It was a shock to hear that Brian Vickers' season is over. He was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs and legs. The treatment for blood clots is blood thinners and that means that any type of injury could be fatal because he could bleed to death.… more »

Some drivers have stumbled out of their cars and asked reporters for a few moments to hydrate and catch their breath before giving interviews the last few weeks. At Pocono, Denny Hamlin and Dale Earnhardt, Jr., in particular, looked flushed and tired.… more »