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 …
Talking NASCAR TV: Lack of Focus Hurts ESPN Broadcasts
Hello, race fans. First off, I’m sorry that it’s Thursday and you’re just getting the chance to read this critique. The rainout on Sunday (Aug. …
Thompson in Turn 5: There’s Just Something About Monday Races at Pocono
The only disappointment for race fans this week should be that the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 was rescheduled for Monday (Aug. 3) due to …
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: A Heluva Good Chance to Make Up Ground at Watkins Glen
From the roval to a real road course, the Sprint Cup Series heads to Watkins Glen, N.Y. for another dose of turning left and right. …
Numbers Game: 2009 Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono
5 – career Sprint Cup victories for Pocono winner Denny Hamlin in 136 starts.
What’s Vexing Vito: Practice Makes Perfect & Tire Test Puzzling – Chase Contenders Get a Leg up on Competition at Dover
In my weekly Voice of Vito piece yesterday, I wrote how some of the rules in NASCAR need to be amended to make more sense …
Did You Notice? Vickers Vexed by Pit Road, the 5-Lap Farce & Nationwide’s Double Standard?
Did You Notice? How much pit-road mistakes have played into the momentum of teams this season? It started in Daytona, when Dale Earnhardt Jr. missed …