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May 6th, 2008

Mark Martin Continues to Race Against Time

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Mark Martin is regarded by nearly every driver, fan, and anyone associated with NASCAR as being one of the greatest drivers in the history of our sport, despite not having a Cup Series championship on his resume. He’s won 35 Cup Series points races, has the […]

By Tim Zaegel -- 8 comments

May 5th, 2008

the Big Ten: Potential Stars in the Waiting

This week, I’ve decided to compile a list of the top-ten future potential stars in NASCAR. The basis for this list isn’t based purely on driving skill, but also on other aspects that can contribute to their future success such as their organization, or even gender.
10. Justin Allgaier - 21 years-old, currently driving in his […]

By Tim Zaegel -- 2 comments

February 2nd, 2008

Saturday Morning Quick Fix

1/30 – Dale Earnhardt Jr. has now reported that the comments he made in regards to DEI removing his memorabilia from their headquarters were mischaracterized and that there are no ill feelings over the situation.  Read More.
1/30 – Richard Petty will waive the green flag at this year’s Daytona 500, a race that “the King” […]

By Tim Zaegel -- 0 comments

February 1st, 2008

Season Preview: Michael Waltrip Racing

It’s not a huge secret that 2007 didn’t exactly provide the Michael Waltrip Racing team with the debut season in Cup racing that they had hoped for, but 2008 could and should be much brighter for the organization as a whole.  This year the relief they’ve been searching for so badly will come in the […]

By Tim Zaegel -- 2 comments

January 29th, 2008

Season Preview: Gillette-Evernham Motorsports

It wasn’t long ago that life was looking on the up and up for former team owner Ray Evernham. In 2003, the bedrock of his team was built around racing legend Bill Elliott who drover the no. 19 Dodge for Ray and finished the season ranked 9th in points while Jeremy Mayfield, pilot of the […]

By Tim Zaegel -- 6 comments

March 26th, 2007

More On My Comments About Kyle Busch

Yesterday I said that Kyle Busch needs to get over the Car Of Tomorrow attitude. Darrell Waltrip agrees:
I hate that Kyle Busch got out of his car and didn’t enjoy his winning moment at Bristol because it’s a huge accomplishment. He’s a young guy, and like so many young, energetic drivers are guilty of doing, […]

By cathy -- 2 comments

March 25th, 2007

Message to Kyle - Get Used To It Or Get Out

So, Kyle Busch won his first ever short track race and the first car of tomorrow race. His comment on winning - he doesn’t like the car! Nice attitude, Kyle.
He won because Jeff Burton let him win. Jeff had the opportunity to knock Kyle out of the way but Jeff is such a class act […]

By cathy -- 2 comments

March 23rd, 2007

NASCAR at Bristol: Jeff Gordon Is On The Pole

Is Jeff Gordon back?  Even he was surprised at his qualifying. Only .14 seconds behind is Kasey Kahne and .13 seconds behind him is Elliott Sadler.  The field is close, but Jeff is starting in front and won his Bud Pole Award.
The Car of tomorrow is now the car of today.  No one seemed to […]

By cathy -- 0 comments

March 22nd, 2007

Fun Bristol Facts

Most caution laps run in one race? 167 in July 1965 at Bristol. Winner Ned Jarrett was one of only two cars to finish on the lead lap in the Volunteer 500, where just 13 of 36 cars finished the race. More facts in By the Numbers at nascar.com.
Fewest caution laps in one race? Bristol, […]

By cathy -- 0 comments

March 22nd, 2007

NASCAR at Bristol - TV Schedule

It’s short track, Car of Tomorrow excitement at Bristol this weekend. Here is the complete TV schedule:
Friday March 23
2:30 pm Busch Series Final Practice ESPN 2
3:30 pm NASCAR Nextel Cup Qualifying SPEED
5:00 pm NASCAR Live! SPEED
7:00pm Trackside! SPEED
Saturday, March 24
10:00 am NASCAR Nextel Cup Practice SPEED
11:00 am Busch Series Qualifying ESPN 2
12:30 pm NASCAR Nextel […]

By cathy -- 0 comments