Best of Turn 5: All is Well Over at Richard Childress Racing
Not much more than a year ago, the state of wellness at Richard Childress Racing (RCR) had become a legitimate concern.
Cup Series
Best of Nikki Krone: Let’s Not Forget Kenny Irwin Jr. & Tony Roper
When driver Paul Dana lost his life last weekend during IRL practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway, race fans not only took the time to remember Dana, but also other famous drivers who have lost their lives on the racetrack. Many race fans’ thoughts automatically turned to Dale Earnhardt, whose death a little more than five years …
Benny Parsons Dies After Battle With Lung Cancer
Former NASCAR Cup champion and television broadcaster Benny Parsons passed away today at the age of 65. On July 13, 2006, Parsons was diagnosed with lung cancer, but in October, he announced that the doctors told him it was gone. However, the aggressive chemotherapy that he had undergone during treatment left his damaged his left lung so …
NASCAR Community Reacts to the Passing of Benny Parsons
“Benny Parsons is not only the person I owe my NASCAR career to but he was a true friend to me from the day we met.”
Best of That’s History: Ernie Irvan’s Crash Remembered
On August 20, 1994, NASCAR nearly lost Ernie Irvan to a horrific crash at Michigan. Irvan doesn’t remember the crash that day.
Best of Full Throttle: Spending Time With 1 of NASCAR’s Pioneers, Janet Guthrie
This year is the 30th anniversary of one of the first woman drivers in NASCAR, Janet Guthrie, participating in the World 600 (now the Coca-Cola 600).
Mirror Driving: Where Will Dale Earnhardt Jr. Be in 2008?
Where will Dale Earnhardt Jr. be driving in 2008?
Best of Turn 5: It’s Earnhardt Junior, Not Senior
Make no mistake; Dale Earnhardt Jr. is one of the “clean drivers” in the sport.
Best of Jeff Meyer: BSNews! Zucker Plans to “Sell Out” NASCAR’s Fontana
FONTANA, Calif. – With the possibility of her job on the line, 37-year-old California Speedway president Gillian Zucker is poised to take drastic measures in an effort to sell out the Fontana Speedway as soon as possible. Zucker is the fourth person to hold the title of president at the facility since it started hosting NASCAR …
Full Throttle: Goodbye, Bobby Hamilton
Bobby Hamilton passed away on Sunday. It brought to a close a short and unfortunately unsuccessful battle with cancer, one of very few battles that Bobby lost during his short life here on this earth. With a laundry list of successes both on and off the track, it’s safe to say the man was a …
Best of Bowles-Eye View: Paul Dana’s Death Cruel Reminder for NASCAR Family
Truth be told, Paul Dana was not a household name in motorsports; at least, not yet. Putting aside his former career as a journalist to pursue his dream, the 30-year-old was preparing for his first full season on the IRL circuit, quietly landing a deal with one of the best teams in Rahal Letterman Motorsports. …
Holding a Pretty Wheel: In NASCAR, If It Ain’t Broke… Don’t Break It Worse!
I could cry. Or barf. Or throw things. Or something. OK, OK, I know, NASCAR listens to nobody and cares about no one… but this is crazy. Knowing changes to the Chase for the Nextel Cup were coming did nothing to soften the blow of the actual news when it happened late Thursday afternoon. Although …