Thompson in Turn 5: NASCAR Critics Have Been Silent… At Least, Until Kansas
As an unabashed supporter of NASCAR’s decision to implement a playoff format that determines the Sprint Cup champion – along with its equally controversial and …
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Thompson in Turn 5: Ron Hornaday’s Testosterone Use – The Story That Should Have Never Been Told
As the media fanfare surrounding the first race of the 10-event Chase for the Sprint Cup heated up last week, news that defending Craftsman Truck …
Thompson in Turn 5: Tony Stewart Rude, Crude & 1 of the Best
I’m not sure who I rank as the best all-around driver I have ever witnessed do battle on a racetrack; but of the three at …
Thompson in Turn 5: Richmond a “Must-See” Event
NASCAR’s long schedule has always become tedious for race fans who, as the season wears on, invariably suffer from stock car “burnout” to one degree …
Thompson in Turn 5: Edwards & Busch… Like Mayfield & Earnhardt
The bump-and-run maneuver – as demonstrated by Carl Edwards Saturday night in the Sharpie 500 at Bristol to gain the win – is without a …
Thompson in Turn 5: Jeff Gordon & Others Still Figuring Out How to Approach the Chase
Immediately following NASCAR’s announcement in 2003 of the new championship points format – the 10-race Chase – I found myself fully on board with the …
Thompson in Turn 5: No “Mind Games” Intended Towards Kyle Busch – Just the Truth
Wholly based on genuine observations and candid comments made by Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson leading up to Kyle Busch’s convincing win last Sunday at …
Thompson in Turn 5: NASCAR, Bring On the Road Courses – & the “Ringers” Too!
The debate concerning road-course racing and how it should or shouldn’t fit into the historically circle track-dominated world of NASCAR has heated up, as it …
Thompson in Turn 5: It’s Not Personal, It’s About Performance – Kyle Petty’s Time to Step Down
The latest news out of Petty Enterprises Inc. has Chad McCumbee penciled in to drive the No. 45 Dodge in place of Kyle Petty at …
Thompson in Turn 5: Getting Over Kyle Busch – You May Hate Him, But He Sure Can Drive a Racecar
It has almost become amusing to hear so many people who collectively dislike NASCAR’s Kyle Busch find new ways to both express their dislike for …