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Ryan Blaney, Darrell Wallace, Jr. Among Drivers to be Featured on NickSports
NASCAR announced on Tuesday Nov. 4 that Darrell Wallace, Jr., Ryan Blaney, Kenzie Ruston and Kyle Larson will be featured in Nickelodeon as part of their new docu-series titled “Hammer Down.” The shows, eight to 12 minutes in length, will allow young fans a glimpse into the lives of the young athletes. “‘Hammer Down’ gives …
Mackena Bell to make Nationwide Series debut at Phoenix International Raceway
Rev Racing announced Monday “Drive for Diversity” selection Mackena Bell will be making her NASCAR Nationwide Series debut at Phoenix International Raceway with Rick Ware Racing. “It’s a step and it may be a step I never get to take again,” she commented in a press release announcing the partnership. “Rides are hard to come …
Brandon Jones to run some NASCAR Xfinity Series races for RCR in 2015
Richard Childress Racing announced Monday that NASCAR K&N Pro Series driver Brandon Jones will run a partial schedule for the team in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2015. “I have been watching Brandon the past few years and like what I see in him as a driver and a person,” Richard Childress, chairman and CEO …
Racing to the Point: NASCAR Plays The Brawl Blame Game
NASCAR executives probably spent Monday morning reveling in the media attention sparked by Sunday’s post-race fight. Then they spent Monday afternoon analyzing the video to dish out penalties for it. After all, that type of behavior can’t be tolerated – even if it’s exactly what NASCAR wanted, creating one hell of a strange disciplinary policy. …
Five Points to Ponder: Fiery Phoenix, 500 Strong for Harvick & The Big Unknown
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 …
Voices from the Cheap Seats: Defending the Indefensible
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 …
Couch Potato Tuesday: ESPN’s Fight Night At The Races
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 …
Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in NASCAR: Texas – Phoenix Edition
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. …
Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus Will Stay Together in 2015
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 …
NASCAR Will Review Brad Keselowski-Jeff Gordon Post-Race Altercation
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 …
Chad Boat, Vektor Vodka Partner for Phoenix Nationwide Race
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 …
Thinkin’ Out Loud: AAA Texas 500 – Rumblin’, Bumblin’ and Stumblin’
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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