Author Archives: Sam Bornhorst

Harvick Clains Fourth Win of the Season

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Kevin Harvick, the driver of the #4 Jimmy John’s Ford, takes the checkered flag to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover International Speedway on May 6, 2018, in Dover, Delaware. Photo – Robert Laberge/Getty Images

The NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series was at Dover International Speedway this weekend to race at the ‘Monster Mile.’ The track offers drivers a similar racing surface to Bristol – a concrete surface with steep, tight banking corners that requires drivers to race at their best because the surface eats up tires. The difference between new tires and older tires is huge here compared to other tracks. Drivers need to worry about not over-driving their cars early in runs because they can overdo it on the tires. Continue reading →

Logano Holds Off Busch and Harvick to Win at ‘Dega

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Joey Logano, the driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil/Autotrader Ford, takes the checkered flag to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 29, 2018, in Talladega, Alabama. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

NASCAR Cup Series raced at Talladega Superspeedway this weekend in Alabama. This track is the second of two superspeedways the series will race this season. Daytona International Speedway is the other. Talladega is the largest of the two at 2.66-miles around with 33 degrees of banking in the corners. Continue reading →

Kyle Busch Wins Three in a Row

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Kyle Busch, the driver of the #18 M&M’s Flavor Vote Toyota, poses with the winners’ sticker after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 21, 2018, in Richmond, Virginia. Photo – Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

NASCAR went under the lights last night at Richmond Raceway for their first time back after a renovation to the infield to increase the level of fan involvement. Always cool to see speedways try their best to accommodate race fans. Racing under the lights is definitely a fun experience as it adds an extra level of excitement to racing.

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Kyle Busch Wins at Bristol for his Second Straight Cup Race

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Kyle Busch, the driver of the #18 Skittles Toyota, poses with the trophy in victory lane after winning the rain-delayed Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 16, 2018, in Bristol, Tennessee. Photo – Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

The NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series heads to Bristol Motor Speedway for some more short track racing. Bristol offers a different taste of short track racing since it is a different track type than Martinsville. Bristol has more banking in the corners which allow drivers to still carry some speed around the corners. Drivers also race all over the track at Bristol. Drivers will race down low where a traction compound gets applied to the track to allow grip on the low line. Continue reading →

Kyle Busch Earns First Victory of the Season

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Kyle Busch, the driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 8, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo – Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

After one weekend of short track racing, NASCAR heads to No Limits, Texas for the O’Reilly Auto Parts 500. Texas Motor Speedway is a mile and a half track that is still fresh after their repave a few years ago. The repave still makes the track slick causing drivers some issues with grip. Continue reading →