Another good race is in the can. I should have more to say about the actual racing. It was a beautiful Saturday evening of racing in the former Capital. There was a lot of action and some doubt surrounding the outcome. For the most part, all the players performed well. All of those not included […]
Author: Gary Erdakos
Break In The Action Update
While we were away: In the news it was announced that Baker/Curb Racing was being sold. It’s a sad day if that means Mike Curb is getting out of Nascar. He may easily be considered a “renaissance man”. Besides being involved in several forms of racing for decades, he’s performed on #1 record, had hits […]
Axton/Steppenwolf-Seeds 499(500.08)
You figure it out. A valuable prize awaits the solver. Another great (race?) is in the can. My wife said (after watching just the last lap), “That was pretty cool”. You have to understand, although she’s still the most knowledgeable woman about Nascar I’ve known, she hasn’t paid much attention since 2.18.01. I’ve never felt […]
All A-Lone Star 500
Another race is in the can. With 22 laps to go, I got a text from a friend: “Competition caution soon”. Although Nascar let the race play out ( as they are wont to do ), this text says a lot about their reputation. When was the last time the 24 went 2 laps down […]
The Masters
No. Not that one. Another great race is in the can. Some of my azaleas are blooming. Birds are chirping like crazy. 17 year cicadas are champing at the bit. I’m thinking Augusta. But no. I saw the masters at work last Sunday at Martinsville. Man, these guys are good. The racing was so good […]
California Son(s)
Another good race is in the can. Not bad for 4/5 ths of a race. I’d sure like to see the remaining 50 laps. Or does it make no difference what the posted distance is? Does every race just boil down to the last 20%? Still beats football and basketball when a good game comes […]
The Usual Suspect
Another great race is in the can. I stole. I cheated. At least that’s how I felt after the Jeff Byrd Food City 500. I must owe somebody something besides the few cents I’ll have to pay Duke Energy for the electricity that powered my TV. Occasionally you might feel cheated after paying good money […]
March Madness
No. Not that one. To me it’s the prospect of the “spring” race in the foothills of the Tennessee Blue Ridge range. Granted, most of the memorable Bristol races have been in August, you can now walk up and buy a ticket on race day, and you don’t have to wreck someone to pass, it’s […]
The Race Is Not Always…
to the swift(est), nor the battle to the strong. But that’s the way to bet. (Damon Runyon and the Dirtwater Fox). Or not! Another race is in the can. “Second sucks” – Tony Stewart. A heartfelt and refreshing display of emotion. No matter how many victories and championships. No matter how much money in the […]
Gordon And Phoenix: A Love Story
Another good race is in the can. My investment in the 24, as a member of AARP, is paying off already. Never mind. I guess they don’t actually send us a dividend check. Maybe the finish wasn’t quite Daytona-esque, but the racing was more like it’s supposed to be – except maybe for the unexpected […]
