10 Points to Ponder… After the 2008 Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta
1. Eating Sushi – Expectations of a takeover of Chrysler by General Motors are gaining credibility, as both company’s fortunes continue to spiral downward as …
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Thompson in Turn 5: NASCAR Racing & Politics Not a Good Mix
Who will win the 2008 presidential election is still anybody’s guess. But when it comes to NASCAR, who they want to win isn’t even in …
10 Points to Ponder… After the 2008 TUMS QuikPak 500 at Martinsville
1. Talking About Times Getting Hard! – Johnny Benson took command of the Craftsman Truck Series championship points battle, at least temporarily, by winning the …
Thompson in Turn 5: As News From Detroit Worsens, Changes for NASCAR Are Inevitable
In these troubled times we live in, the average American citizen is worried about the ramifications of a $750 billion economic bailout. But what about …
10 Points to Ponder… After the 2008 Bank of America 500 at Charlotte
1. Unrest in Detroit – It is being heavily rumored that talks have taken place between Chrysler and General Motors involving GM acquiring Chrysler’s automotive …
Thompson in Turn 5: Robby Gordon Continuing to Defy Conventional Wisdom
Not since the days of independent driver Dave Marcis, who through sheer determination managed to earn a living as a Cup driver and team owner, …
10 Points to Ponder… After the 2008 Amp Energy 500 at Talladega
1. Change in Direction – Joey Logano, heir to the No. 20 Toyota presently driven by Sunday’s race winner Tony Stewart, will not compete in …
Thompson in Turn 5: Paul Menard’s Departure to Yates Leaves DEI in Need of Help
News that driver Paul Menard and his father’s sponsor dollars will soon part ways with Dale Earnhardt Inc. seems to lend credence to the prediction …
10 Points to Ponder… After the 2008 Camping World RV 400 at Kansas
1. Naturally Good – The Chase for the Sprint Cup point format initiated in 2004 is designed to narrow the point gap amongst the top-12 …
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 …