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Sponsor Don’t Care If We See Good Racing

If you have been following my blogs, you know by now that I am an older race fan who is somewhat opinionated about the product we see on the race track, in particular, the lack of good racing in the Sprint…Read More

You Can’t Have It Both Ways

When I was running Dirt Tracks in the Late 60′s, there would always be some extra curricular activity at the pay window. Sometimes it was prudent to take a tire iron along when going to get your…Read More

Finally: 200 Wins For Rick Hendrick

I know that with the “Lion’s Share” of  the first 199 wins, Jeff Gordon would want to give Rick Hendrick Number 200, but the bad luck that has plagued the Drive To End Hunger Dupont…Read More

A Date With The Lady In Black

Don’t look now, but even with the bad luck he has had this season, Kasey Kahne, driver of the Farmers Insurance #5 Chevrolet has four top ten finishes in the last 4 races. He comes into Darlington(SC)…Read More

The Start And Park Problem

I spent a beautiful Thursday driving up to Tennessee from the Space Coast of Florida. I passed the Daytona International Speedway just about daylight, and as I continued up I-95, I noticed two unique looking,…Read More

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The Lady In Black: A Track Too Tough To Tame

With this weekend’s action coming to you from one of Nascar’s most storied venues, I thought…Read More

A Dream Come True At Talladega

With a move, Aaron’s 499 Winner Brad Keselowski said he had in a dream, put his Miller Lite Dodge…Read More

A Ricky Bobby Sighting

Jeff Gordon, taking a different line around the track, Nudged A.J. Allmendinger off of the pole by almost…Read More

Report Card: Joey Logano

Joey is currently 15th.  in the points standings, losing three positions after a 24th place finish…Read More

A Fan’s Guide: Talladega History

I helped a friend out this morning making a Nascar podcast for his blog site, and he did a small segment…Read More

Report Card: Jeff Gordon

The early report on Jeff Gordon, driver of the Hendricks Motor Sport Dupont Chevrolet, is having a terrible season. I would go as far to say, a very Un- Jeff Gordon season. The four time Sprint Cup Champion…Read More

Errors At RIR Cost Fans Exciting Finish

Before I commented on Saturday Nights Sprint Cup race at RIR, I wanted to ingest and digest all of the information about what happened after the Lap 90 caution brought out by Jeff Burton’s trip…Read More

Talladega: Restrictor Plate 101

The spring race at Talladega is one that I always mark on my calander. With a break from the 1.5 mile D-Ovals and some less-than-stellar short tracks we have seen this spring, it’s time to go “Plate…Read More

Is Wreckin Good Racin ?

I climbed into my Laz-E-Boy at 7:45 Saturday evening and followed ole DW’s instructions. I pulled my seatbelts up tight and watched as the “All Electric” Ford Focus and Mark Martins…Read More

Tony Stewart Will Compete in Chili Bowl Midget Nationals

2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart has announced that he will be competing in the 2012 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals on January 10, 2012 through January 14, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.…Read More

What Will Joey Logano Do in 2012?

  Joey Logano, who finished 24th in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings for 2011, has much talent and potential as a professional driver. The 2009 Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year won two Coors…Read More

Top Five Most Memorable Moments in NASCAR of 2011

As 2011 comes to a close, it’s time to take a look back on five of the most memorable moments from the year in NASCAR.   1. Kyle Busch Intentionally Wrecks Ron Hornaday, Jr. at Texas Motor Speedway Kyle…Read More

Best Buy and Roush-Fenway Racing Team Up for 2012

Since the conclusion of the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup season, rumors about the future about Best Buy going to Roush-Fenway Racing have been running rapid. Speculation about the possibility of Best Buy becoming…Read More

Five NASCAR Drivers Who Have a Shot at the 2012 Sprint Cup

Tony Stewart dominated the last ten races of the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, by ending up in Victory Lane five times. By winning the championship, he claimed his third title.  What if the relationship…Read More

Penske Racing Names New Crew Chief for No. 22

Penske Racing announced on Wednesday that Todd Gordon will be the new crew chief of the No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge Charger in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The move comes on the heels of a successful…Read More

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