Season in the sun

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Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus steered their team's success again.
No single word can describe the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. But change, success, disappointment, consistent and amazing all seem to cover all the angles. Story
Features
The setups they are a changin'
Before lasers and other high-tech gizmos, NASCAR experts relied on plumb bobs and string to help them get the best setup for racing.
Brothers in arms, the pits and shop
Jason and Tim Sheets are tire changers for the No. 43 team at the track, but they have different jobs back at the shop during the week.
Ray Evernham answers your questions
Gillett Evernham Motorsports co-owner Ray Evernham answers your questions about shocks, show cars and more in this week's mailbag.
How brakes are made
Like other parts of the new car, brakes are still a work in progress. Brake supplier Brembo has a strict and lengthy process when it is creating a new braking system.
