No, Really, There Is A Connection Between Danica Patrick And Sarah Palin

It takes a special talent to work Danica Patrick and Sarah Palin into the same post… well, special something I may be best served not contemplating. Anyway, here’s my post mentioning the ladies as appearing today in the Examiner.

Why Danica Patrick is the Sarah Palin of NASCAR

IndyCar driver Danica Patrick, right, is joined by Go Daddy . . . → Read More: No, Really, There Is A Connection Between Danica Patrick And Sarah Palin

Most Everything You Read About Dale Jr. Is Wrong, But If You’re A Fan You Knew That Already

Been a while since I’ve ranted, although this one is toned down due to my wanting to run it at the Examiner as well as here. That said, I do believe I got my point across…

 

Deep within the recesses of my iPhone’s iPod section is a lengthy playlist titled “For When You’re In One Of Those . . . → Read More: Most Everything You Read About Dale Jr. Is Wrong, But If You’re A Fan You Knew That Already

Why Even Less Love For Dale Jr.?

Given the tongue bath Kyle Busch has been receiving by the media ever since Nashville, methinks ’tis a good time to repeat something I wrote after this year’s Daytona 500:

Here’s a thought: might some of the daggers currently being thrown at Dale Jr. by the media be due to the dire straits currently facing professional journalism? . . . → Read More: Why Even Less Love For Dale Jr.?

Bozos With Bees Up Their Butts

What is Kyle Busch’s problem?

Seriously.  What is Kyle Busch’s problem?

His latest tirade against Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the stuff of which studies in petulance are made.  Whether it’s a deliberate attempt to reinforce his bad boy image or sniping on the level of a jilted former boyfriend dissing his replacement, Busch continues to embarrass no one . . . → Read More: Bozos With Bees Up Their Butts

Swallowed; Or, The Tale Of Dale Jr.

(A tip of the hat to The Captain, to whom I am forever indebted in more ways than one.  Love ya, man.)

I’m with everyone
and yet not

Now that the deed is done and Tony Eury Jr. can no longer be used as the whipping boy for all that ails Dale Earnhardt Jr., time to take a look . . . → Read More: Swallowed; Or, The Tale Of Dale Jr.

The Deed Is Done

From Hendrick Motorsports:

CONCORD, N.C. (May 28, 2009) – Hendrick Motorsports today named Lance McGrew as interim crew chief of the No. 88 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team of driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. beginning with the June 7 event at Pocono Raceway.  Team manager Brian Whitesell will lead the team this weekend at Dover, Del.

“Our performance hasn’t . . . → Read More: The Deed Is Done

Would Double E’s Cure The Disease Plaguing The Junior Nation?

I do think that Junior is certainly talented enough to win championships.

– Ray Evernham; 2/23/09

Anyone who watched the in-car of Dale Earnhardt Jr. during the Coca-Cola 600 Marked Down To 340 ½ noticed how he was spending a lot of time turning right to go left.  And then turning left.  And then right again.  . . . → Read More: Would Double E’s Cure The Disease Plaguing The Junior Nation?

It’s Monday And I’m In A Bad Mood Anyway, So Let’s Talk About Dale Jr.

What is wrong with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the entire #88 team?

Seriously.  What is wrong with these people?

Last Saturday night at Darlington was yet another embarrassment in a season filled with embarrassments.  Overshooting his pit box (at least he didn’t miss it entirely — again).  When the other three Hendrick cars were charging forward Dale Jr. . . . → Read More: It’s Monday And I’m In A Bad Mood Anyway, So Let’s Talk About Dale Jr.

Catching Up On The Week That’s Been, Part Three: The Whole World Is Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Fault

If there’s a driver needing to unload this year it’s Dale Earnhardt Jr.  He’s got to be mad at himself for his continued inexplicable mistakes on pit road.  Adding to his misery is how ol’ Rocket 88 has far more often than not been a sputtering sparkler incapable of winning.  And for a final touch, the . . . → Read More: Catching Up On The Week That’s Been, Part Three: The Whole World Is Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Fault

No, Really, It’s Me, Honest…

… saying nice things about a Marty Smith story.  Some excellent quotes culled from Dale Jr.  Pure water for a thirsty . . . → Read More: No, Really, It’s Me, Honest…