NASCAR Mailbox: Race Fans Are Ticker-ed Off
Ah, it sure was great to have stock cars on the track again in an actual race. Testing was great and all, but there is … Continue Reading
Why Fans Should Be Excited for the 500 Following the Sprint Unlimited
There is no denying that restrictor plate tracks put on some of the most intense racing on the schedule. Whether you love it because of … Continue Reading
NASCAR Mailbox: Was Richard Petty’s Danica Reaction Sexist?
If time flies when you are having fun, then it certainly drags when you are bored. To some, the offseason is a much-needed break from … Continue Reading
NASCAR Mailbox: Harsh Comments and Penalties Galore
It’s an unfortunate thing that NASCAR is so impacted by the weather, but rarely do we sit through two meteorological marathons in one weekend. For Talladega, the Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series were both either pushed back or set on hold for so long because of rain that the impending darkness at the light-less racetrack became more of a hazard than the inevitable “big one”. It got to the point where we were groaning and saying, “Just END it already!”
Side By Side: Should The No. 20 Penalty Be Reduced?
There’s no reason why NASCAR should lessen the penalties leveled against Matt Kenseth and Joe Gibbs Racing following their victory at Kansas last month. The No. 20 Husky Tools Toyota dominated the STP 400, leading 163 of the 267 laps (that’s 61% of the event) before being caught during post-race inspection with an illegal engine. Even though the infraction seemed minor–a connecting rod that was about three grams lighter than allowed by the NASCAR rulebook–penalties assessed to Kenseth and Gibbs were major.
NASCAR’s Fine Line Between Tragedy And Terrific: Newman’s Nasty Remarks
Talladega Superspeedway is a favorite among NASCAR’s viewers, but it has fewer fans amongst the garage area. For fabricators, it means even longer hours in … Continue Reading
NASCAR Mailbox: Fans Sound Off On Back-Breaking NASCAR Injuries And Appeals
There is something to be said about brand identity in NASCAR. After all, there are Jeff Gordon fans who still refuse to drink Coke because … Continue Reading
Diva Complex 2.0: Why It Won’t Ever Go Away
I wrote a column not too long ago about the “diva complex” NASCAR faces with some of the egos in this sport and how aggravating … Continue Reading
NASCAR Mailbox: Tempers, Anyone?
I really felt bad for Denny Hamlin after his injury at Fontana. I mean, the pain had to be agonizing and it will keep him … Continue Reading
Small Track, Big Storylines: Bristol Made Its Comeback
Let’s be honest. Most of us don’t tune into the race or trek into the tracks with high expectations. High hopes, maybe, but certainly not … Continue Reading