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Sup everybody the names David and I found Bleacher Report through a friend. I joined in Jan 09 just to leave comments — then it got addictive and I started writing.

I never liked writing anything in school, but I found that when it's a topic that you love—like racing—it's a whole lot easier.

I just had my first baby girl on Jan 5th 2009 (Kaili Madisyn), she is the cutest ever.

I'm originally from Galax, Va and now I reside in Elkin NC. I love sports and love the underdogs in sports.

I'm the lead writer and Community Leader for the ARCA Re/Max page (you should join). I love NASCAR, favorite drivers include: Paul Menard, Brian Vickers, and I think I'ma be a Speed Demon fan also this season. In the Nationwide Series my favorite would have to be Jason Leffler, "Little Gator" Justin Alligaer. In the ARCA Re/Max Series I'm going with Eddie Sharpe Racing and drivers Justin Lofton, Tim George Jr and Steve Arpin. In the Camping World Tucks im a Colin Braun and Tayler Malsam.

I'm also a die hard Steve Park fan and hope he gets back to the Cup Series some time. Also my favorite all time driver is Ol D.W. (Darrell Waltrip.)

I have had story's featured on cbssports.com and jayski.com

I also love college football. There is absolutely nothing better than a Thursday night at Lane Stadium on ESPN. You'd have to experience it to know what I'm talking about.

Also, cant forget I'm a closet Wrestling fan—oops its out now.

You can also visit me at my Myspace page. www.myspace.com/david1581

I also have interviewed the likes of Steve Arpin, Tim George Jr, they can be seen on a few different web pages
http://insidetracknews.blogspot.com/2009/02/interview-with-canadian-arca-driver.html
http://www.stevearpinracing.com/newsdetail.asp?NewsID=6396
http://www.timgeorgejr.com/news/index.cfm?cid=20729

I also have several other articles that appear on diff web pages
http://www.famozz.com/hot-people/jeffrey-earnhardt
http://www.topix.net/nascar/tom-mitchell

David's Recent Articles

WEC | My First Event Now Im Hooked

Published 3 months ago
32 reads 2 comments

Creating the Competition

Published 3 months ago
260 reads 24 comments

WWE | Save Us and Stop The Mockery

Published 3 months ago
195 reads 16 comments

Ranking the Top Wrestling Divas

Published 3 months ago
719 reads 36 comments

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David Phillips has picked Winners and Losers: Sylvania 300 as a favorite article
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, Micheal Vick,
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Frank Beamer
All Time Sports Moment

1st v.tech game ever attended
Most Memorable Game Attended
Most Unbreakable Sports Record
Ruth or Mays?
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC

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by Rob
10 days ago

This might be what NASCAR needs to spice up the sport!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/282191-nascars-solution-to-ending-jimmie-johnsons-title-reign-cole-trickle
by Blaine
about 1 month ago

At long last the second part of the 49ers All "No" team is here:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268746-the-san-francisco-49ers-all-no-team-pt-2-the-linemen
by Blaine
about 1 month ago

Happy Birthday "Ironhead" where ever you are!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261862-craig-heyward-a-man-called-ironhead
by Blaine
about 1 month ago

This article was originally published in support of Relay for Life. If you have read this before, then I apologize, but please considering donating at least $1 to Make a Wish in the memory of Josiah Herring. In light of several recent events I felt compelled to revisit cancer awareness and have not had the time for a new article. I Promise to have a new article out soon in support of the cause.

Thank you everyone!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186686-outreach-of-hope-the-dave-dravecky-story-relay-for-life-part-two
by Blaine
2 months ago

The "Glove of Their Own" movement continues to gain forces!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250559-bernie-williams-drives-home-the-winning-message-of-a-glove-of-their-own/page/2
by Glenn
2 months ago

Terry and I published a Patriots perspective on this weeks picks for week one.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251522-nfl-week-one-picks-from-patriots-fans-perspective
by Blaine
2 months ago

Just in time for the U.S. Open...tennis anyone?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244360-the-legend-that-is-arthur-ashe
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello David, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by Hayley-L
2 months ago

A tribute to a Spud-tacular star!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237752-spotlighting-the-indies-james-spud-curtin

Comments/Feedback appreciated!
by Blaine
2 months ago

Shining A light on Rojo Grande and the Track and Field Community (Athletics) my own way!

Here is one of my Rojo favorites:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/194676-the-joy-of-vaulting-sky-dance

Also, check out Rojo’s Round up covering the World Championships in Berlin this weekend!

And please join the Track and Field Section! We would love to have you!
by Hayley-L
2 months ago

Break down the walls!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236165-inside-the-mind-with-dr-hayley-chris-jericho

Comments/feedback appreciated!
by Blaine
2 months ago

Todd Civin's latest is a must read:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235767-joe-niekro-daddys-little-girl-knuckles-up-for-aneurysm-research
by Blaine
3 months ago

"No room for racism"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233873-jessie-owens-one-of-the-greatest-athletes-of-all-time
by Joe
3 months ago

Well, you need to become a syndicated writer, that will help out in the reads and possibly comments along with that. You should already be one, e-mail Zander and ask why your not already.

zander@bleacherreport.com

What I do to get reads is write about an interesting and/or popular topic. Like today, I wrote about Jeff Hardy, He is a guy many wrestling fans like and are interested in knowing more about, especially now with the whole contract controversy. People want to know about that kind of stuff, why I don't know. lol

The other day I wrote about the UFL, another interesting topic and something many football fans are interested in. It now has close to or is now at 5,000 reads. It even got syndicated on UFL.com! Which was cool to see.

You do that kind of stuff, your reads will move up faster than Seth Green's wrestling career ended.

-Joe Burgett
by Scott
3 months ago

Here's part four of the Australian Wrestling Chronicles, which is also my entry for Matthew Hester's CvC competition. I think it's the best of the series so far.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233072-australian-wrestling-chronicles-part-four-the-fabulous-kangaroos

Also, here's my new series "This Week In Pro Wrestling History"
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233074-this-week-in-pro-wrestling-history-august-3-9

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