Jenna Fryer
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Jenna Fryer
Jenna Fryer began covering NASCAR for The Associated Press in 2000. She's a New Jersey native and graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in journalism. Jenna is a regular contributor to Yahoo! Sports.Send Jenna a question or comment for potential use in a future column or webcast. |
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Fryer's Five: Here comes Denny November 23, 2009
Denny Hamlin showed in the season finale why he will be Jimmie Johnson's toughest challenger.
Sprinting for awards November 21, 2009
Jimmie Johnson isn't the only driver worthy of some hardware after this season.
Fryer's Five: Martin is a true champion November 16, 2009
Though he's finished runner-up four times and is on his way to five, Mark Martin has proven he's one of the best.
Rowdy is relevant again November 13, 2009
Kyle Busch missed out on the Chase, but he's still in line for a NASCAR title this weekend.
Fryer's Five: One wreck won’t derail Johnson November 9, 2009
Despite Sunday’s wreck in Texas and whatever Mark Martin says, Jimmie Johnson and his crew will be celebrating again in two weeks.
Chad Knaus: In his own words November 6, 2009
He carries a reputation as a cheater, but Chad Knaus is here to tell you nothing could be further from the truth.
Fryer's Five: NASCAR neutered Talladega November 2, 2009
When NASCAR changed the rules hours before Sunday's race, it didn't just spark debate, it produced one boring day at Talladega.
Petty in a Catch-43 October 30, 2009
Richard Petty has a tough decision to make after AJ Allmendinger's DUI.
Fryer's Five: Hamlin plays second fiddle October 26, 2009
If not for a mental mistake and a mechanical failure, Denny Hamlin would be in the thick of the championship race.
From tragedy to triumph, Hendrick marches on October 22, 2009
Rick Hendrick honors 10 lives lost five years ago by continuing to pursue excellence on the track.
Fryer's Five: Jimmie's rise one for the books October 17, 2009
His third consecutive championship last season has him on pace to tie with NASCAR’s all-time greats.
Communication the key to winning championships October 16, 2009
Radio chatter between drivers and crew chiefs can get heated, but in the end it has to be productive.
The great debate: Who should have gotten in? October 14, 2009
David Pearson's omission from NASCAR's inaugural Hall of Fame class was a shock to many, including him.
Fryer's Five: Hamlin's Chase goes up in smoke October 12, 2009
Attempted block and late restart backfire as driver is only left with the feeling of frustration.
Chase needs some diversification October 9, 2009
NASCAR needs to shake up the 10 tracks in its Chase schedule.
Fryer's Five: Former champs fight back October 4, 2009
Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon got the solid finishes at Kansas they needed to stay in the title hunt.
Getting late early for Stewart and Gordon October 2, 2009
Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon find themselves with a ton of work to do after underachieving in the first two Chase races.
Fryer's Five: Johnson delivers gut check September 28, 2009
Jimmie Johnson flexed, Joey Logano got a scare and Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin renewed a rivalry.
Hamlin's title hopes hinge on Dover September 25, 2009
A recent win at Richmond solidified what he already knew: He can win the Sprint Cup title this year.
Fryer's Five: Chase opener offers plenty of insight September 21, 2009
No matter what Mark Martin thinks, we learned plenty from his victory at the Sylvania 300.
Smoke signals he's ready to roll September 19, 2009
Tony Stewart knows how special it would be to win a title as an owner/driver.
Fryer's Five: Kyle Busch defeated but gracious September 13, 2009
The four-time winner in 2009 didn't make the Chase, but he will be a threat in the next 10 weeks.
Busch feels pressure; Vickers laid back September 11, 2009
The two drivers head into Saturday night's race jockeying for a berth in the Chase with different attitudes.
Fryer's Five: Kahne tops the bubble September 7, 2009
Kasey Kahne showed he belongs in the Chase, while Roush Fenway still has a lot of work to do.
Where's the silliness? September 4, 2009
With Kevin Harvick's status for 2010 sorted out, it'll be a quiet Silly Season. Just wait 'til next year.
Fryer's Five: Bye bye Bobby August 31, 2009
Yates Racing has pulled Bobby Labonte out of the No. 96 for seven of the remaining 12 races in 2009.
Fryer's Five: Martin loses with honor August 24, 2009
Mark Martin could have used his bumper, but instead to chose to race Kyle Busch clean.
Martin's dream season on the ropes August 21, 2009
Mark Martin's bid to make the Chase is fraught with past disappointment. Can he begin anew in his 1,000th start?
Fryer's Five: Vickers, Busch are old rivals August 17, 2009
Tension between Brian Vickers and Kyle Busch goes back to their days when they were teammates.
Anyone remember Matt Kenseth? August 14, 2009
Matt Kenseth's engine has sputtered since winning the first two races of 2009.
Fryer's Five: Stewart in championship form August 10, 2009
Tony Stewart showed he's in championship form even if he doesn't think so.
Montoya's Chase plans irk NASCAR August 7, 2009
"Chase racing" isn't a popular strategy, but it's working for Juan Pablo Montoya. What he needs, though, is a win.
Fryer's Five: Pocono August 3, 2009
Denny Hamlin solidified his place in the Chase with his win in the Pennsylvania 500.
Time for Kyle Busch to grow up July 31, 2009
Kyle Busch is better than his record shows, but it's up to him to fix what's gone wrong.
Fryer's Five: Indianapolis July 27, 2009
The idea NASCAR manufactured a speeding penalty on Juan Pablo Montoya to prevent a victory is ridiculous.
For Indy's sake, the fix better be in July 24, 2009
One more debacle at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and NASCAR must reconsider its future at the hallowed track.
Mayfield drama harming NASCAR July 19, 2009
Wild accusations, lab test battles and conspiracy talk are wrecking NASCAR's mainstream credibility.
Fryer's Five: Chicagoland July 13, 2009
Double-file restarts turned an otherwise boring race into a masterpiece.
Truex deal an instant victory for MWR July 10, 2009
Martin Truex Jr. may never contend for a championship, but his signing solidifies Michael Waltrip Racing as a legitimate player.
Fryer's Five: Daytona July 5, 2009
Tony Stewart's reaction after the last-lap crash shows how the once-fiery driver has grown up.
'Zero tolerance' policy throws NASCAR for a loop July 3, 2009
By not allowing Jeremy Mayfield an independent drug test, NASCAR has opened itself up to criticism.
Fryer's Five: New Hampshire June 29, 2009
Joey Logano's win validates Joe Gibbs' decision to maintain patience with his young driver.
Bowyer, RCR look to stop the bleeding June 26, 2009
A year after Richard Childress Racing's three drivers made the Chase, the team is in danger of missing out.
Fryer's Five: Sonoma June 22, 2009
Kasey Kahne's win is just the tonic RPM needed to fix what's ailing the organization.
Return to Infineon renews pressure for Montoya June 19, 2009
As the Chase nears, Juan Pablo Montoya needs another strong showing in Sonoma to secure his standing.
Fryer's Five: Michigan June 15, 2009
Jimmie Johnson's team must put an end to the No. 48 car's gas crises after two straight weeks of issues.
Earnhardt Jr., McGrew need time June 12, 2009
It takes weeks – sometimes months – for a driver and crew chief to develop winning chemistry.
Keeping Kahne happy priority No. 1 for RPM June 5, 2009
Kasey Kahne isn't keeping his unhappiness a secret. He wants to start winning, and now.
Fryer's Five: Dover June 1, 2009
Thanks to Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR survived a brutal week of off-the-track news.
Pressure forced Hendrick's hand on Eury May 28, 2009
Tony Eury Jr. was on borrowed time atop Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s pit box as long as expectations weren't met.
Fryer's Five: Lowe's May 25, 2009
Rain might have cut short the Coca-Cola 600, but it didn't damper owner Michael Waltrip's joy over David Reutimann's win.
Hendrick is a man of his people May 22, 2009
Rick Hendrick has built a powerhouse organization of 500-plus employees fiercely loyal to their boss.
Fryer's Five: All-Star race May 18, 2009
A fantastic finish to an otherwise boring race finally grabbed the spotlight from Jeremy Mayfield.
NASCAR needs to come clean on Mayfield May 15, 2009
NASCAR must release the specifics on Jeremy Mayfield's suspension. Delays are unfair to the sport and drivers.
Fryer's Five: Darlington May 11, 2009
NASCAR did the right thing in suspending Jeremy Mayfield immediately, but it still has some explaining to do.
Dual role suits Stewart just fine May 7, 2009
Some great drivers have tried ownership and failed miserably, which is why what Tony Stewart is doing is so remarkable.
Fryer's Five: Richmond May 4, 2009
A second straight week of exciting racing – despite some stars' struggles – gives NASCAR a boost.
Another not-so-sweet homecoming for Hamlin May 2, 2009
Once again Denny Hamlin led the most laps at Richmond only to walk away without the win on his home track.
Busch is Public Enemy No. 1 – and loving it May 1, 2009
Unlike his older brother, Kyle Busch has embraced the idea of playing the villain.
Fryer's Five: Talladega April 27, 2009
Lost in the melee of Sunday's Aaron's 499 was the fact that Kurt Busch took the points lead and a pair of rookies posted their best finishes.
Junior looking for No. 8 April 25, 2009
After winning five Talladega races in a hurry, Dale Earnhadt Jr. needs to end the drought at his favorite track.
Montoya poised for an oval win April 23, 2009
A second-place finish last year at Talladega a year ago showed that Juan Pablo Montoya is more than just a road racer.
Fryer's Five: Phoenix April 20, 2009
Mark Martin, 50, is a strong contender to win the Cup championship thanks to the No. 5 team and his crew chief.
McMurray's future is in doubt (sort of) April 17, 2009
While Jamie McMurray is probably the odd man out at Roush-Fenway Racing following 2009, some finagling will likely keep him close by.
Truex's options limited in 2010 April 9, 2009
A high salary and a lack of sponsorship may hamper Martin Truex Jr. in the 2010 free agency market.
Fryer's Five: Texas April 6, 2009
Jeff Gordon ends his lengthy losing streak – as well as doubts about his ability to finish a race.
Edwards needs Lone Star kick-start April 3, 2009
If Carl Edwards can't get things going at Texas Motor Speedway, where he's the two-time defending champ, he could be in trouble.
Fryer's Five: Martinsville March 30, 2009
It was about time for Jimmie Johnson to pick up his first win of the season – and not much of a surprise.
Kyle Busch is getting the last laugh March 27, 2009
Dale Earnhardt Jr. may be No. 1 in souvenir sales, but Kyle Busch is lapping him on the track.
Fryer's Five: Bristol March 23, 2009
The most interesting thing about Bristol was that some preseason favorites weren't even contenders.
Kyle Busch is becoming his own man March 22, 2009
Kyle Busch's dominating victory Sunday at Bristol drew comparisons to the late Dale Earnhardt, but they aren't necessary.
Junior needs Eury, and vice versa March 21, 2009
Junior Nation may want to see Tony Eury Jr. go, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. wants everyone to know he's sticking by his crew chief.
Ironically, time is on Martin's side March 19, 2009
Preseason expectations weren't too high for Mark Martin, who has plenty of time to turn around a rough start.
Track owner well aware of the affordability factor March 13, 2009
Marcus Smith knows it takes more than just a good product on the track to fill the stands.
Fryer's Five: Atlanta March 9, 2009
Drivers recognize the economy is taking a whack at NASCAR, still that's not the only reason why the stands were less than full in Atlanta.
Labonte is born again March 6, 2009
With Petty Enterprises in his rearview mirror, Bobby Labonte looks to make up for lost time.
Fryer's Five: Las Vegas March 2, 2009
A weird weekend in the desert with filled with miscues and engine trouble, but also lots of promise for the Brothers Busch.
Junior's down, but not out February 27, 2009
There's plenty of time for Dale Earnhardt Jr. to rally, but two races in and he already finds himself in a deep hole.
Fryer's Five: California February 23, 2009
Matt Kenseth, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart used the Auto Club 500 to prove they will be contenders in 2009.
Running out of chances in California February 20, 2009
All the excuses in the world don't change the fact that two dates in southern California simply don't work and probably never will.
Lessons from Daytona February 16, 2009
From Kyle Busch to the need for consistent start times, there was much to learn from the big race.
Drivers to watch February 14, 2009
The Daytona 500 is the most unpredictable race in NASCAR, but 10 drivers stand out as ones to watch.
Logano taking lessons on Daytona's learning curve February 12, 2009
Young and hyped, Joey Logano has yet to live up to oversized expectations. But he's coming along.
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