Running Their Mouth: 2009 Aaron’s 499 at Talladega
This week, here’s a special Nationwide Series peek at what the drivers were thinking following the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2009 Talladega Spring Race Recap
The Key Moment: Carl Edwards had the lead when Brad Keselowski got a fender inside of him off turn 4 on the final lap. Edwards … Continue Reading
5 Points to Ponder: 2009 Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Edition
A NASCAR induced near-disaster? Like every single person watching the FOX telecast or sitting in the stands at the 2.66-mile superspeedway that has produced some … Continue Reading
Happy Hour: Is NASCAR Seeing What’s Happening?
Long ago as a young lad, I worked for a department store you may have heard of called Caldor. I wasn’t the best employee – … Continue Reading
Fanning the Flames: When the Story About the Story Becomes THE Story
Q: Why did NASCAR penalize Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Casey Mears for their actions at Phoenix? I thought NASCAR wanted emotion… isn’t that what Brian said last year? I could maybe understand a penalty if Junior spun Mears during green and caused a big wreck, but on the cool-down lap?
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: Picking the ‘Dega Drafting Lane That’s Moving Forward
The fantasy wildcard weekend that is Talladega looms on the horizon. The Big One, which happens more times than not, can take out a player’s … Continue Reading
Did You Notice? Restrictor Plate 1-Hit Wonders & the New Precedent of “Probation”
Did You Notice? Just probation for Casey Mears and Dale Earnhardt Jr.? Did you really expect the sanctioning body to do anything more after their … Continue Reading
Mirror Driving: Coming Clean at Roush Fenway, Cleaning Up NASCAR’s Ratings Decline & More
Continuing a recent trend, the NASCAR race at Phoenix saw an 18% drop in ratings from over a year ago despite a popular Mark Martin victory. Why?
Full Throttle: Dale Earnhardt’s Dream Now a Nightmare
In 1980, Dale Earnhardt, with his wife Teresa, formed a company named Dale Earnhardt Incorporated. Initially, the company was put together to compete in some … Continue Reading
The Yellow Stripe: 50 is the New 20 for Mark Martin
The NASCAR season is brutally long, and with 36 races across 10 months, you know that from time to time you’re going to see an … Continue Reading