Similar Track Averages: Bristol Motor Speedway

“We looked at this odd grouping of similar NASCAR tracks just a couple of weeks ago when NASCAR raced in Las Vegas. Our percentage of close calls wasn’t too bad. 12 of the 41 participating drivers in our list finished within five spots of where the similar track averages placed them. And, that included a [...]

Ric Flair named Honorary Race Director for NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race

” To be the man, you got to beat the man, so becoming Honorary Race Director at Lowe’s Motor Speedway just became a whole lot tougher. Speedway officials announced today that Ric Flair, 16-time World Wrestling Heavyweight Champion, will serve as Honorary Race Director for the 25th running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on [...]

ESPN2 to Have Live Coverage as NASCAR Legends Return to Action at Bristol

Ned and Dale Jarrett Working Together in Booth on Race Telecast ESPN2 will have live coverage as some of the greatest names in the history of NASCAR return to action for a special charity race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 21, at 6 p.m. ET. And just as many great drivers will [...]

A Manufacturer’s Best Hope – Bristol

“I’ve read a few articles and blogs stating that this last week’s break doesn’t make sense after only four races into the season. A part of me agrees. However, with back-to-back trips to the west coast I have to think that the crews and transport drivers may feel differently. While the Cup schedule does need [...]

NASCAR Track Facts: Bristol Motor Speedway

“After a week off, the NASCAR boys head to Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend for the fifth race of the 2009 NASCAR season. Here is a quick run down of trivial facts and statistics for this weekend’s Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN. Bristol Motor Speedway History Groundbreaking for Bristol International [...]

NASCAR’s Own Version of March Madness

“In the next week we’ll hear lots of talk about bubble teams, making the cut and “do or die”. Most of the talk will center around the beloved NCAA tourney, but NASCAR has its own version of March Madness, although no one will bet any money or try to follow NASCAR’s version from work. Hanging [...]

OBW gets social!

You already know that Onebadwheel is one-stop shopping for NASCAR statistics and fantasy advise. But did you know that OBW has gone social? You can follow OBW on Twitter to be the first to know about updates. My personal Twitter page is also updated with my OBW posts and other writing exploits. OBW is also [...]

New Ranting and Raving Fantasy Game

“If you’re anything like me then you’re probably already playing at least a half-dozen NASCAR fantasy games. I’m holding my own in a few of them while having my butt whooped in a few others. It’s the occasional butt-whooping that makes me play multiple NASCAR fantasy games. See, while I may be looking like a [...]

Who’s That Girl? Miss Sprint Cup Monica

“I’ve been a NASCAR fan for quite a while. I remember when the track was covered with Buicks, Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles and Fords… and they looked like Buicks, Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles and Fords from a distance too, chrome bumpers and all! A lot has changed though, both on the track and in victory lane. While some may [...]

The C-List: Food City 500

What is The C-List? The weekly guide on getting the most out of low-rent fantasy drivers; C-List drivers in the Yahoo! game and/or drivers valued at $20.00 or less in salary cap games. Juan Pablo Montoya – (last season: 15th @ Food City 500, 19th @ Sharpie 500) Montoya has had good runs early in [...]