Monthly Archives: January 2009

And Just When I’m Beginning To Get Back Into It…

… I realize I’ll be missing the Bud Shootout next Saturday.  Ah well.  I’m missing it for something better: Come give the kid a listen.  He’s good.  (And I’ll record the race to watch later.)

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A Slender Thread Of Rainbow Warrior Hope?

There’s an excellent interview of Ray Evernham by Mike Hembree over at Scene Daily.  Evernham sounds like a man who’s had more than enough; a classic case of industrial strength burnout.  Definitely worth the read. The quote that most grabbed … Continue reading

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A Post You Have To Read (No, It’s Not Mine)

While I’m wrapping up the book (and will do my best to start NASCAR blogging again once that’s done, honest), I would be remiss in my duty to steer one and all in the direction of the many fine racing … Continue reading

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Logano… Excuse Me, Longer Isn’t Better (But Wider Sure Is)

The Toyota All-Star Showdown last night at Irwindale was, in a word, fun.  Short track action is the only way to go when it comes to stock cars, and oh did we have action a-plenty.  Making it all the sweeter … Continue reading

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Two Thoughts After Watching The Toyota All-Star Showdown

I wish every race was at Irwindale. Joey Logano is a punk.

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Cars! Driving Fast And Turning… Left And Right

At this point in time, even the most fervent road course hater is watching the Grand-Am Racing Series Rolex 24 at Daytona with their tongue hanging out.  Why?  RACING!!! What I’ve always found a tad odd is how the race … Continue reading

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They Could Have Done Worse…

… but they also could have done far better.  Presenting your Bobby Labonte #96 Ask.com Ford Fusion: To me, it looks like a car with normally no sponsor that slapped one on at the last second.  It’s passable (which will … Continue reading

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Peg (It Will Come Back To You)

At least he’s still here. As empty as NASCAR has seemed to many since the death of Dale Earnhardt, it would be even more so were there to be a race weekend with Richard Petty not present and resplendent in … Continue reading

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Be sure to visit the NASCAR News and IRL News areas for the latest in… well, NASCAR news and IRL news.  Press releases, stats, that kind of stuff.  During race season I’ll rotate the pages weekly with links provided to … Continue reading

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A Photo For Your Dining And Dancing Pleasure

While I scramble around this place like a madman trying to get caught up for 2009 (this Silly Season stuff takes more time than the actual racing sometimes), a photo from a few days ago in lieu of an actual … Continue reading

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