Talking NASCAR TV: ESPN’s Coverage Comes up Short in Bristol
I’m going through the past weekend’s Bristol NASCAR race broadcasts with a fine-tooth comb.
Truck Series
Tracking the Trucks: 2010 O’Reilly 200 at Bristol
Kyle Busch won the O’Reilly 200 – his third consecutive Truck win at Bristol – when he took the checkered flag under caution ahead of Aric Almirola. Busch pitted once around lap 30 and had just enough fuel to hold onto the lead through a green-white-checkered finish and celebrate with a burnout.
Mirror Driving: Bad Boys in Bristol, NASCAR in Canada & a Lady’s Future
Kevin Harvick has led the points standings for much of the season, but he’s been overlooked by many fans and media as a true NASCAR title favorite.
Full Throttle: In NASCAR, Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way
NASCAR has long had an established practice of requiring drivers to maintain a minimum speed in order to stay on the course during an event.
5 Points to Ponder: Mark Martin’s Misery, All Hail ARCA & the Entitlement of Joey, Kyle & Denny
Most importantly, Mark Martin’s ace in the hole from last season is gone.
Talking NASCAR TV: Why ESPN Excelled at Michigan Coverage
Marty Smith made a rare NASCAR Countdown appearance to talk about Jack Roush’s return to the track at Michigan after his plane crash.
Tracking the Trucks: 2010 Too Tough to Tame 200 at Darlington
Todd Bodine took the checkered flag 0.531 seconds ahead of Timothy Peters to win the Too Tough to Tame 200 Saturday night at Darlington Raceway.
Todd Bodine Holds Off Timothy Peters to Tame the Lady in Black
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Timothy Peters led laps early, but Todd Bodine used his extensive experience at Darlington to come on late and visit victory lane once again.
Austin Dillon is Racing for More Than a Victory This Weekend
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Austin Dillon’s sponsor Bass Pro Shops is well known for doing a large amount of charitable work throughout the country.
Timothy Peters on Pole for 2010 Too Tough to Tame 200 at Darlington
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Timothy Peters was consistent in Too Tough to Tame 200 practice and it paid off for him when the time came to lay it down in qualifying.