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NASCAR Barometer: Midseason Report

C.J. Radune

C.J. Radune

Radune covers NASCAR, Formula 1 and soccer for RotoWire. He was named the 2012 Racing Writer of the Year by the Fantasy Sports Writers Association.

After an explosive opening race of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season we've seen the action ebb and flow, but the excitement has gradually been creeping back each week. We find ourselves near midseason, and the picture of who can deliver and who is faking is becoming clear.

So far this season we've seen the first weeknight primetime Daytona 500, complete with a raging jet fuel fire, as well as two long-running winless streaks broken. We've seen some sterile races, and some that have tipped competitors' tempers. Tony Stewart started the season strong, while the Roush Fenway Racing teammates have dominated the point standings. Jimmie Johnson has been ever present, and Joey Logano finally scored another win.

Now we're at the midpoint. Who will continue to impress? Who needs to turn things around quickly?

Carl Edwards -
The Roush teammates have only won two of the first 16 races this season but have held station in the top points positions since the D

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