Ryan Newman didn’t lead a single lap during Saturday’s Chevy Rock-n-Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway. And I’m darn happy about it! In fact, I’d go as far as to say, “Jeremy Mayfield, I love you man!” (editorial disclaimer: surely that is merely a figure of speech) Why do I dislike Ryan Newman? I don’t. [...]
Commercials Breed Cautions
September 11, 2005 By
“Cautions breed cautions” is hereby offically changed to “Commercial breed cautions.” I was motivated by Elliott Sadler’s yellow-flag-inducing spin during the lap 108 commercial break of Saturday’s “Chevy Rock-n-Roll 400” at Richmond International Raceway on TNT. Why do all the yellows happen during a commercial? Turns out, almost half of the cautions for this race [...]
What’s With The White Cars?
September 5, 2005 By
I love California. Driven through much of it. Would like to someday live in San Diego with its 72° year-round weather. But the ‘clean-air-enviroment’ influence of the tree huggers seemed a little too pervasive at Sunday’s race at California Speedway. Were so many teams subconsciously caving in to being PC? I counted 8 cars that [...]
Ball Park Franks Lucky Dog
September 5, 2005 By
Sometimes the flagrant commercialization of NA$CAR is really humorous. Whether it was the marketing brillance of Sara Lee’s Ball Park Franks ad department or NBC (who sells every inch of television space available) you gotta love the: “Ball Park Franks Lucky Dog Award.” Last year, Ball Park Franks were on the Kingsford Charcoal #59 car. [...]
Teammates = More Points
September 5, 2005 By
“The Roush boys passed the lead between one another like a bag of chips on race day during Sunday nights race at California Speedway. Should drivers be giving 5 bonus points to teammates? The Roush Ballet Sunday nights race at California Speedway showed what happens when multi-car teams are running together upfront. 5 bonus points [...]
Kyle Petty Wins (My Respect)
September 1, 2005 By
Most of the Sharpie 500 drama centered around Jarrett, Newman and Harvick. But, it was the Kyle Petty and Carl Edwards audioless exchange that remains with me. The facial expressions, head nodding, shoulder clasping and grins said it all. I gained greater respect for both. Easy there Carl I don’t know whether Carl Edwards was [...]
Fan Vote for 11th Chase Driver?
August 28, 2005 By
“The NASCAR rumor mill has spit out another seed of craziness with the concept of having fans vote in an 11th driver to the Chase. What lunacy. It seems the horror of Golden Boy Jeff Gordon’s inability to squeak into the Chase, and the certainty that Earnhardt Jr.’s dismal performance will keep him on the [...]
The Busch & McMurray Contract Drama
August 24, 2005 By
“Where does ‘One Bad Wheel’ weigh-in on the Kurt Busch and Jamie McMurray contract disputes? Do you care? (cut me slack, jack). Roush and Ganassi should release these guys to drive in their new rides for the 2006 season. Every man for himself C’mon now. Kurt Busch and Jamie McMurray have got to look out [...]
Bristol Sharpie 500
August 24, 2005 By
Saturday night racing. Short track. Fast cars. Helmets, heat shields and fingers flying. Bristol Motor Speedway. Need I say more? Nothing matches the anticipation of Saturday night at Bristol. Current Point Standings: Position 8 through 14 Position Driver Points 8 Ryan Newman 2773 9 Carl Edwards 2758 10 Jamie McMurray 2702 11 Dale Jarrett 2651 [...]