NASCAR Barometer: Turn on the Afterburners

When the cars turn left and right, the gloves often come off. This week saw NASCAR go road racing, and, as predicted, there was plenty of rubbing. The NASCAR stars have gained a lot of road-course experience the past few years, but aggression often fogs the visor when the laps wind down.

Clint Bowyer and Martin Truex Jr. had fantastic runs going most of the afternoon, each running strongly for Michael Waltrip Racing. A final caution threatened to give ...

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