I bet “Pull-A-Part” used auto parts didn’t have what happened to the 39 (Nationwide) in mind when it sponsored him. On second thought, maybe they did. Losing an entire wheel gave them a lot of screen time they otherwise wouldn’t have received. (No. I don’t really believe it was premeditated.) So there’s an entire grille […]
Author: Gary Erdakos
Hot Water
Tires, tires, tires. No matter how many tricks and tweaks Nascar comes up with, Goodyear still holds all the cards when it comes to putting on a great show. Their biggest challenge is to make a a tire that is safe but also gives something up over the course of a run. I suppose the […]
No Guts, Waning Glory
Another (no,first of its kind) race is in the can. It seems counterintuitive that the same actions can be both – according to Nascar – punishable under the “behavioral” penalty clause of the rule book, and, although physically dangerous, not in conflict with Nascar’s statement that “…safety of our drivers is paramount…”. Well, a little […]
Pinks All Out
I hope Kansas enabled the 16 to get all his frustration out of his system for missing the first cut of the Chase. I think I’d rather see actual “Chasers” take out other “Chasers”. I know Corey LaJoie has been racing something since he was a child, but with 35 K&N Series, 2 Truck and […]
How Far We Have Regressed
There was a time, not that long ago (15 years or so), in Charlotte – the world center of stock car racing – not only were all 3 series races on the radio, but so was qualifying. Today you’re lucky if you can find a Cup race on the radio. But here’s a sure sign […]
Stone’s Throw 400 Plus
Another FOX season is in the can. Best time of the year. I’m gonna really miss the ” How do you KFC?” pop-ups. At least I hope I do. We’re also gonna be without the best Monday morning QB in racing. And his brother. Well, maybe . One of them seems to be everywhere all […]
Trifecta
Another greatest day in racing is in the can. If you’re not a total racing nut and have to spend 12 plus hours in front of the TV like many of us, here’s some tips to enjoy the experience over Memorial Day weekend: Saturday night watch “Rush” and “Senna”. Now you’re psyched. Get up early […]
Southern Night 500
Another race is in the can. I’ve consistently contended that Goodyear holds all the cards in determining whether a race is compelling or just another race. But I never thought they would resort to fire breathing tires to achieve their goal. It must be in honor of the Godzilla anniversary movie coming out. I have […]
Brake Time Is Over
Another quarter of a season ( well, almost ) is in the can. So what have we learned? The Daytona 500 became “The Michael Waltrip All The Time 500”. I really thought, after the prerace show and after his 144 laps we could move on. But alas, no. What happens in Vegas should definitely stay […]
