Opinion: Tony Stewart went to Atlanta Motor Speedway mired in a 31-race winless streak and an afterthought, at best, on the list of championship contenders. By the time he left the track early Monday morning he may very well have become the front-runner for the Sprint Cup Series title.

Team owner Rick Hendrick arguably had his best season in NASCAR's premier series in 2009. That same scenario won't be unfolding for Hendrick this year.

Felix Sabates did not take to kindly to the comments made over the weekend by Bruton Smith.

Legendary Pro Stock racer Bob Glidden came back to drive at the U.S. Nationals in the seat of one of Jim Cunningham’s Mustangs. He didn’t make the field, however, finishing in the 24th spot with a 6.703/206.10, right behind Cunningham’s other driver, Erica Enders at 6.673/207.62.  (Ron Lewis photo) [09/07/10]

SFI Foundation and Impact Racing announced in a joint press release that they have resolved their differences. Impact will remain a participant in the SFI programs in exchange for certain consideration and under revised contracts.

Impact agrees and accepts that the SFI specifications are state of the art and promote a high level of safety and performance in the auto racing industry. Impact acknowledges that in prior years it did not fully comply with SFI's specifications, however these problems have been resolved. The terms of the agreement between the parties are confidential. [09/07/10]

Ohio racer Brad Personett had a bunch of firsts at the U.S. Nationals. It was the first (as far as the Agent knows) turbocharged car to win an NHRA professional class, and it was Personett’s first NHRA Get Screened America win. Personett’s turbocharged hemi-powered Camaro also holds the speed record for the NHRA Pro Mods at 254+ mph.

A big tip of the Agent’s fedora to Brad and all of his crew and sponsors for a job well done. (Ron Lewis photo) [09/07/10]