NASCAR Fans View
A former hometown Stock Car driver and car owner, Rusty Norman brings a real racer’s perspective to every NASCAR Cup Series weekend. Each week throughout the season — from Daytona in February to the Championship at Phoenix in November — Rusty shares his honest opinions on the drivers, the racing, and the storylines fans actually care about. It’s NASCAR, from someone who’s actually been behind the wheel. NASCAR Fans View is an independent, unofficial fan podcast and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NASCAR LLC.
episode 2628-Pressure Is On At The Magic Mile
From a NASCAR Fan’s View
I don’t know about you, but it is hard to believe there are only two weekends left in the 2026 regular NASCAR season. This part of the season seems to have flown by more quickly than in other years. I guess it could be because I have gotten older that the time seems to fly by, but I’m not so sure that is the reason. All I know for sure is that the Chase starts the week after Daytona next weekend, and there are a number of drivers hoping that these...
episode2627-Night Racing At Richmond
From a NASCAR Fan’s View
It’s once again time for short track racing on a Saturday night and the place is Richmond Raceway for the Cook Out 400. That’s 400 laps and 300 miles of Saturday night, under the lights. It is all of that and more as the drivers jockey for all the points they can muster as their chances for qualifying for the Chase are down to these next three races.
It does appear to this NASCAR fan that Denny still has a pretty good grip on the points lead for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Ch...
episode 2626-Cup Teams Take On Iowa Speedway
From a NASCAR Fan’s View
Counting this race at Iowa Speedway, NASCAR Cup teams are counting down to the Chase with only four races left to make it in. For some, the time is running out. For others, the time isn’t passing fast enough. There are several that are okay up to this point and some that just need to stop the bleeding.
The summer has been a rough time for some who looked to be ready to be challenging for the championship. Tyler Reddick comes to mind as one who has had a ro...
episode 2625-On To The Brickyard 400
From a NASCAR Fan’s View
There’s a difference when NASCAR takes it to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It is a track steeped in history and tradition. Ask just about anyone, whether it be a driver, crew chief, or crew member. They will tell you that everything just feels different at this place. Even the owners know the feeling and the history of the Brickyard, and every one of them wants to win at Indy. There is just a different air about the place. It is the oldest and most historic track around.
Even with...
episode2624-Cup Teams Take It To North Wilkesboro For Points
From a NASCAR Fan’s View
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It’s again time for short track racing under the lights. The place is North Wilkesboro Speedway. It kind of reminds me of my younger days, except that it is going to be on a Sunday night. The reason I bring that up was an advertisement I remember from one of our local radio stations a long time ago. It always started with the excited statements of “Saturday night under the lights! Saturday night under the lights!” Wow! Does that bring ba...
episode 2623-Cup Teams Take On The Quaker State 400 At EchoPark
From a NASCAR Fan’s View
It’s summer. It’s hot. It’s near the middle of July. The Cup teams are once again taking on the EchoPark Speedway. The track is notoriously slippery at this time of year. The only fortunate thing about this race is that the Cup teams are racing early evening into the night, and that will make a difference as this one progresses.
Two Fords sit on the front row, ready to lead the field to the green. In fact, there are a total of four Fords starting in the top...
Episode 2622-Cup Teams Taking On Chicagoland
From a NASCAR Fan’s View
It’s been seven long years since the NASCAR Cup teams have visited this place called the Chicagoland Speedway, but that’s exactly what they’re doing on this race day. In fact, there are two races taking place as they take to the track for the Eero 400, but then that isn’t news to you or me. There are eight races left for the drivers and teams to qualify for the Chase, and that isn’t news either.
So, is there really anything new about this race?
Not reall...
episode 2621-Cup Teams Road Racing At Sonoma
From a NASCAR Fan’s View
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For the second week in a row, the NASCAR Cup teams are taking on another Road Course. Even though they are still in California, there is really no comparison between the two venues other than that they are both Road Courses. This one is shorter and possibly more challenging, even though that might be a hard sell to the drivers. Maybe I should qualify that statement a bit. The Naval base was brand new to them, and Sonoma ha...
Episode 2620-Cup Teams Take On Naval Base Coronado
From a NASCAR Fan’s View
The NASCAR Cup Teams take on a new venue this weekend at the Naval Base Coronado. It is a long road course with a lot of turns to the right and the left. There are many places for the drivers to mess up and there are many places that could end their day if they make the wrong choice or move.
From this fan’s view, and after watching the practices and the qualifying, this could turn into a race for second place. Once again, SVG looks to have a go...
Taming The Tricky Triangle at Pocono
From a NASCAR Fan’s View
The Cup teams are taking on the tricky triangle at Pocono once again, and things are different even though they are basically the same. One thing that didn’t change was the person sitting on the pole. Yeah, that’s right, Denny Hamlin took the pole position again this weekend, and it’s beginning to look like it’s becoming a habit for him.
Now, before you think I’m going to talk negatively about Denny, let me just say he is having a great year, just like his employee, Ty...
Taming The Tricky Triangle at Pocono
From a NASCAR Fan’s View The Cup teams are taking on the tricky triangle at Pocono once again, and things are different even though they are basically the same. One thing that didn’t change was the person sitting on the pole. Yeah, that’s right, Denny Hamlin took the pole position again this weekend, and it’s ... Read more
High Speed Michigan International Speedway Is Next
From a NASCAR Fan’s View
Next up for the NASCAR Cup teams is the high-speed Michigan International Speedway. It is a favorite of the drivers for many reasons, and high speed is one of them. Another would be the wide racing surface, which allows a number of ways to aggressively try to make their way to the front.
I realize it is only the second race of the second half of the 2026 season, but it is beginning to feel like crunch time for a lot of drivers who want to try to qualify for th...
