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NASCAR Fans and Loyalties: Richard Petty Motorsports to Ford?

The big news of the day is, of course, the announcement that Richard Petty Motorsports has signed a letter of intent to merge with Yates Racing before the 2010 season. This means that RPM will be switching to Ford, which seems to have a few fans upset...

Written by Jim Crooks about 2 months ago 6 reads 0 comments
NASCAR Could Give Kids A Reason To Go To Band Camp

Do you ever get tired of watching a NASCAR race and seeing some obscure singing artist mutilate the National Anthem? I do. Personally, I have long enjoyed the races when kids of the drivers and crews got to sing the National Anthem...

Written by Jim Crooks about 4 months ago 51 reads 0 comments
Carl Long Needs Your Help

Carl Long needs your help. He was busted by NASCAR at Charlotte for having an engine that was a tiny bit out of tolerance, and he's been fined $200,000 and 200 points. Carl is not exactly a Rick Hendrick or a Jack Roush...

Written by Jim Crooks about 6 months ago 67 reads 1 comments
Is Kyle Busch Good for NASCAR?

In 2008, Kyle Busch could seemingly do no wrong. He won in all three of NASCAR's top series. He won almost everything there was to win, except a championship. The recently-evicted driver of the No...

Written by Jim Crooks about 6 months ago 350 reads 12 comments
A Fourth Generation Of The Family Earnhardt Takes To The Track

The picture you see is of proud poppa Kerry Earnhardt, who will hopefully be watching his son Jeffrey start his very first race in NASCAR's top three series. Jeffrey Earnhardt will attempt his first start in the NASCAR Nationwide series on Saturday...

Written by Jim Crooks about 6 months ago 93 reads 3 comments
Will Changing Crew Chiefs Solve Dale Earnhardt Jr. Problems?

The news that Tony Eury Jr. has been replaced as Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s crew chief by Lance McGrew is hardly surprising when you consider how the 88 team has been performing lately...

Written by Jim Crooks about 6 months ago 152 reads 2 comments
NASCAR Penalties: Death Sentence To Small Teams

Jeremy Mayfield, Carl Long, and Robby Gordon. All of these drivers have been given penalties that hurt. In Long and Mayfield's cases, it could be debilitating. They might not race again this year, or forever, possibly...

Written by Jim Crooks about 6 months ago 84 reads 0 comments
Is It Karma? Or Is It Fate? What's Up with Dale Earnhardt Jr?

What can you say about the son of a legend? Is he the real deal, or is he just playing at being a legitimate driver? Dale Earnhardt Jr. has won 18 Cup races in his career...

Written by Jim Crooks about 6 months ago 376 reads 5 comments
Jeremy Mayfield Still Claiming Innocence

It's not a new story by any means, but one has to wonder why Jeremy Mayfield is fighting against his indefinite suspension by NASCAR. I suspect the truth is very simple. Mayfield believes he's innocent...

Written by Jim Crooks about 6 months ago 177 reads 5 comments
Perfection When it Counts: Jimmie Johnson

Is there a reason why Jimmie Johnson currently holds an almost insurmountable lead in Sprint Cup points? Sure, there is. Jimmie Johnson and his crew chief Chad Knaus are that good. Period...

Written by Jim Crooks about about 1 year ago 106 reads 2 comments
How Important Are Crew Chiefs in NASCAR?

Crew chiefs are variously described as team leaders, or even as the quarterback of the team. That part is obvious. What many fans may not know is that the crew chief is much more than just the guy in charge in the shop and in the garage...

Written by Jim Crooks about about 1 year ago 68 reads 0 comments
How Important Are Crew Chiefs in NASCAR?

Crew chiefs are variously described as team leaders, or even as the quarterback of the team. That part is obvious. What many fans may not know is that the crew chief is much more than just the guy in charge in the shop and in the garage...

Written by Jim Crooks about about 1 year ago 244 reads 7 comments
Are we now in the Post Gordon Era in NASCAR?

Statistically, he's the greatest active driver in NASCAR. He's won 81 races and four championships. In his 17 years in the sport, he has 245 top 5's and 334 top 10's. He's won 66 poles in his career...

Written by Jim Crooks about about 1 year ago 165 reads 0 comments
Spoils of Victory somewhat spoiled for Carl Edwards at Atlanta

After the Pep Boys 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, Carl Edwards performed his signature back flip into the infield grass and celebrated in Victory Lane. He celebrated, that is, until he got the news...

Written by Jim Crooks about about 1 year ago 156 reads 0 comments
Jr. Nation? We're Fine, Thank You All The Same.

So he's won races but no championships. So he's won Bud Shootouts and even the Winston in 2000. Oops, excuse me, he has won what was once known as the Busch series championship, now known as the Nationwide championship in 1998 and 1999...

Written by Jim Crooks about about 1 year ago 435 reads 8 comments
Dale Jr. Nation? We're Fine, Thank You all the Same

So he's won races, but no championships. So he's won Bud Shootouts and even the Winston in 2000. Oops, excuse me, he has won what was once known as the Busch series championship, now known as the Nationwide championship in 1998 and 1999...

Written by Jim Crooks about about 1 year ago 213 reads 0 comments
Jr. Nation? We're fine, Thank You all the Same.

So he's won races but no championships. So he's won Bud Shootouts and even the Winston in 2000. Oops, excuse me, he has won what was once known as the Busch series championship, now known as the Nationwide championship in 1998 and 1999...

Written by Jim Crooks about about 1 year ago 37 reads 0 comments
Chad Knaus: Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due

Many of the NASCAR pundits have already declared the 2008 season as being over. Jimmie Johnson will win his third straight title, even though there are still four races to go. I'm not so sure about that, but it's obvious that Jimmie and the No...

Written by Jim Crooks about about 1 year ago 428 reads 15 comments
Chad Knaus: Giving Credit Where Credit is Due

Many of the NASCAR pundits have already declared the 2008 season as being over. Jimmie Johnson will win his third straight title, and it's all over but the crying, even though there are still 4 races to go...

Written by Jim Crooks about about 1 year ago 116 reads 0 comments
Chad Knaus: Giving Credit where Credit is Due

Many of the NASCAR pundits have already declared the 2008 season as being over. Jimmie Johnson will win his 3rd straight title, and it's all over but the crying, even though there are still 4 races to go...

Written by Jim Crooks about about 1 year ago 42 reads 0 comments
Reviewing a Clean Slate: Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s First Year with Hendrick

Many commentators proclaimed this 2008 season the year of Dale Earnhardt Jr. How has that worked out? So far, it has and it hasn't.Dale Jr. and the 88 team set some goals for themselves which they have largely achieved...

Written by Jim Crooks about about 1 year ago 1,163 reads 1 comments
Reviewing a Clean Slate

Many commentators proclaimed this 2008 season the year of Dale Earnhardt Jr. How has that worked out? So far, it has and it hasn't.Dale Jr. and the 88 team set some goals for themselves which they have largely achieved...

Written by Jim Crooks about about 1 year ago 301 reads 0 comments
Want to make NASCAR better?

Sure you do. We all do. One way to do it is to support your local short track. The future driver of the Truck series, the Nationwide series, and even the Cup series are on display this week at your local race track...

Written by Jim Crooks about about 1 year ago 85 reads 0 comments
Dale Earnhardt Inc. Takes Out the Fork, Fights On

Dale Earnhardt Inc. made a very strong showing at the Amp Energy 500 at Talladega on Sunday.Regan Smith (basically) won the race, by passing the leader, albeit below the yellow line...

Written by Jim Crooks about about 1 year ago 386 reads 3 comments
Jimmie Johnson the Best Driver in Nascar? It's Easy to Figure Out

Who is it? We'll wait until the end to show you. But I have to ask you, who else has won 38 races out of 249 starts, and also has 98 top five finishes and 152 top ten finishes?Who also has ...

Written by Jim Crooks about about 1 year ago 952 reads 8 comments

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Jim Crooks Article Archive

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?

A Fourth Generation Of The Family Earnhardt Takes To The Track

Will Changing Crew Chiefs Solve Dale Earnhardt Jr. Problems?

NASCAR Penalties: Death Sentence To Small Teams

Is It Karma? Or Is It Fate? What's Up with Dale Earnhardt Jr?

Jeremy Mayfield Still Claiming Innocence

Perfection When it Counts: Jimmie Johnson

How Important Are Crew Chiefs in NASCAR?

How Important Are Crew Chiefs in NASCAR?

Are we now in the Post Gordon Era in NASCAR?

Spoils of Victory somewhat spoiled for Carl Edwards at Atlanta

Jr. Nation? We're Fine, Thank You All The Same.

Dale Jr. Nation? We're Fine, Thank You all the Same

Jr. Nation? We're fine, Thank You all the Same.

Chad Knaus: Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due

Chad Knaus: Giving Credit Where Credit is Due

Chad Knaus: Giving Credit where Credit is Due

Reviewing a Clean Slate: Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s First Year with Hendrick

Reviewing a Clean Slate

Want to make NASCAR better?

Dale Earnhardt Inc. Takes Out the Fork, Fights On

Jimmie Johnson the Best Driver in Nascar? It's Easy to Figure Out

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