Archive for March, 2010

The boys of NASCAR are in Not-so-Hotlanta today. Hopefully we’ll see a great race with minimal tire problems! But if, for whatever reason, you are unable to see the race at all, regardless of tire problems, don’t fret. We’ve got you covered with live timing and scoring of the Kobalt Tools 500, courtesy of Foxsports.com. For live timing and scoring, click on the link below: http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/cup/raceTrax?gameId=20100307029&state=RACE

Three weeks ago, millions of race fans were waiting with baited breath in giddy anticipation for the start of the 2010 NASCAR season. It was going to be the best year ever. The reins had been loosened. The drivers were set and ready to go racing. It was a new season; a new decade. It was going to be awesome. From the time D.W. said the words “Boogity! Boogity! Boogity!”, until Jamie McMurray was standing in Daytona’s Victory Lane, fans couldn’t sit down. It was the best racing we had seen, perhaps in years. The excitement of the decade’s first race couldn’t [...]

When you watch the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, I want you to remember one very important fact: Timothy Peters is still the points leader. Yes, the Trucks have not seen a track since Peters’ dramatic and surprising last-lap pass of Todd Bodine back in Daytona. And since that fateful night, the Red Horse Racing driver has been the series’ points leader. You wouldn’t think just by talking to him though, that he’s a winner in one of NASCAR’s top 3 divisions. I recently had the privilege of meeting Peters out at the track, [...]

The boys of NASCAR are in Not-so-Hotlanta this weekend. It’s Thursday, and you know what that means. Time to sign up for Stock Car Spin Freeroll in Atlanta! 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 [...]

Fans, I’ve got a little bit of a writer’s block tonight. So all I have for you here is a simple poll. Is Danica Patrick a good role model or a bad role model? Here are the arguments: Good. Danica is showing us how to get places using what has been given to you. Danica is not the most talented driver in NASCAR, but she has used her looks and sexuality to quickly become one of the most popular. She’s used what has been given to her, and that’s something that any parent should expect of their child. Bad. Danica is [...]

As NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is known for many things. Some good; some, not so much. Besides his mediocre driving, Earnhardt takes flack from NASCAR fans in one very obvious area: His interviews. Sure, some fans say he’s ”real”. But most say he’s uneducated, or even dumb. I don’t believe that’s true. Even though Earnhardt may sound unintelligent in his on-camera stammering, perhaps not saying much is the smartest thing for Earnhardt to do. It’s been over 5 years since Earnhardt was penalized 25 points by NASCAR for using a word most kids are not allowed to hear, while [...]

Bumped up from yesterday… Attention everybody. A member of the Fansided family needs our help. Chelsea King, a friend of Ryan Lieber of Bolt Beat has gone missing somewhere around San Diego, California. Her car was found on Thursday, and she has been missing ever since. Please try to help our friend by going to the site below and providing any information that you may have: http://findchelsea.com/ Even if you do not know Chelsea, as I don’t, you can still help her by praying for her. The power of prayer is strong and right now, Chelsea needs it more than anybody. [...]

It’s easy for us, as human beings, to recognize faults in other people. When those other people are famous and those faults are blatent, it makes it that much easier. On the flip side, it’s hard for us as humans, sometimes, to see the good in other people. Especially those who seem to have it all. In light of the recent Tiger Woods events, I think it is important to highlight some of the athletes in our major sports who really are good people. These athletes are good Christian citizens, family men, and all around good guys. NHL; Jerome Iginla, Calgary Flames:  [...]