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The 2009 Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Shootout Preview
Many of today's Sprint Cup drivers come from the short track days. They can probably relate many stories about good 'ol beating and banging racing...
Written by Kelly Crandall about about 20 hours ago 1 comments -
Elliott Sadler to Remain in No.19 Car and Official Merger With Petty and GEM
The wheels continue to turn and the Elliott Sadler, AJ Allmendinger battle over the No.19 car for the 2009 season has reached the next stage...
Written by Kelly Crandall about about 4 hours ago 6 comments -
Tommy Baldwin Starts Race Team
Tommy Baldwin, the former 2002 Daytona 500 winning crew chief with driver Ward Burton, announced today in Mooresville, N.C., that he has started his own race team. The team, Tommy Baldwin Racing, hopes to compete in the Daytona 500 this coming February...
Written by Kelly Crandall about 2 days ago 1 comments -
The 2009 Sprint Cup Rookie Of The Year Battle
NASCAR couldn't have written it any better even if they scripted it themselves. The 2009 Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year battle will be between two drivers that arrive with much fan attention...
Written by Kelly Crandall about 4 days ago 15 comments -
Elliott Sadler Trading in His Firesuit for a Court Suit
Elliott Sadler and his attorney are gearing up for court, if things need to get that far. Sadler is going to contest that Gillette-Evernham Motorsports breached his contract for the No. 19 Dodge, which he has been replaced in by AJ Allmendinger...
Written by Kelly Crandall about 6 days ago 14 comments -
Ryan Newman to run Limited Schedule for Kevin Harvick Incorporated
The last time Ryan Newman was in Kevin Harvick Incorporated equipment, he went out and won the race. He was driving KHI's No.2 truck in the Camping World Truck Series at Atlanta in October. It was his first time in a truck and he made it seem easy...
Written by Kelly Crandall about 6 days ago 6 comments -
Kasey Kahne: What's The Verdict After Five Years in Sprint Cup
In 2009 much attention will be given to 18-year-old Joey Logano and his much anticipated first full-season, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing and the No. 20 Home Depot Toyota...
Written by Kelly Crandall about 9 days ago 13 comments -
AJ Allmendinger Lands Full-Time Ride for 2009
AJ Allmendinger will get to race full-time in 2009, and it comes at the expense of Elliott Sadler. Gillett Evernham Motorsports is getting set to announce that Allmendinger will replace Sadler in the No...
Written by Kelly Crandall about 11 days ago 30 comments -
Too Young, Too Rich, Too Fast: Similarities Between Terrell Owens and Kyle Busch
Oh, how winning can do so many things to a man. Why must you conflict us, Mr. Victory? With your great feeling and wonderful accomplishment. You can make you feel things we've never felt before...
Written by Kelly Crandall about 12 days ago 4 comments -
The Story Behind Dale Earnhardt's Lucky Penny from the 1998 Daytona 500
Make a wish. Everyone has. In February 1998, 6-year-old Wessa Miller of Phyllis, Ky., had a wish. In Daytona Beach, Fla., 750 miles away, seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt had his own wish...
Written by Kelly Crandall about 13 days ago 6 comments -
A Tip of the Hat to Roger Goodell and Why NASCAR and Others Should Follow Suit
Every sporting event has their share of obnoxious fans and not just the ones who like to get loud in hopes of their favorite player or team actually hearing them. There are fans who just take it too far...
Written by Kelly Crandall about 19 days ago 8 comments -
Money On The Mind: How Brian France And Company Once Again Got It Wrong
There is some shocking and upsetting news on the NASCAR front. It seems that NASCAR is in trouble and I'm not just talking about the fans unhappiness with the Chase and the million other things that are wrong with the Series...
Written by Kelly Crandall about 20 days ago 14 comments -
The Biggest Headlines from the 2008 Sprint Cup Season
It's time for one last review of the 2008 Sprint Cup season. When looking back on the season what are you going to remember most about this season? This are the biggest and most memorable moments from 2008...
Written by Kelly Crandall about 20 days ago 10 comments -
What the NASCAR Drivers Really Meant to Say
The 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Season is over and that leaves us with plenty of time this off season. We can look back at the standings, paint schemes and so forth...
Written by Kelly Crandall about 23 days ago 10 comments -
The Best Sprint Cup Paint Schemes of 2008
One thing that is common in the Sprint Cup Series is that someone is going to have an amazing paint scheme. The one that everyone remembers for some reason...
Written by Kelly Crandall about 24 days ago 4 comments -
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jr. Nation Believe
Everyone has a song about their life, one that just speaks to them. The same goes for our favorite NASCAR drivers. This is Dale Earnhardt Jr., as if speaking to Jr. Nation...
Written by Kelly Crandall about 27 days ago 4 comments -
There's Something Magical About O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis
There are certain tracks on the NASCAR circuit that are special to fans and drivers. For instance, Daytona Beach, Florida; Bristol, Tennessee; Darlington, South Carolina; and then there's Indianapolis, Indiana...
Written by Kelly Crandall about about 1 month ago 4 comments -
"I Won The Daytona 500..." Now What?
After the Super Bowl is over in early February there comes an attack of commercials where the players will turn to the camera and say, “I’m going to Disney World!” Then a few ...
Written by Kelly Crandall about about 1 month ago 4 comments -
Thanksgiving With Our Favorite Nascar Drivers
It’s Thanksgiving on this Thursday in November-or turkey day-as I like to call it. It’s a day when family and friends gather ‘round to eat tons of food, watch the Detroit Lions ...
Written by Kelly Crandall about about 1 month ago 8 comments -
There's No Such Thing as a Teammate in Sprint Cup Racing
As children we are taught two things: to share your toys and never to tell secrets. As race car drivers, you are taught to share information with your teammates and never to tell your secrets of success...
Written by Kelly Crandall about about 1 month ago 2 comments -
NASCAR Roundtable: Sprint Cup Season Review
The sun has set on the 60th edition of NASCAR racing. The 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Season was one for the history books in terms of the new car used, the records made, and the highlights of an amazing year...
Written by Kelly Crandall about about 1 month ago 16 comments -
Bye-Bye Testing: No More Starting in 2009
NASCAR made an executive decision Friday morning at the Homestead-Miami Speedway when it informed all teams that all testing will be banned in 2009. Any track that hosts a Sprint Cup, Nationwide, or Truck Series event will not be open for testing...
Written by Kelly Crandall about about 1 month ago 8 comments -
Joey Logano Nominated As Breakout Athlete
ESPN has put the cart before the horse. Joey Logano has been nominated as "Breakout Athlete of 2009." The only problem is, 2009 isn’t here yet and Logano hasn't done anything to deserve the nomination...
Written by Kelly Crandall about about 1 month ago 10 comments -
2008 Year In Review: From The Driver's Perspective
With the 2008 season ending in four days, it isn't too early to begin looking forward to next season. With Jimmie Johnson's name already on the Sprint Cup Championship, and let's point out that ...
Written by Kelly Crandall about about 1 month ago 11 comments -
Broadcasters and Sunglasses: Something's Gotta Give!
Who knew sunglasses would become so important? In the world of poker they are your best friend in concealing your play; in the world of lying they are the holders or your eyes' true emotion; ...
Written by Kelly Crandall about about 1 month ago 10 comments
