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Five Points to Ponder: Fiery Phoenix, 500 Strong for Harvick & The Big Unknown

Five Points to Ponder: Fiery Phoenix, 500 Strong for Harvick & The Big Unknown

Nov 4, 2014
ONE: UNDER PRESSURE Two races remain – 579 laps or 712 miles, if you prefer – until we crown the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, and right now it’s anyone’s title, with all eight still-eligible drivers absolutely in the mix for the big silver wavy trophy. This new Chase version is certainly polarizing, but …

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Voices from the Cheap Seats: Defending the Indefensible

Voices from the Cheap Seats: Defending the Indefensible

Nov 4, 2014
Just a scant couple of weeks ago in this column, I basically did the journalistic equivalent of ripping Brad Keselowski a new one. Today, I find myself in the position of public defender for the aforementioned “defendant,” who shall henceforth be referred to as BK. Others involved in this investigation, namely Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick …

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Couch Potato Tuesday: ESPN’s Fight Night At The Races

Couch Potato Tuesday: ESPN’s Fight Night At The Races

Nov 4, 2014
The specter of violence has reared its head once again. Cripes. Before we even get into the critique, I’ll state for the record that this fighting is passé. Not only is it played out, it’s also ludicrous and makes the sport look bad. I do a lot more pertaining to motorsports coverage than critiquing TV …

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Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in NASCAR: Texas – Phoenix Edition

Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in NASCAR: Texas – Phoenix Edition

Nov 3, 2014
It seemed like everyone wanted a piece of Brad Keselowski after the AAA Texas 500, but he isn’t the driver atop Who’s Hot and Who’s Not. The actions of Jeff Gordon and Kevin Harvick are being studied under a microscope after a multifaceted brawl in the Lone Star State left three Chasers bruised and bloody. …

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Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus Will Stay Together in 2015

Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus Will Stay Together in 2015

Nov 3, 2014
It’s official: the biggest power duo of the last decade in NASCAR will continue their partnership into 2015. According to FOX Sports, Jimmie Johnson and longtime crew chief Chad Knaus have confirmed that the pair will be back together for the 2015 season. When asked about a rumored change-up at Hendrick Motorsports in the offseason after …

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NASCAR Will Review Brad Keselowski-Jeff Gordon Post-Race Altercation

NASCAR Will Review Brad Keselowski-Jeff Gordon Post-Race Altercation

Nov 3, 2014
The sanctioning body has a lot of work to do this week as NASCAR VP of Competition Robin Pemberton and his staff sort through video and reports of what transpired after the conclusion of the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth on Sunday night. The brawl that occurred between Brad Keselowski …

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Chad Boat, Vektor Vodka Partner for Phoenix Nationwide Race

Chad Boat, Vektor Vodka Partner for Phoenix Nationwide Race

Nov 3, 2014
Local boy Chad Boat has even more to cheer about as the Nationwide Series’ trip to Phoenix International Raceway approaches. Boat will have a new primary sponsor, Vektor Vodka, onboard the No. 84 Chevy Camaro for the DAV 200 – Honoring America’s Veterans this Saturday. Billy Boat Motorsports announced today (Nov. 3) that the premium vodka brand will …

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Thinkin’ Out Loud: AAA Texas 500 – Rumblin’, Bumblin’ and Stumblin’

Thinkin’ Out Loud: AAA Texas 500 – Rumblin’, Bumblin’ and Stumblin’

Nov 3, 2014
Key Moment – On the first green-white-checkered finish, Jeff Gordon chose the outside line to lead the field to the green. He drifted wide as the field approached turn 1, opening the door for Brad Keselowski to try and shoot through the middle in an effort to go for the win. Gordon came down and …

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The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2014 AAA Texas 500

The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2014 AAA Texas 500

Nov 3, 2014
Looking for the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How behind Sunday’s race? Amy Henderson has you covered each week with the answers to six race-day questions, covering all five Ws and even the H… the Big Six. Who… gets my shoutout of the race? If you didn’t see this top-10 finish coming, you’re not …

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The Brawl That Brings Brian’s Chase To A Crossroads

The Brawl That Brings Brian’s Chase To A Crossroads

Nov 3, 2014
“Did you see the Texas fight? In NASCAR?” Amongst coffee stops, or milling about on the train, or in offices Monday morning, millions of people in America will take a break, get bored at work and start asking that question. Some of them will be lifelong NASCAR fans, still absorbing the ramifications of a bar-like brawl that …

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Brad Keselowski vs. Jeff Gordon: Passion Ignites Fury

Brad Keselowski vs. Jeff Gordon: Passion Ignites Fury

Nov 3, 2014
Brad Keselowski might be the next Dale Earnhardt, but then again, he might not be. However, he is raising eyebrows after sparking two major incidents over the past month. Picture it. Green-white-checkered attempt, championship on the line, a hole opens up on the track. Keselowski saw an opportunity open up with only a handful of …

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Pace Laps: The Race That Wouldn’t End, Sadler’s Sickness and Bubba’s Championship Hopes Go Up in Smoke

Pace Laps: The Race That Wouldn’t End, Sadler’s Sickness and Bubba’s Championship Hopes Go Up in Smoke

Nov 3, 2014
Sprint Cup Series:  The Stop and Go 500 – How do you like your races?  Well this one seemed to mimic bad traffic.  The race had a green flag feel until the caution came out for debris on lap 174.  Then the race became a contest between who was good for twenty laps at a time, …

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