Jim Crooks's Sportswriter Profile

Jim Crooks joined May 2008

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About Jim »

Jim has been watching NASCAR since about 1971, and has been an active fan since around 1979, the year that Dale Earnhardt won Rookie of the Year. Jim began writing and blogging about racing in 2004. Jim attends as many races as he can, but not nearly enough to suit him. When asked how many races he would like to see in person, Jim's answer is "All of 'em."

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Favorite Athletes

Dale Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Bobby Labonte
Favorite Sports Teams

Rick Hendrick Motorsports, JR Motorsports
Favorite Coaches
All Time Sports Moment

1998 Dale Earnhardt wins the Daytona 500
Most Memorable Game Attended

2004, Dale Jr. wins Atlanta
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

200 total wins by Richard Petty
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr
Pele or Maradona?

Who?
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

Senna
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC

Latest Articles »

NASCAR Fans and Loyalties: Richard Petty Motorsports to Ford?

09/10/2009

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NASCAR Could Give Kids A Reason To Go To Band Camp

07/25/2009

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Carl Long Needs Your Help

06/07/2009

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Is Kyle Busch Good for NASCAR?

06/03/2009

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Taylor Rummel said...

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Hi Jim, would appreciate your take on my article pertaining to my love for Michigan State:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212573-all-roots-are-born-green-a-select-proud-few-are-white-as-well

Thanks

143 days ago

Dann Khan said...

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He mate

wrote a piece which I tried to make my master piece. Could you please cheack it out. Don't be scared of telling me if it is bad

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200865-painting-my-sports-idol

163 days ago

Dann Khan said...

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Hey mate.
Did my first slide show today. It is supposed to be humor. Tell me if you like it

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197755-looking-at-sports-once-again-when-it-sickens-me#page/13

168 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Thought I would give The Relay for Life one more push before our big event Saturday. This one is a more in-depth look into the story of Dave Dravecky. Also posted a link for the Josiah Herring Funeral Fund!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186686-outreach-of-hope-the-dave-dravecky-story-relay-for-life-part-two

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186833-please-donate-to-the-josiah-herring-funeral-fund

181 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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NASCAR community:
It is not too late to make a difference!
You can help. Please give a read and "pay this forward" Some things are bigger than sports.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182116-fallen-san-francisco-49ers-et-a

186 days ago

Mary Jo Buchanan said...

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Hi there. Please read this important update on a loss in the B/R Family.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/180672-mourning-a-loss-in-the-br-family
Thanks.
MJ

189 days ago

Mary Jo Buchanan said...

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This is my first attempt at a slide show.....http://bleacherreport.com/articles/96423-the-top-ten-2008-nascar-commercials.....let me know what you think.
Merry Christmas!!

338 days ago

Mary Jo Buchanan said...

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Thanks for the pick Jim!

379 days ago

Mary Jo Buchanan said...

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Hi Jim. Mark is issuing a challenge - weigh in with your vote!
Mary Jo
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/79449-proposal-to-nascar-community-leaders

383 days ago

Mary Jo Buchanan said...

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Jim, loved your aritlce on DEI - had my own fairy tale version as follows - see what you think!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/63588-a-nascar-fairy-tale-the-fall-of-the-kingdom-of-earnhardt

422 days ago

Mary Jo Buchanan said...

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Hi Jim....hope that message board stalker person wasn't here...yikes, that's scary. We can debate and disagree but no threats please!

425 days ago

Mary Jo Buchanan said...

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Hey Jim. Hope you're well. Just wanted to thank you for the POTD!

454 days ago

Jim Crooks said...

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Hey, Thanks for doing that! I really appreciate it!

462 days ago

L.J. Burgess said...

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Jim,

B/R has changed up the 'tags' for us so we're under 'auto racing' now and the 'motorsports' is dead.

I'll check your previous work and re-tag it.

I finally finished my 7 part series...it got a little out of hand.

462 days ago

Jim Crooks said...

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Not a problem, L. J. I appreciate the debate and the criticism. I just hate endless Internet debates that never seem to end. Soon or later, I just want to go to bed or go to work or something.

I'll switch sides in the middle too, just to keep it interesting, but only if I have time.

Thanks again,

Jim

470 days ago

Jim's Achievements & Awards (6) »

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Reviewing a Clean Slate: Dale Earnhardt…

Received 1,000 Reads • October 14, 2008
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Big Shoes To Fill For Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Received 1,000 Reads • September 21, 2008
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Should Dale Earnhardt's Crew Chief Be R…

Received 1,000 Reads • August 12, 2008
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

The Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 f…

Received 1,000 Reads • August 01, 2008
Hot Read [article title]

Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Dale Earnhardt Jr.: One Year Later

Received 1,000 Reads • August 01, 2008
Great Debate [article title]

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Dale Earnhardt Jr.: One Year Later

Received 25 comments • August 01, 2008

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