Blitz Awards and Razzies, Part IV

Drumroll, please. It's time to honor the best (and the worst) of the 2009 NASCAR season with the fourth annual Blount's Blitz Awards and Razzies … minus the red-carpet treatment, of course.

Edwards anxious for fresh start in 2010

A year ago, Carl Edwards could do no wrong. The nine-time Cup race winner was the hottest driver on the planet. And today? He can't seem to buy a victory. Consider it a wake-up call for 2010.

Crunching numbers for Homestead

...Waltrip Racing. • Prediction: Unlike last year, we will see a first-time winner, and David Ragan will lead it off. Outcome: Half credit -- no Ragan, but Brad Keselowski, David Reutimann and Joey...

Who will take season-ending Ford 400?

Mark Garrow previews the final race in the Chase set for Sunday at Homestead.

Ragan sees different role for Fennig

David Ragan doesn't expect Jimmy Fennig to be his crew chief in 2010.

Will Johnson rebound in Phoenix?

Mark Garrow previews the ninth race in the Chase, set for Sunday at Phoenix.

First victory in Texas came in April

Jeff Gordon captured the pole for the Dickies 500 and seeks to reverse his TMS fortunes.

Kenseth to start 5 spots ahead of Busch

Matt Kenseth will start on the pole for the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Texas, five spots ahead of points leader Kyle Busch.

Can Gordon make a move in Texas?

Mark Garrow previews the eighth race in the Chase, set for Sunday at Texas.

Talladega and Chase need fixing ... fast

Talladega and the Chase should be two of the best things in NASCAR, but both are now broken. The league's habit of tweaking things isn't enough this time -- we need some real fixes.

...being involved in a accident with Scott Speed (82) David Reutimann (00), Robert Richardson Jr., (36), David Ragan (6) Robby Gordon (7), and Reed Sorenson (43) during the AMP Energy 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup...

Second Talladega race up for grabs

Mark Garrow previews the seventh race in the Chase, set for Sunday at Talladega.

Halloween at Dega: Enter at own risk

The "big one" at Talladega Superspeedway can be downright frightening. But the real horror show is found in the Dega infield, where creatures lurk and dark thoughts prevail.

Jayski.com: 10/28

We look back on April's wild crash at Talladega. Plus, more from David Ragan, Kurt Busch and Jimmie Johnson

Ford to debut motor at Talladega

Ford Racing says its first motor built specifically for NASCAR will make its debut next weekend in the Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway.