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Hamlin Hospitalized Overnight After Hard Crash
NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Denny Hamlin was taken to the infield care center, then to the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital following a hard crash at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday...
Written by Julianna Harrell about 1 day ago 7 comments -
S.M.'s Craftsman Update, Issue No. 13
Rumors Hermie Sadler will be driving a No. 48 truck at Martinsville Oct. 18th with sponsorship from Directv/TNA Wrestling and his first race this year in the series. Sam Hornish, Jr. will be driving the No...
Written by S M Napier about about 1 hour ago 0 comments -
Funny How Fans Are Made: Regan Smith Gets ROBBED by NASCAR
Today, I watched NASCAR make a change in the rules on the spur of the moment to take a win from Regan Smith, and hand it to Tony Stewart. Anyone who watched the Truck Race on Saturday saw and heard them talking about it on the last lap...
Written by Mitchell Hall about 2 days ago 37 comments -
Tires Troubles, Two "Big Ones" Prove Fatal For Many At 'Dega
As if Talladega, the wild card race in the Chase, isn't hard enough with the infamous "Big One" lurking. Tire problems, however, gave a "Big One" a run for it's money-causing problems. The issues began Friday, when Dale Earnhardt, Jr...
Written by Jen Preston about 2 days ago 9 comments
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Talladega Terrorizes Championship Contenders; Tony Stewart Snags First Win
It was a typically wild race at Talladega, full of crashes, including several “big ones.” When the dust settled and the checkered flag flew, there still was not certainty as to who had won...
Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about 2 days ago 6 comments -
The Old Gang: Rise of the F1 Constructors
In the last 40 years F1 has been convulsed by war and revolution, plagued by disputes and feuds, and shaken by scandals...
Written by Peter Haydon about 2 days ago 14 comments -
Joey Logano's Truck Debut a Disappoinment at 'Dega
The 18-year-old phenom, Joey "Sliced Bread" Logano, made his NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Series debut at Talladega Superspeedway in the No. 59 Toyota Tundra for HT Motorsports on Saturday...
Written by Julianna Harrell about 2 days ago 13 comments -
Handicapping The Chase Drivers: Talladega Superspeedway
So last week wasn’t quite a bust for me, with my best bets (sure thing Greg Biffle, dark horse Jeff Gordon, and sleeper Clint Bowyer) finishing third, fourth, and 12th, respectively...
Written by Chris Leone about 3 days ago 0 comments -
Speed and Stenhouse Jr. Suffer Tire Trauma; Allagier Triumphs at Talladega
In a wild ARCA race at Talladega Super Speedway, tire troubles were the talk of the day. Both championship contenders, Scott Speed and Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., suffered tire trauma during the race...
Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about 4 days ago 6 comments -
Double Whammy for Dale Earnhardt, Jr. In Talladega Practice Sessions
In the first practice at Talladega Super Speedway, Dale Earnhardt, Junior suffered an engine problem in the first eight laps...
Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about 4 days ago 6 comments -
Young Guns Mix with Craftsman Truck Veterans at Talladega Qualifying
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races side by side this weekend with both the Cup and ARCA series at Talladega Super Speedway. This afternoon saw the qualifying session for the Truck Series...
Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about 4 days ago 2 comments -
Dale Earnhardt Jr. "Done Blowed Up" in First Talladega Practice Session
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the rest of the Sprint Cup cars had just taken the track at Talladega for the first practice for this Sunday's race. The car looked racy, and Junior immediately started to mix it up with his other Hendrick Motor Sports teammates...
Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about 4 days ago 2 comments -
Helio Castroneves Dances with the Law (Updated)
Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves, his sister and business manager Kati, and his attorney Alan Miller were indicted Thursday on charges of conspiracy and tax evasion. According to a release from the U...
Written by M Brian Ladner about 5 days ago 2 comments -
"If You're Not First, You're Last" at Talladega
Talladega is one of NASCAR's most infamous and challenging race tracks, inspiring the movie Talladega Nights. Find out star Ricky Bobby's tips, via Mary Jo Buchanan, for all the drivers to survive at 'Dega this weekend!
Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about 5 days ago 6 comments -
S.M.'s Craftsman Update, Issue No. 12
S.M.'s Craftsman Update reports, on rumors, Shrub sightings, Speed Bump, upcoming races, top five picks and point standings.
Written by S M Napier about 5 days ago 2 comments -
Jeff Gordon Unveils New Paint Scheme on "Today;" Rusty Not So Rusty?
From rainbows to flames to sudden rumors of being in black, Jeff Gordon puts an end to the rumor to his paint scheme for 2009, revealing his DuPont Chevy on the Today show today, October 2, 2008. Plus, Rob Tiongson reports on Rusty Wallace's future.
Written by Rob Tiongson about 6 days ago 9 comments -
Chaser Compete, Others Unnoticed Until the "Big One"
There are 43 racers every week, but only the Chase drivers seem to get noticed, until the big one happens. Find out more from Al Asifyouknow.
Written by al asifyouknow about 6 days ago 0 comments -
Michael Waltrip and "Bootie" Barker Will Make Sweet Music Together at MWR
Michael Waltrip and Bootie Barker will soon be singing from the same song sheet as driver and crew chief of the number 55 Napa Auto Parts Toyota in 2009. Find out more about how this team will make beautiful music together from Mary Jo Buchanan.
Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about 6 days ago 8 comments -
Heading Down Pit Lane: the IndyCar Series Offseason Begins
Wondering if Vitor Miera has a ride? Curious about potential new engine manufacturers? Tiffany Davies looks at Vitor Miera and discusses the latest rumors in the IndyCar Series offseason.
Written by Tiffany Davies about 6 days ago 0 comments -
Stanton Barrett: Mourning Mentor Paul Newman; Making His Move To Indy Racing
Stanton Barrett is one of NASCAR's most interesting drivers. He is a Hollywood stuntman and also Paul Newman's godson. Find out more from Mary Jo Buchanan about Barrett's loss of his mentor this week and his big move to the Indy car series in 2009.
Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about 6 days ago 6 comments -
The Prolonged End of DEI; Out with the New, In with the Old
Mitchell Hall rants about how outrageous it is that DEI is thinking of draggin Rusty Wallace out of retirement.
Written by Mitchell Hall about 6 days ago 13 comments -
NASCAR's Top 10 Defining Moments
NASCAR has had plenty of great moment. Kelly Crandall gives her top ten.
Written by Kelly Crandall about 7 days ago 7 comments -
A DEI Fairy Tale: The Fall of the Kingdom of Earnhardt
In the Kingdom of Earnhardt, all is not well. Favored sons and princes have fled the land, leaving Queen Teresa alone behind the stone walls of the castle. Find out from Mary Jo Buchanan if this NASCAR fairy tale has a happy ending.
Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about 7 days ago 24 comments -
A Tribute To A Racer Paul Newman (1925-2008)
S.M. Napier writes a tribute to Paul Newman a racer's racer, a icon, and a great great man who will forever be missed by the racing community.
Written by S M Napier about 7 days ago 24 comments -
Jimmie Johnson Holds off Late Charge by Carl Edwards to Win at Kansas
The Chase for the Championship heads into the third out of 10 races at Kansas. How will the Chase Contenders fair in Kansas? Samuel takes an in-depth look at Sunday's race.
Written by Samuel Sica about 9 days ago 5 comments
