The Yellow Stripe: From Sandstone to Sterling, the Top-10 Trophies in NASCAR
Back home in England, sports trophies in my favorite sport of football (OK, soccer on this side of the pond) are simple awards. They are …
Voice of Vito: Nepotism in Reverse – Kyle Petty’s Days Coming to a Close at Petty Enterprises?
There was a stunning admission made by Patti Petty, wife of NASCAR driver Kyle Petty, reported Sept. 29 in the Winston-Salem Journal. With a few …
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not In Sprint Cup: 2008 Camping World RV 400 at Kansas Edition
It was another week, another mechanical problem for Kyle Busch this weekend at Kansas. Busch is going through one of the most surprising slumps in …
Talking NASCAR TV: The Chase Gets Chased Off the Air on Non-NASCAR ESPN Shows
Whether you are a fan of the NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup or not, there is no arguing that the 10-race showdown is the …
Running Their Mouth: 2008 Camping World RV 400 at Kansas
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what a select few were thinking following the Camping World RV 400 presented by Coleman at Kansas Speedway.
Fan’s View: Saying Goodbye to Paul Newman – Actor, Philanthropist & Racer
Paul Newman died last Friday, Sept. 26 at the age of 83 after a battle with lung cancer. Such is the usual line I’ll read …
Bowles-Eye View: Time for Joe Gibbs Racing to Fight – Not Fold – Through Its Dark Nightmare
“Adversity is a fact of life. It can’t be controlled. What we can control is how we react to it.” – Anonymous Things can change …
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 Kansas Race Recap
The Key Moment: Carl Edwards sailed his Ford into the final corner in a kamikaze attempt to pass Jimmie Johnson. Edwards did get by the …
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 …
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Patrick Carpentier Makes the “Best” Out of a Bad Day
Rookies in the Starting Lineup: Patrick Carpentier (19th), Marcos Ambrose (20th), Sam Hornish Jr. (23rd), Joey Logano (28th), Regan Smith (35th) Unofficial Finishing Positions: Carpentier (29th), …