I’m going to start this post off with a brilliant “captain obvious” type statement. Racing is dangerous. There is a reason we (drivers and crew) wear helmets and firesuits, and why racecars are built to withstand violent collisions. The threat of serious injury and maybe worse is always present. I’ve been involved in racing for [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Want to be a Driver? Check Your Fear at the Door
October 8th, 2008 
T.C. 
Posted in Driver Development, Racing Observations 
Tags: Carl Edwards, danger, Driver Development, drivers, fear, Jimmie Johnson 
5 Comments »Recession Proof? We’ll See
October 7th, 2008 Journo There is an old adage that sports are recession proof. Whether or not that is true is a big topic of debate in sports business right now. What is sure though is as the economic and financial sectors have spiraled downward in the last several weeks people are sure to tighten their budgets. With that, discretionary spending will almost [...]
Hey, Nice Body…
October 6th, 2008 T.C. After a weekend of madness at Talladega, I wanted to clarify something and let our readers in on a little secret. Engines and horsepower are important, but success at the superspeedways all comes down to how good the sheetmetal is on your race vehicle. Aerodynamics are vital at high speed, and even though the importance [...]
UPDATE 2: A Change On The #2 Truck? SPRAGUE OUT
October 6th, 2008 Journo Word around the Craftsman Truck Series garage this weekend was that Jack Sprague could be out at Kevin Harvick Inc. at the end of the season. Former motocross rider and current Camping World East Series driver Ricky Carmichael was floated as a possible replacement. Sprague joined KHI this season after leaving Wyler Racing, where he had been since late [...]
Stolen Victory?
October 5th, 2008 Journo From where I sat on Sunday, it looked like Regan Smith had a victory stolen from him. Now, I am normally one to at least try and justify the actions of NASCAR. For better or worse I can usually see where they stand on certain issues. This one lacked sense to me. For years NASCAR has [...]
Posted in NASCAR News Tags: dale earnhardt inc, DEI, Jim Hunter, Joe Gibbs Racing, Mike Helton, NASCAR, Paul Menard, penalty, Regan Smith, rule, rules, Tony Stewart, yellow line 22 Comments »The NASCAR Week That Was: Sept. 28-Oct. 4
October 4th, 2008 Journo Another busy week brought news of a new team for Paul Menard, “technical alliances” and rumors of a comeback. After four seasons with Dale Earnhardt Inc. Menard announced this week he would be joining Yates Racing. He will become the the third team for Yates, the only one with full time sponsorship. On Tuesday it was reported that Marcos Ambrose and [...]
The Hat Dance
October 2nd, 2008 T.C. The race is over, and you’re team has just picked up that ever important win after a hard fought day. Your driver has done his burnout and his polish victory lap, pulled into victory lane, and has gotten his Gatorade bath. After he gets his TV and radio interview, its time to pack the hauler and head [...]
The Most Powerful Men In NASCAR
October 1st, 2008 Journo Power within the NASCAR world is all important. Those who wield it, wield a great amount. Those without it are at the mercy of those with it. Such is the case with the most powerful men in NASCAR, the three series directors. John Darby (Sprint Cup Series), Joe Balash (Nationwide Series) and Wayne Auton (Craftsman Truck Series) serve as the [...]
