Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in NASCAR: Pocono/Watkins Glen Edition
It could be argued that Jeff Gordon deserved to be in Victory Lane several times in 2012, but Sunday wasn’t one of them.
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It could be argued that Jeff Gordon deserved to be in Victory Lane several times in 2012, but Sunday wasn’t one of them.
NASCAR tracks by their nature lack any kind of large structures capable of protecting the 80,000 fans attending the event.
NASCAR Nation is in mourning this Monday after losing one of their own, a race fan during a series of storms that turned tragic. As … Continue Reading
NASCAR Nation is in mourning this Monday after losing one of their own, a race fan during a series of storms that turned tragic.
When one thinks of a juggernaut in any form of sport, be it Alabama in college football, Michigan State in college basketball, or Hendrick Motorsports … Continue Reading
In a Nutshell Nelson Piquet Jr. was the class of the field all day Saturday, winning the pole and running away and hiding during a … Continue Reading
Yes, I know that I promised to write the second installment of the “Great Brits” this week, but with it being the school holidays and … Continue Reading
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*What happens now with … Sam Hornish, Jr.?*
I would talk about AJ Allmendinger, but that horse has already been beat to death. Sure it’s possible we’ll see him in NASCAR again, but it’s not likely. Even if he does find a ride after he’s finished with the Road to Recovery program, it likely won’t be with a ride anywhere near the caliber of Penske Racing. Open wheel rumors abound, and that looks to be his best option.
Last Sunday’s running of the 19th Annual Crown Royal Presents the Curtiss Shaver 400 at the Brickyard (whew!) was supposed to be one of the 2012 Cup schedule’s major events. Not only was the race touted for its combining of a historic past (it’s Indy!) with present-day excitement (it’s Hendrick Motorsports!), but the weekend also resonated with controversy (what was in AJ’s “B” sample? The same thing as in his “A” sample, apparently). The anticipation leading up to last week’s event at IMS promised fans all the thrills for which NASCAR has become famous.
What this meant was that it was the perfect time to grab some snacks, some cold drinks, plop in front of the television, and watch the Olympics.