The Hendrick Hierarchy Reestablished
Time flies, doesn’t it? Seems like just yesterday, Jeff Gordon was the upstart 24-year-old, turning heads while holding the torch for NASCAR’s next generation. Longtime …
Bowles-Eye View
Tony Stewart And NASCAR’s Tragic Monday Morning Reality
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. It’s an ugly truth, one often buried in a modern reality where political correctness …
Earnhardt Conquering Old Demons – And Closing the Deal
Last year alone, during a winless campaign Dale Earnhardt, Jr. finished second five times. If Kevin Harvick is NASCAR’s “Closer,” then Earnhardt knew how to …
Edwards Couldn’t Say “No” Twice
Second chances are rare with major life decisions. Sorry, Cinderella, but if you say “no” to the guy who brings that glass slipper, he won’t …
The Calm Before The Storm
If nothing else, NASCAR enters this particular Monday morning well rested. Fresh off its last Sprint Cup off weekend, the news cycle slowed to a …
The Fallacy Of The Fastest 43
Every American major league sport sells itself as the best of the best. The Super Bowl is designed to crown the “best” football team in …
NASCAR Underdogs Had Their Chances
“Wild card.” Fans heard that term, leading up to Sonoma, more than “wine country,” “road course,” or “Boris Said.” It’s a modern reality of the …
The Dynasty NASCAR Built… Or Is It Hendrick?
The word “dynasty” is frequently overused in sports – especially in an era where every achievement must be overhyped on Twitter, Facebook and every TV news …
The Return Of “Bad Brad” Hits NASCAR At Talladega
Remember this January? When someone asked Brad Keselowski if he’d calm down the controversy? Late last year, his Twitter feed had begun to resemble Disney Channel standards …
Raining On NASCAR’s Parade: Struggling With The Status Quo
Another rain-delayed Sprint Cup race? Complete with hours of waiting until officials finally call the event? Ain’t nobody got time for that. On a serious note, …