The C-List: Daytona 500

“What is The C-List? It’s a weekly guide on getting the most out of the low-rent fantasy drivers; C-List drivers in the Yahoo! game and/or drivers valued at $20.00 or less in most salary cap games. Each week I’ll give you my two favorite options, plus another to stay away from. Before we get to [...]

Drivers Looking For A Big 2009 Season (Part 2)

Continued from Part 1. Today I look at the final three drivers on my list that are looking for a big 2009 season. These drivers have contracts that supposedly run through the end of the year. Having a great 2009 season will help set them up to either hold on to their existing ride or [...]

2009 NASCAR Fantasy Preview: Daytona International Speedway

” Well the Gatorade Duels are in the book and there weren’t any real surprises there. Jeff Gordon won the first Duel with Kyle Busch taking the second. That gave Hendrick Motorsports 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 7th place finishes in both races and Joe Gibbs Racing 1st, 4th and 5th place finishes in the 2 [...]

Who Will Make the Chase?

“Let’s be honest. With 12 drivers making the Chase, it’s hardly rocket science to predict who will make it. Maybe this year will be upside down, but realistically the top drivers remain the top drivers each year. Last year the Chase was comprised of drivers from four teams. Without testing it will be tougher for [...]

Julianne Hough To Sing National Anthem

“Country Music Star And Dancing With The Stars Champion, Julianne Hough, To Sing National Anthem At The 51st Annual Daytona 500 Mercury Nashville recording artist and two-time Dancing With The Stars champion Julianne Hough will sing the National Anthem for the 51st annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 15. “We’re excited to welcome Julianne Hough [...]

L2H (Love Like Hate): Daytona 500

For the Daytona 500, I’m taking Jeff Gordon to win. The veteran would love to end to his winless streak to start the season. Over the last five years (nine starts), Gordon has two wins and three top-fives at Daytona. Although last season was a series of misfortunes. His car had technical difficulties in the [...]

The Best Of The Daytona 500 (Part 5)

Best Daytona 500 Debut No. 1: Jeff Gordon Hit The High Banks Running (Note: This is the final installment in a five-part series (read one, two, three & four) on some of the best Daytona 500 debuts by either rookie of the year candidates or drivers making what amounted to an initial “NASCAR cameo” appearance [...]

NASCAR Celebrates Diversity Accomplishments

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) today celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of pioneering individuals and organizations in the area of diversity at the second annual NASCAR Diversity Luncheon. "Teams, tracks, sponsors and other stakeholders play an integral role in our efforts to further diversify our sport," said Marcus Jadotte, Managing Director of [...]

NASCAR Hires Thomas Gideon As Director Of Safety Initiatives

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has announced the hiring of Thomas Gideon as its new director of safety initiatives. Gideon replaces the late Steve Peterson, who died last year after having spearheaded a number of key NASCAR safety initiatives in recent seasons. Gideon will work out of the NASCAR Research and [...]

Goodyear Gatorback Automotive Belts And NASCAR Extend Relationship

Engineered Products Business A NASCAR Performance Partner for 12 years Goodyear Gatorback automotive belt manufacturer Veyance Technologies and the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced a three-year extension of their agreement in which Goodyear Gatorback remains an exclusive NASCAR Performance partner and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race contingency award sponsor. Goodyear belts [...]