In the wake of NASCAR’s supposed change to allow drivers to show their personalities more, Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart find themselves literally tangled together to test the waters. After an on track incident between the two, Kurt Busch began using his left fender to peel off the #20 car’s contingency decals as they came [...]

, by Anita Rich and Robin Dallenbach from Triumph Books, is a look inside the lives of such NASCAR personalities as Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Jimmie Johnson, Rusty Wallace and Richard Childress. The book allows fans to see the homes, families and hobbies of these and others away from the track through stunning black [...]

The 50th running of the Daytona 500 lends itself to exemplary adjectives, ranging from special to extraordinary to cathartic. It lends itself to a special commemorative trophy, like the golden Harley J. Earl trophy this year’s winner will soon hoist. It lends itself to a big ‘thank you’ to the fans, who are the reason [...]

An in-depth look at Jamie McMurray and how he might work on your fantasy NASCAR team for 2008. It seems like Jamie McMurray enters each season with the hopes of a breakthrough season. Is he finally ready for a breakthrough? Or has he simply reached the peak of his skills? First some numbers. Year Wins [...]

An in-depth look at Dale Earnhardt Jr and how he might work on your fantasy NASCAR team for 2008. [Warning: This preview only covers aspects of Dale Earnhardt Jr's 2008 racing season and therefore will sidestep any non-racing drama, theatrics or further mentions of family relationships.] You don’t have to be a hard core NASCAR [...]

An in-depth look at Casey Mears and how he might work on your fantasy NASCAR team for 2008. The word on the street is that Casey Mears drives for Hendrick Motorsports. Based on most NASCAR publications and promotional pictures it would be easy to think of HMS as a three-car galaxy of superstars. Mears is [...]

An in-depth look at Kasey Kahne and how he might work on your fantasy NASCAR team for 2008. Rebound. That’s the big buzz word for Kasey Kahne and the #9 team entering 2008. It not only describes his on track performance but also his public image. On the track Kasey Kahne didn’t win a race, [...]

An in-depth look at Bobby Labonte and how he might work on your fantasy NASCAR team for 2008. If you made a list of sentimental picks to win a race or have a successful season Bobby Labonte and the #43 car would probably each make the list. Since Labonte drives the #43 makes it an [...]