Archive for March, 2010

NASCAR is back this week, as the series heads to Bristol! And since NASCAR is back, you know what else is: Stock Car Spin Freeroll! For those of you unfamiliar with the game, don’t worry. The rules are simple. Just select a lineup of 8 drivers and a qualifier, staying under the 450 point salary cap, and accumulate the most amount of points possible. In Freeroll, you’ll get to play against several of NASCAR’s biggest fans, including your’s truly(under the name “Hopper”, by the way). Here’s how to play: -Go to www.365fantasysports.com -Scroll down on the 365 homepage until you [...]

Have you ever wondered how to spell a certain race car driver’s name? Have you ever been laughed at because you thought Jimmie Johnson spelled his name with a “y”, or because you thought “Kahne” only had four letters? Well, be laughed at no more! What I have for you today is a chart you can refer to the next time you’re wondering whether it’s David “Regan” or “Ragan”, or any other time you’re confused about how to spell a driver’s name. Name: Kurt, Kyle Busch Commonly spelled: Kurt, Kyle Bush How to remember: Kurt drives the Miller Lite car, [...]

Brad Keselowski has been one of NASCAR’s most aggressive drivers since he joined the NASCAR ranks back in 2007. Last week, however, he pushed one of NASCAR’s most affable drivers to the breaking point. Keselowski angered Carl Edwards at Atlanta last Sunday to the point where Edwards intentionally spun him out, resulting in Keselowski’s car flipping over and into the wall, endangering both the driver and the fans. So how did Keselowski react? Is he going to change his driving style? His choice has been made: “That’s probably the best revenge there is – to not let it get to [...]

No athlete has ever made it to the top without the help of his fans. Tony Stewart is no exception. Unfortunately, he’s forgotten that. Most NASCAR drivers will take the time out of their hectic schedule to pose for pictures and sign autographs for fans. While it may not be a huge deal for the drivers, as a fan, the fact that those guys are willing to take the time for you can really make you feel good. Guys like Kasey Kahne, Denny Hamlin, and Clint Bowyer are more than willing to spend a moment or two with the fans [...]

After Sunday’s horrifying crash involving Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski, it’s easy for us to sit back and say that NASCAR should draw a line and tighten the reins on the drivers so that nobody gets hurt. Before NASCAR decides to do anything drastic, I have a message for them: Don’t change a thing, except for the wing. Stay the course. The fans demanded you to let the drivers have at it, and on Sunday, they got what they wanted. Yes, it was scary. But in a few weeks, the thing that caused the problem won’t be a problem anymore. [...]

Carl Edwards was put on a 3-race probation today for his actions against Brad Keselowski Sunday in Atlanta. Many people believed that Edwards should have received a heftier punishment; namely a suspension. But one writer believes that Edwards should have received much more than that: Jail time. David Whitley of Fanhouse wrote an article stating why Edwards should go to jail. In my opinion, Mr. Whitley’s claims are ridiculous. You are about to see his main points(in italics) and my counter-points: “Nobody was killed at the Kobalt Tools 500, but Edwards would have been arrested if he’d pulled that stunt [...]

Overshadowed by the drama of Sunday’s Cup race in Atlanta was an incident that occured in Saturday’s Truck Series race. I wish to discuss this incident further. NASCAR may have messed over another young star Saturday. Kevin Harvick dominated the E-Z Go 200 Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, but the race was Taylor Malsam’s for the taking. The Kyle Busch Motorsports driver got the lucky dog after a caution came out with about 50 laps to go, and got back on the lead lap. Malsam topped off on fuel, while the rest of the field did not. The [...]

On Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway, we witnessed one of the most frightening wrecks in recent memory. While running 6th with 3 laps to go, Brad Keselowski got spun out by Carl Edwards on the frontstretch, and flipped into the wall. Keselowski was unhurt, as were the fans in the stands. Edwards had been wrecked by Keselowski earlier in the race, and was running over 100 laps down when he wrecked Keselowski. The two have had their run-ins in the past, and Edwards admitted, in so many words, that the wreck was retaliation on his part. So now the question is, should [...]

Carl Edwards didn’t just wreck Brad Keselowski on a whim. He weighed his options first. This is what Edwards had to say on his Facebook page following the race: “My options: Considering that Brad wrecks me with no regard for anyone’s safety or hard work, should I: A-Keep letting him wreck me? B-Confront him after the race? C-Wait til Bristol and collect other cars? or D-Take care of it now? I want to be clear that I was surprised at his flight and very relieved when he walked away. Every person has to decide what code they want to live by [...]

The boys of NASCAR were in Hotlanta this week, and the action was just that: Hot. So which drivers were on fire in Atlanta and which ones may be in hot water? We’ve got you covered! Hot: Kurt Busch. Kurt won the Battle of the Beers with Kasey Kahne and showed that his ’09 performance was no fluke, as he backed it up with a “W” in the “ATL”. Watch out for the Miller Lite driver in two weeks when the series goes to his favorite track: Bristol! Not: Brad Keselowski. While his teammate was making headlines for all the [...]