Fan’s View: This NASCAR Column Brought to You by Greed & the All-American Dollar
It’s been some years since I became a devout NASCAR fan. Unlike some of my readers out there, I wasn’t raised on the local dirt …
Cup Series
Did You Notice? Jamie McMurray vs. Casey Mears, the Woods Shedding Tears & More
Did You Notice? There’s a difference between the problems faced by Casey Mears and Jamie McMurray, both of whom have had disastrous seasons. Mears’s issues …
Mirror Driving: Bristol Part II, Top-35 Taboos & RCR Who?
Sunday’s race — the second on Bristol’s new surface — seemed more competitive than the fall race last year. Is Bristol back after a brief hiatus?
Top 10 Things Overheard During the Waxing of Tony Stewart’s Back
10. (Upon the removal of Tony’s shirt): “Gasp! Oh my gawd! We’re definitely gonna need more wax!” – All in attendance 9. “More wax? Hell, …
Thompson in Turn 5: NASCAR Drivers’ Union Probably Not a Good Idea
After Tony Stewart‘s verbal assault on Goodyear gained support amongst a number of high-profile fellow drivers (albeit not quite as aggressively as Stewart), some journalists …
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2008 Food City 500 at Bristol
Despite scoring his worst finish of the season, Kyle Busch holds the top spot in the Frontstretch Power Rankings for the second straight week in …
The Yellow Stripe: Kevin Harvick, Your 2008 Sprint Cup Champ? Here’s 5 Reasons Why It Could Happen
When Kevin Harvick graduated from kindergarten, his parents bought him a go-kart. Little did they realize at the time what a prophetic present they were …
Missing DW’s Voice… Seriously, a Missed Question to Kevin Harvick & Missing a Mystery Caution
I suppose some folks considered the FOX telecast of the Food City 500 at Bristol to be the best so far this season, since Darrell …
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup: 2008 Food City 500 at Bristol Edition
As fate would have it, the same driver who raced clean and accepted a second-place finish to Kyle Busch at Bristol one year ago had the race fall into his lap when leader Denny Hamlin fell off the pace with a fuel pickup problem a lap and a half from the finish. Now armed with 20 career wins, Burton has emerged as one of the hottest drivers on the circuit, off to the same solid start that propelled him to a spot in the Chase last year. To see who is left scrounging around for eggs this Easter weekend — as well as which drivers are best positioned to compete with the streaky Burton — check out this week’s edition of Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in Sprint Cup.
Voice of Vito: The Day the Biscuit Wheels Fell Off Toyota’s Gravy Train
Over the years, Japanese auto manufacturers have built a reputation of building vehicles that are as reliable as the Pet Rock. The rationale behind purchasing …