David SmithLike/Don’t Like: Where Are the Xfinity ElitesA two-week break is plenty of time to digest the early goings-on for the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Let’s chew over things I like and don’t…May 25, 2017May 25, 2017
David SmithThe Austin Dillon ProblemGil Martin was a dutiful strategist, a commander of mistake-free race teams and the 2013 Motorsports Analytics Crew Chief of the Year after…May 25, 2017May 25, 2017
David SmithLack of Toyota Dominance Belies Truex’s StrengthVictory lane was occupied by a Toyota Camry in just under 42 percent of the NASCAR Cup Series races last year, a staggering rate for a…May 5, 2017May 5, 2017
David SmithLike/Don’t Like: Kyle Larson Has (More) LeverageWhen viewing NASCAR from 20,000 feet, as sometimes we should, we lose the elements of delight and disdain that are oh, so present when…Apr 19, 2017Apr 19, 2017
David SmithRyan Preece Overachieved in an Apathetic IndustryQualifying is over, his car impounded. Ryan Preece sits outside the New Smyrna Speedway’s fourth turn on a concrete stoop near his race…Apr 6, 2017Apr 6, 2017
David SmithJohnson’s Passing Provides Reason for OptimismJimmie Johnson turns 41 in September, a milestone that signals the beginning of the end for NASCAR Cup Series drivers, but within one vital…Mar 30, 2017Mar 30, 2017
David SmithDave Rogers Does a Good Job at Doing His JobDave Rogers has made two catastrophic, season-altering mistakes as a crew chief.Mar 30, 2017Mar 30, 2017
David SmithPolarity in PassingPassing isn’t equal among NASCAR racetracks, and that will be apparent to drivers, teams and fans in the coming weeks.Mar 19, 2017Mar 19, 2017
David SmithWeak Spots Now Strengths for Keselowski, PenskeBrad Keselowski won four races and ranked fourth in driver production during the 2016 season, but that didn’t grant him a Championship 4…Mar 19, 2017Mar 19, 2017
David SmithRestarts Have Been Unusually Competitive, but That Won’t Last Much LongerThe 2016 NASCAR Cup Series season ended with the biggest statistical disparity in double-file restart retention rates of the last five…Mar 16, 2017Mar 16, 2017