Jim McKay: His Was a Voice From Another Era
“The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat!” Even today, every time I turn on the TV to watch a sporting event, those words …
S.D. Grady
Fan’s View: Sitting in NASCAR’s Victory Lane, Who Deserves to Be There?
I suppose the argument could be made that none of the drivers sitting in NASCAR’s victory lane this weekend should have been there. Over in …
Fan’s View: Behind the Scenes in NASCAR, Who Are All Those Guys?
It’s not often that we see them on camera; like a rare bird, they dash out of shot, intent on accomplishing the task at hand. …
Fan’s View: Giving Danica Patrick Her Due & Nothing More
Congratulations to Danica Patrick for winning her first IRL race! After three years, 50 starts and three podium finishes prior to Saturday’s Twin Ring Motegi …
Fan’s View: Striving for Mediocrity the NASCAR Way to Victory Lane
“Slow down! Slow way down! You’ll never make it unless you slow down!” I really thought I had entered the twilight zone. What NASCAR crew …
Fan’s View: This NASCAR Column Brought to You by Greed & the All-American Dollar
It’s been some years since I became a devout NASCAR fan. Unlike some of my readers out there, I wasn’t raised on the local dirt …
Fan’s View: Breaking NASCAR’s Cookie-Cutter Mold
Once upon a time, in a world not of our own, John Q. Fan sat down in his beige living room and turned on his …
Who’s the Champ, Who’s the Chump & Who’s in the Chase: 2008 NASCAR Staff Predictions
Now that another new NASCAR season is officially upon us, the time is here for our Frontstretch staff to look like geniuses… or fools… with …
Fan’s View: Getting Ready For NASCAR’s Big Race – Are YOU Ready?
So, you’ve tucked away the NFL t-shirts, the football-shaped chip bowl, and your baseball hat with the horns on it. The Super Bowl is over …
2008 Season Preview: How Can NASCAR Stop the Bleeding?
After a year of declining TV ratings and empty seats in the stands, NASCAR is working hard to win back the fans. What’s the most important thing to do?