10 Points to Ponder… After the 2008 Pocono 500 at Pocono
1. What Program? – NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity Program has now entered its ninth year of existence as of this weekend. There are 13 Sprint …
Bubble Breakdown: Scott Riggs Races His Way in While Michael Waltrip Wrecks His Way Out
The competition to stay in the Top 35 in owner points has dissolved into a dogfight, with many more teams falling back towards the bubble …
Nationwide Series Breakdown: 2008 Federated Auto Parts 300 at Nashville
In a Nutshell: Saturday’s race was dubbed the “Opportunity 300,” the first of numerous standalone events for the Nationwide Series this summer – and a …
Tracking the Trucks: 2008 Sam’s Town 400 at Texas
In a Nutshell: Ron Hornaday Jr. took the checkered flag 0.283 seconds ahead of Kyle Busch to with the Sam’s Town 400 at Texas Friday …
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Michael McDowell Magically Maneuvers to Top at Pocono
Rookies in the Starting Lineup: Regan Smith (fourth), Dario Franchitti (14th), Patrick Carpentier (24th), Michael McDowell (39th), Sam Hornish Jr. (41st) Unofficial Finishing Positions: McDowell (27th), …
Driven to the Past: A Few Short ARCA Stories…
Back in the ’60s and early ’70s, one of the most popular watering holes in Daytona Beach was Mac’s Famous Bar on South Atlantic Avenue. …
Happy Hour: Where’s the Love for Pocono Raceway?
In the world of motorsports commentary, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of affection for Pocono Raceway. The complaints are numerous. Boring, single-file racing …
Sliced Bread: Yep, I’m a Logano Believer…
“I do not go to the racetrack to finish second. Me and second don’t get along. I don’t worry about anything but winning races.” – Joey …
Rick Crawford Driver Diary: Home & Home Away From Home
Since the last time we talked, we raced at Charlotte at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. It was a long drive from the Circle Bar race team …
Fanning the Flames: Silly Season Contracts, Old-School Drivers & the “Blow-Up” Crowd
No time to waste with an intro this week; it’s sunny and 70, and I need to hit a patio. Good batch this week, boys …