Voices From the Heartland: In France’s World, Dale Earnhardt Jr. & His Fans are to Blame
NASCAR’s CEO was commenting on falling TV ratings that are plaguing the sport. In need of an explanation, none other than Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s name came up.
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2007 NASCAR Driver Review: Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch won the spring contest at Bristol after Jeff Burton chose not to nudge him out of the way en route to the checkered flag.
Mirror Driving: NASCAR Banquet on the Move? Petty Movin’ On Up? & Teams Moving… to the Auction Block?
NASCAR’s banquet celebration just concluded its 27th year in New York City amidst rumors it could be moved. Does the banquet belong in the Big Apple?
2007 NASCAR Driver Review: Jeff Burton
Jeff Burton’s six finishes of sixth or better through the season’s first seven races kept him among the top three in the points through the end of April.
2007 NASCAR Driver Review: Ward Burton
After starting 40th in the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, Ward Burton came on strong, finishing on the lead lap in 14th position.
2007 NASCAR Driver Review: Dave Blaney
Finishing a surprising third in the fall race at Talladega, Dave Blaney followed that up with a sixth-place finish at Lowe’s, contending in both events.
2007 NASCAR Driver Review: John Andretti
Mired deep in the points standings for much of 2007, BAM Racing qualified for 10 of the final 14 races with John Andretti behind the wheel.
2007 NASCAR Driver Review: AJ Allmendinger
AJ Allmendinger didn’t enjoy many of the highs he hoped for as a rookie on the Nextel Cup circuit, but there were a few golden nuggets in ’07 for the former Champ Car driver.
10 Points to Ponder… 2007 NASCAR Banquet/End of Season
1. Banner Brainstorming – Mike Helton said in New York last week that 2007 was a “banner year” for NASCAR. Which makes me wonder, if you were designing a banner to summarize NASCAR’s season, what would it say? Suggestions welcome. 2. Spade Said – From what I’ve heard, most people didn’t find David Spade all …
2007 NASCAR Driver Review: Greg Biffle
Greg Biffle’s only win of 2007 came relatively late in the season – race number 29 of 36 – and was marred by controversy.
Top 10 Speeches You Won’t Hear at the NASCAR Nextel Cup Awards Banquet
10. Kevin Harvick – “Finally, I’ve decided to join the Ricky Rudd Fan Club. I’ll miss you, Ricky!”
Top 10 NASCAR Things For Which We Give Thanks(giving)!
4. Bookies are once again accepting bets on what will be the “Official NASCAR” reason California Speedway does not sell out in February.