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The Legend of Grave Digger: Monster Truck's Black and Green Wrecking Machine

Every motorsport has that one iconic vehicle the fans instantly recognize. In NASCAR, there's the black No. 3 of Dale Earnhardt. Drag racing has the Castrol funny car of John Force. Formula 1 has the bright red Ferrari of Michael Schumacher...

Written by Dustin Parks about 2 days ago 83 reads 2 comments
Christmas Shopping For a NASCAR Fan: What's On Your List?

Black Friday officially started the holiday shopping season. People rushed to the stores to get those first big bargains. Some waited as long as 30 hours just to get through the doors...

Written by Dustin Parks about 3 days ago 250 reads 12 comments
Dodging Out of Sight: The Decline of Dodge in NASCAR

When it was announced that Richard Petty Motorsports would switch to Ford in 2010, it meant that one of the most recognizable figures in racing was switching affiliations. Back in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, Petty was the flagship driver for Daimler-Chrysler

Written by Dustin Parks about 6 days ago 310 reads 10 comments
Parks Race Reactions: Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway

And so it ends. At approximately 6:30 last night, the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season came to a close. It started in mid-February with a rain-shortened Daytona 500 and came to an end under balmy overcast skies in Miami...

Written by Dustin Parks about 9 days ago 69 reads 2 comments
Dustin Off the Final Race: Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway

It will be a bitter-sweet feeling for everyone in the NASCAR community as this Sunday, the 2009 season will come to a close. All the miles, all the finishes, and all the stories during the 36-race season end at Homestead-Miami Speedway...

Written by Dustin Parks about 10 days ago 65 reads 2 comments
Horsepower and Manpower: The Greatest Dynasties in Motorsports

This coming Sunday, it looks as though a new chapter in motorsports will be written. For 61 years, there has never been one driver, with one team, to win four consecutive titles...

Written by Dustin Parks about 12 days ago 225 reads 8 comments
Parks Race Reactions: Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix

There have not been many times this season where a driver has come out and completely dominated an event. There have been even fewer where that same driver was the eventual winner...

Written by Dustin Parks about 16 days ago 110 reads 2 comments
Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin Are Ready to Rumble at Homestead

In the world of stock car racing, rivalries are a part of the sport from years gone by. You have Richard Petty vs. David Pearson, Cale Yarborough vs. Donnie Allison, Darrell Waltrip vs. Dale Earnhardt, among many others...

Written by Dustin Parks about 17 days ago 339 reads 6 comments
Dustin' Off the Next Race: Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix

After everything that unfolded at Texas last weekend, this coming Sunday's race at Phoenix has taken on a very different tone. Many thought that Jimmie Johnson would possibly wrap up the championship a week early...

Written by Dustin Parks about 18 days ago 73 reads 4 comments
Did Kyle Busch's Success with Dave Rogers Come at Joey Logano's Expense?

When the checkered flag fell at Talladega two weeks ago, Kyle Busch saw the end of a successful combination. Following that race, Steve Addington, who was Busch's crew chief since joining Joe Gibbs Racing, was leaving his post...

Written by Dustin Parks about 22 days ago 229 reads 11 comments
Parks's Race Reactions: Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway

It always seems when NASCAR comes to Texas, there is going to be a stampede of emotions. With the focus squarely on the Chase, all eyes were looking to the guys in the championship battle to do well...

Written by Dustin Parks about 23 days ago 102 reads 2 comments
Dustin Off the Next Race: Dickies 500 at Texas

With all the smoke and grass settled from Talladega, NASCAR stays in the southern portion of the United States as the series moves to Texas. There will be no restrictor plates, no bump drafting, and the big packs will only occur on the restarts...

Written by Dustin Parks about 25 days ago 55 reads 0 comments
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...

Written by Dustin Parks about 27 days ago 1,354 reads 22 comments
Parks' Race Reactions: Amp Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway

If there's one thing about the Talladega Superspeedway that is the most expected, it is that the unexpected will happen. When you aren't looking, something will catch your attention and make everyone gasp and awe...

Written by Dustin Parks about about 1 month ago 181 reads 0 comments
Dustin Off the Next Race: Amp Energy 500 at Talladega

It is time for NASCAR to go up against its biggest foe. This track is 2.66 miles in length, corners banked at a staggering 33 degrees, and cars separated by just mere inches. The track is Talladega...

Written by Dustin Parks about about 1 month ago 230 reads 12 comments
Parks Race Reactions SPECIAL EDITION: Logano and Busch Host WWE Raw

It's not often that I go outside my normal "reactions" article, but this is a special occasion. Joe Gibbs teammates Kyle Busch and Joey Logano last night were the guest hosts of WWE Monday Night Raw, taking place in Buffalo, New York...

Written by Dustin Parks about about 1 month ago 295 reads 7 comments
Parks' Race Reactions: Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville

The one thing about short-track racing is that no matter what you do, at the end of the day, there will be some crumpled-up sheet metal. Whether you're leading or at the back of the pack, a dent in the car is normal...

Written by Dustin Parks about about 1 month ago 38 reads 4 comments
Dustin' Off the Next Race: Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville

There is no better time for NASCAR to go short-track racing. This weekend, it is a trip to Virginia and the Martinsville Speedway. Two long straightaways and tight corners play host to the NASCAR Chase for the Cup...

Written by Dustin Parks about about 1 month ago 43 reads 0 comments
Settle It in the Ring: Joey Logano and Kyle Busch to Guest Host WWE Raw

It has been seen this season in the NASCAR Nationwide Series that Joey Logano and Kyle Busch have been battling hard on the race track. Now, these two will have the opportunity to do battle in a different environment...

Written by Dustin Parks about about 1 month ago 272 reads 14 comments
Parks Race Reactions: NASCAR Banking 500 In Charlotte

I'm going to say it straight up: I love the Lowe's Motor Speedway. It's always been my favorite track because of the competition and what the speedway represents. Based right at the home of many of the teams, it truly is NASCAR's "Home Track...

Written by Dustin Parks about about 1 month ago 256 reads 7 comments
Dustin Off the Next Race: NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway

This Saturday, NASCAR comes home to Charlotte, NC. The final night race of the year will be the NASCAR Banking 500 at the Lowe's Motor Speedway...

Written by Dustin Parks about about 1 month ago 208 reads 3 comments
For Jimmie Johnson, Lowe's Motor Speedway Will Always Be "His House"

Besides Daytona, the Lowe's Motor Speedway outside Concord, North Carolina, is possibly the most famous track in NASCAR. Majority of the teams are based in the area, hosts three Cup events each year and will be the site of the new NASCAR Hall of Fame...

Written by Dustin Parks about about 1 month ago 265 reads 18 comments
Parks Race Reactions: Pepsi 500 at California

In the shadows of Hollywood, where the stars of the screen are always in front of a camera, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series took center stage. After 250 laps, 500 miles, and a few hot tempers, one driver took home the award for "Most Outstanding Performance.

Written by Dustin Parks about about 1 month ago 147 reads 2 comments
Dustin Off the Next Race: Pepsi 500 At California

Another trip out west is in order for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this weekend. This time, what awaits the drivers is the Auto Club Speedway, the host of the Pepsi 500...

Written by Dustin Parks about about 1 month ago 82 reads 6 comments
Consistency Matters: Sprint Cup Series Goes With Uniform Start Times In 2010

To go along with NASCAR's approach of going "back to basics," today it was announced that starting next season, the Sprint Cup Series will have consistent start times for it's races...

Written by Dustin Parks about about 1 month ago 85 reads 2 comments

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Dustin Parks Article Archive

The Legend of Grave Digger: Monster Truck's Black and Green Wrecking Machine

Christmas Shopping For a NASCAR Fan: What's On Your List?

Dodging Out of Sight: The Decline of Dodge in NASCAR

Parks Race Reactions: Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway

Dustin Off the Final Race: Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway

Horsepower and Manpower: The Greatest Dynasties in Motorsports

Parks Race Reactions: Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix

Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin Are Ready to Rumble at Homestead

Dustin' Off the Next Race: Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix

Did Kyle Busch's Success with Dave Rogers Come at Joey Logano's Expense?

Parks's Race Reactions: Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway

Dustin Off the Next Race: Dickies 500 at Texas

Danica Patrick To Race For JR Motorsports In 2010

Parks' Race Reactions: Amp Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway

Dustin Off the Next Race: Amp Energy 500 at Talladega

Parks Race Reactions SPECIAL EDITION: Logano and Busch Host WWE Raw

Parks' Race Reactions: Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville

Dustin' Off the Next Race: Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville

Settle It in the Ring: Joey Logano and Kyle Busch to Guest Host WWE Raw

Parks Race Reactions: NASCAR Banking 500 In Charlotte

Dustin Off the Next Race: NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway

For Jimmie Johnson, Lowe's Motor Speedway Will Always Be "His House"

Parks Race Reactions: Pepsi 500 at California

Dustin Off the Next Race: Pepsi 500 At California

Consistency Matters: Sprint Cup Series Goes With Uniform Start Times In 2010

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