Professor of Speed: What’s New in NASCAR?
I can’t help but feel a bit confused. For all the pundits, fans, drivers and NASCAR honchos who say, week-in-and-week-out, that racing in the Sprint … Continue Reading
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Professor of Speed: On This Day in NASCAR History
Today marks the 25th anniversary of Brett Bodine’s first – and only – NASCAR Sprint Cup victory. Bodine, who now drives the pace car in … Continue Reading
Professor of Speed: Out With the Old in NASCAR
Don’t look now, but it’s a young person’s world. Erik Jones won his first career Xfinity Series race last weekend at the ripe old age … Continue Reading
Professor of Speed: Adjusting My Spring Brake
Last week was Spring Break here on the Leelanau Peninsula of northern Lower Michigan. While families headed south in droves to escape the lingering effects … Continue Reading
Professor of Speed: In NASCAR We Trust
Call me naïve, but I have never really believed that NASCAR has forsaken good in exchange for evil. That’s not to say I’ve never publicly … Continue Reading
Professor of Speed: NASCAR Turning a New Leaf in Virginia
Now that NASCAR’s foray to the frontier is finished, the racing community can set its sights on another exciting venture. It’s time for Brian France’s … Continue Reading
Hold my Beer…
Everything happens for a reason, or so they say…. But then how does that explain the behavior of a fan at Richmond last Saturday night … Continue Reading
Professor of Speed: Where Have All the NASCAR Legends Gone?
So I’m in the checkout line at my local grocery store. It’s the day before a major national holiday and the place is teeming with … Continue Reading
Professor of Speed: The Twists & Turns of Brain Trauma – Why NASCAR Should Pay Attention
Once again, the National Football League is taking competitor safety to a new level of national attention, and it seems like a suitable issue for … Continue Reading
Professor of Speed: An Executive Order on NASCAR Drivers
President Obama’s statement last week declaring Jimmie Johnson to be “the Michael Jordan of NASCAR” got me to wondering: are there no other stock car … Continue Reading