1. NASCAR Will Now Face Balancing Act With New 'Back to Basics' Racing

    During this past week's media tour, NASCAR took a big, bold step in what Chairman and CEO Brian France termed "back to basics" racing.  NASCAR intends to let the drivers drive, putting the racing back into their hands for the 2010 season...

    Mary Jo Buchanan Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about over 3 years ago 520 reads 16 comments

  2. Jimmie Johnson to Jack Bauer: Watch '24/7 Race to Daytona' NOW!

    Previously on 24 ... Well, it might not be another episode of Jack Bauer battling the terrorists and saving the world for democracy and peace, but NASCAR's four-time champion is debuting his ...

    Mary Jo Buchanan Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about over 3 years ago 1,081 reads 18 comments

  3. Austin Langenstein: From DNF To Victory Lane

    Austin Langenstein, son of Hendrick Motorsports mechanical director and Modified Hall of Fame mechanic Charlie Langenstein, experienced the highs and lows of racing during the road course portion of the Lowe's Winter Heat Series in 2010...

    Mary Jo Buchanan Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about over 3 years ago 145 reads 4 comments

  4. Pocono Raceway Encourages Fans To Go Green

    Although Pocono Raceway is currently blanketed in snow, the speedway is urging all fans to "go green" when traveling to the racetrack this summer...

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  5. Jennifer Jo Cobb To Kick-Off 2010 Season with ARCA Start at Daytona

    In addition to running a full-time Camping World Truck season in 2010, Jennifer Jo Cobb will also be starting off her race year behind the wheel of an ARCA car in Daytona...

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  6. Snowy Pocono Raceway Symbolic of Frigid NASCAR Off Season

    Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., is my home track and one that I visit twice a year for both Cup races, usually in June and early August.  The weather at that time is usually at least warm, if not often steamy...

    Mary Jo Buchanan Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about over 3 years ago 745 reads 14 comments

  7. Avatar To NASCAR: 3D Racing Coming Soon?

    While the new 3-D movie Avatar takes the film world by storm, the sports world may soon be experiencing everything from football to yes, even NASCAR, in 3-D. ESPN recently announced its version of the industry's first 3-D network...

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  8. NASCARbernet Makes Walmart's New Top 10 Wine List (Humor)

    Walmart is reportedly launching into another new endeavor, offering an innovative line of low-cost wines to its customers...

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  9. The Condition Of NASCAR Media: Healthy Or On Life Support?

    This week, the "Bible of Nascar" NASCAR Scene ceased to exist as a weekly publication after more than 25 years of covering the sport...

    Mary Jo Buchanan Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about over 3 years ago 1,048 reads 16 comments

  10. Calling All Patriotic NASCAR Fans: Our Friends in Uniform Need You!

    Attention all patriotic, flag-waving, military-supporting NASCAR fans, drivers, and teams.  Lt. Colonel Brett Sylvia and his troops need YOU. Lt. Colonel Sylvia has just been deployed to Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan for 22 months...

    Mary Jo Buchanan Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about over 3 years ago 207 reads 13 comments

  11. Austin Langenstein Holds Course in Lowe's Winter Heat Series

    With the 2009-2010 Winter Series underway at Lowe's Motor Speedway, up-and-coming racer Austin Langenstein, driving his No. 7 FIREFOLD.COM Bandolero, held his own during the oval portion of the Series...

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  12. NASCAR's Top 10 Hangovers

    With the singing of Auld Lang Syne and the celebrating of the dropping of the ball on New Year's eve, more than a few folks will be experiencing hangovers of the alcohol-induced type...

    Mary Jo Buchanan Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about over 3 years ago 1,108 reads 15 comments

  13. Danica Patrick Launches New Perfume To Go with NASCAR Firesuit

    In addition to her new ride with JR Motorsports in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, Danica Patrick has also just announced that she is joining many other celebrities in launching a new line of her own perfume...

    Mary Jo Buchanan Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about over 3 years ago 1,469 reads 16 comments

  14. NASCAR Nationwide Series: Meet Road America

    The loss of the Milwaukee Mile as a track in the NASCAR Nationwide Series is the gain of Road America, a road course in Wisconsin that will be substituted for the Mile on the 2010 schedule...

    Mary Jo Buchanan Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about over 3 years ago 676 reads 8 comments

  15. Alli Owens, Not Danica Patrick, Is the Fastest Female at Daytona ARCA Test

    In spite of the hoopla around Danica Patrick and her JR Motorsports stock car in the ARCA test at Daytona this past weekend, there was only one female driver consistently in the top three in test speeds...

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  16. NASCAR Media Center Memories: Top 10

    This year marked a milestone for the Bleacher Creatures on the NASCAR page. As part of NASCAR's new Citizen Media Corps, writers on the Bleacher Report NASCAR section were permitted to apply for media credentials...

    Mary Jo Buchanan Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about over 3 years ago 1,174 reads 16 comments

  17. Tiffany Daniels: Next in the Adventures of a Female Race Car Driver

    Tiffany Daniels is one of NASCAR's up and coming female racers, participating in the Drive for Diversity Program and the Camping World Series East...

    Mary Jo Buchanan Written by Mary Jo Buchanan about over 3 years ago 665 reads 5 comments

  18. NASCAR Track Promoters Begin the Wooing of Danica Patrick

    While NASCAR track promoters have already begun wooing Danica Patrick to choose their venues for her stock car racing schedule, the New Hampshire Motor Speedway took that enticement to a new level...

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  19. NASCAR's Driver Opportunity Funnel Continues To Narrow

    Driver opportunities in NASCAR, from the time of entering the sport to making it to the "big show", have often been compared to a giant funnel...

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  20. Tiffany Daniels: Taking 'Snow' to South Africa

    Tiffany Daniels is one of NASCAR's up-and-coming female racers, participating in the Drive for Diversity Program and the Camping World Series East...

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  21. Steve Addington Moves As Crew Chief From Younger to Older Busch Brother

    In a move widely rumored, Steve Addington has made it official: he is moving from crew chiefing Kyle Busch, to assuming the crew chief role of his older brother Kurt for the 2010 Sprint Cup season...

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  22. Bill Elliott's Son Chase Snags Top 10 Finish in Snowball Derby Debut

    While NASCAR Nationwide champion Kyle Busch took home the trophy for this year's running of the 42nd annual Snowball Derby, Chase Elliott, the recently-turned 14 year old son of NASCAR great Bill Elliott, scored an impressive top ten finish...

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  23. Tiffany Daniels: Adventures of a Female Race Car Driver

    Tiffany Daniels is one of NASCAR's up and coming female racers, participating in the Drive for Diversity Program and the Camping World Series East...

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  24. NASCAR Issues "Rules" for Vegas Victory Lap

    With the move of the championship banquet from New York City to Las Vegas, NASCAR has announced the return of the Victory Lap as part of Champion's Week celebration...

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  25. Danica Patrick: You Are the "Dangling" Queen

    Love her or hate her, the Danica Patrick "coming to NASCAR buzz" continues without ceasing or final resolution.  The most recognized female race car driver in the country seems determined to ...

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