#stage points

NASCAR Numbers 2019: Part 2 — The Drivers

Sixty-four drivers in 46 different car numbers ran for 37 full-schedule and 10 limited-schedule teams in 2019. But how did they do? And how does that compare to 2018? In my last post, I examined the season at the race level. This post, we’ll look at the Drivers

A note, first.I’m not calling out drivers to pick on them, especially those starting out and/or working for struggling teams. This is…

How stage racing has changed the championship landscape

By Aaron Bearden, Motorsports Editor With a slim, 18-point cushion, Martin Truex Jr. needs two more strong runs to keep Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin at bay for the regular season crown. Behind the leaders, five drivers are dueling for the final three playoff positions on points. Jamie McMurray and Clint Bowyer sit just clear of the bubble, while Chase Elliott holds the final place in the…