Archive for December, 2008
« Previous EntriesNew Year’s Resolutions: Racing and Otherwise
Monday, December 29th, 2008By Richard Allen
A few days ago RacingWithRich.com was able to obtain a rare peek at some wishes people within the NASCAR community had sent to Santa Claus. As luck would have it, this website has also been able to gain exclusive access to some high profile New Year’s resolutions.
This time, however, our sources have expanded beyond […]
NASCAR seeking sponsors while teams are dying
Sunday, December 28th, 2008By Richard Allen
I read a story in the Sports Business Journal the other day which pointed out that NASCAR will be entering 2009 with perhaps as many as ten fewer official partners than they have had in years past. This year in particular there are openings in four major areas of corporate partnerships with the […]
The New York Yankees have spent so much money this off season they could have…
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008By Richard Allen
*** My first experience at public writing was on a Knoxville sports talk host’s website. In that blog I often made rather lame attempts at humor about a wide variety of subjects. Since there is not very much to write about in the world of NASCAR during the off season I thought I […]
Speedway in Lights can be enjoyed by all
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008By Richard Allen
This past week the Allen family made what has become an annual Christmas season trek to the Bristol Motor Speedway. The trip is always a highlight of the holidays for my wife and I and most of all for our two young sons.
Whether you are a race fan or not you will enjoy […]
NASCAR letters to Santa
Monday, December 22nd, 2008By Richard Allen
*** My first experience at public writing was on a Knoxville sports talk host’s website. In that blog I often made rather lame attempts at humor about a wide variety of subjects. Since there is not very much to write about in the world of NASCAR during the off season I thought I […]
The 2008 Driver of the Year is…
Sunday, December 21st, 2008By Richard Allen
The end of the year seems to always bring about a myriad of awards and honors in sports as well as all other fields. RacingWithRich.com has decided to join the fray by declaring the 2008 Driver of the Year.
Hard to believe as it may be, the winner of three consecutive Sprint Cup championships […]
There are too many bowls…And I’m glad
Saturday, December 20th, 2008By Jayson D. Henry
Of course there are too many bowls. 34 post season games are far more than are necessary. There’s no way there are, or will ever be, 68 teams worthy of the reward of going to a bowl game.
And, I along with many, many others wish there was a playoff of some sort […]
What would NASCAR do without Junior?
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008By Richard Allen
With Christmas fast approaching and last second shopping being done, one has to consider what NASCAR would do without Dale Earnhardt, Jr.?
Junior accounts for a large percentage of souvenir sales among NASCAR themed items. It is estimated he earns over $10 million per year from selling items such as T-shirts, hats, posters, flags […]
Did you see the guy throw his shoes at President Bush?
Sunday, December 14th, 2008By Richard Allen
*** My first experience at public writing was on a Knoxville sports talk host’s website. In that blog I often made rather lame attempts at humor about a wide variety of subjects. Since there is not very much to write about in the world of NASCAR during the off season I thought I […]
Is it time for Knaus to help Junior or Gordon?
Wednesday, December 10th, 2008By Richard Allen
Last week I wrote about the remarkable success of driver Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus and compared the combination against other tandems in NASCAR history. I ended that column by teasing that it might be time to break this successful duo up.
I say that not because their relationship may be going […]
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Auto maker bailout is Un-American, but probably necessary
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008By Richard Allen
As a social studies teacher by trade I have often taught lessons on free enterprise and capitalism. I try to teach my students that in a capitalist society business owners who produce legal products or services, pay their taxes, abide by the law and see to the needs of their workers and customers […]