Race Weekend Central

Fan’s View: Giving Danica Patrick Her Due & Nothing More

Congratulations to Danica Patrick for winning her first IRL race! After three years, 50 starts and three podium finishes prior to Saturday’s Twin Ring Motegi 300, her arrival in victory lane has long been awaited. Altogether now: three cheers for Danica! There. Are we done patting the little lady on the back? No, don’t go …

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Fan’s View: Striving for Mediocrity the NASCAR Way to Victory Lane

“Slow down! Slow way down! You’ll never make it unless you slow down!” I really thought I had entered the twilight zone. What NASCAR crew chief in his right mind would possibly be telling his driver that he’d better pull back or he’d never win? “You’ve got 20 seconds on the No. 07. You’ve got …

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Fan’s View: A Question of Racing Risk – Is Death Too High a Price for a Driver to Pay?

This past Thursday night, NASCAR Racing lost a great racer. John Blewett III lost his life in a wreck during the New England Dodge Dealers 150 at Thompson International Speedway. He was driving his No. 66 modified at the time of the incident. A champion of several tracks throughout the East, at 33 he was …

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Fan’s View: Robby Gordon Got Dumped

Editor’s Note: Mike Neff is out this week dealing with a personal situation, so in Full Throttle‘s place, we offer you a special sneak preview. Every Tuesday, our “fan expert” Sonya Grady graces us with her opinions and commentary on everything NASCAR; today, she gives her take on the Robby Gordon fiasco in a special …

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