Fact or Fiction: Drag Racing, NASCAR Points Calculating Both a Bit of a Drag
FACT: NASCAR’s new points system is confusing.
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4 Burning Questions: 2011 NASCAR Off Week 1
NASCAR is finally headed in the right direction again, but for it to continue to grow, the racing has to improve.
Going Green: Truck Series Gets the Spotlight in Darlington
Darlington will be very indicative of what lies ahead for the Truck Series.
Voices From the Heartland: Former Diversity Driver Wants “NASCAR Cash” One Way or Another
Former Drive for Diversity driver, Jesus Hernandez has probably given up on his dream of making it to NASCAR’s big leagues. if not, he should.
This last week, Hernandez, whose most recent job was a test team mechanic (kind of like being a prestigious member of an NFL ‘practice squad’) for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, filed a wrongful termination suit against EGR. In his suit, Hernandez claims he was fired after he threatened to go to OSHA about working conditions at an EGR test tunnel. Hernandez seems to think that the tunnel does not have adequate ventilation and claims he suffered symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Dialing It In: Making Sense of Brian France’s Comments
For the first time since the start of the 2011 season, NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France addressed the media discussing the first few weeks of the season.
Mirror Driving: Ford’s Future, Keeping Momentum & Truckin’ to Darlington
In three races, Fords have gone to victory lane twice. Is this a sign of dominance for Roush Fenway Racing, similar to what Hendrick Motorsports has enjoyed?
Shakedown Session: Can Cousin Carl Edwards Keep His Mojo Working?
Carl Edwards is the talk of the circuit right now with his runner-up finish to Trevor Bayne at Daytona and his win at Las Vegas.
Top 10 Things That Caused the Robby Gordon/Kevin Conway Fracas
10. Kevin had the audacity to ask Robby for a free energy drink.
Fan’s View: NASCAR 101 – When You Can Applaud
I didn’t ask where you are permitted to clap during a NASCAR race, if ever there was such a silly place, I asked when.
No Bull: The Robby Gordon-Kevin Conway Fight From Sin City & More
If you hadn’t heard – and I know you have – Robby Gordon and Kevin Conway had an, uh, altercation in the garage at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Friday night.