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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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HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 05: Former NASCAR champion Richard Petty checks lap times, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 5, 2009 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

NASCAR Fans and Loyalties: Richard Petty Motorsports to Ford?

Published 2 months ago
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INDIANAPOLIS - MAY 24: The Purdue marching band performs during the IRL IndyCar Series 93rd running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2009 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR Could Give Kids A Reason To Go To Band Camp

Published 3 months ago
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BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 25: Carl Long, driver of the #34 Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Sharpie 500 on August 25, 2006 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Carl Long Needs Your Help

Published 5 months ago
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DOVER, DE - MAY 29: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, stands in the garage area after qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Autism Speaks 400 at Dover International Speedway on May 29, 2009 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Is Kyle Busch Good for NASCAR?

Published 5 months ago
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Favorite Athletes

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

Rick Hendrick Motorsports, JR Motorsports
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

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by Taylor
4 months ago

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
by Dann
4 months ago

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
by Dann
5 months ago

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
by Blaine
5 months ago

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
by Blaine
5 months ago

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
by Mary Jo
5 months ago

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
by Mary Jo
10 months ago

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!!
by Mary Jo
12 months ago

Thanks for the pick Jim!
by Mary Jo
about 1 year ago

Hi Jim. Mark is issuing a challenge - weigh in with your vote!
Mary Jo
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/79449-proposal-to-nascar-community-leaders
by Mary Jo
about 1 year ago

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
by Mary Jo
about 1 year ago

Hi Jim....hope that message board stalker person wasn't here...yikes, that's scary. We can debate and disagree but no threats please!
by Mary Jo
about 1 year ago

Hey Jim. Hope you're well. Just wanted to thank you for the POTD!
by Jim
about 1 year ago

Hey, Thanks for doing that! I really appreciate it!
by L.J.
about 1 year ago

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.
by Jim
about 1 year ago

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

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NASCAR Fans and Loyalties: Richard Petty Motorsports to Ford?

NASCAR Could Give Kids A Reason To Go To Band Camp

Carl Long Needs Your Help

Is Kyle Busch Good for NASCAR?

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