Another race is in the can. It’s been a few years now since Kurt Busch transformed himself into a gentleman. How long before Kyle makes that transition? I’m not so sure that he should. With a kinder, gentler Tony Stewart and Kevin Harvick, that only leaves Kyle (and, to a much lesser degree, Hamlin and […]
Author: Gary Erdakos
Reflections On Texas II
Another good race is in the can. And Nascar probably has a little smile on its face. There’s a glimmer of hope of a challenge to the 48’s empire. Along with that smile is a small sigh of relief from the sponsors of the broadcasts. Of course, it’s also beneficial to us viewers – keeps […]
Reflections On Talladega II
Another race is in the can. It must have been an excellent day for the NFL TV ratings. They probably had more than the usual number of race fans switching the dial. (Not us, of course.) Due to the latest tweak of the rules, it appeared the drivers were staging their version of the “blue […]
Reflections On Martinsville II
Another good race is in the can. Now that’s some good old-fashioned racing. Even the Nascar police kept a low profile. Pinch me. I thought I saw a car do a 360 without bringing out the yellow. Speaking of contrivances, how ’bout this. Have a half-time show featuring a match race between two of the […]
Reflections On Charlotte II
Another race is in the can. So, what’s the problem? You’ve got the currently fastest track with great grip; there are several racing grooves; close to ideal racing weather (from the drivers’ perspectives), and yet, pretty much a strung out event. If it weren’t for double file restarts, Nascar would be considering the Car Of […]
Scary Read At Scene Daily
So Jeff Gluck of Scene Daily thinks “phantom” cautions are O.K. Obviously, he’s kidding. Surely, he’s just trying to shed light on Nascar’s penchant for setting a foot on a slippery slope. At least, I hope that’s what Jeff is doing. But maybe not. Mr Gluck says he is totally O.K. with Nascar looking for […]
Reflections On California II
Another good race is in the can. It was a good race to watch – if you’re a die-hard race fan. Such a lack of drama, at least for the first 80% of a race, will chase away viewers faster than a Baby Ruth at a pool party – especially during football season. However, we […]
Reflections On Kansas
Another race is in the can. I’ll leave the Wizard Of Oz references to the professionals. Imagine that event without cautions. A good portion of the crowd in attendance and at home would have found better things to do by lap 134. Fortunately for most everyone involved, Nascar is ever eager to use the magic […]
Reflections On Dover II
Another good race is in the can. Take the 48 out of the equation and you’ve got a pretty darn good race. (Probably not the first time that’s happened). Looking at a camera pan of just the stands, it felt as if we were back at Rockingham. If only we could be, instead of at […]
Reflections On New Hampshire II
Another good race is in the can. Remind me again why they race at this track. I’ll call it I-80 Across Nebraska II. (Corn provided by SpeedTV’s “Raceday”). Or how about “Not a cloud in the sky, (good) chance of meatballs”? (Strangely, the usual suspects seem to have repetitive numbers on the doors). Now I […]
