So a casino in Kansas begs for more racing there. Of course. Because when I think gambling, I think Kansas. No I don’t. Heck, when I think racing, one of the last things I think is Kansas. Dorothy would be vindicated because this fantasy will surely come to pass. This news somehow reminded me of […]
Category: 2009
Vegas And Other Stuff
Las Vegas can make you do strange things, like slick your hair back and wear a tuxedo that would make Dave Clark envious, and do an impression of Joan Rivers at the Oscars. (Steve Byrnes and Jeff Hammond.) Although my demographic is not accustomed to staying up until 1:30 am, it was a good Awards […]
Barack And Jimmie
Barack Obama and Jimmie Johnson – what’s the connection? Well, ten years ago, if someone asked “Will anyone match (forget about surpassing) Cale’s 3 in a row?”, one response might have been: We’ll have a black president before that happens. Although you would have been correct, your mind was probably looking many decades past 2009. […]
Reflections On Homestead
Another good race is in the can. That’s some pretty good racing, and in Miami of all places. Apparently Nascar is pretty much OK with its sport exhibiting as many cheap shots as an NHL game. Drivers with some class know how to retaliate without having to brag about it. If a driver promises to […]
Reflections On Phoenix II
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 […]
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 […]
