Read more about the article Title No. 3 for Ander Vilarino
Front Page Rotator / Latest / Magazines / ROAR!

Title No. 3 for Ander Vilarino

By Joseph Wolkin After disappointing his team by finishing runner-up in the 2014 championship battle, Ander Vilarino entered this season with a fresh outlook. The 2012 and 2013 NASCAR Whelen Euro Series champion had been looking to win three straight titles a year ago, but Anthony Kumpen’s rise left Vilarino with the second-place trophy. Redeeming himself, Vilarino earned his third stock car championship in 2015. Winning at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Brands Hatch Circuit and Tours Speedway, the No. 2 team was on top of its game throughout the schedule. However, late in the going Alon Day stepped up his game. The rookie…

Comments Off on Title No. 3 for Ander Vilarino
December 9, 2015
Read more about the article 20-Year-Old Garcia Jr. Claims First Crown
Front Page Rotator / Latest / Magazines / ROAR!

20-Year-Old Garcia Jr. Claims First Crown

By Joseph Wolkin Coming off a runner-up finish in the 2014 championship standings, Ruben Garcia Jr. was determined to win it all this season. The NASCAR Next member had been a mere nine points from beating Abraham Calderon in last year’s title fight, but this season belonged to Garcia. Going winless in 2014, Garcia Jr. visited Victory Lane three times en route to the 2015 championship. Piloting his No. 88 Toyota, he was victorious at tracks in Chihuahua (twice) and Mexico City, giving him the advantage in the title hunt. Garcia Jr. led the most laps, pacing the circuit 523 times. He…

Comments Off on 20-Year-Old Garcia Jr. Claims First Crown
December 8, 2015
Read more about the article NASCAR honors champion Kyle Busch and departing superstar Jeff Gordon
Feature / Front Page Rotator / Latest / Magazines / ROAR! / Sprint Cup / The Chase

NASCAR honors champion Kyle Busch and departing superstar Jeff Gordon

By Reid Spencer LAS VEGAS – Friday night’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards gala at the Wynn Las Vegas honored series champion Kyle Busch for one of the most remarkable comebacks in the history of professional sports. But Busch, car owner Joe Gibbs and champion crew chief Adam Stevens had to share the stage and the limelight with retiring four-time champion Jeff Gordon, who bade a tearful farewell after 23 full-time seasons and 797 consecutive races in NASCAR’s premier series — complete with a surprise introduction by mega movie star Tom Cruise. The awards banquet capped an extraordinary year for Busch, who…

Comments Off on NASCAR honors champion Kyle Busch and departing superstar Jeff Gordon
December 7, 2015
Read more about the article Jeff Gordon: It Was Time
Front Page Rotator / Latest / Magazines / ROAR! / Sprint Cup / The Chase

Jeff Gordon: It Was Time

By Jerry Bonkowski Just like NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt, there will never be another Jeff Gordon. At the age of 44, Gordon didn’t have to retire. He likely had another three to five good years of racing left in him. He very likely could have added to his 93 career wins, and potentially to his four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships. He could have taken home a few more iconic grandfather clocks from Martinsville Speedway (he has nine). He also could have added to his record five Brickyard 400 victories or his three Daytona 500…

Comments Off on Jeff Gordon: It Was Time
December 4, 2015
Read more about the article I’m Just Saying: Re-Ranking the Chase Field
Front Page Rotator / Latest / Magazines / ROAR! / Sprint Cup / The Chase

I’m Just Saying: Re-Ranking the Chase Field

By Aaron Burns JOEY LOGANO: Led everyone with six wins. Revenge, bad luck cost him a title. KEVIN HARVICK: Had 16 top-twos, led over 2,200 laps, but finished second 13 times. KYLE BUSCH: Champion missed 11 races. Was hit-miss, but won when he had to. MARTIN TRUEX JR.: Huge turnaround from 2014. Pocono winner and title contender. An impressive season. BRAD KESELOWSKI: Was consistently fast. “Bad Brad” gave away a couple of Chase wins. DALE EARNHARDT JR.: Three wins and 16 top-five finishes. Deserved better than 12th in points. JEFF GORDON: Swan song included a win at Martinsville and a surprise Championship…

Comments Off on I’m Just Saying: Re-Ranking the Chase Field
December 3, 2015
Read more about the article 6 Fearless Predictions For the 2016 Season
Front Page Rotator / Latest / Magazines / ROAR! / Sprint Cup / The Chase

6 Fearless Predictions For the 2016 Season

By Jared Turner With every new NASCAR season there are new possibilities. While some never come to fruition, others inevitably do. Here are six bold predictions for the 2016 Sprint Cup Series campaign. Joey Logano Will Win It All: In 2015, Joey Logano had the speed to make it all the way to Homestead-Miami Speedway and capture his first title. Logano, however, lacked the patience. Instead of wrecking Matt Kenseth at Kansas, Logano should have played it safe and finished second if necessary to avoid contact. Instead, he went for broke, took Kenseth out and effectively lost the championship two weeks later…

Comments Off on 6 Fearless Predictions For the 2016 Season
December 2, 2015