Another couple good races are in the can. A demoralizing defeat in Atlanta. An honorable return to his home in (i.e. near) Richmond. But can Mr. Hamlin, unlike his CSA ancestors, win the war? I don’t know why I’ve found it so difficult to come up with material for this article. We’ve just had two […]
Category: 2010
Bristling!
Another great race is in the can. Before we go on – was that the shortest concrete Bristol race ever? (2:41:24). Let us know. Next, let’s have some truth in advertising. Bristol is many or all things racing, but it is .033 miles from being the “world’s fastest half mile”. For sure it’s the fastest […]
Just The Carfax, Ma’am
Another good race is in the can. Michigan has been an enigmatic track for me. It’s been a love-hate-curious venue for me over these many years. My early opinion may have been influenced by the fact that I saw my first Cup race there. Like that first kiss that holds a special place in your […]
Really Long Race Title At The Glen
Another good race is in the can. Congratulations to the road course aces on their road course wins. Well, it’s apparent Nascar has the ability to manage a race well. Hopefully they can find a way to better apply that skill to ovals. I’ve always had trouble understanding the business side of Nascar, so I’m […]
Secretariat 500
Another good race is in the can. Pocono is one of the few places it doesn’t seem so nettling when they get strung out. You know there are going to be many interesting moments – even if the end looks like that famous photo by Bob Coglianese of the 1973 Belmont Stakes. It appeared the […]
CarlsBrad Caverns
The last time Nascar took meaningful and decisive action was in response to someone dying. The safety improvements have been vast, effective, and, with little or no objection, very expensive. Will we have to wait for a similar event to compel Nascar to step up again? Secret double probation and pocket change fines don’t cut […]
IND(why?)!
There has been so much going on this week in Nascar (or should I say “off” [the track]?), I may have to post a second time. My first dilemma was choosing a title. Earlier in the week, I considered “Carl’sBad” something or other. Then I drifted to “Once Was Enough” as in # of Brickyards […]
GetOutaMyWay 250
How’d that Carl Edwards harsh 3 week probation work out? Maybe not so bad for those who like the World Wrestling Federation version of Nascar. Anyway, once again a no-splitter race proves to be more interesting than a Cup race. I don’t know if Dave Burns has previous experience as “anchor”, but he did a […]
Piece Of Asphalt
Another great race is in the can. I predict (keeping in mind none of my predictions come to pass) with the new surface the 2011 Daytona 500 will be one of the greatest races ever. The new Nationwide cars are a big step in the right direction. Hopefully one day the other manufacturers will be […]
Loudon Clear
Another race is in the can. What have we learned from Sunday? Well, I can now name one song that Foghat has performed. Bruton, please, please follow through on your threat to move one of your N. Hampshire races. How about two? Sure, the last 20 laps or so were about as good as you […]
