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Jimmie Johnson: One "Lucky Dog"

This past weekend at Pocono, Jimmie Johnson haters went from glee-full to depressed in a matter of minutes. After suffering engine problems and barely being able to keep up minimum speed, Johnson and the No...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 4 months ago 283 reads 23 comments
Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Pocono Picks

Things are heating up as we head into the final stretch before the cut-off of the 2009 Chase. Points leader Tony Stewart remains a popular pick each weekend and returns to the site of his first win as an owner/driver this weekend at the Tricky Triangle..

Written by Ben Bomberger about 4 months ago 152 reads 1 comments
NASCAR Fantasy: Who's Hot, Who's Not (Pocono Edition)

It's the return to the Tricky Triangle in Pennsylvania, as the boys head back to one of NASCAR's most unique tracks—Pocono Raceway...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 4 months ago 283 reads 1 comments
Full of Bull | Brian Vickers: We're Going to Win

Brian VickersWhile rumors are swirling as to what manufacture Red Bull Racing will field next season, it's marquee driver is convinced of one thing—a win is in the near future.Vickers entered Sunday's race looking for a solid finish as his No...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 4 months ago 92 reads 7 comments
Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Results After Indy

Here is a look at each writers' pick from Indy last weekend, where they finished, and the updated point standings (wins are in parenthesis): Ben Bomberger, (2903) Jeff Gordon finished ninth...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 4 months ago 67 reads 3 comments
Full of Bull: Tale of Two Bulls

From the beginning of the season, it's been the tale of two bulls at Red Bull Racing.Brian Vickers and the No. 83 team have been quietly competing for a top-12 spot and a place in the 2009 Chase, while Scott Speed and the No...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 4 months ago 102 reads 1 comments
Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Indy Picks

Things are heating up as we head into the final stretch before the cut-off of the 2009 Chase. Points leader Tony Stewart and follower Jeff Gordon were among the popular picks this weekend, but ...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 4 months ago 761 reads 4 comments
Jeff Gordon: I'm Very Confident in the Tires

Tire issues plagued—and ruined—the 2008 running of the Allstate 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but drivers and Goodyear officials are confident that it will not be an issue in this Sunday's race...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 4 months ago 59 reads 8 comments
NASCAR Fantasy: Who's Hot, and Who's Not (Indy Edition)

The famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway will play host to the boys of the Sprint Cup Series this weekend, after the Series took a much needed week off...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 4 months ago 221 reads 4 comments
Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Results After Chicago

Here is a look at each writers' pick from Chicago last weekend, where they finished, and the updated point standings (wins are in parenthesis): Ben Bomberger, (2765) Brian Vickers finished seventh...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 4 months ago 91 reads 6 comments
Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Chicago Picks

Picks for this weekend: Ben Bomberger—Brian Vickers Vickers pulled off his fifth pole of the 2009 season, and I'm hoping this could be the weekend he actually does something with a solid starting position...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 5 months ago 590 reads 42 comments
Creature vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Results After Daytona

When the fireworks cleared on the track Saturday night, Tony Stewart was left standing in Victory Lane for the third time in the past five July races in Daytona...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 5 months ago 92 reads 4 comments
Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Daytona Picks

Picks for this weekend: Ben Bomberger—Tony Stewart Hard to pick against this guy right now. At Daytona, Stewart has two wins, six top-fives, 11 top-10 finishes, one pole, and an average finish of 17...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 5 months ago 219 reads 5 comments
Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Results After Loudon

Here is a look at each writer's pick from New Hampshire last weekend, where they finished, and the updated point standings (wins are in parenthesis): Ben Bomberger, (2419) Tony Stewart finished fifth...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 5 months ago 86 reads 10 comments
Creature vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: New Hampshire Picks

Picks for this weekend: Ben Bomberger—Tony Stewart Stewart has become (and will probably remain) the top choice on almost any given weekend. Let's face it, Stewart can, well...Smoke...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 5 months ago 1,096 reads 8 comments
NASCAR Fantasy: Who's Hot, and Who's Not (Loudon Edition)

Is it just me, or was last weekend's race exciting? The double-file restarts proved to be killer at the first road course race of 2009, and I cannot wait for Watkins Glen! This week, the boys ...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 5 months ago 768 reads 26 comments
NASCAR Race to the Chase: Surprising, Not Surprising

This weekend at Loudon officially kicks off the 2009 Race to the Chase. In other words, there are 10 races left until the points are reset and NASCAR's top 12 drivers battle it out for the 2009 Sprint Cup Championship...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 5 months ago 478 reads 15 comments
Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Results After Infineon

With nine races left until the Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship starts, things are heating up atop the Creature vs. Creature standings here on Bleacher Report...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 5 months ago 120 reads 19 comments
Toyota/Save Mart 350: Surprising, Not Surprising

The first road course race of 2009 is officially behind us, and NASCAR didn’t disappoint with its new double-file restarts...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 5 months ago 608 reads 17 comments
Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Toyota/Save Mart 300 Picks

Let's get ready to R-U-M-B-L-E! That's right, NASCAR Nation, it's time for the first road course race of the 2009 season; time to find out who turns left and right best...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 5 months ago 311 reads 22 comments
NASCAR Fantasy: Who's Hot, and Who's Not (Infineon Edition)

Throw out the typical heavy hitters and get ready to put some road course ringers on your Fantasy Roster this weekend...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 5 months ago 588 reads 12 comments
Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Results After LifeLock400

Sunday's race provided little action on the track, with the exception of the final lap. With eight of our 13 writers picking Carl Edwards to back-flip his way into Victory Lane, there was little action within our standings as well...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 5 months ago 84 reads 16 comments
LifeLock 400: Surprising, Not Surprising | Mark Martin Wins On Fumes

Fuel mileage again dictated the end of the LifeLock 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, as 50-year-old Mark Martin found Victory Lane for the third time in a Hendrick Motorsports Chevy this year...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 5 months ago 329 reads 10 comments
Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: LifeLock400 Picks

NASCAR returns to the "cookie-cutter" tracks this weekend as the boys head to the American manufacturers' hometown. It's all about bragging rights this weekend for Ford, Chevy, and Dodge...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 5 months ago 531 reads 9 comments
NASCAR Fantasy: Who's Hot, and Who's Not (Michigan Edition)

This weekend, the boys head north to Michigan International Speedway, for the LifeLock 400. MIS is a two-mile intermediate D-Shaped track, and is often referred to as one of NASCAR's many "cookie-cutter" tracks...

Written by Ben Bomberger about 6 months ago 941 reads 12 comments

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Ben Bomberger Article Archive

Jimmie Johnson: One "Lucky Dog"

Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Pocono Picks

NASCAR Fantasy: Who's Hot, Who's Not (Pocono Edition)

Full of Bull | Brian Vickers: We're Going to Win

Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Results After Indy

Full of Bull: Tale of Two Bulls

Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Indy Picks

Jeff Gordon: I'm Very Confident in the Tires

NASCAR Fantasy: Who's Hot, and Who's Not (Indy Edition)

Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Results After Chicago

Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Chicago Picks

Creature vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Results After Daytona

Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Daytona Picks

Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Results After Loudon

Creature vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: New Hampshire Picks

NASCAR Fantasy: Who's Hot, and Who's Not (Loudon Edition)

NASCAR Race to the Chase: Surprising, Not Surprising

Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Results After Infineon

Toyota/Save Mart 350: Surprising, Not Surprising

Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Toyota/Save Mart 300 Picks

NASCAR Fantasy: Who's Hot, and Who's Not (Infineon Edition)

Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: Results After LifeLock400

LifeLock 400: Surprising, Not Surprising | Mark Martin Wins On Fumes

Creature Vs. Creature NASCAR Writers Pool: LifeLock400 Picks

NASCAR Fantasy: Who's Hot, and Who's Not (Michigan Edition)

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