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Q&A with Clint Bowyer - 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion
Closed Published by Bryan Silverman November 18th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsCarl Edwards may have won the Nationwide Series season finale at the Homestead Miami Speedway, but it was fifth-place finisher Clint Bowyer who took home the big prize, clinching the 2008 Nationwide Series Championship by 21 points.
Clint Bowyer:
Carl gave us a hell of a run for our money right there at the end, he did, […]
Johnson is Trey-Rific!
Closed Published by Bryan Silverman November 17th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsWas there any doubt? I mean seriously, did anyone really think that Jimmie Johnson wasn’t going to win his third straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship? I think there was more doubt of the Detroit Lions actually winning a game than Johnson blowing his 141-point lead.
And just as predicted, the Lions lost to move to 0-10 […]
Bowyer Wins First Nationwide Title
Closed Published by Bryan Silverman November 17th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsClint Bowyer isn’t an electrifying driver. He doesn’t drive aggressively, rather he is more steady and calm on the track. His driving style and personality are quite similar to that of Jimmie Johnson. Now, he hasn’t quite mastered the art of winning in the NASCAR Sprint Cup the way Johnson has, but with a 56-point […]
Edwards keeps hopes alive for Nationwide Title
Closed Published by Bryan Silverman November 9th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - Forums56 Points. That is all that separates Carl Edwards from Clint Boywer, and a shot at a second straight NASCAR Nationwide Series title. Edwards led a race-high 78 laps and held off the one last test from Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin to grab the checker flag. With the dominating win Saturday at Phoenix International […]
Two to go!
Closed Published by Bryan Silverman November 7th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsThis weekend 43 drivers and almost 35,000 horsepower charge into the valley at Phoenix International Raceway for the Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500. There are just two races left in the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup season, and a number of story lines are continuing to build. Check out the rest of the “Two To […]
Two To Go: Will Jeff Gordon be able to find victory lane in 08??
Closed Published by Bryan Silverman November 7th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsOver the past 14 years Jeff Gordon has racked up some ridiculous numbers - 81 victories, 239 top-5’s, and 324 top-10’s, with an average finishing position of 13.4 in 513 races. With the sun setting on the season, 34 races in the books, Gordon finds himself in an unusual position he hasn’t felt in a […]
Two To Go: Can the #48 team maintain their lead and all but secure their place in NASCAR history?
Closed Published by Bryan Silverman November 7th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsJimmie Johnson is the undeniable King of the Chase, with 12 wins out of 48 total Chase races to date. The competition is mystified and, to some extent, frustrated with the dominance Johnson has displayed over the course of his past two, and most likely third straight championship.
While the rest of the field continues to […]
Two To Go: Will Carl Edwards close the gap on Jimmie Johnson?
Closed Published by Bryan Silverman November 7th, 2008 on AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - ForumsCousin Carl has shown some incredible moxie over the past two races. The win at Atlanta was all but expected, having notched three wins and seven top-10’s in nine career starts at the track. However, the road to victory lane at Texas Motor Speedway last weekend was a little more unexpected. This not due to […]