Matt McLaughlin’s Thinkin’ Out Loud: 2008 World 600 Race Recap
Tony Stewart cut down a tire with three laps to go, allowing Kasey Kahne to streak by him for the World 600 win.
Danica Patrick
Frontstretch Breakdown: 2008 Indianapolis 500
In a Nutshell: Scott Dixon took the pole for this race, his latest assertion that he is the driver to beat this year; and heading into the Indy 500, he gave no one any reason to think differently. Several drivers took turns at the front of the biggest event in open-wheel racing – including teammate …
Fanning the Flames: Fishin’ for Some Answers to Tony Stewart’s Likely Defection
Although no one asked, we did catch a few bass last weekend, even with a stiff wind and temps in the 40s. (When I mention fishing at the end of a column, it’s your cue to ask me how I did so I can talk racing and fishing in the same article – and what’s …
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: NASCAR Short Takes on a Short Break
A few random notes after a rare weekend off for the Cup Series. I really think NASCAR needs to take a long, hard look at their schedule. I hope everyone who took this weekend off enjoyed it, because the next time the Cup schedule does something like that is July 20. After that, the series …
Thompson in Turn 5: A Successful Female NASCAR Driver Would Be… Oprah-Like
I would love to have a financial stake in the first woman driver in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series that performs at the high level of skill that IRL driver Danica Patrick does. There is no secret that the nation’s top automobile racing series is sponsor driven, and a successful female driver would have a …
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 300, her arrival in victory lane has long been awaited. Altogether now: three cheers for Danica! There. Are we done patting the little lady on the back? No, don’t go …
Bowles-Eye View: 2 Countries, 2 Races, 2 Divergent Outcomes on Diversity
It was a tale of two cities, two countries and two completely different races. But those two checkered flags converged into one defining story, leaving fans both delighted and disappointed by the future of diversity in a sport that’s lacked it for far too long. The events were held outside the country, on opposite ends …
Fanning the Flames: NASCAR Speed = Distance Divided by Time
Thanks once again for a fun batch of input this week. You’re taking the column back! And Doug, I haven’t forgotten about yours, bud. It’s a two-weeker. Q: Glad to see that the drivers are speaking up about the Carl Edwards infraction. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Elliott Sadler and others were vocal in their opinions that …
Did You Notice? That Gillett’s Well On His Way to Building His Dodge Empire?
Did You Notice? That back in July, one of the things new owner George Gillett repeatedly emphasized for his new Dodge teams was a need to expand from three to four cars. That, more than anything else, appears to play into this move to “partner” with Robby Gordon‘s No. 7 over at GEM. Trust me, …
Thompson in Turn 5: Diversity the Road to NASCAR’s Future Growth
Growth is the primary goal for any American enterprise, and NASCAR is the epitome of an American business.