SMI Acquisition of New Hampshire Serves to Benefit Sport, Fans
Seriously, whoever thought New Hampshire was the optimal site for a keynote race that should be one of the biggies?
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Thompson in Turn 5: Bruton Smith Intent On “Shafting” New Hampshire Race Fans
Friday’s announcement by Bruton Smith that he purchased New Hampshire International Speedway (NHIS) for $340 million should concern the fans of New Hampshire.
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in the Chase: 2007 Dickies 500 at Texas Edition
They say everything is bigger and better in Texas, and that adage certainly proved true for Jimmie Johnson, as he continued his quest for back-to-back Nextel Cup championships. Once again, Johnson and the No. 48 team found themselves at the front of the field when it came down to money time, as he ran down …
Numbers Game: 2007 Dickies 500 at Texas
0.944 – Jimmie Johnson’s margin of victory over Matt Kenseth in the Dickies 500 (in seconds).
10 Points to Ponder… After the 2007 Dickies 500 at Texas
1. Your Year – How many times did Rusty Wallace say at the end of today’s Dickies 500, “When it’s your year, it’s your year” in reference to Jimmie Johnson? The irony is that up until a few weeks ago, that phrase had been used almost exclusively to describe Jeff Gordon‘s 2007 season. The No. …
Bubble Breakdown: Accident Claims Bill Elliott, Kyle Petty; Boosts Dave Blaney in Top-35 Race
The 35th spot in owner points will be secured at Homestead, after an accident ended hope of a good run for the 36th-place team, the No. 21 of Bill Elliott.
David Starr Driver Diary: 22 Down, 3 to Go!
It’s hard to believe there are only three more races until the end of the season. We haven’t won a race yet, but we have made it into the top 10 in points which is a big accomplishment for our team. We are now ninth in points, and I have to say I am surprised. …
Voices from the Heartland: Sunoco Misses Yet Another Advertising Bonanza
Remember way back in February when Kevin Harvick was firmly ranked first in the Chase after winning the Daytona 500? Remember all the hoopla by racing pundits everywhere about how Kevin had the Chase all but sewn up? Me neither! What I do remember, though, is all the whining by Sunoco, The Official Fuel Supplier …
NASCAR Stuff We Can’t Make Up
In our newest feature, Senior Staff Writer Becca Gladden scours the NASCAR news front to bring you the week’s curious, offbeat, and just plain wacky news from the intriguing world of big-time stock car racing. Trust us, folks, these stories are all true – we just couldn’t make this stuff up! According to an article …
Fanning the Flames: It’s Time for a NASCAR Change at the Top
It’s safe to say the boom is over. With NASCAR’s television ratings dropping at an alarming rate (down 16.7% from Atlanta’s 2007 telecast) and a half-full house at said track… Atlanta! A cradle of stock car racing! It is past time for a change at the top of the NASCAR hierarchy. As rumors continue to swirl …
Fantasy Picks ‘N’ Pans: 2007 Dickies 500 at Texas Edition
The long road that’s been the 2007 Nextel Cup season is finally winding down to a close; and hopefully, your fantasy team is still in a position to make you care. With just three races left, the chance to move up is fading fast; just like in the real Chase, the contenders have emerged from …
Mirror Driving: Carl Edwards vs. The Media, Junior Flees Media Circus, And Dissecting The Memphis Massacre
After what’s happened with Carl Edwards over the past week or so, is it fair for people to withhold their opinions until they feel the timing is right?