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Michael Jordan Needs To Buy the Charlotte Bobcats

Bob Johnson has made his desire to sell the Charlotte Bobcats quite clear. Michael Jordan has also said he was interested in buying the Charlotte Bobcats...

Written by Matt Mercer about 4 months ago 45 reads 2 comments
Four Prospects Available for the Charlotte Bobcats

The Charlotte Bobcats hold the 12th position in the upcoming NBA draft. My bet is that the team will probably keep the pick...

Written by Matt Mercer about 5 months ago 66 reads 4 comments
Bob Johnson Looks to Sell the Charlotte Bobcats

Well, I don't think anyone's surprised by this. Bob Johnson, the founder and principal owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, is looking to sell the team ASAP. Johnson hired an investment banker to help facilitate a sale of the team...

Written by Matt Mercer about 6 months ago 236 reads 1 comments
Charlotte Bobcats Just a Few Moves from the Playoffs

The Charlotte Bobcats showed a lot of promise in the 2008-09 season. After a season that saw them use more players than any other in the NBA—as a result of Larry Brown’s tinkering—they’re ...

Written by Matt Mercer about 6 months ago 183 reads 0 comments
Want To Watch Dale Earnhardt's 10 Greatest Wins Whenever You Want?

Then do I have an offer for you!The folks at A&E Home Video have done it again, this time collecting 10 races to watch and experience the joy all over again...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 88 reads 0 comments
A.J. Allmendinger Continues Strong Runs

I don't know how A.J. Allmendinger is still without a ride in the Sprint Cup Series. A.J. has turned in solid performance after solid performance since taking the wheel of the No...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 216 reads 5 comments
Edwards Wins, I Still Hate Jimmie Johnson

I thought Atlanta was pretty decent today, not the best but it was entertaining. I enjoyed seeing the drivers work the wheel the whole race thanks to an abrasive track and Goodyear tires...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 74 reads 0 comments
Clint Bowyer: How Long Until He Snaps?

I can see it now: reporters have flocked to Welcome, NC to watch a hostage negotiation. Police yell at Clint Bowyer through a megaphone, telling him it'll be OK—just come on out. Really, you'll be fine...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 272 reads 1 comments
Bob Margolis Annoys Me

I honestly don't know why I read his columns, other than for the same reasons I watch the Boston Red Sox (go back to Bahston, losers!) or Bill O'Reilly (not a real conservative, but I have another blog for those sorts of things)...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 124 reads 1 comments
Johnny Benson Outduels Ron Hornaday For Martinsville Win

Ron Hornaday dominated most of the day, but it was 4 tires, a better truck at the end, and little extra fuel that allowed Johnny Benson to move around Hornaday in the waning laps of the Kroger 200...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 47 reads 0 comments
Johnny Benson Outduels Ron Hornaday For Martinsville Win

Ron Hornaday dominated most of the day, but it was 4 tires, a better truck at the end, and little extra fuel that allowed Johnny Benson to move around Hornaday in the waning laps of the Kroger 200...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 30 reads 0 comments
What's Your Car Worth? Amoco Ultimate Wants To Know

As race fans, we love our street cars too. Living in North Carolina, I see some great ones. I see decals and paint schemes on cars around here, and it's great. If I won the lottery, I'd buy a street-legal race car to drive around...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 77 reads 0 comments
Nationwide COT Leaves Me Cautiously Optimistic

For years now, the Nationwide Series (dating back to the Busch days) has been in need of a new identity. The new car looks to possibly, finally accomplish that goal...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 163 reads 2 comments
Danny O'Quinn Will Drive No. 35 at Lowe's

Kudos to the Rensi team for putting Danny O'Quinn in the #35 this week at Lowes Motor Speedway.I found out that O'Quinn has been spotting for Jon Wood in the Truck Series, as this story indicates...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 149 reads 0 comments
Regan Smith Wins AMP Energy 500* (Cough Cough)

Regan Smith won yesterday, right? I mean, he crossed the line first, right? On the last lap anything goes, right? So why did NASCAR rob him of a win? Because they're a bunch of meanies? It wasn't politics, Bob Margolis...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 277 reads 2 comments
Talladega ARCA Races Never Disappoint

Today's race was more proof. The crashes, the lead changes, the overall uncertainty makes this one of the highlights of the season. Today was no exception, with the addition of a thrilling championship battle between Scott Speed and Ricky Stenhouse...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 79 reads 0 comments
Pre-Talladega Linkage

This is one of my favorite weekends of the year. Gratuitous links, courtesy of someone too busy to write a real post today:A must-read on the legend of Talladega, it's old but for the old school ...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 100 reads 0 comments
We Officially Have A 3-Man Chase

After yesterday, it's clear who the 3 men with the chance to win the 2008 championship will be. Jimmie Johnson, Carl Edwards, and Greg Biffle have been the 3 best drivers in the first 3 Chase races...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 46 reads 0 comments
Ever Wanted to Go for a Ride with Dale Earnhardt Jr.?

All you need is an Ebay account: Bidding Starts Today in 10-Day Charity Auction for a Ride with Dale Jr. Wrangler® and NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Team up to Raise Money for Children’s Camp Greensboro, N...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 230 reads 1 comments
Greg Biffle Goes Back-To-Back, Wins @ Dover

I hope you didn't listen to me after Loudon last week.Today's race was incredible. Specifically, watching three teammates, Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth, and Carl Edwards, battle and trade the lead ...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 309 reads 0 comments
Roush Truck Program Back On Track

I got a chance to see the truck race last night at Las Vegas and I saw something I haven't seen enough of in years...both Roush trucks running competitively all night. Erik Darnell and Colin Braun were good all night...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 160 reads 0 comments
The Silly Season Parlor Game

The news today comes fast and furious in regards to what happens next season. Two stories could solidify what happens with Bill Davis, Gillett Evernham, Chip Ganassi, and Michael Waltrip for 2009...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 340 reads 4 comments
Midweek NASCAR Linkage

The Chase is set and if you're not in it, you're not going to get talked about. Welcome to the Chase for the Cup: Year Five. Linkage below:—Jimmie Johnson goes back-to-back, wins Richmond...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 215 reads 1 comments
Richmond Debuts Only Half As Good

Two anticipated debuts were expected to occur this weekend in the Sprint Cup and Nationwide races. On the Cup side, the first race for Joey Logano was scheduled. The weather, as mentioned in the previous post, had other ideas...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 57 reads 0 comments
NASCAR at Auto Club Speedway: Snore...Bore...Please, No More

Ok, seriously, does it get much worse than the weekend races at California? Good lord, I think I'd be more excited watching C-SPAN for four hours! Kyle Busch leads 144 laps in the Nationwide race...

Written by Matt Mercer about about 1 year ago 251 reads 2 comments

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Matt Mercer Article Archive

Michael Jordan Needs To Buy the Charlotte Bobcats

Four Prospects Available for the Charlotte Bobcats

Bob Johnson Looks to Sell the Charlotte Bobcats

Charlotte Bobcats Just a Few Moves from the Playoffs

Want To Watch Dale Earnhardt's 10 Greatest Wins Whenever You Want?

A.J. Allmendinger Continues Strong Runs

Edwards Wins, I Still Hate Jimmie Johnson

Clint Bowyer: How Long Until He Snaps?

Bob Margolis Annoys Me

Johnny Benson Outduels Ron Hornaday For Martinsville Win

Johnny Benson Outduels Ron Hornaday For Martinsville Win

What's Your Car Worth? Amoco Ultimate Wants To Know

Nationwide COT Leaves Me Cautiously Optimistic

Danny O'Quinn Will Drive No. 35 at Lowe's

Regan Smith Wins AMP Energy 500* (Cough Cough)

Talladega ARCA Races Never Disappoint

Pre-Talladega Linkage

We Officially Have A 3-Man Chase

Ever Wanted to Go for a Ride with Dale Earnhardt Jr.?

Greg Biffle Goes Back-To-Back, Wins @ Dover

Roush Truck Program Back On Track

The Silly Season Parlor Game

Midweek NASCAR Linkage

Richmond Debuts Only Half As Good

NASCAR at Auto Club Speedway: Snore...Bore...Please, No More

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