Monthly Archives: August 2009

Why Mark Martin has never won a Sprint Cup

Last night’s Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway was a classic NASCAR race at its most beloved track in only one aspect. It was a classic example of why Mark Martin has never won a Sprint Cup. And in all … Continue reading

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Bring on the Bristol stomp, please

If ever NASCAR needed a classic Bristol night race, this is the night. Once upon a time, the Bristol night race was the stuff of legends; 160,000 close personal friends howling as one at the results of forty-three cars all … Continue reading

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Stop cheering when Kyle Busch wrecks, NASCAR Nation

Last night’s Nationwide race at Bristol was one of those moments when The Driver Most Fans Love To Hate fell victim to not his own penchant for excessive on-track aggression or hyper-active emotion sending his senses packing, but someone else’s … Continue reading

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When NASCAR visits the White House

It is theoretically possible to have more ink spilled and hands wrung than is currently the case regarding Jimmie Johnson and company visiting the White House yesterday at the bequest of President Barack Obama. It would take a supreme effort. … Continue reading

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Can Brian Vickers make the Chase?

Brian Vickers signed a multi-year contract extension with Red Bull Racing today, thus validating the rumor his sponsor wasn’t all that keen on re-upping with him until it could start using the advertising slogan “our energy drink guy has as … Continue reading

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