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Wednesday, March 12th, 2008It’s the most exciting racing venue in the world
By Richard Allen
Once again it is time for NASCAR to make a trek into the hills of upper East Tennessee.
Typically the Bristol Motor Speedway provides the most intense racing on the Sprint Cup circuit. Its hard concrete surface and steeply banked turns allow cars to travel around […]
Is Kyle Busch going to ruin the truck series? (3-12-08)
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008Is Kyle Busch going to ruin the Truck series?
By Richard Allen
There have been three NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races this season. Kyle Busch has entered all three. He has won two and placed second in the other.
Is that impressive or immaterial?
For that matter, was it that impressive for Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick to have […]
Why doesn’t NASCAR take wins away?
Monday, March 10th, 2008Why doesn’t NASCAR take wins away?
By Richard Allen
Carl Edwards’ car did not pass a post race inspection after his victory in Las Vegas. Many fans and casual observers alike have asked the question, “Why not take the win away?â€
The answer, at least in part, may be related to a race held at the Atlanta Motor […]
Stewart has the right to blister Goodyear (3-9-08)
Sunday, March 9th, 2008Stewart has the right to blister Goodyear
By Richard Allen
Finally! A race car driver got out of his car and actually had something critical to say about Goodyear.
I am by no means out to get Goodyear, but how many times has it happened? Drivers have been unable to race side by side but yet they get […]
Kyle Busch puts Toyota in the win column (3-9-08)
Sunday, March 9th, 2008Kyle Busch puts Toyota in the win column
By Richard Allen
Prior to the running of the Kobalt Tools 500 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway all the talk seemed to be about oil coolers and cool weather. But, there was nothing cool about the start Dale Earnhardt, Jr got off to. As a matter of fact, Junior […]
Atlanta Calling: Will the fans of tradition answer? (3-7-08)
Friday, March 7th, 2008
Atlanta Calling: Will the fans of tradition answer?
By Richard Allen
In March of 2000 Dale Earnhardt beat Bobby Labonte by .010 seconds. One year later, Earnhardt’s successor, Kevin Harvick, beat Jeff Gordon by .006 seconds. In March of 2005 Carl Edwards passed Jimmie Johnson on the last lap to earn a win by the slight margin […]
All eyes should be on Edwards
Friday, March 7th, 2008All eyes should be on Edwards
By Richard Allen
Carl Edwards is used to having people look at him. He has appeared on the covers of several magazines. He does those celebratory back flips which are shown by all the sports highlights shows. And lately, people have been looking at him because he has been leading the […]
Gordon and Stewart may have changed their minds
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008Gordon and Stewart may have changed their minds
By Richard Allen
The untimely deaths of Dale Earnhardt, Kenny Irwin and Adam Petty forced NASCAR to take a serious look at the safety of stock car racing. As a result the organization, primarily under the leadership of Gary Nelson, began building the Car of Tomorrow.
The project took a […]
Edwards’ tire ruling opens the door for controversy
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008Edwards’ tire ruling opens the door for controversy
By Richard Allen
In Sunday’s UAW-Dodge 400 NASCAR made an on the spot ruling to override its own rule book and allowed common sense to prevail.
During the last pit stop of the day Carl Edwards’ Roush-Fenway crew let a tire get away and roll back across pit road. The rule […]
Edwards makes Vegas his playground (3-2-08)
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008Edwards makes Vegas his playground
By Richard Allen
Carl Edwards had a great time in Las Vegas and he did not even have to drop a dime into a slot machine. The Missouri driver picked up where he left off on Monday in California by winning the UAW-Dodge 400.
The Las Vegas Motor Speedway proved to be quite […]
Ford Needs More Depth to Stay Competitive (3-1-08)
Saturday, March 1st, 2008Ford Needs More Depth to Stay Competitive
By Richard Allen
There have been two Sprint Cup races so far in 2008. The two races have shown Ford Motor Company’s potential for success and disaster in NASCAR’s top series.
Ford drivers have the potential to win any race. They showed that at the end of 2007 when Matt Kenseth, […]
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