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Saturday, August 23rd, 2008Clanton takes night two ‘Scorcher’ World of Outlaws victory at Volunteer Speedway
BULLS GAP, Tenn. (Aug. 21) — Shane Clanton wasn’t about to suffer the same fate twice.
Twenty-four hours after having a victory slip through his fingers thanks to some problems with lapped traffic, Clanton made all the right moves on Thursday night at Volunteer Speedway […]
Hot action and hot stars in “The Scorcher”
Friday, August 22nd, 2008By Richard Allen
Some of the biggest names in racing made their way to the Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee on Thursday for the second of the two nights which made up “The Scorcher presented by Alltel Wireless”.
There was plenty of excitement even before the racing action began as fans who arrived early were treated […]
What happened to Bristol last year?
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008By Richard Allen
The Sharpie 500 is typically one of the most anticipated events on the NASCAR schedule. Last year, however, the race did not live up to expectations.
There were few lead changes, hardly any racing back in the pack and virtually none of the close quarter action the track has become famous for.
So, what happened?
There […]
Pressure straining relationships on NASCAR’s top teams
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008By Richard Allen
As a high school social studies teacher I have had just enough training in the field of psychology to be dangerous. However, one thing I have learned, and that does not take much training to figure out, is that pressure forces people to do things outside their normal character.
This weekend showed that very […]
It’s been a season of highs and lows for Gibbs
Monday, August 18th, 2008By Richard Allen
Joe Gibbs knows about the highs and lows of big time sports. He has coached teams that won the Super Bowl and he has coached teams with losing records. NASCAR has treated him no differently and 2008 has been a classic example of that.
Here are some of the highs and lows of his […]
Toyota foiled again in the Motor City
Monday, August 18th, 2008By Richard Allen
With the Dark Knight movie having done so well this summer I thought a Batman reference would be appropriate. So, here goes. Holy Manufacturer, Batman! Toyota has been foiled again in the Motor City.
Wins at the Michigan International Speedway are coveted by NASCAR teams because they take place just a short distance from […]
Volunteer Speedway set for two big nights(Aug 20-21)
Monday, August 18th, 2008World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Scorcher’ scheduled Aug. 20-21, 2008 at Volunteer Speedway
BULLS GAP, Tenn. — Big purse money will once again be paid out at Volunteer Speedway on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 20-21, for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series sanctioned fifth annual “Scorcher” presented by Alltel Wireless and Rusty Wallace Toyota […]
Team Hendrick in the pits and other Michigan notes
Sunday, August 17th, 2008By Richard Allen
Once again, second guessers will have an opportunity to scrutinize Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and his Hendrick Motorsports crew.
Just like last week in Watkins Glen, Junior had a strong car early in the race. He got out front early in the 3M Performance 400 and looked like he had a chance for a repeat […]
Stewart, Gordon and others still seeking first win
Saturday, August 16th, 2008By Richard Allen
Sunday is a day when people often look through their newspapers for the classified ads. So, I thought I would add one on behalf of several NASCAR drivers.
Winning NASCAR Driver seeking first win. Can be on big speedway, short track or cookie cutter. Please come soon as time is running out.
There are no […]
Back Flips and Bows
Saturday, August 16th, 2008By Jayson D. Henry
NFL players have end zone dances. Basketball players have stylish dunks. And now, celebrations have made their way to NASCAR. This season has been one to bring those celebrations to prominence.
It used to be that all NASCAR drivers ever did to celebrate a win was a long, smoking burnout. That’s OK I […]
NASCAR schedule needs more variety
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008By Richard Allen
With this week’s race in Michigan coming up, it got me thinking about the tracks NASCAR runs on. While they may vary in length from 1 ½ to 2 miles, the basic shape of so many tracks is essentially the same. So, it got me wondering if NASCAR needs another road course added […]
Kenseth in good shape as Chase approaches
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008By Richard Allen
Matt Kenseth entered the Centurion Boats at The Glen in 13th place of the overall standings, just outside the all important Top 12. Even he would have probably admitted his chances were not too good for moving up in the standings on a road course. No doubt, he was just hoping to get […]
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