NASCAR In Thunder Valley: Recapping the Bristol Weekend

Jamie McMurray’s reunion with team owner Chip Ganassi couldn’t have started any better.

He won the Daytona 500. He went on a whirlwind cross-country media tour. He won the pole for the Auto Club Speedway race.

Jimmie Johnson has won yet again, though this time it was at Bristol, where he had never won before.

So that’s something, at least.

The Bristol race is about to get underway, and we want to hear what you think about every wreck, pass for the lead and drama.

Chat with us all race during the Food City 500 and get more info than just TV can give you.

Here are five reasons why:

1. A Nationwide Series regular beat the Sprint Cup guys. Nationwide-only drivers hardly ever win these days, which made Allgaier’s victory in a companion race (against the likes of Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick and aggressive teammate Brad Keselowski) all the more special.

It’s going to be an interesting day here at Bristol. Will we see any of the rivalries show themselves on track?

Brad Keselowski is on the pole and Carl Edwards starts fourth.

There’s plenty to talk about in Bristol this weekend.

The wing makes its final appearance in NASCAR before the spoiler returns next week at Martinsville; unusual names like Paul Menard and Scott Speed are in the top 12 in points; the top 35 in owner points is set after this race; it may rain on Sunday, bringing possible weather strategy to the Food City 500.