Sitting 16th on the playoff cutline and with the weight of an 80-race winless streak on his shoulders, Alex Bowman and the No. 48 team were willing to gamble. After a 90-minute red flag for rain, Bowman and his team opted to stay on wet weather tires and make a run for a checkered flag.Continue reading “Racing the Clock, Alex Bowman Survives the Streets of Chicago”
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Even with wet weather, Christopher Bell sweeps New Hampshire
While racing the rain, hungry underdogs, and daylight with uncharted waters, Christopher Bell stayed calm during a late-race overtime restart. Bell stayed level-headed, holding off charges from Stewart-Haas teammates Josh Berry and Chase Briscoe, to sweep the weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, and collected his series-tying third win of the season. TheContinue reading “Even with wet weather, Christopher Bell sweeps New Hampshire”
Track of Dreams: Ryan Blaney wins Iowa
On a two-tire strategy call from crew chief Jonathon Hassler with 88 laps to go, the No. 12 team had their eyes on the prize. The next restart on the front row in position to strike, Ryan Blaney took the lead from Josh Berry and never looked back, cementing a career night, holding on toContinue reading “Track of Dreams: Ryan Blaney wins Iowa”
The Slow Restart’s 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Predictions
As the nine race sprint to Phoenix has become official, the 2023 season of the NASCAR Cup Series didn’t fail to present an ample amount of thrill. 15 different winners; a 60-year record shattered of a driver winning in his Cup debut; the first ever street race in Chicago; the revival of North Wilkesboro Speedway;Continue reading “The Slow Restart’s 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Predictions”
Victory Finds the Dinger in October: Charlotte ROVAL Race Review
In life, but especially in NASCAR, all it takes is one window of opportunity. Take A.J. Allmendinger at the Charlotte ROVAL as an example. The 41-year-old took home the checkered flag at Charlotte, marking his third career Cup win, and first of the 2023 season. The classic “crazy roval” antics in Stage 3 culminated inContinue reading “Victory Finds the Dinger in October: Charlotte ROVAL Race Review”
Matt’s Motorsports Mailbag Part 2: From Waltrip with Love
Matt opens up the mailbag for another batch of questions. Let’s talk racing siblings, the legacy of Adam Petty, women in racing and much more!
A Plethora on Display in Darlington: Southern 500 Race Review
NASCAR made its annual Labor Day weekend visit to Darlington Raceway, for the crown jewel 73rd Cookout Southern 500. Kyle Larson took home the checkered flag, collecting his third win of the season and the 22nd of his career. The 31-year-old is the first driver to lock himself into the Round of 12. The fightContinue reading “A Plethora on Display in Darlington: Southern 500 Race Review”
NASCAR Playoffs 2023: Max’s Picks
The 2023 playoffs are upon us, and the staff of TheSlowRestart.com weighs in their opinions on who they think will be your 2023 Champion.
NASCAR Cup Playoff Predictions | Matt’s Picks
Matt makes some Playoff picks for NASCAR’s 2nd season 16 driver tournament. Will his picks stand up to the young competition at The Slow Restart? Let’s find out.
Justin’s 2023 NASCAR Playoff Predictions
The 2023 NASCAR playoffs are here, and so is TheSlowRestart’s ‘23 postseason predictions. As the youngest, I will take the first crack at setting a quality bracket ahead of Darlington. Round of 16, First Four Out: Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Michael McDowell, Ross Chastain, Brad Keselowski. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. In what has been a career yearContinue reading “Justin’s 2023 NASCAR Playoff Predictions”
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