Marcos Ambrose Successfully Defends His Crystal in the 2009 Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. – Marcos Ambrose is a forgetful person, apparently. As part of his prize last year for winning at Watkins Glen, he was …
Jimmie Johnson Claims 2009 Coors Light Pole at Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. – In the pre-qualifying press conferences at Watkins Glen, a recurring theme in some of the questioning was the idea that Jimmie …
Happy Hour: Kyle Busch & the Karma Factor
If you watch enough sporting events, it’s hard not to believe that destiny plays a role in the outcome sometimes. Having seen nearly every Cup …
Holding a Pretty Wheel: Jamie McMurray at a Crossroads with Miles to Go
The year is 2002 and there is buzz in the then Busch Series garage and among fans about a 26-year-old driver seemingly in the fast …
Driven to the Past: Those Were the Days…
One of my old acquaintances from Louisville reminded me this week of something that happened at the old Fairgrounds Motor Speedway there back in the …
Kenny Wallace Driver Diary: Hometown Blues, Some Great Runs & Some Amazing Fans
We had a really rough time in Chicago. From the time we arrived there all the way through practice, we’d just bottom out, destroying our …
Mike Bliss the Latest Casualty of Phoenix Racing
Last week, everyone following the Nationwide Series was left scratching their heads as to why CJM Racing chose to let go of promising rookie Scott …
Voices From the Heartland: Veto the Bill to Change NASCAR Rules
Yesterday on this very front page, my esteemed colleague, Vito Pugliese (and I hope I spelled that right, ‘cuz I’m pretty sure he has some …
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: A Pirate Looks at 50
As some of you may know, after the Pocono wrap-up I’m heading off for the annual family Jersey shore vacation. Fewer of you realize that …
Fanning the Flames: No to the Camaro, Stremme v. Gordon & ESPN’s Twittergate
Some involved questions this week, so let’s jump right in. Small-engine repair tips are welcome as well. Q: I read about the Nationwide Series needing …