Voice of Vito: Censorship Be Damned, Access to Drivers is NASCAR’s Greatest Asset
One of the most appealing and unique facets to the world of NASCAR has been fan and media access to drivers – even under the most inconvenient of circumstances.
Vito Pugliese
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2010 Shelby American at Las Vegas
A weekend in Las Vegas turned out lucky for Jimmie Johnson, who took a four-tire gamble on the last pit stop and rode it to victory number two.
What’s Vexing Vito: The ‘Stache, the Secret to Drivers Winning Races is Right Under Their Nose
If there was anything that my time growing up in the ’80s confirmed, if you want to get to the top, you have to come clean, man up and grow a mustache.
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2010 Auto Club 500 at Fontana
Taking the plates off at Auto Club Speedway meant the first “unrestricted” race of the regular season Sunday; and for once, the 2-mile oval didn’t disappoint.
Voice of Vito: Green-White-Checkered Continues to Fly in the Face of Tradition
“They could do 10 green-white-checkereds and we’re still not going to make it to the checkered,” said Jeff Gordon.
What’s Vexing Vito: Drew Blickensderfer Replaced With Todd Parrott as Crew Chief of No. 17 Roush Fenway Ford
It was revealed late Monday (Feb. 15) that Drew Blickensderfer would be replaced as crew chief on the Roush Fenway Racing No. 17 Crown Royal Ford.
Voice of Vito: Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Daytona Rally a Shot in the Dark?
It sure was an eventful Speedweeks for Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Top 15 After the 2010 Daytona 500
It was Jimmie Johnson who lost out – his rear-axle failure at Daytona was enough for him to lose his grip atop our poll for the first time since last fall.
What’s Vexing Vito: Duel 150-Mile Qualifying Races to Provide Drama & Suspense – On a Slightly Smaller Scale
The twin qualifying races known as the Gatorade Duel at Daytona running today will determine spots three through 39 for the 52nd annual Daytona 500.
Voice of Vito: Mark Martin & Dale Earnhardt Jr. – Bringing 2 Teams Together From Worlds Apart
Mark Martin became the oldest driver to win pole for The Great American Race. His 47.074-second lap just narrowly eclipsed that of teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr.