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'09 should be a wild ride
'09 should be a wild ride
Rev' Jim's RantsnRaves always tends to be late for the party at the beginning of each season, and we have yet to change that habit. However, rather than missing the pre-season picks party altogether this year, we decided that we will be fashionably late. 2009 will bring many surprises to those ...
Daytona 500 Preview
Daytona 500 Preview
bankrollsports.com — The 51st running of the Daytona 500 will occur this Sunday afternoon live from the famed Daytona International Speedway. The ultimate racing spectacle will be seen by millions around the world as it is the biggest racing event of our time. Daytona is a famed 2.5 mile track with restrictor plate ... (more) Daytona 500 Preview
Budweiser Shootout Kicks-off Speedweeks
Budweiser Shootout Kicks-off Speedweeks
bankrollsports.com — Daytona International Speedway will host the 31st annual Budweiser Shootout on Saturday night featuring an all-star type atmosphere for the best drivers in the world to kick start the 2009 season. A record field of 28 drivers will try and tame the ... (more) Budweiser Shootout Kicks-off Speedweeks
It's morning in Daytona ... who ya got?
It's morning in Daytona ... who ya got?
sports.yahoo.com — As the day of the Daytona 500 dawns, it's gray, misty and windy in Florida. No idea what the weather will be like here, but it's possible we're looking at some rain-related delays. Which would really suck, because so far this Daytona has had both fine races and high drama. And thanks to some ... (more) It's morning in Daytona ... who ya got?
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NASCAR 2009: Will this season be the year of change and surprises due to the economy?
RaceDriven.com — ... Who will be NASCAR’s “Most Hated Driver”? (thanks RevJim for this idea) Kyle Busch already has this honor in the Cup Series, however after watching the ARCA finale last year, Scott Speed should be considered on this list, as well as David Starr. ...

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