Archive for April, 2008
« Previous EntriesFantasy Picks and Predictions: Richmond
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008Fantasy Picks and Predictions: Richmond
By Richard Allen
The Crown Royal Presents the Dan Lowry 400 at the Richmond International Raceway presents fantasy players with a unique opportunity. For one of the few times this season there is abundant data to rely on. The Car of Tomorrow was used in both races on this track in 2007. […]
Two wins for Busch, Two years for Junior
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008Two wins for Busch, Two years for Junior
By Richard Allen
Whether fair or unfair, due to the situation that played out during the 2007 “Silly Season” comparisons between Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Kyle Busch are inevitable.
At about the midpoint of last year it was announced that Earnhardt would be leaving Dale Earnhardt, Inc. to drive for […]
Why not race back to the line on the last lap? (4-29-08)
Monday, April 28th, 2008Why not race back to the line on the last lap?
By Richard Allen
The last lap of the Aaron’s 499 could have been a spine tingling thriller, but it was not. Instead, the field was frozen when a 10 car crash occurred well behind the lead pack.
At the moment of caution NASCAR freezes the field so […]
Talladega does not need the “Big One” to be exciting (4-28-08)
Sunday, April 27th, 2008Talladega does not need the “Big One” to be exciting
By Richard Allen
As the laps rolled by in Sunday’s Aaron’s 499 at the Talladega Superspeedway two questions began to emerge. First, where is the much talked about “Big One”? And, can the Talladega track have an exciting race without there being a major crash involved?
The answer […]
Exciting race and empty seats in Talladega
Sunday, April 27th, 2008Exciting race and empty seats in Talladega
By Richard Allen
In victory lane on Sunday Kyle Busch thanked the fans for being there and supporting NASCAR racing. Unfortunately, there were not that many fans there, or at least there were not as many fans as there could have been.
There are two tracks on the NASCAR Sprint Cup […]
Crazy scenarios for Stewart, Danica and Logano
Saturday, April 26th, 2008Crazy scenarios for Stewart, Danica and Logano
By Richard Allen
This week’s talk centering on Tony Stewart and his possible move from Joe Gibbs Racing has and will continue to set off all sorts of speculation in regard to who will wind up where in 2009.
Since there are going to be numerous scenarios rumored over the next […]
Could Stewart be the biggest free agent ever?
Friday, April 25th, 2008Could Stewart be the biggest free agent ever?
By Richard Allen
Nothing is official. No announcements have been made. Both sides are saying the right things.
“We’ve got Tony signed through ‘08 and ‘09, and we want to go full bore and win a bunch of races and championships together,” J.D. Gibbs said. “Our hope is that if […]
Racing legend gives thoughts on today’s NASCAR
Thursday, April 24th, 2008Racing legend gives thoughts on today’s NASCAR
By Richard Allen
One of the things I like to do when talking with people who have been involved in racing for a long time is to get their perspective on the sport as it is today.
L.D. Ottinger’s racing career spanned over five decades. He has seen the sport go […]
Fantasy Picks and Predictions: Talladega
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008Fantasy Picks and Predictions: Talladega
By Richard Allen
After an off week the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is set to get back to work in the Aaron’s 499 at the Talladega Superspeedway. As usual, any race at Talladega is a crap shoot for fantasy pickers. Players could appear headed for a great day with four drivers in […]
Racing legend reflects on a stellar career
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008Racing legend reflects on a stellar career
By Richard Allen
L.D. Ottinger won the first race he ever entered. While it may seem impossible to improve upon that incredible beginning, he did.
Throughout an outstanding career which spanned over five decades, Ottinger won hundreds of races and dozens of track and touring series championships, including the […]
Gordon, Kenseth prove that even the best can be worst
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008Gordon, Kenseth prove that even the best can be worst
By Richard Allen
Jeff Gordon had only finished in last place one other time prior to his efforts in the Samsung 500 at the Texas Motor Speedway. In that race, however, his car was never right. From the beginning of the event, it was apparent he […]
Is Hendrick really “back”?
Sunday, April 13th, 2008Is Hendrick really “back”?
By Richard Allen
Make no mistake, Hendrick Motorsports is the best organization in NASCAR. They may even be the best organization in professional sports. However, few would argue that the super team has not lived up to their lofty standards so far in 2008.
After winning the Subway Fresh Fit 500 Saturday night in […]