over Mark Martin yet again. Man Martin has had the breaks missing out on the pole so many times this year. To be honest, there isn't much to say about this race other than Jimmie Johnson leading nearly half the laps and getting the lap bonus. Carl Edwards charged from 34th starting spot to get up to the front to challenge Jimmie. Carl ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:28:01 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-29-camping-world-rv-400-kansas-t341.htm#1815 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-29-camping-world-rv-400-kansas-t341.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-28-camping-world-rv-400-dover-t338.htm Burnout Stop #2 for the Chase for the Sprint Cup was Dover. Kyle Busch having troubles last week came into today with his head held high since he was victorioius in the first Dover race this year. Mark Martin once again started 2nd, this time losing out the pole to Jeff Gordon. Two early cautions kicked off the race, the first for Kurt Busch and David Gilliland, and the other for Patrick Carpentier and Carl Edwards, Carl only sustaining minimal damage. Then the race went green awhile with Jamie McMurray ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:47:33 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-28-camping-world-rv-400-dover-t338.htm#1809 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-28-camping-world-rv-400-dover-t338.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-27-sylvania-300-loudon-t331.htm Burnout The final stretch to the Championship took the Sprint Cup drivers through ten races in ten straight weeks. Kyle Busch entered the Chase as the top seed due to his eight wins throughout the first 26 races. Carl Edwards entered the Chase in 2nd, Jimmie Johnson in 3rd. This year there were several Chasers that hadn't won a race so far in 2008: Jeff Gordon, Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle, Tony Stewart, and Kevin Harvick. In 2007, Clint Bowyer was the only Chaser that hadn't won during the year, but ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:51:00 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-27-sylvania-300-loudon-t331.htm#1790 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-27-sylvania-300-loudon-t331.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-26-chevy-rock-roll-400-richmond-t328.htm Burnout Well this is it, the cutoff for the Chase for the Sprint Cup. It came down to a battle between Clint Bowyer, Kasey Kahne, and David Ragan to clinch a spot. Odds were in Bowyer's favor due to winning the first Richmond race during the Spring and for his average finish record being very impressive. Kahne slipped from a solid Top 10 spot in the Chase due to mechanical problems and wrecks the past few weeks. David Ragan has been under the radar scoring Top 10s now and then but for the most part ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:51:28 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-26-chevy-rock-roll-400-richmond-t328.htm#1774 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-26-chevy-rock-roll-400-richmond-t328.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-25-pepsi-500-california-t324.htm Burnout The 25th race of the Sprint Cup season took the drivers back to California for the Pepsi 500 for another night race. Carl Edwards came into this race very confident having won the last two races and the first Auto Club Speedway race earlier in the year. Jimmie Johnson claimed the pole during qualifying beating out A.J. Allmendinger in the #84 car. This track is another one of those tracks Roush Fenway cars seem to have figured out. Edwards won in the Spring and Kenseth won the 2007 Spring ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:13:21 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-25-pepsi-500-california-t324.htm#1762 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-25-pepsi-500-california-t324.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-24-sharpie-500-bristol-t321.htm Burnout Back to the bull ring of Bristol for Race #24 in the Sprint Cup schedule. The second date at Bristol is traditionally a night race on Saturday nights which was the case for this race. Carl Edwards won the 2007 Fall race at Bristol and he made it known during qualifying capturing the pole over David Reutimann in the #44 car. As the race got underway, Dale Jr. got busted for jumping the start and had to make a pass through penalty. That trapped him 2 laps down, from which he would never recover ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:06:24 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-24-sharpie-500-bristol-t321.htm#1758 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-24-sharpie-500-bristol-t321.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-23-3m-performance-400-michigan-t320.htm Burnout NASCAR made its second stop at Michigan, now four races from the Chase cutoff. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the June race at Michigan, but could he go 2 for 2 as many predicted? Ok, ok I won't leave you hanging, no he did not, in fact Junior finished 23rd. In qualifying, Brian Vickers continued his hot streak by scoring the pole over Brickyard 400 winner Jimmie Johnson. The race only had a half dozen cautions at the most but at one point after a restart around the midway point, Tony Stewart, Jimmie ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:23:10 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-23-3m-performance-400-michigan-t320.htm#1755 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-23-3m-performance-400-michigan-t320.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-22-centurion-boats-at-the-glen-watkins-glen-t317.htm Burnout Time for the Sprint Cup to run their second road race of the year, this time at Watkins Glen. Kyle Busch was the big surprise winning his first road race at Infineon Raceway. Could he do it again? Well, Busch got to start on the pole due to rain hitting the track Friday. They've said that it always seems to rain for qualifying but the weather is usually fine on Sunday. Well, this year the weather was perfect yet again for raceday and cars hit the track for some road racing. The track position ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:16:36 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-22-centurion-boats-at-the-glen-watkins-glen-t317.htm#1746 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-22-centurion-boats-at-the-glen-watkins-glen-t317.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-21-sunoco-red-cross-pennsylvania-500-pocono-t315.htm Burnout NASCAR headed back to Pocono for another 500 mile race for Race #21. The reason for scheduling the Pocono races so close together is due to the unpredictable weather in the Spring and Fall. The races must be scheduled in the summer when snow would be highly unlikely to happen. Jimmie Johnson started 2nd in the first Pocono but nabs the pole for this one over Mark Martin in the #8 car. I believe this was Mark's third 2nd place start this season, avoiding the pole so far. Mark Martin dominated ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:25:34 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-21-sunoco-red-cross-pennsylvania-500-pocono-t315.htm#1742 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-21-sunoco-red-cross-pennsylvania-500-pocono-t315.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-20-brickyard-400-indianapolis-t308.htm Burnout Indianapolis Motor Speedway is one of those tracks with a great deal of history, especially with the Indianapolis 500. NASCAR drivers have won that prestigious race, and when NASCAR got a date there during their schedule, it instantly became one of the races every driver wants to win once in their lifetime and to be able to "kiss the bricks". This Brickyard 400 for the Sprint Cup this weekend was the first time the COT platform has raced on the 2.5 mile oval. Jimmie Johnson scored ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:09:36 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-20-brickyard-400-indianapolis-t308.htm#1715 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-20-brickyard-400-indianapolis-t308.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-19-lifelockcom-400-chicagoland-t307.htm Burnout TNT wrapped up their summer set with Chicagoland, the first Saturday night race there for NASCAR. Qualifying was rained out so that put point leader Kyle Busch on the pole with Dale Earnhardt Jr. starting alongside 2nd in points. Busch dominated the first leg of the race cut short by a mandatory yellow to check for tire wear. Busch and Edwards then began to dominate. Then, Denny Hamlin's engine blew and he had to retire. Tony Stewart also led alot towards the middle part of the race but ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:07:56 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-19-lifelockcom-400-chicagoland-t307.htm#1711 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-19-lifelockcom-400-chicagoland-t307.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-18-coke-zero-400-daytona-t304.htm Burnout NASCAR returned to the "World Center of Racing", Daytona International Speedway for the annual Fourth of July weekend race under the lights. The race underwent a new name, the Coke-Zero 400, known as the Firecracker 400 and the Pepsi 400 in years past. It was the second week straight for first time pole winners. This time Paul Menard got it with his DEI teammate Mark Martin starting alongside in 2nd. Also, in pre-practice inspections, Martin Truex's primary car failed inspection ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:24:12 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-18-coke-zero-400-daytona-t304.htm#1707 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-18-coke-zero-400-daytona-t304.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-17-lenox-industrial-tools-301-loudon-t303.htm Burnout Loudon was next on the Cup schedule for Race #17 which was a wake up call to teams to run well to get into the Chase. Patrick Carpentier wowed the crowd in New Hampshire scoring the pole in the #10 car. New Hampshire is right by Canada so that was pretty cool for him to get that. Bobby Labonte would start alongside in the second spot. In the race, Casey Mears had his best showing of the year getting lucky with some pit strategy to get his #5 Chevrolet Impala out front. But it was Tony Stewart ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:15:57 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-17-lenox-industrial-tools-301-loudon-t303.htm#1704 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-17-lenox-industrial-tools-301-loudon-t303.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-16-toyota-save-mart-350-infineon-t300.htm Burnout The Sprint Cup Series headed to Infineon for the first of two road course races for the 2008 season. Kasey Kahne got his second pole of the year edging Jimmie Johnson for the top spot. Road racing brings out several drivers who are experts in road racing, dubbed "road ringers". Boris Said, Scott Pruett (three time Rolex winner), Ron Fellows and others are among those who make spotty appearances in the NASCAR schedule to run road courses. But in a race where you expect them to run ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:43:06 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-16-toyota-save-mart-350-infineon-t300.htm#1697 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-16-toyota-save-mart-350-infineon-t300.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-15-lifelock-400-michigan-t298.htm Burnout NASCAR typically doesn't race on Mother's Day, but they typically do on Father's Day weekend. The Cup Series headed to Michigan for the LifeLock 400 on Father's Day Sunday. Kyle Busch scored the pole beating out Jeff Burton for it. Michigan is a wide D-shaped racetrack with multiple racing grooves. Kyle Busch led the first few laps but Jimmie Johnson came to the forefront to lead the bulk of the laps to claim the most laps led award. Matt Kenseth and Brian Vickers (coming off his second ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:52:11 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-15-lifelock-400-michigan-t298.htm#1695 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-15-lifelock-400-michigan-t298.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-14-pocono-500-t297.htm Burnout TNT took over broadcasting the Sprint Cup races for six races starting with Pocono. For qualifying, Kasey Kahne got his first Cup pole of the season beating out Jimmie Johnson. In the first leg of the race, Kahne battled with Johnson, but he was forced to drive through the field after getting a penalty for leaving the pits missing some lug nuts. His team made a late change to their pit stop plan and made a mistake driving off when the call was to take four tires instead of two. Due to that ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:18:25 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-14-pocono-500-t297.htm#1694 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-14-pocono-500-t297.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-13-best-buy-400-dover-t296.htm Burnout Greg Biffle scored his second pole of the year at Dover, race #13 for the Sprint Cup Series. He ousted the Dodge of Kurt Busch for the pole. This was the final race on FOX for the 2008 season. The theme of Dover was to benefit Autism Speaks. They did spots during the commercials where the commentators sat in a theatre describing autism and how fans could get involved. They had hosted every race since the Budweiser Shootout to open the season. The race got ugly pretty soon after the start. ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:51:38 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-13-best-buy-400-dover-t296.htm#1693 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-13-best-buy-400-dover-t296.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-12-coca-cola-600-lowe-s-t294.htm Burnout The Sprint Cup Series remained at Lowe's for the longest race of the season, 600 miles at Lowe's, AKA "The Marathon". Kyle Busch scored the All-Star pole the week before and went on to score the pole for the 600 as well. He beat out All-Star winner Kasey Kahne for the top spot. Like the All-Star race, there were several drivers who led laps but weren't there at the end. Brian Vickers led a ton of laps but blew a tire in Turn 1/2. He smacked the wall hard and his tire bounced into ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:37:38 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-12-coca-cola-600-lowe-s-t294.htm#1688 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-12-coca-cola-600-lowe-s-t294.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-all-star-race-sprint-showdown-t292.htm Burnout NASCAR headed to Lowe's Motor Speedway for the annual All-Star weekend which NASCAR says is all for the fans. Two days before the All-Star races, NASCAR held a pitcrew challenge for bragging rights. Brian Vickers' crew pulled off the upset and won that event. The All-Star race is a race for Cup race winners from the previous season and those who have already won in the current year to duke it out for a million bucks under the lights at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Drivers were also elligible ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:07:22 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-all-star-race-sprint-showdown-t292.htm#1685 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-all-star-race-sprint-showdown-t292.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-11-dodge-challenger-500-darlington-t289.htm Burnout Race 11 of the season was a night race at Darlington Raceway, the only race of the season there. Greg Biffle scored his first pole of the season here beating out Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale Jr. was driving a retro Darrell Waltrip Mountain Dew paint scheme for this race and would drive yet another special scheme next week in the Sprint All-Star race (which I will recap due to starting the countdown a day early). On Lap 1 of the race, Elliott Sadler tried passing Tony Stewart low, but lost it drifting ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:21:17 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-11-dodge-challenger-500-darlington-t289.htm#1679 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-11-dodge-challenger-500-darlington-t289.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-10-crown-royal-400-richmond-t283.htm Burnout The tenth race of the year took the Cup drivers to Richmond International Raceway, the second night race of the year. Denny Hamlin took the pole for the race beating out Mark Martin in the #8 car. The race itself was clean until Carl Edwards tried forcing himself in a lane when there wasn't any room to get by the #96 of J.J. Yeley. That stacked up the field and caused Patrick Carpentier to get rear ended by his teammate Elliott Sadler sending Carpentier around and hitting the inside wall hard. ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:46:39 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-10-crown-royal-400-richmond-t283.htm#1654 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-10-crown-royal-400-richmond-t283.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-9-aaron-s-499-talladega-t281.htm Burnout After another week off, the Sprint Cup Series headed the the second restrictor plate race of the year for Race #9, the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. There was a surprise polesitter for this race, "Front Row Joe" Nemechek. He beat out Tony Stewart for the pole in knockout qualifying. The race on Sunday was Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 300th career start in the Sprint Cup Series. The race overall was fairly clean until the last parts of the race when two moderate sized wrecks broke ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:56:42 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-9-aaron-s-499-talladega-t281.htm#1648 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-9-aaron-s-499-talladega-t281.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-8-subway-fresh-fit-500-phoenix-t280.htm Burnout For Race 8, NASCAR headed to the desert to Phoenix International Raceway (one of my personal favorite tracks) for the first Saturday night points race of the year. Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman rocketed his way to the pole beating out another Dodge of Elliott Sadler for the top spot. The green flag was not shown on time due to a late baseball game FOX was showing. Once the race went green, they quickly told the baseball viewers to switch to FX for the conclusion of the game so FOX could carry ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:48:28 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-8-subway-fresh-fit-500-phoenix-t280.htm#1642 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-8-subway-fresh-fit-500-phoenix-t280.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-7-samsung-500-texas-t275.htm Burnout The Sprint Cup headed to another track that would be hosted later on in the Chase. This time Texas Motor Speedway, for Race #7. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the pole beating out Carl Edwards. Qualifying more eventful than usual due to a hard wreck involving Michael McDowell driving the #00 once driven by Reutimann. On Michael's second qualifying lap his car got loose, hooked and slammed into the Turn 1 wall. The impact caused McDowell's car to barrel roll several times down the banking before ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:56:12 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-7-samsung-500-texas-t275.htm#1625 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-7-samsung-500-texas-t275.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-6-goody-s-cool-orange-500-martinsville-t273.htm Burnout After a week off, the Sprint Cup Series headed to the paperclip track of Martinsville for 500 laps. Jeff Gordon nabbed the pole with Denny Hamlin starting alongside in 2nd. The weather for the race was overcast with frequent mist. However, the wetness wasn't bad enough to park the cars in pit lane for a rain delay. The heat in the track built up by 43 cars going by every 15 seconds was enough to prevent the mist from dampening the racetrack much. Dale Earnhardt Jr. dominated the bulk of ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:53:32 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-6-goody-s-cool-orange-500-martinsville-t273.htm#1621 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-6-goody-s-cool-orange-500-martinsville-t273.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-5-food-city-500-bristol-t267.htm Burnout Qualifying was rained out yet again for the Sprint Cup Series, now at Bristol Motor Speedway. This was the final race using the 2007 Owner Points, so this put Jimmie Johnson on the pole. This race marked the one year anniversary of the COT debut of 2007. Tony Stewart had a dominant run at Bristol picking up the most laps led award but ended up getting spun late by Kevin Harvick washing up the racetrack hitting him. Tony and Kevin were 2nd and 3rd at that point with Denny Hamlin leading the ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:46:18 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-5-food-city-500-bristol-t267.htm#1592 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-5-food-city-500-bristol-t267.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-4-kobalt-tools-500-atlanta-t265.htm Burnout Jeff Gordon recovered from that hard hit at Vegas to claim the pole at Atlanta for Race #4. He beat out his teammate Dale Jr. for the pole. AJ Allmendinger, the driver of the #84 Toyota was replaced by Mike Skinner for four races in an attempt to get some info on the car and to help out its performance. In the race, Kyle Busch led the most laps but Carl Edwards led alot as well. Carl came off of back-to-back wins and a 100 point penalty given to him after the Vegas race. Carl appeared to ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:50:39 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-4-kobalt-tools-500-atlanta-t265.htm#1587 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-4-kobalt-tools-500-atlanta-t265.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-3-uaw-dodge-400-las-vegas-t263.htm Burnout Race 3 for the Sprint Cup was out at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This was the second Cup race on the mile and a half track since it was repaved before the 2007 race. Since the qualifying at Auto Club Speedway was rained out, this marked the first qualifying session using the "Go or go home qualifying" style in which the Top 35 cars would qualify in the first group while those outside the Top 35 would qualify together in a second group. Kyle Busch ended up winning the pole for this ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:48:52 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-3-uaw-dodge-400-las-vegas-t263.htm#1578 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-3-uaw-dodge-400-las-vegas-t263.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-2-auto-club-500-california-t262.htm Burnout Race 2 of the Sprint Cup season was out at the Auto Club Speedway in California. It was a rare rainy weekend over there. Cup qualifying was cancelled which put Jimmie Johnson on the pole due to 2007 Owner Points. Jeff Gordon would start 2nd. The race did get underway on Sunday, but due to the track being real wet from the past couple of days, that led to people spinning out and wrecking. One notable wreck was Casey Mears wrecking collecting Dale Jr. Moments after, Sam Hornish ran underneath ... Recaps of the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:57:15 GMT http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-2-auto-club-500-california-t262.htm#1577 http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-2-auto-club-500-california-t262.htm http://scartsracing.darkbb.com/recaps-of-the-2008-nascar-sprint-cup-series-f34/2008-sprint-cup-race-1-daytona-500-t261.htm Burnout Dale Earnhardt Jr. made alot of noise during the 2008 Speedweeks, winning the Bud Shootout and claiming a Gatorade Duel win. Junior fans had high hopes that Dale could pull off the trifecta and win the Daytona 500, well it didn't quite happen, in fact he did get a Top 10 but he was the ONLY Hendrick Motorsports car to get one. Jimmie Johnson had claimed the pole in the 500 qualifying but got wrecked late in the race. It was Penske and Dodge that came to the forefront by race end. Tony ... 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