MPM2Nite: Alan Kulwicki, Running Down a Dream
Along came Alan Kulwicki. Not only was he born north of Dixie, his plan – to start his own team and be an owner/driver – was unheard of in that day.
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Dialing It In: Running on Empty – If NASCAR Attendance Falls, Blame the Gas Tank – Not the Fans
Attending a NASCAR race is a luxury and not everyone has the means to enjoy a race in person, especially if economic times continue to worsen.
Potts’s Shots: An Off-Week Story of Parnelli Jones & the “Illegal” Firestones
At the 1970 Motor Trend 500 at Riverside International Raceway, Parnelli Jones destroyed the track record in qualifying, but his time was disallowed.
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: Get Rowdy at Bristol
Don’t be afraid to get a little Rowdy this weekend. Kyle Busch has won three of the last four Sprint Cup races at Bristol.
Shakedown Session: Sellout or Not, Bristol Is Still the Must-See Race of the Year
In Tennessee, the altar of speed where race fans praise the name of their favorite drivers and buy merchandise en masse is Bristol Motor Speedway.
Did You Notice? A Look at the 2011 NASCAR Season to Date
Did You Notice? How many NASCAR pundits declared Trevor Bayne to be the next rising star in NASCAR following his surprise Daytona win?
Mirror Driving: Can Early Surprises Stick & a Women-Only NASCAR Series?
There has been some talk of a NASCAR racing series for women recently. Is such a series necessary in this day and age?
Voice of Vito: Car & Driver What Made Bristol & NASCAR Great During the 1990s
A quick look through Bristol’s history shows what kind of men it took to tame the 0.533-mile track, buried in the middle of a mountain range: Champions.
Top 10 “Boys, Have At It” Rivalries Perfect For Bristol
4. Morgan Shepherd vs. Wal-Mart Shoplifter: Because that’s the type of story that needs to be acted out in front of 100,000 people. Roller skates a must.
5 Points to Ponder: Underdog Encores for Brian & Kenny? & Why Bristol Holds the Key to 2011
Bristol needs to deliver as it has before. Close racing, bent-up sheetmetal and a feud that will simmer until Fontana are all “must haves” on Sunday.