1. The 10 Best Sprint Cup Rookie Seasons in NASCAR History

    In recent years the list of Raybestos Rookie of the Year winners has been rather stale. In 2012 the award went to Stephen Leicht , while in 2011 it was veteran road racer Andy Lally who took home the honors...

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  2. 5 Problems NASCAR Must Fix to Broaden Its Appeal

    It's safe to say that NASCAR is a sport that pays homage to its long and diverse history. All you have to do is just take a look on any given week, and you can see a window into the past...

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  3. Why Hasn't Jeff Gordon Challenged for Sprint Cup Series Titles in Recent Years?

    What happened to the Jeff Gordon of old? Whatever happened to the hotshot "Rainbow Warrior" of the '90s and early '00s, the three-time Daytona 500 winner and four-time Sprint Cup ...

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  4. Ranking Tony Stewart's 5 Funniest Quotes from Press Conferences

    Tony Stewart is NASCAR's version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Fierce and fiery on and off the track, he can also be jovial and full of good humor at any given time...

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  5. Ranking the 10 Strangest Accidents in NASCAR History

    Tighten your belts, you are now entering the Speedway Zone. Accidents in NASCAR are as commonplace as breathing in your everyday life...

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  6. Ranking the 5 Most Disappointing Drivers in the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

    We're a quarter of the way through the 2013 Sprint Cup season, and we've already caught glimpses of who will be a serious contender this season and who will go bust...

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  7. The 10 Best Sprint Cup Saves Since 2000

    There is just something about a driver managing to save an out-of-control race car that makes the fans go wild. It is a moment for the driver to showcase their talent. It's swinging out on the razor's edge and bringing it home in one piece...

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  8. Is All the Optimism from Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Hot Start Now Gone?

    It is safe to say that not only is it the die-hard Earnhardt faithful that would love to see Dale Earnhardt Jr. win a Sprint Cup title, but the grand majority of the NASCAR community would as well for obvious sentimental reasons...

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  9. Is NASCAR's Point System Fair?

    Let's rewind the clocks 10 years. It's 2003. Ol ' Dubya is in the White House, Cold Mountain is a box office hit, and we still know NASCAR 's top series as the Winston Cup...

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  10. What Jimmie Johnson Must Do to Become the Greatest Driver in NASCAR History

    It's safe to say that Jimmie Johnson has solidified his spot in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. He has captured the Daytona 500 twice (2006, 2013). He is a five-time Sprint Cup champion (2006-2010)...

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  11. What the WWE Could Do to Upgrade the Quality of Their Product

    Once upon a time, competition in the WWE was simple. There was no separation between the rosters. There was only one world title, one secondary title, one tag team title and one women's title...

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  12. Should Ron Hornaday Be Suspended by NASCAR?

    During the Camping World Truck Series race at Rockingham , seasoned lion Ron Hornaday Jr. went toe-to-toe with young upstart Darrell Wallace Jr . By toe-to-toe, I mean he hooked his bumper and sent him snout-first into the turn three wall...

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  13. Why Travis Pastrana Is NASCAR's Next Breakout Star

    I remember a time when rookie upstart Dale Earnhardt Jr. caused a stir with his appeal to the MTV generation...

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  14. The 10 Best Looking Stock Cars in NASCAR History

    During a recent conversation with an acquaintance, the topic shifted into the realm of NASCAR. Their argument? "It's not a sport. They all drive in circles...

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  15. A Look at H. Clay Earles, the Founder of Martinsville Speedway

    Never in his wildest dreams did Axton , Virginia's H. Clay Earles imagine his racetrack would be such a large part of NASCAR history...

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  16. Should Joey Logano Be NASCAR's Newest Villain?

    We're five races into the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season, and it is already looking to be a long one in terms of respect when it comes to Joey Logano . Already, it seems that he has a laundry list of drivers aching to have their way with him...

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  17. The Most Compelling Substitute Driver Moments in NASCAR History

    Now that Joe Gibbs Racing has decided to put Mark Martin in the No. 11 while Denny Hamlin recovers, we're left with what could have been out of the other potential candidates...

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  18. NASCAR: 5 Drivers and Their Musician Counterparts

    The personality of the drivers is one thing that makes NASCAR such a widespread, appealing sport. It is more than likely that you would associate "temperamental" with Kyle Busch or "regal" with Richard Petty...

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  19. From 2.5 Miles to 1,320 Feet: Why Kurt Busch Needs to Move to the NHRA

    It is often said that when times are rough, a change of scenery can be just what you need. It is safe to say that a change of scenery is just what Kurt Busch needs...

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  20. Hamlin vs. Logano: A Much-Needed Feud in NASCAR

    In recent years, the feuds in NASCAR have seemed to scale down immensely. Most scrapes these days may last just one week or may be sporadic throughout the year...

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  21. NASCAR: Why the Sport Needs More Drivers Like Denny Hamlin

    In case you're a NASCAR fan who has been living under a rock (or been in a medically induced coma) for the past three weeks, let me bring you up to speed on the strange saga of Denny Hamlin ...

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  22. The 5 Most Intimidating Drivers in NASCAR Today

    Once upon a time on the NASCAR landscape, there was only one intimidating driver in the sport. He was a master of mind games and a formidable threat at every track he visited. He was often imitated, but never duplicated...

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  23. The 10 Most Likable Owners in NASCAR History

    In NASCAR, the team owners cultivate a reputation much in the same way their respective drivers do. Their image often contributes to the effect they have on and off the track...

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  24. NASCAR: Why the NRA Getting Involved Does More Harm Than Good for the Sport

    Recently, it was announced that the National Rifle Association would be sponsoring the Sprint Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. At first glance, it seems like a match made in heaven...

    Joseph Shelton Written by Joseph Shelton about 3 months ago 1,161 reads 23 comments

  25. NASCAR: The Most Awkward Moments Caught on National Television

    Awkward moments in NASCAR are rare, but they are still fun to watch. Sure, they are cringe-inducing, painful, humiliating and facepalm-worthy, but they also make for great conversation pieces around the toolbox at work...

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