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  1. Kimi Raikkonen To Race for Mercedes in 2010

    A reputable source on Brazilian SporTV has stated that Kimi Raikkonen has finalized a deal to race for the new Mercedes Grand Prix outfit for 2010. He is reported to have finalized the deal on the same day that Button finalized his deal with McLaren...

    I3odacious Written by I3odacious about 11 days ago 3,979 reads 27 comments

  2. It's Official: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Is Cursed

    From the Andretti curse to the "Curse of the Bambino", sports curses have often been used to explain the misfortunes of particular players or teams.  With Dale Earnhardt Jr...

    Mary Jo Buchanan Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about 14 days ago 2,888 reads 51 comments

  3. NASCAR Driver AJ Allmendinger Pays High Price for DUI

    AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 44 Richard Petty Motorsports Cup car, is the latest NASCAR driver to experience the high cost of driving while under the influence. Allmendinger was arrested in Mooresville, N...

    Mary Jo Buchanan Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about about 1 month ago 2,177 reads 17 comments

  4. Denny Hamlin is Being Himself Like NASCAR Wants—But Fans Don't Like It

    Since the death of Dale Earnhardt NASCAR fans have longed for a driver that had a take no prisoners attitude. A driver that could back up his talk on the racetrack and wasn’t afraid to speak his mind...

    Kelly Crandall Written by Kelly Crandall about 1 day ago 1,949 reads 26 comments

  5. David Poole's Words Ring True When It Comes to Talladega

    Shortly before his passing at the age of 50, David Poole shared his feelings about the April race at Talladega Superspeedway in his Life in the Turn Lane column for the Charlotte Observer...

    Mary Jo Buchanan Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about 28 days ago 1,848 reads 36 comments

  6. Denny Hamlin Settles Score With Brad Keselowski—Maybe

    On lap 35 of the final Nationwide race at Homestead, Denny Hamlin made good on his promise to get even with Brad Keselowski.  Hamlin hooked Keselowski in the rear and spun him out. The feud between both drivers has been longstanding...

    Mary Jo Buchanan Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about 8 days ago 1,647 reads 17 comments

  7. Jimmie Johnson Is Not a Great Driver...Just Sayin'

    Every form of media has saturated the market for weeks now speculating Jimmie Johnson’s fourth title. His history making championship was all but secured when the checkered flag flew at Richmond ...

    David Yeazell Written by David Yeazell about 6 days ago 1,638 reads 72 comments

  8. Feelings Might Get Hurt Being Both Friends and Competitors in NASCAR

    A lot of relationships are formed in NASCAR racing. Within teams they become family, which can even be said for the entire series. Everyone looks out for one another and spends time away from the track together...

    Kelly Crandall Written by Kelly Crandall about 13 days ago 1,355 reads 22 comments

  9. Raikkonen and Mercedes: An Unlikely Comeback?

    Despite claims by Kimi Raikkonen and his manager Steve Robertson arguing against a 2010 Formula One participation, reports are emanating from Brazil that the Finn has a confirmed seat with the newly branded German outfit for 2010...

    James Rossi Written by James Rossi about 7 days ago 1,314 reads 1 comments

  10. Danica Patrick To Race For JR Motorsports In 2010

    It appears one of the biggest names in Indy Car will be making the switch from open-wheel racing to stock cars. According to ESPN, Danica Patrick is nearing the completion of signing a two-year deal with JR Motorsports, owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr...

    Dustin Parks Written by Dustin Parks about 25 days ago 1,310 reads 22 comments

  11. Is USF1 in Trouble Yet?

    It's a simple question with a simple answer. Is USF1 in serious danger of not making the 2010 grid? We've seen very little from USF1. But does that mean they've got no chance? No. In fact, as things stand right now, it looks pretty good...

    D-Boy Written by D-Boy about 20 days ago 1,262 reads 5 comments

  12. Raikkonen's Demands Could See Heidfeld at McLaren

    I was perusing Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport (actually translating through a suspect translation service) and discovered that there is a sentiment that could be pervasive around the offices of Germany’s leading automobile magazine...

    Negative Camber Written by Negative Camber about 22 days ago 1,132 reads 3 comments

  13. Well Brad Is Out... and Danica Is In?

    Well in mid August Brad Keselwski came to his owner Dale Earnhardt Jr and told him that he would be moving on after this year. Jr began his search for his next driver and he is about to land the biggest named women driver of all time...

    Michael Merrill Written by Michael Merrill about 23 days ago 1,071 reads 0 comments

  14. Sam Hornish Has "My Head Down a Little Bit" After Wrecking Johnson

    No matter what, you've got to feel just a little bit sorry for Sam Hornish, Jr. He just wanted to stay out of trouble at the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway and instead wrecked the points leader Jimmie Johnson on lap three of the race...

    Mary Jo Buchanan Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about 21 days ago 1,032 reads 21 comments

  15. Winners and Losers: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 2009 Season

    The NASCAR season starts in February on the beaches of Daytona and ends on the beaches of South Florida in November. It’s a long, grueling season for every team. At the end of the season, only one team can be called the champion...

    Patti Rodisch Written by Patti Rodisch about 7 days ago 983 reads 11 comments

  16. Be You Fan Or Foe: Are You Riding With Dale Earnhardt Jr. In Talladega?

    For the second year in a row, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and sponsor Amp Energy have offered fans a chance to ride with their favorite driver during Talladega's Amp Energy 500. Last year more than 70,000 names made it onto Earnhardt Jr...

    Kara Martin Written by Kara Martin about 29 days ago 958 reads 18 comments

  17. TEMPORARY INSANITY BOTH KIMI AND MCLAREN!

    Between these two, one could say that there is way too much complication involved in order for them to come to some sort of agreement. Which is why I have to say on behalf of Kimi and Mclaren that they have become temporarily insane...

    2FACE Written by 2FACE about 18 days ago 939 reads 11 comments

  18. Kimi Raikkonen's Troubles Extend Home

    And I mean that literally. I just turned up a Bloomberg story from a few days ago that didn’t pop up on the searches before: Kimi Raikkonen is having difficulty selling his “second home” in Finland...

    Negative Camber Written by Negative Camber about 20 days ago 934 reads 0 comments

  19. How Do Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon Beat Jimmie Johnson When They Help Him?

    Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick and his drivers have always prided themselves on how well everyone works together. Teamwork and team cooperation between all four cars is a major part of working for the best team in NASCAR...

    Kelly Crandall Written by Kelly Crandall about 20 days ago 856 reads 26 comments

  20. With Mercy God Has Ended This Horrendous Season For Junior.

    If any one saw the pheonix race yesterday 10/15/2009, you saw what a disaster it was for Dale jr. it began innocently enough the race was going good  for  him he appeared to be moving up...

    Dottie travis Written by Dottie travis about 13 days ago 851 reads 3 comments

  21. So Long Kimi, and Thanks for All the Fish

    I'm a little numb right now—still can't believe that this is really happening. After talks fell through with McLaren, Kimi Raikkonen is sitting out the 2010 Formula One season...

    einnahs Written by einnahs about 12 days ago 803 reads 3 comments

  22. Dear National Anthem Singers: Get It Right or Get Off the Stage

    Oh, say, can you see, To those that love NASCAR, there are two important parts to any weekend. The first is the actual race that everyone has tuned in to see or paid money to attend. The racing is the reason they love and watching NASCAR...

    Kelly Crandall Written by Kelly Crandall about 5 days ago 775 reads 114 comments

  23. Juan Pablo Montoya: Tony Stewart Got What He Deserved, A Good Punt!

      According to the ABC broadcast crew, NASCAR had considered the incident over even though Tony Stewart tried twice to end Montoya’s day. The first was when he pulled right in front of the No...

    al asifyouknow Written by al asifyouknow about 7 days ago 762 reads 21 comments

  24. Dale Earnhardt Jr is Back at the House That He and His Dad Built

    Now that Dale Earnhardt Jr. can finally put his mind to rest with Fridays announcement that Lance McGrew will no longer be his interim crew chief, but instead was given the stamp of approval while raising his status to permanent...

    Sal Sigala Jr. Written by Sal Sigala Jr. about 29 days ago 755 reads 14 comments

  25. The Lugnut Report: Tony Stewart Caps Off Season With 22nd Place Finish

    For first-year owner and driver Tony Stewart, 2009 should be considered a success. After turning a struggling organization into a championship contending organization in a year, Stewart has a lot to be proud of...

    Patti Rodisch Written by Patti Rodisch about 7 days ago 745 reads 3 comments

 
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