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Can Tony Stewart Unseat Jimmie Johnson?

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by Charlie Turner

Thanks for stopping by OnPitRow.com and the Bench Racing with Steve and Charlie blog. The best NASCAR and IndyCar news and opinion, exclusive pictures and video. I'm Charlie Turner. Follow me on Twitter @onpitrow

September 20, 2011 10:57 am UTC No Comments

Tony Stewart won his first Sprint Cup Series race of 2011 at the perfect time. If you’re going to beat someone, beat them when they’re down. It just has a more lasting effect.

Stewart shoved his Stewart-Haas Racing Chevy to the front of the Chase while three – at least – of the favorites may have cashed in their chips.

Historically, to win the NASCAR playoffs, you have to win races and avoid big mistakes. Stewart is the only contender, so-far, to do both. Matt Kenseth, Jeff Gordon and Kyle Busch cannot say that. All three ran out of gas at the end and are anywhere from 18-25 points behind points leader Kevin Harvick.

Denny Hamlin, who last year was on fire coming into the Chase, had problems all day and is now 41 points back. the good news for Hamlin is there is no pressure, and nothing to lose. Hope it helps.

And Jimmie Johnson? He ran out of fuel too. Bad thing. But instead of finishing twenty-somethingish, Johnson came in tenth. I guess this qualifies as a mistake, but the penalty was minimal. The #48 was fast all day.

So, to answer the title question; yeah I think Smoke could win another Chase Cup. With nine races to go, his competition is fading fast.

This is the First Turn question for today’s Fast Lap segment On Pit Row. We have a $50 Shell Gasolines gift card for the commenter with the best answer. Leave your comments here, or tweet them to @onpitrow or go to our On Pit Row Facebook page, like us, and leaving your comments.

Photo credit: BethAnne Heisler – OnPitRow.com

Filed under: Chase for the Cup, Chicagoland Speedway, Denny Hamlin, Fast Lap Posts, Jeff Gordon, jimmie johnson, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, NASCAR, Sprint Cup Series, Stewart Haas Racing, Tony Stewart 

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NASCAR Video: Post-Daytona Fast Lap Show

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by Charlie Turner

Thanks for stopping by OnPitRow.com and the Bench Racing with Steve and Charlie blog. The best NASCAR and IndyCar news and opinion, exclusive pictures and video. I'm Charlie Turner. Follow me on Twitter @onpitrow

July 14, 2010 10:49 am UTC No Comments

The Coke Zero 400 was the big race in Daytona. But it was the NASCAR Nationwide Series’ Subway Jalapeno 250 that stole the weekend. And this time, it wasn’t Danica Patrick grabbing the NASCAR news. Dale Earnhardt Jr and his Wrangler sponsored #3 car won that race. Charlie and Steve stirred the pot too.

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Turn 1 – When “The Big One” happens on a plate track, is it inevitable or is it really, always, Kurt Busch’s fault?
Turn 2 – “America’s Race Team” will sell partnerships to NASCAR fans, as a way to fund the new Cup team. Can it work?
Turn 3 – Dale Earnhardt Jr says he has driven the no. 3 for the last time. Is that a good, or bad thing for the sport?
Turn 4 – Was the Nationwide Series race on Friday at Daytona fixed?
Let us know what you think. Leave your opinions in the comment section.

Filed under: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Daytona International Speedway, Fast Lap Posts, Fast Lap video, Kurt Busch, NASCAR, NASCAR Rumors, NASCAR video, Nationwide Series 

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Fast Laps in Vegas Stay in Vegas

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by Charlie Turner

Thanks for stopping by OnPitRow.com and the Bench Racing with Steve and Charlie blog. The best NASCAR and IndyCar news and opinion, exclusive pictures and video. I'm Charlie Turner. Follow me on Twitter @onpitrow

January 20, 2010 11:02 pm UTC No Comments

The Fast Lap Show couldn’t let the 2009 Sprint Cup Championship week go by without a debate or…four.

Watch the latest Fast Lap Show video and then tell us what you think of these quick queries related to NASCAR’s goofiest week of the year.

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Turn 1 – How did NASCAR’s moving the banquet to Las Vegas work out?

Turn 2 – What was the highlight of awards week?

Turn 3 – What was the lowlight of awards week?

Turn 4 – What surprised you most from the banquet?

Tell us what you think in the comment section. But be fair. we had a time limit, so try to keep your answers Tweet length – 140 characters or less. I counting.

Filed under: Fast Lap Posts, Fast Lap video, NASCAR, NASCAR & the Media, NASCAR video 

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Fast Laps with a Jimmie Johnson Hangover

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by Charlie Turner

Thanks for stopping by OnPitRow.com and the Bench Racing with Steve and Charlie blog. The best NASCAR and IndyCar news and opinion, exclusive pictures and video. I'm Charlie Turner. Follow me on Twitter @onpitrow

December 9, 2009 10:43 pm UTC 1 Comment

We’ve all beaten Jimmie Johnson’s results to death by now. But there were plenty of other stories at the end of NASCAR’s 2009 schedule. Try a little NASCAR debate with Steve and Charlie, Fast Lap style.

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Turn 1 – Who will be first to win their fifth championship Jimmie Johnson or Jeff Gordon?

Turn 2 – What will spur larger crowds at NASCAR’s 2010 events?

Turn 3 – If Brad Keselowski is a “breath of fresh air” in the Cup field; what is Denny Hamlin?

Turn 4 – Could 2010 see no Rookie of the Year contenders?

Give us your take on these four, fast ones. Keep it short – preferably Twitter length – but bring the passion.

Filed under: Brad Kesolowski, Fast Lap Posts, Fast Lap video, Jeff Gordon, jimmie johnson, NASCAR, NASCAR video 

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NASCAR Championship Fast Laps

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by Charlie Turner

Thanks for stopping by OnPitRow.com and the Bench Racing with Steve and Charlie blog. The best NASCAR and IndyCar news and opinion, exclusive pictures and video. I'm Charlie Turner. Follow me on Twitter @onpitrow

November 26, 2009 9:39 pm UTC No Comments

NASCAR drivers don’t come much more dominant than Jimmie Johnson and Hendrick Motorsport’s no. 48 Lowes Chevrolet these last four years. Johnson’s NASCAR results may be drama killing, but they are still the topic of the week.

Check out the Fast Lap Show video this week. Then let us know what you think about these four, fast ones.

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Turn 1 – Now that Jimmie Johnson has his fourth consecutive championship will he be able to show more of his personality?

Turn 2 -Where does Hendrick Motorsports 1-2-3 points finish rank in importance in NASCAR history

Turn 3 – Which under-achieving organization has laid the best foundation for 2010?

Turn 4 – Where will the #48 team’s greatest competition come from in 2010?

The video tells you what we think. What do you think. And since this is supposed be fast, please limit your answers to Twitter length – 140 characters. We don’t have a way to count your input, so this is the honor system for now.

Filed under: Chase for the Cup, Fast Lap Posts, Fast Lap video, Hendrick Motorsports, Homestead-Miami Speedway, jimmie johnson, NASCAR, NASCAR video, Sprint Cup Series 

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Fast Laps: Infineon

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by Matt Mercer, Special To NASCAR commentary and driver pictures, 2012 NASCAR schedule, video, Bench Racing With Steve and Charlie

I'm the former blogger of The Catfish Show NASCAR Blog and a contributor to On Pit Row. Follow me on Twitter: @mattmercer

June 17, 2009 11:49 pm UTC 3 Comments

Back in black,
I hit the sack,
I’ve been too long I’m glad to be back…

Fast Laps is back, with a new writer hoping to continue what Charlie and The Idiot have started here. I’m Matt Mercer, a contributor to Bench Racing and I’ve got the green light for some Fast Laps on the way to wine country. The road course “ringers” have become less of a factor than in the past. Only cars concerned with the top 35 are turning to them now. One that will enter the race, Ron Fellows in the #09, could be a sleeper if it’s one of the Hendrick Chevys and not a Finch Dodgepodge. Patrick Carpentier will try and put the Napa Toyota near the front, which is ironic since in his open-wheel days he was considered an oval specialist. Go figure.

Let’s get to the questions and comments, but be warned I’m going to have some different rules. Instead of 100 words or less per question, I’m limiting your responses to 100 words to answer all 4 questions. Got it? 100 words or less or I’ll beat you with Steve’s microphone.

Also, don’t forget to answer the new Checkered Flag question: there’s no word limit at the checkers, so get creative and follow up on your answers. All of us at On Pit Row enjoy debate so bring it on.

1. Is this the year that Mark Martin wins that elusive championship?

2. Brian France talked about more foreign manufacturers entering NASCAR, provided they have production facilities in the United States. Those companies are Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, BMW, and Mercedes. Which of these companies would dedicate the efforts necessary to compete in NASCAR?

3. Will the Camping World Truck Series survive? Could the series “merge” with the Nationwide Series or disband altogether?

4. Can a US-based Formula One team achieve any real success?

Checkered Flag: What is Marc Davis’ future? Will he solidify a competitive ride or will his career follow Bill Lester’s trajectory?

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Filed under: Brian France, Chevrolet, Diversity and NASCAR, Fast Lap Posts, Mark Martin, NASCAR, Nationwide Series, road course ringers, Toyota 

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