Sharpie 500 Here is a quick run down of trivial facts and statistics for this weekend’s Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN. Bristol Motor Speedway History Groundbreaking for Bristol International Speedway, as Bristol Motor Speedway was originally known, took place in 1960. The track was an exact half-mile. Bristol held its first [...]
2008 NASCAR Fantasy Preview: Bristol Motor Speedway II
Sharpie 500 This week the drivers head to Bristol, Tennessee for the Saturday night running of the Sharpie 500. This is one of the most exciting races of the year if not the most exciting. Just about anyone has a chance to pull off the win here and we shouldn’t have to worry about fuel [...]
View From the Couch: Michigan II
Last week I said that Kyle Busch’s win did very little for his Championship hopes. Aside from ten more points to pad his lead for the final ten races, nothing on the track at Watkins Glen would translate. On the other hand Carl Edwards’ win at Michigan this last Sunday goes a long way towards [...]
2008 NASCAR Fantasy Preview: Michigan International Speedway II
3M Performance 400 Only 4 more races left until the Chase and Kyle Busch will have a commanding lead when it starts. Kyle is guaranteed 80 bonus points right now while Carl Edwards, who sits in second, only has 30 coming at this time. My Pick To Win However, we head to Michigan this weekend [...]
NASCAR News & Notes: Michigan International Speedway
Michigan International: 3M Performance 400 Courtesy of NASCAR MEDIA Kyle Busch Enjoying Storybook Season Kyle Busch (No. 18 Interstate Batteries Toyota) looks to add to his storybook season this weekend as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series pays a return visit to Michigan International Speedway. The 23-year-old Busch already has put together the type of season [...]
The Race to Richmond Contest
“Segment #2 in the OneBadWheel fantasy NASCAR game Champs, Chumps & Sleepers” is nearing it’s end. There are four races left in the segment which started at Pocono Raceway (06/08/2008) and ends at Richmond International Raceway (09/06/2008). From there, Segment #3 will begin with the 10 race Chase to the Championship. Even if you’re not [...]
Three Wide Life Hires Monica Palumbo
In preparation for season four launch in fall 08′, Three Wide Life revamps with new graphics package, HD cameras, and a new host. Monica Palumbo, former Miss North Carolina has been named the new host for Leverage Sports’ Three Wide Life. The show is a motorsports-themed program that examines life inside and outside the garage, [...]
These Experiments are Killing Me!
With 4 races left before the ‘NASCAR Sprint Chase For The Cup’ begins I’m getting a little concerned that my abysmal Fantasy NASCAR season will not benefit from, nor turn around by, pulling out ‘The Big Guns’ that I have been holding onto thus far in the season. James turned me onto an excellent strategy [...]
2008 NASCAR Fantasy Preview: Watkins Glen
Centurion Boats at the Glen My Pick To Win This week we head to the final road course of the season and Tony Stewart’s first win of the year. Yes, Tony will win this weekend at Watkins Glen! Jeff Gordon dominates at Sonoma and Tony dominates at the Glen winning four of the last six [...]
NASCAR Track Facts: Watkins Glen
Centurion Boats at the Glen Here is a quick run down of trivial facts and statistics for this weekend’s Centurion Boats at the Glen at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, NY. Watkins Glen International History After several events were held on the streets of Watkins Glen, a permanent 2.3-mile facility was opened in 1956. [...]