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NASCAR takes ABC to task for 'boring' race
NASCAR takes ABC to task for 'boring' race
usatoday.com — Almost everybody who watches TV sports is an instant critic. One exception: Sports leagues themselves, who almost never publicly ... (more) NASCAR takes ABC to task for 'boring' race
Ryan Newman crash at Talladega - AMP Energy 500 2009 (video)
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Ryan Newman crash at Talladega - AMP Energy 500 2009 (video)
youtube.com — With just 3 laps to go, Ryan Newman gets spun out and lands on his hood. After several scary minutes, he is extracted from his car safely. (more) Ryan Newman crash at Talladega - AMP Energy 500 2009 (video)

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NASCAR.COM Community - NASCAR Says > Blog > Talladega: A Second Opinion
community.nascar.com — The drivers asked NASCAR to enforce the rule. From the time we pulled into Talladega on Thursday, several well-respected veteran drivers came to the hauler and said "we need to address the bump-drafting in the corners." So that's what we did. Tony ... (more) NASCAR.COM Community - NASCAR Says > Blog > Talladega: A ...
Sources: Danica Patrick nearing two-year deal with JR Motorsports to race in Nationwide Series
Sources: Danica Patrick nearing two-year deal with JR Motorsports to race in Nationwide Series
sports.espn.go.com — IndyCar Series and crossover media star Danica Patrick is nearing completion of a two-year contract with JR Motorsports, the NASCAR Nationwide Series operation owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., according to a source close to the talks. (more) Sources: Danica Patrick nearing two-year deal with JR ...
Mutual Respect: NASCAR’s #1 Problem Today
Mutual Respect: NASCAR’s #1 Problem Today
stockcarspin.com — Sunday at Talladega, we saw the fourth flip at that track of the 2009 NASCAR season. We saw hardly anything but single-file racing until the end of the race. And, once again, we saw drivers complain about the safety of NASCAR’s largest track. The question now is, what should NASCAR do ... (more) Mutual Respect: NASCAR’s #1 Problem Today
NASCAR Doesn’t Like It When Broadcasters Don’t Lie About Boring Race
NASCAR Doesn’t Like It When Broadcasters Don’t Lie About Boring Race
sportressofblogitude.com — NASCAR spokesman took ABC/ESPN to task in a blog post on nascar.com regarding its lackadaisical coverage of the Sprint Cup race at Talladega on Sunday. Poston claims that the announcers didn’t hesitate to make their opinions known that they believed the race was boring. Usually, TV sports ... (more) NASCAR Doesn’t Like It When Broadcasters Don’t Lie About ...
Five More Press Releases & We're Calling It A Night
Five More Press Releases & We're Calling It A Night
fangsbites.com — These are the last press releases from Monday and I'm going to bed after this. This is from NBA TV. We learn that Brent Barry joins the league-owned network as a studio analyst. Two-time NBA Champion Brent Barry Joins NBA TV as Studio Analyst NBA TV Announces L.A. Lakers @ Oklahoma ... (more) Five More Press Releases & We're Calling It A Night
Three And Out For ESPN
dalyplanet.blogspot.com — This is the third time the NASCAR on ESPN team has covered the Chase for the Championship. Instead of growth and success, the production team has been struggling with a clash of agendas. Last week at Talladega, things came to a head. ESPN was ... (more) Three And Out For ESPN
Kudos to ESPN for standing up to NASCAR
beyondthetrack.blogspot.com — It’s pretty rare you watch a sporting event where the announcers admit it’s boring. After all, it’s their job to make it seem exciting so more people will continue to watch. But at Talladega, when the race was basically single-file for most of the ... (more) Kudos to ESPN for standing up to NASCAR
Keselowski Making First Cup Start for Penske
Keselowski Making First Cup Start for Penske
myteamrivals.typepad.com — Brad Keselowski will make his first NASCAR Sprint Cup start for Penske racing this weekend at Texas. He is replacing David Stremme for the remainder of the season. This is by far the best move that Penske has made all season. Stremme has 0 top 10s in 33 races. Keselowski has 4 top 10s and 1 ... (more) Keselowski Making First Cup Start for Penske
John Wes Townley Gets a New Ride
stockcarspin.com — John Wes Townley of Watkinsville, Georgia is about to become a part of one of NASCAR’s most storied organizations. It was announced today that Townley, 19, will drive a full NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule for Richard Childress Racing in 2010, with Zaxby’s as his sponsor. Townley ... (more) John Wes Townley Gets a New Ride
Video - Ryan Newman Crashes Doing 190mph at Talladega
Video - Ryan Newman Crashes Doing 190mph at Talladega
njfrogman.blogspot.com — Ryan Newman flips over a 190 mph and lands on top of Kevin Harvick's car. And no one got hurt. Return to Bob's Blitz homepage. Bob's Blitz Full story: http://www.bobsblitz.com Best Amazon prices for Blitz Subscribers: http://got.to/BlitzBestDeals (more) Video - Ryan Newman Crashes Doing 190mph at Talladega
Chase for the Cup – Texas Motor Speedway
Chase for the Cup – Texas Motor Speedway
dallassportsfans.com — The Nascar Chase for the Cup rolls into Texas Motor Speedway this weekend. I would love to write about how this will be a special race, but the truth is it is not. Jimmie Johnson has pretty much wrapped up another championship, sure there is still a chance he could finish last in every race, ... (more) Chase for the Cup – Texas Motor Speedway
Jamie McMurrary Survives the Madness That is Talladega
Jamie McMurrary Survives the Madness That is Talladega
tailgate365.com — Jamie McMurrary is out of a ride next year, as the 26 car will cease to exist at Roush Fenway racing. McMurray, during a team meeting at the beginning of the Chase turned to his crew chief and said “we need to win a race, and Talladega is our best bet”. Ask, and you shall ... (more) Jamie McMurrary Survives the Madness That is Talladega
Stock Car Shoutouts: Hobgood, Gosselin, and Richardson
Stock Car Shoutouts: Hobgood, Gosselin, and Richardson
stockcarspin.com — Every Monday here at Stock Car Spin, we do a segment called Stock Car Shoutouts. Each week, we pick three drivers who are not usually talked about, who had a good run the previous week. Without further ado, Stock Car Spin would like to give a shoutout to: Justin Hobgood: You have probably never ... (more) Stock Car Shoutouts: Hobgood, Gosselin, and Richardson
Some Press Releases on A Monday Night
Some Press Releases on A Monday Night
fangsbites.com — Let's give you a few releases that can be read for tonight. That was an awkward sentence. Anyway, New York City Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi appears on the Late Show with David Letterman to do the Top Ten tonight. NEW YORK CITY MARATHON WINNER MEB KEFLEZIGHI TO PRESENT THE TOP TEN LIST ... (more) Some Press Releases on A Monday Night
NASCAR Nationwide Series New Car Tests At Talladega
NASCAR Nationwide Series New Car Tests At Talladega
4ever3blog.com —   Justin Allgaier takes the No. 12 Dodge Challenger out of the Talladega Superspeedway garage and onto the track during Monday's NASCAR Nationwide Series new car test. (Photo Credit: Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR) via www.nascarmedia.com The NASCAR Nationwide ... (more) NASCAR Nationwide Series New Car Tests At Talladega
Looking for Sponsors
4ever3blog.com — Racing for a Cure We’re looking for sponsorship for the 2010  series and time is running out. If anyone reading this has ever been  diagnosed with cancer or lost a loved one to  cancer, we urge you to make a donation so we  ... (more) Looking for Sponsors
Talladega:  A Matter of Opinion
Talladega: A Matter of Opinion
4ever3blog.com — (Left to right) Richard Brickhouse, winner of the first race at Talladega in 1969, congratulates Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 26 IRWIN Marathon Ford, after McMurray won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday in Talladega, Ala. (Photo Credit: ... (more) Talladega: A Matter of Opinion
Keselowski to make first start in 12 car at Texas
Keselowski to make first start in 12 car at Texas
ernhrtfanalwys3.blogspot.com — Penske announced Sept. 1 that Keselowski will drive the No. 12 Dodge full time in the Sprint Cup Series next year, and the team has opted to get an early start on the transition. "Penske Racing wants to give Brad an opportunity to work with the team and get to know the racecar as we prepare ... (more) Keselowski to make first start in 12 car at Texas