Kasey Kahne Takes Advantage of the Short Run to Win 2009 Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta
New wrinkles in the schedule typically result in teams having to scramble in order to figure out what the right setup is, or how to …
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Outside of Frontstretch, Phil is the press officer for Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, N.Y. He covers all the action on the high-banked dirt track from regular DIRTcar Modified racing to occasional visits from touring series such as the Super DIRTcar Series.
From the Track to Your TV: An Inside Look at How ESPN NASCAR Broadcasts Tick
When I took on the NASCAR TV critique column back in January, I went into the season with what amounted to an idea of what …
Talking NASCAR TV: ESPN Endures the Montreal Marathon
Hello, race fans. This past weekend was the last off-weekend of the season for the Sprint Cup Series. But, that doesn’t mean that there was …
Carl Edwards Takes Advantage of Marcos Ambrose’s Error to Win in Montreal
On Sunday (Aug. 30), Carl Edwards ran up front for most of the race, running in the top 10 and generally staying out of trouble. …
Talking NASCAR TV: Strong Pre-Race Show at Bristol, But In-Race Improvements Needed for ESPN
Hello, race viewers. The infamous Bristol night races have historically featured close racing, wrecking and tempers. However, the wrecking and tempers have decreased significantly since …
Kyle Busch Helps His Chase Chances by Winning 2009 Sharpie 500 at Bristol
For teams that are outside the top 12, time is running out to force their way into the Chase. In order to get into the …
Talking NASCAR TV: Backseat Drivers Bring Different Feel to ESPN’s Booth at Michigan
Hello, race fans. This past weekend, we had two races end with slightly unexpected outcomes at Michigan International Speedway. The Nationwide Series event ended with …
Marcos Ambrose’s Pit Strategy Doomed His Chances at Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. – Marcos Ambrose came into Watkins Glen International for Monday’s Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen (Aug. 3) as a …
Tony Stewart Records Record-Breaking 5th Win in 2009 Heluva Good! at the Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. – Tony Stewart had an OK qualifying effort on Friday afternoon, placing his No. 14 Old Spice Chevrolet Impala SS 13th on the …
Beyond the Cockpit: Andy Lally on Making His Cup Debut
Andy Lally is one of the best drivers the Grand Am series has to offer. The three-time champion already has two wins this season, continuing …