feed://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/rss.php Pepsi Fantasy Racing en http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=382 Steve Letarte, crew chief of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, offers his assessment of the Allstate 400 at The Brickyard from Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Racing Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=377 A three-hour parade ended with a dramatic two-lap shootout and a familiar face in Victory Lane. Kyle Busch earned win No. 7 with a daring move on Jimmie Johnson after a late-race restart to bag yet another win for the hottest team in NASCAR. Racing Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=378 There's no doubt about who tops our list this week after Kyle Busch won another one at Chicagoland. Racing Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=380 The Nextel Cup circuit makes its annual pilgrimage to the hallowed grounds of Indianapolis Motor Speedway next week. The Allstate 400 at The Brickyard, to be run on Sunday, July 27, has become one of the crown jewels of the sport in only 14 short years, so expect teams to pull out all the stops in an effort to kiss the bricks. Racing Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=379 Get the lowdown on Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the next track on the Sprint Cup schedule. Racing Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=381 In this week's edition of news and notes, Kyle Busch chases history, Ryan Newman and Penske Racing part ways, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he is uninterested in purchasing DEI. Racing Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=375 Kyle Busch can do no wrong. After a bump from teammate Denny Hamlin sent him spiraling to the back of the field midway through the Coke Zero 400, Busch charged back to notch his sixth win of the 2008 season. Racing Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=371 On Saturday night, Kyle Busch showed why he has been at or near the top of our rankings for much of the season. However, Carl Edwards' run at Daytona earned our respect as well. Racing Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=376 The 1.5-mile tri-oval in Joliet, Ill., is your typical NASCAR cookie cutter. Long, fast and wide, this track often lends itself to fuel mileage battles. This is the first trip the Car of Tomorrow will make around Chicagoland. Expect the same tight conditions that seem to have plagued every driver and team throughout the season to continue yet another week. Racing Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=372 Get the lowdown on Chicagoland Speedway, the next track on the Sprint Cup schedule. Racing Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=374 With his victory at Daytona last weekend, Kyle Busch became only the third driver to win six of the first 18 races in a season since 1980. Racing Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:30:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=373 As the 2008 season passes its halfway point, speculation runs rampant throughout the garage area concerning driver and sponsor moves for the 2009 season. Racing Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=370 Steve Letarte, crew chief of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, offers his assessment of the Allstate 400 at The Brickyard from Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Racing Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=365 Sunday's LENOX Industrial Tools 301 was a typical New Hampshire show — until the final laps witnessed a rash of cautions and a deluge that ended the event 17 laps early. When the Stay Dry cleared and the rains washed away any chance of a restart, a most unlikely car — the No. 2 Dodge of Kurt Busch — found itself in a makeshift Victory Lane. Racing Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=366 This week's rankings are bookended by the Busch brothers following big brother Kurt's win in New Hampshire. Racing Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=369 The Nextel Cup circuit heads back to the world’s center of speed for its midsummer classic, the 400-miler at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night. Racing Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=368 Get the lowdown on Daytona International Speedway, the next track on the Sprint Cup schedule. Racing Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=367 Silly Season has arrived, and some major announcements have already been made concerning Casey Mears, Aric Almirola and Dario Franchitti. Racing Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=363 Steve Letarte, crew chief of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, offers his assessment of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Racing Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=358 Had you asked Kyle Busch before the start of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 if he felt he could shake his recent troubles on the road course in Sonoma, Calif., he would have scoffed at the idea. But as the No. 18 Toyota team has proven numerous times this season, there is no counting them out. Racing Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=361 Kyle Busch moves back to the top spot in our rankings after winning the first road course race of his career. Racing Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:30:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=360 The Nextel Cup circuit heads north this week to tackle 300 laps on the 1.058-mile New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H. Racing Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=359 Get the lowdown on New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the next track on the Sprint Cup schedule. Racing Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=362 Silly Season is already in full swing with rumors surrounding Mark Martin and Casey Mears. Racing Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=352 Steve Letarte, crew chief of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, offers his assessment of Infineon Raceway. Racing Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:00:08 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=357 The kings of the road, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart, remain the drivers to beat at Infineon Raceway. But there are plenty of others to keep an eye on. Racing Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:00:07 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=356 Juan Pablo Montoya looks to defend his title at Infineon against the likes of road warriors Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart. Racing Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:00:06 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=355 Junior ends his 76-race winless streak, Kyle Busch is cutting back his Nationwide schedule and Greg Biffle signs a contract extension. Racing Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:00:05 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=354 Dale Earnhardt Jr. has moved into the top spot this week, following a long awaited victory at Michigan. Racing Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:00:02 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=353 Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been close to victory this season but hasn't been able to seal the deal until Sunday at Michigan International Speedway. Racing Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:00:01 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=351 Steve Letarte, crew chief of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, offers his assessment of Michigan International Speedway. Racing Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=346 Kasey Kahne and his Gillett Evernham Motorsports team made it two out of the last three with a dominant win in the Pocono 500 from Pocono Raceway. Racing Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=347 After Kyle Busch's disappointing showing in Sunday's race, Carl Edwards, Jeff Burton and Dale Earnhardt Jr. have narrowed the gap between themselves and our top-rated driver. Racing Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=350 Multi-grooved and plenty wide, the two-mile Michigan International Speedway is a racer’s favorite. The track also lends itself to fuel mileage finishes. If you get better mileage, you stand a better shot at the win. Racing Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=348 Get the lowdown on Michigan International Speedway, the next track on the Sprint Cup schedule. Racing Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=349 This week's topics include Kyle Busch's non-stop weekend, NASCAR's decision to uphold the penalties assessed to Haas CNC Racing and a milestone win for Dodge. Racing Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=345 Steve Letarte, crew chief of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, offers his assessment of Pocono Raceway. Racing Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=340 Kyle Busch outran a slew of Roush Fenway drivers to earn his fourth win of the 2008 season at Dover International Speedway on Sunday. Racing Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=341 Kyle Busch holds on to the top spot for another week after dominating the second half at Dover. The win was his third Cup win in five weeks and fourth of the season. Racing Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=342 Pocono Raceway is as unique a track as the circuit visits. A 2.5-mile triangle with long straightaways, horsepower is a key component in any driver’s success. Racing Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=343 Get the lowdown on Pocono Raceway, the next track on the Sprint Cup schedule. Racing Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=344 This week's edition of news and notes brings us some bizarre news from Kyle Busch's garage area, a banner day for Roush Fenway Racing and a look at Jeff Burton's consistency. Racing Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=339 Steve Letarte, crew chief for the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, offers his advice for the Best Buy 400 Benefiting Student Clubs for Autism Speaks from Dover International Speedway. Racing Tue, 27 May 2008 22:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=338 Kasey Kahne claimed his second straight Sprint Cup Series win at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway on Sunday in the Coca-Cola 600. Kahne won the All-Star race last weekend but Sunday’s trip to Victory Lane marked his first points-awarded race win since 2006 when he won at LMS, 52 races ago. Racing Tue, 27 May 2008 21:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=335 Kyle Busch continues to hold the top spot in our rankings on the heels of his third-place finish in the Coca-Cola 600. Racing Tue, 27 May 2008 20:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=334 After the longest race of the season, the NASCAR circuit heads to Dover International Speedway for one of the most physically demanding races on the schedule. Teams are hoping to find the Monster Mile a little easier to tame in 2008, especially after racing at this venue twice with the CoT in 2007. Racing Tue, 27 May 2008 17:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=337 Get the lowdown on Dover International Speedway, the next track on the Sprint Cup schedule. Racing Tue, 27 May 2008 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=336 Kasey Kahne made some news this weekend, becoming just the sixth driver to win both the All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in the same season. Racing Tue, 27 May 2008 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=333 A call for fuel only by crew chief Kenny Francis proved to be the winning move in NASCAR's annual All-Star race from Lowe's Motor Speedway on Saturday night. Kasey Kahne drove his No. 9 Budweiser Dodge to Victory Lane for the first time since the high-profile sponsor came on board in what was — according to the vote — a popular win with the fans. Racing Tue, 20 May 2008 17:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=332 Steve Letarte, crew chief for the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, offers his advice for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race and Coca-Cola 600 from Lowe's Motor Speedway. Racing Mon, 12 May 2008 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=327 Kyle Busch was Public Enemy No. 1 all week. That's what happens when you're involved in a wreck with two laps to go with the sport's most popular driver. Busch had the last word on Saturday, however, when he won the Dodge Challenger 500 from Darlington Raceway. Racing Mon, 12 May 2008 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=331 After taming the Lady in Black to earn his third victory of the year, Kyle Busch leads Jeff Burton by 79 points in the overall standings and continues to sit atop the weekly power rankings. Just behind Busch is Dale Earnhardt Jr., who has notched eight top-10 runs in 2008 - but has yet to find victory lane. Racing Mon, 12 May 2008 12:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=329 A thrilling month of racing, with dates at Talladega, Richmond, Darlington and the All-Star race at Lowe’s, culminates with one of NASCAR’s great traditions: the Memorial Day weekend running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte. Racing Mon, 12 May 2008 11:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=330 Get the lowdown on Lowe's Motor Speedway, the next track on the Sprint Cup schedule. Racing Mon, 12 May 2008 10:30:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=328 Kyle Busch tied Carl Edwards for the most wins this season after taming The Lady in Black. In other news, Jeff Gordon is back in the top 12 in points, and Terry Labonte will join his younger brother, Bobby, for five races over the summer with Petty Enterprises. Racing Mon, 12 May 2008 10:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=326 Steve Letarte, crew chief for the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, offers his advice for the Dodge Challenger 500 from Darlington Raceway. Racing Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=321 Hometown favorite Denny Hamlin looked to have a Richmond win in the bag after leading 381 laps in Saturday night's Crown Royal 400. A flat tire on his No. 11 Toyota with 20 laps to go changed all that and set the stage for a wild ending between Clint Bowyer, Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr. that only a short-track Saturday night could provide. Racing Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=322 Saturday's race at Richmond provided plenty of fireworks between Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Jr., but it was Clint Bowyer who stole the show and claimed his first victory of the 2008 season. Bowyer, along with teammates Jeff Burton and Kevin Harvick all crack the top 10 in this week's edition of the Horsepower Rankings. Racing Mon, 05 May 2008 20:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=325 Deep in South Carolina, where the sport of stock car racing was born, sits the 1.366-mile egg-shaped demon known as Darlington Raceway. The Lady in Black, as she’s known, has been hosting NASCAR events since 1950 and is the oldest superspeedway on the circuit. Drivers wait their entire careers to dance with this evil mistress; to win here is a career milestone. Racing Mon, 05 May 2008 19:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=323 Get the lowdown on Darlington Raceway, the next track on the Sprint Cup schedule. Racing Mon, 05 May 2008 18:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=324 Denny Hamlin had the car to beat in Richmond, but a blown tire ruined his run. Unfortunately for Hamlin, the bad luck didn't end there. Racing Mon, 05 May 2008 17:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=320 Steve Letarte, crew chief for the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, offers his advice for the Crown Royal Presents the Dan Lowry 400 from Richmond International Raceway. Racing Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=311 Kyle Busch overcame an early-race pit road mishap that dropped him a lap down and drove from the rear of the field to win the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. The win was Busch's first Cup victory on a plate track. Racing Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=312 In this week's version of the Horsepower Rankings, Kyle Busch has vaulted to the top of our list on the strength of a come-from-behind win in Talladega. Racing Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=319 Richmond International Raceway is a three-quarter-mile oval possessing the old-school charm of a good ‘ol boy short track in a new-age facility. This combination that equates to beating and banging as well as pure speed and engineering makes it one of the best stops on the circuit. Racing Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=313 Get the lowdown on Richmond International Raceway, the next track on the Sprint Cup schedule. Racing Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=315 The Car of Tomorrow has brought plenty of criticism to NASCAR, but it may be leveling the playing field between manufacturers. In Sunday's race, the top 10 featured a balance between the manufacturers and provided for 52 lead changes among 20 drivers. Also in this week's news and notes, one driver may be out for a couple of weeks following a Nationwide Series wreck at Talladega. Racing Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=310 Pepsi will give away free MP3 songs during this Sunday's race telecast of the Aaron's 499 from Talladega Superspeedway on FOX. Racing Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=309 To become one of the many people who will catch a "Ride with Dale Jr.," all consumers need is one can of AMP Energy drink and a computer. Racing Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:00:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=308 Steve Letarte, crew chief for the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, offers his advice for the Aaron's 499 from Talladega Superspeedway. Racing Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:51:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=303 Jimmie Johnson won Saturday night’s Subway Fresh Fit 500 by taking a chance with fuel, giving Hendrick Motorsports its first win of the 2008 season. Racing Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:50:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=304 In this week's version of the Horsepower Rankings, steady Jeff Burton continues to hold onto the top spot. Burton and teammate Clint Bowyer claimed top-10 finishes at Phoenix and all three RCR drivers are in the top 10 in points. Hendrick Motorsports has experienced its share of struggles in the early part of the 2008 season, but Jimmie Johnson's fuel gamble to win in Phoenix may change the momentum for the rest of the season. Racing Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:40:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=305 It’s back to NASCAR’s white-knuckle extravaganza, also known as Talladega Superspeedway on April 27, and this week’s fantasy tips are in for the running of the Aaron’s 499. Racing Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:30:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=307 Get the lowdown on Talladega Superspeedway, the next track on the Sprint Cup schedule. Racing Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:25:00 -0600 http://www.pepsifantasyracing.com/article.php?art_id=306 Shockwaves have rippled through the sport on the heels of former Busch and Truck Series driver Aaron Fike’s admission that he participated in a Truck Series event at Memphis Motorsports Park while under the influence of heroin. The Galesburg, Ill., native also admitted to fighting an addiction to pain killers. Racing Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:20:00 -0600