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The NASCAR Week That Was: Nov. 1-7
I know I’m a day late, I forgot to post this yesterday; sorry. A little late Silly Season business made news this week as the 2010 plans of Danica Patrick and Jamie McMurray came a little more into focus. ESPN reported early in the week that JR Motorsports was close to deal with the ...
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A Truck Series Rebound? And Rick Ren Leaving KHI?
This year has been a particularly brutal one for car counts in the Camping World Truck Series. While there usually is a full field, many teams choose to start and park. Looking at 2010 though things are looking up for the truck series. Richard Childress Racing is expected to field at least ...
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Hey CWTS on SPEED Crew, We Got Your Back
Hey CWTS on SPEED Crew, We Got Your Back
thenascarinsiders.com — I’m coming to this party a little late, but after what I read earlier today, I have to say something. On Saturday, during the pre-race show for the Truck Series race on SPEED, the broadcast crew which includes Rick Allen, Phil Parsons, ... (more) Hey CWTS on SPEED Crew, We Got Your Back
Ask The Insiders Wednesday #48
And then there were three. Texas, Phoenix, and Homestead are the last remaining races on the 2009 schedule before we put it in the record books. But before we start the home stretch, we’ve got more of your questions and our somewhat educated answers. If you don’t know what this post ...
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The Nationwide COT…Looks Pretty Cool
The Nationwide COT…Looks Pretty Cool
thenascarinsiders.com — After years of complaints from fans (and drivers for that matter) over the looks of the Cup Series COT (they don’t look enough like cars on the showroom floor; but then again when was the last time they really did?), NASCAR undoubtedly ... (more) The Nationwide COT…Looks Pretty Cool
NASCAR Steps In It Again
It seems this season that no matter what NASCAR does in terms of competition, they get it wrong. Today’s race at Talladega was yet another example. During the pre-race drivers meeting, NASCAR informed the drivers that they would not tolerate overly aggressive driving and bump drafting ...
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The NASCAR Week That Was: Oct. 25-31
Happy Halloween! Kyle Busch and his No. 18 team led the news this week as Joe Gibbs Racing announced they would replace crew chief Steve Addington. Dave Rogers, crew chief of the #20 Nationwide team, was named as his replacement. AJ Allmendinger and Michael Waltrip also made headlines for off ...
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Is It Time For A NASCAR Conduct Policy?
Talk about bad timing. On the day that rumors surface about Best Buy moving from Elliott Sadler’s #19 to the #43 with AJ Allmendinger for 2010, the news comes out regarding Allmendinger and a DWI charge . At the time of this post, AJ has since apologized in a statement and NASCAR has ...
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Updated: Your Favorite Team and a Funded Driver (or John Wes Townley)
I heard a rumor this weekend about a “funded” driver with an opportunity at a large, well respected organization. I would name names, but I don’t know how much credit I give the rumor. That really isn’t the point of my post though. This movement toward the funded ...
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Your Favorite Team and a Funded Driver
I heard a rumor this weekend about a “funded” driver with an opportunity at a large, well respected organization. I would name names, but I don’t know how much credit I give the rumor. That really isn’t the point of my post though. This movement toward the funded ...
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Ask The Insiders Wednesday #47
Ask The Insiders Wednesday #47
thenascarinsiders.com — Apparently everyone is in a question asking mood, because we have (I believe) the largest ATIW post ever. So we’ll just get right to it. If you don’t know what this post is, until further notice, we will be answering any and all reader ... (more) Ask The Insiders Wednesday #47
“Competition” Cautions Are Nothing New
First off, I just want to thank everyone who stopped by and gave us feedback on our “ The State of TNI post .” We aren’t looking at any major changes, but we wanted to get a gauge from you on what you thought we were doing right and wrong. Know that we always hear you loud ...
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The State of TNI
I know it’s Monday and you’re probably expecting a post, sorry, but we wanted to ask you, our loyal readers some questions. Don’t worry it’s nothing too difficult, we just want to know how we’re doing, and what you like and don’t like about the blog and our ...
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The NASCAR Week That Was: Oct. 18-24
After a season of struggles, Richard Childress Racing led the headlines this week as they made some personnel changes in an effort to help performance. Todd Berrier, previously the #07 crew chief, will move to the #31, Doug Randolph, who started out the year with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing and ...
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A Questionable Move For Almirola
A Questionable Move For Almirola
thenascarinsiders.com — Last week Aric Almirola filed paperwork with the North Carolina Superior Court indicating he may have a breach of contract dispute with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates. According to SceneDaily, which reported on the filing, Almirola ... (more) A Questionable Move For Almirola
I’m Still A D4D Skeptic
About this time last year I wrote a post about NASCAR’s diversity. I called it “Strive for Diversity.” You see I’m among those who think there is value in having people of different backgrounds in our sport. We’re all at our best when we judge people for who they ...
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Ask The Insiders Wednesday #46
We’ve got a good batch of questions for you this week, and many from some new names which is great to see! Remember, there are no stupid questions here, and even if we’ve answered a question in the past, we will answer it again. If you don’t know what this post is, until further ...
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The Jimmie Johnson Issue
As we near the end of the season, and what some are already predicting could be a fourth straight championship for Jimmie Johnson, it seems the negative feelings toward driver 48 are growing. Some have even hinted that Johnson’s dominance is to blame for the decline in ratings and ...
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It’s Always Good To Come Home
In other sports, home games happen just as often as away games. But racing is different. We spend almost the entire season at away games. The sport as a whole only gets two home weekends a year; the 600 weekend in May and the October night race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Both offer a ...
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The NASCAR Week That Was: Oct. 11-17
As NASCAR rolls into Charlotte for the second time this season, the new Hall of Fame led the news this week. The sport’s legends, dignitaries and media members came together on Wednesday to decide the Hall’s first five inductees. The group, along with input from a fan vote, selected ...
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