Talking NASCAR TV: Terrible Tires Overshadow ESPN’s 2008 Debut
The big story following the Brickyard this week was the excessive tire wear that forced competition cautions and prompted drivers to play it safe. But …
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Voice of Vito: Reflections of Indy – Why It’s the Worst NASCAR Race Ever & How It Got There
Not sure if you have noticed or not, but Caddyshack (arguably the greatest movie ever made, and easily the most quoted) has been on cable …
The Yellow Stripe: Can the Nice Guy Really Finish 1st? Assessing Carl Edwards’s Chance at a Championship
What’s not to like about Carl Edwards? He loves his mother. He gives away his race win trophies to deserving causes. He lists his hometown …
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2008 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard Edition
Tire problems provided an interesting twist to this week’s Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, allowing a number of teams to utilize pit strategy to capture …
Fan’s View: The Changing of the Guard – Why I’m Smiling for Tony Stewart
What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time, we couldn’t stop talking about the massive Silly Season upheaval due to Dale Earnhardt …
Bowles-Eye View: NASCAR Can’t Make a Living Playing It Safe
Ladies and gentlemen, I hope you enjoyed the Safety 400 at the Brickyard, presented by Allstate. Oh, the irony contained within that title sponsorship; for …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Brickyard 400 Race Recap
Jimmie Johnson’s crew got him out first during the last competition caution at the Brickyard, and once the No. 48 car was in clean air there was no catching it.
10 Points to Ponder… After the 2008 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard
1. Yuck! – Max Mosley, President of the governing body that oversees Formula 1 racing – the most widely followed form of automobile racing in …
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Patrick Carpentier’s Momentum Continues at Brickyard
Rookies in the Starting Lineup: Patrick Carpentier (15th), Marcos Ambrose (24th), Michael McDowell (30th), Sam Hornish Jr. (38th), Regan Smith (42nd) Unofficial Finishing Positions: Carpentier (18th), …
Bubble Breakdown: Hidden Within Indy Madness, Scott Riggs, No. 66 Team Sneak Back Into Top 35
As difficult as Indianapolis Motor Speedway can be for drivers and crew chiefs alike, it proved to be even more difficult for Goodyear engineers on …