Running Their Mouth: 2008 Food City 500 at Bristol
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what a select few were thinking following the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Cup Series
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Bristol Spring Race Recap
Denny Hamlin’s car sputtered on the final restart, allowing Jeff Burton to storm into the lead at Bristol.
10 Points To Ponder… After the 2008 Food City 500 at Bristol
1) Can’t Get Much Simpler – Last Friday’s rainout of qualifying for the Food City 500 required NASCAR to fall back to its rulebook for …
Bowles-Eye View: Jeff Burton’s Win Combined With Dale Jarrett’s Departure Leaves Him With More Than Just the Trophy
As the sun set over Bristol Sunday, Dale Jarrett took off his driver’s helmet for the final time. The dimming sunlight was a fitting backdrop …
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Aric Almirola Breezes Through Bristol
Rookies in the Starting Lineup (Due to inclement weather, the qualifying order was determined by 2007 owner points): Sam Hornish Jr. (seventh), Aric Almirola (16th), …
Bubble Breakdown: Brian Vickers Digs Out of a Hole, While Jamie McMurray Digs Himself 1
When the checkered flag fell at Bristol Motor Speedway Sunday afternoon, it ended more than just the Food City 500. For some, it concluded a …
Happy Hour: The Best Ad Campaign in NASCAR History
Dale Jarrett picks up his helmet and steps out of the garage in his UPS firesuit. Poignant music begins to play. Dale walks slowly in …
Holding a Pretty Wheel: A Scarlet… Asterisk? Giving Illegitimate NASCAR Wins Their Due
Remember The Scarlet Letter? The novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne in which young Hester Prynne is sentenced to wear a scarlet “A” on her clothing, a …
Voices From the Heartland: What Does ‘Back in the Day’ Mean to NASCAR Fans?
One of the biggest things that made NASCAR better “back in the day”, say, over the last 30 yrs, is ONE MAN. Dale Earnhardt Sr.
Fanning the Flames: NASCAR Speed = Distance Divided by Time
Thanks once again for a fun batch of input this week. You’re taking the column back! And Doug, I haven’t forgotten about yours, bud. It’s …