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Jimmie Johnson Is Not a Great Driver...Just Sayin'

Every form of media has saturated the market for weeks now speculating Jimmie Johnson’s fourth title. His history making championship was all but secured when the checkered flag flew at Richmond ...

Written by David Yeazell about 8 days ago 1,680 reads 72 comments
Phoenix Could Be Mark Martin's Final Championship Chance Ever

As Jimmie Johnson’s car was careening across the track at Texas, Mark Martin fans were already re-calculating how this turn of events could renew his championship hopes...

Written by David Yeazell about 19 days ago 271 reads 4 comments
Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, and Mark Martin: As the Wheel Turns in Texas

Jimmie Johnson mistakenly decides to race. Hendrick Motor Sports makes it clear who it wants as champion, and it’s a different race, same result, for Kyle Busch...

Written by David Yeazell about 22 days ago 216 reads 11 comments
NASCAR at Texas: Once Again All About Jimmie Johnson

At Texas Motor Speedway this weekend, as with the past few Chase races, all eyes, and most of the broadcast, will be on how or what Jimmie Johnson is doing. Media strategy usually changes beginning with the first race of the Chase at New Hampshire...

Written by David Yeazell about 25 days ago 76 reads 8 comments
A NASCAR Chase Drivers Request: Look into My Eyes and Tell Me Who I Am

It’s easy to pick your favorite driver from a crowd. The flashy driver’s suit is usually the first clue in identifying the hero...

Written by David Yeazell about 27 days ago 134 reads 29 comments
Ryan Newman and Jimmie Johnson: As the Wheel Turns, Talladega Edition

Ryan Newman flies off the track, Jimmie Johnson hides at the back of the line, and NASCAR once again tries not to wake the sleeping giant...

Written by David Yeazell about 28 days ago 680 reads 6 comments
Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus: Racing Outside the Nascar Rulebook?

Question: Is it possible NASCAR inspectors are so focused on the minutia of Jimmie Johnson’s car that they can’t see the forest for the trees? Long ago, I heard a story about two men who came to the border crossing every week...

Written by David Yeazell about about 1 month ago 1,672 reads 37 comments
NASCAR Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pink is the color of choice this weekend at Lowe's Motor Speedway. In support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and National Breast Cancer Awareness month, four NASCAR teams have taken at least one car and tricked it out in pink colors...

Written by David Yeazell about about 1 month ago 171 reads 12 comments
Nascar: News, Notes, and a Surprise From Lowe's Motor Speedway

The picture says it all. The final race weekend at Lowe’s Motor Speedway is starting off very slow. Rainy conditions for the past two days have all but stopped the tracks festivities planned for Bojangles Pole Night...

Written by David Yeazell about about 1 month ago 674 reads 9 comments
NASCAR Hall Of Fame Inductees: Did They Get It Right?

After months of debate, speculation and millions of fan votes, the cardinals of NASCAR have settled on the first five men to permanently reside in the Hall of Fame...

Written by David Yeazell about about 1 month ago 769 reads 22 comments
Changing the NASCAR Chase Format: The Single Best Idea Ever Submitted

This article is pretty simple. After much thought, changing a few light bulbs, some cookies and milk, and my weekly electro-shock therapy, I have come up with the single best idea of changing the NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup format...

Written by David Yeazell about about 1 month ago 562 reads 22 comments
Will Nascar's Next Big Change Be The Chase Format?

Yesterday NASCAR took another step in implementing change based on feedback from the fans. Double file restarts were implemented with feedback from a town hall meeting. Lower ticket prices are the result of fewer and fewer fans attending events...

Written by David Yeazell about about 1 month ago 488 reads 8 comments
NASCAR Listens to the Fans, Announces Big Change for 2010 Season

At a special teleconference held today, NASCAR Chairman Brian France announced, beginning with the 2010 Daytona 500, all race start times will be earlier and consistent throughout the season...

Written by David Yeazell about about 1 month ago 525 reads 4 comments
Just Asking Is All...| Is Jimmie Johnson Good for NASCAR?

Is Jimmie Johnson good for NASCAR? OK, let me rephrase that. Is the continued dominance of Jimmie Johnson good for NASCAR? NASCAR has seen dominance from other drivers. Richard Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt Sr...

Written by David Yeazell about 2 months ago 469 reads 21 comments
Kasey Kahne: Is It Too Soon For a Fork?

The Chase for the Sprint Cup is NASCAR’s version of a playoff system. When the checkered flag flies at Richmond, the top 12 drivers in points officially become championship contenders...

Written by David Yeazell about 2 months ago 382 reads 6 comments
Kyle Busch Fails Post Race Inspection: Fine, Loss of Points and Probation Issued

Earlier in the week, I wrote the following: During the post-race inspection, NASCAR discovered a ride height violation on the No. 18 Toyota of Kyle Busch, who finished fifth in Sunday's Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway...

Written by David Yeazell about 2 months ago 180 reads 8 comments
Kyle Busch Fails Post-Race Inspection

In post-race inspection, NASCAR discovered a ride height violation on the No. 18 Toyota of Kyle Busch, who finished fifth in Sunday's Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway...

Written by David Yeazell about 2 months ago 734 reads 27 comments
No Happy Harvick at New Hampshire

It seems a part time truck racer would be ecstatic with a third place finish. Not Kevin Harvick. Actually Harvick is pretty upset with his finish, and with the guy who finished second...

Written by David Yeazell about 2 months ago 934 reads 5 comments
Denny Hamlin: It's Time To Drive It Like You Stole It

Winning the Chevy Rock and Roll 400 with a dominating performance, Hamlin once again showed he means business this year. Now it’s onto New Hampshire and the first of ten races to the Sprint Cup championship...

Written by David Yeazell about 2 months ago 84 reads 9 comments
Kyle Busch: No Points, No Championship. Time For Joe Gibbs To Step In

Immediately after the checkered flag flew Saturday night at Richmond, all 12 Sprint Cup chase drivers and team members were given custom made Sprint Cup chase hats with their sponsor logos on the front...

Written by David Yeazell about 2 months ago 2,073 reads 20 comments
Are Tony Stewart and Darian Grubb Going in The Wrong Direction?

The Sprint Cup chase is set, and Tony Stewart will start the chase at New Hampshire in second behind Mark Martin. Stewart has not had much to crow about since his win at Watkins Glen in early August...

Written by David Yeazell about 2 months ago 864 reads 5 comments
News, Notes, and Pictures from Richmond International

Practice is over for the Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series. Juan Pablo Montoya led the speed charts for the second Cup practice. Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon and Kasey Kahne rounded out the top 5...

Written by David Yeazell about 2 months ago 79 reads 8 comments
Would a NASCAR Driver Throw the Race to Secure a Chase Spot for His Teammate?

The hottest questions in the media center this morning were centered on a very touchy subject. Would a driver throw the race so his teammate could get into the Chase? Last week, John Force was ...

Written by David Yeazell about 2 months ago 563 reads 9 comments
Petty-Yates Merger Is New Start for Some, End for Others, and Just Hazy for Rest

Today’s merger between Richard Petty Motorsports and Yates Racing is certainly another sign of the times. It also signals the end of an era for each team involved and possibly the beginning of the end for Dodge in Sprint Cup...

Written by David Yeazell about 2 months ago 1,761 reads 4 comments
Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Please Help, I Have Some Questions

I know Jr. is pretty busy with racing and commercials, and I don't really expect him to help answer any of these questions, but since "Jr...

Written by David Yeazell about 2 months ago 730 reads 31 comments

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David Yeazell Article Archive

Jimmie Johnson Is Not a Great Driver...Just Sayin'

Phoenix Could Be Mark Martin's Final Championship Chance Ever

Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, and Mark Martin: As the Wheel Turns in Texas

NASCAR at Texas: Once Again All About Jimmie Johnson

A NASCAR Chase Drivers Request: Look into My Eyes and Tell Me Who I Am

Ryan Newman and Jimmie Johnson: As the Wheel Turns, Talladega Edition

Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus: Racing Outside the Nascar Rulebook?

NASCAR Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Nascar: News, Notes, and a Surprise From Lowe's Motor Speedway

NASCAR Hall Of Fame Inductees: Did They Get It Right?

Changing the NASCAR Chase Format: The Single Best Idea Ever Submitted

Will Nascar's Next Big Change Be The Chase Format?

NASCAR Listens to the Fans, Announces Big Change for 2010 Season

Just Asking Is All...| Is Jimmie Johnson Good for NASCAR?

Kasey Kahne: Is It Too Soon For a Fork?

Kyle Busch Fails Post Race Inspection: Fine, Loss of Points and Probation Issued

Kyle Busch Fails Post-Race Inspection

No Happy Harvick at New Hampshire

Denny Hamlin: It's Time To Drive It Like You Stole It

Kyle Busch: No Points, No Championship. Time For Joe Gibbs To Step In

Are Tony Stewart and Darian Grubb Going in The Wrong Direction?

News, Notes, and Pictures from Richmond International

Would a NASCAR Driver Throw the Race to Secure a Chase Spot for His Teammate?

Petty-Yates Merger Is New Start for Some, End for Others, and Just Hazy for Rest

Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Please Help, I Have Some Questions

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