posted May 15, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Finely tuned athletes replace traditional grease monkeys on NASCAR's pit road by Ryan McGee;
Door to Door: Greg Biffle ... will he stay or will he go? by Marty Smith
- Alabama Live:
Crawford emerges from pack by Mark Inabinett
- Athlon Sports:
A Handshake No More by Matt McLaughlin
- Augusta Chronicle:
All-Star format remains in flux and
NASCAR newsmaker: Carl Edwards and
Burnout competition will spice up festivities/Notes by Don Coble
- CBS Sports:
Frustration mounts as Dodge teams struggle to find groove by Pete Pistone
- DaleJr.com:
The Dale Jr. Interview: Rick Hendrick
- Daly Planet:
Pit Crew Challenge Now Works For TV by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Gentlemen, buy your tickets by Godwin Kelly
- Elmira Star Gazette:
Geoff Bodine goes Old School racing in July by Ron Levanduski
- Ford Racing:
Kvapil Blog: Taste of Leading Whets Appetite for Win
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
All-Star event is really just a glorified testing session by John Sturbin
- FoxSports:
Power Rankings: Kyle Busch is an all-star by Jorge A. Mondaca
- Frontstretch:
Fanning The Flames : Be Careful What You Wish For ... Like It Or Not, NASCAR Personality Is Back by
Matt Taliaferro;
Beyond The Cockpit: A.J. Allmendinger by Amy Henderson;
Side by Side : Is Fan Voting For The All-Star Race Fair? by Doug Turnbull and Phil Allaway;
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off : What Kind Of NASCAR Fan Are You? by Matt McLaughlin;
Some Plane Crash Facts NASCAR Fails To Mention by Jeff Meyer
- Gaston Gazette:
Legal lunacy is fun and
Notebook: Setzer carriers the state’s banner alone and
Pit-crew competition gets All-Star weekend under way by Monte Dutton
- Insider Racing News:
Jeff Gordon's Retirement by Brian Watkins
- Kansas City Star:
Bowyer excited about all-star race by Jim Pedley
- Long Island Press:
Repaved Darlington Shows Importance Of TV and
What's Your 20? Press Sprint Cup Rankings by Josh Stewart
- Mansfield News Journal:
Mansfield Motorsports Park owner sees bigger picture by Rob McCurdy
- Michigan Live:
Villian Debate Time: Jeff Gordon vs. Kyle Busch by Jeff Bleiler
- MomLogic:
A Champ is Gone - Interview with Lori Hamilton
- NASCAR.com:
Future is just about now for JGR rising star Logano by Raygan Swan;
Sometimes, $1 million isn't quite as much as it seems by David Caraviello;
Allstate program pushing for safer-driving teenagers by Ron Lemasters
- Peoria Journal Star:
Jeff Gordon ready for some NASCAR fun - and also some success by Jane Miller
- Philadelphia Daily News:
Gordon sympathizes with Kyle Busch when it comes to boos in NASCAR by Bill Fleischman
- RacingOne:
The Start of Something Special [schemes] by Jeff Wackerlin
- RaceTalkRadio:
Curing What Ails the Nationwide Series by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingWithRich:
A day in the garage is a fan's dream and
Ragan, Kvapil help carry Ford banner by Richard Allen
- SceneDaily:
Business in racing by Erik Spanberg;
Sorry, Jon Wood by Bob Pockrass;
Stewart gives back to charity by Carolyn Brewster;
Welcome NASCAR’s newest team owner by Art Weinstein
- SPEEDtv:
Checkers Or Wreckers? and
All-Star Notebook by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Darlington by Jeffrey Boswell
- Sports Illustrated:
Kenseth struggling to find chemistry with new crew chief by Tim Tuttle
- StockCar Review:
Making Peace With Kyle Busch by Lisa Fowler
- Thatsracin:
This isn't just your average stop on any given race day and
Notes | Schrader, RCR hook up for 600; award nominations sought by David Poole
- USA Today:
Team notes: All-Star race in Charlotte on tap
- Winston Salem Journal:
Lots of Sizzle: NASCAR's All-Star weekend is all hype, but some drivers get into the events and
The best pit crew in NASCAR? Place your bets, and sit back for the annual pit crew challenge by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo! Sports:
Trading Paint: Busch bashing by Jerry Bonkowski
posted May 14, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Frustrated Biffle might not be so entrenched at Roush Fenway after all by Terry Blount;
Smaller teams have most to gain from Lowe's Motor Speedway test by Mark Ashenfelter;
NASCAR tragedies spur creativity in safety by Brett Borden
- Alabama Live:
Jeff Gordon says Hendrick has lost its edge by Doug Demmons
- AOL Sports:
Kyle Busch Hits 'Perfect Storm' as Villain by Monte Dutton
- Associated Press:
Montoya unsure of what to expect in All-Star Race
- CBS Sports:
Feud of the Week: Drivers could be jumping ship during Silly Season by Brian De Los Santos and Pete Pistone
- Cup Scene Daily:
The Greatest American Anti-Hero by Greg Engle
- Daly Planet:
NASCAR May Benefit From ESPN Shake-Up and
Despain Wanders Through The NASCAR Landscape by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Cup teams back at DIS for test/Notes by Godwin Kelly;
Hey Willie! Get foreign cars off ovals by Ken Willis
- Fayetteville Obsewrver:
NASCAR's slow drive toward diversity by Brett Friedlander
- FoxSports:
Busch dominant, but still faces strong competition by Jeff Hammond;
Is NASCAR witnessing a changing of the guard? by Jeff Owens
- Frontstretch:
Did You Notice? The Unbreakable Car, the Unbearable All-Star Rules and Sophomore Success by Thomas Bowles;
Mirror Driving : Judging The Lady In Black, Throwing Your Crew Under The Bus, And Yaw. Yes, Yaw by The Frontstretch Staff;
Top Ten Things Being Said About Carl Edward’s Rear End by Jeff Meyer;
Richard Childress: Rightfully - A Hall Of Famer by Tommy Thompson;
Frontstretch Power Rankings: Top 15 After Darlington by Mike Neff
- Girlsgarage:
Give Me Five Vol 27 :Gas Prices, Peanuts & More by Arianne Hegeman
- Insider Racing News:
How is it possible for some drivers to pass cars, yet others can't? by Chuck Abrams
- Kansas City Star:
Gordon can relate to Kyle Busch’s unpopularity by Jim Pedley
- NASCAR.com:
1on1: Humpy Wheeler - Track president thinks changes are due in NASCAR by Joe Menzer;
All-Star vote of confidence should come with a price by Dave Rodman
- Performance Racing Network:
Kyle Doesn't Care by Doug Rice
- Philpash.com:
Phil Pash's World of Wheels
- RaceTalkRadio:
Another Non-Points Win for Junior - Fantasy Insight All Star Event by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Power Rankings;
Surprise Winner by Eddie Roche
- RacingWithRich:
What do NASCAR and the PGA Tour have in common? by Richard Allen
- RacinwithRuss:
Toyota’s Continue to Win by Russell Schmidt
- Rocky Mountain News:
What a difference a year makes by Jim Benton
- SceneDaily:
How to hate Kyle Busch by Jeff Gluck;
Ragan on the rise by Rea White;
Is Busch-Earnhardt comparison fair? by Jeff Owens;
All-star race eligibility confusion by Bob Pockrass
- SPEEDtv:
The ‘Real Deal’ with The Sadler Family at Darlington by Wendy Venturini;
Saturday’s All-Star Race is All ‘Checkers or Wreckers’ by Tom Jensen;
Tradin’ Paint with Randy Pemberton at Darlington by Kyle Petty
- SpeedwayMedia:
The Dan Lowry 400, That was the Prize by Ed Coombs
- Sporting News:
Who turned the standings upside down? and
12 Gauge: The 'Gina Gershon' edition after Darlington by Bill Marx
- Sports Illustrated:
Busch toys with field, tracks to remain atop rankings by Tom Bowles
- Sports Network:
This Week in Auto Racing May 16 - May 18 by Steve Schwarz
- Thatsracin:
Fans at speedway tightening their belts by Jefferson George
- Vegas Insider
Sprint Showdown Preview by Micah Roberts
- Winston Salem Journal:
Childress' story shows that patience, hard work pay off by Lenox Rawlings;
Dodge racing boss cites bad luck by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
Hello, Newman: Frustrating Inc. by Ryan Newman;
Power Rankings
posted May 13, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Monday Rundown: Any way you slice it, unique egg-shaped Darlington belongs in the Chase;
Reporting from...the Darlington Raceway by Ryan McGee
- CBS Sports:
Power Rankings: Ragan starting to drive like real deal by Brian De Los Santos
- Daly Planet:
"Wind Tunnel" Special Focuses On The Jarretts and
"This Week In NASCAR" Looks A Lot Like "Trackside" and
Craven Lights-Up "NASCAR Now" Studios by John Daly
- Detroit Free Press:
Confident Kyle Busch would be welcome at Indy 500 by Mike Brudenell
- Fayetteville Observer:
NASCAR's slow drive toward diversity by Brett Friedlander
- Florida Today:
NASCAR needs its bad boys by Mark DeCotis
- FoxSports:
Young driver likes old track by Darrell Waltrip;
Numbers tell the story at Darlington by Jorge A. Mondaca;
NASCAR Fantasy 50 rankings by Gerrit Ritt
- Frontstretch:
So I Was Just Thinking... NASCAR Odds 'N' Ends by Vito Pugliese;
Seven Golden Rules For A Rookie NASCAR Columnist by Danny Peters;
FOX Wines And Dines The Lady In Black To A Second Straight Saturday Night Success by Doug Turnbull;
Who's Hot / Who's Not In Sprint Cup : Dodge Challenger 500 Edition by Mike Lovecchio;
Running Their Mouth : Dodge Challenger 500 by Beth Lunkenheimer
- Herald Star:
Big Red graduate working for Kyle Busch in Sprint Cup Series by Mike Mathison
- Insider Racing News:
Racer Profile: Ken Ragan by Allen Madding
- Inside the Pit Box:
Kyle Busch is on the right path by Sharon Bundy
- LaidbackRacing:
Mad Mikie's Rants and Raves: Odds and Ends by Mad Mikie
- Lexington Dispatch:
Kyle Busch is on a roll in all three racing divisions by Ben White
- Los Angeles Times:
NASCAR's car gap, Ricky Carmichael's future, Jeff Gordon's lull by Jim Peltz
- Michigan Live:
Burnouts not cool? Get Real by Jeff Bleiler;
Burnouts not a good call by NASCAR by Steve Kaminski
- NASCAR:
Ragan, Kvapil, Blaney leave Darlington on an upswing by Mark Aumann;
Company preserves classic races on DVD for purchase by Ron Lemasters;
Pointing out the questions that matter by Joe Menzer
- Race Journal Online:
Cheers and Jeers - Racing For Mom! by Carol Einarsson
- RaceTalkRadio:
Different Lady in Black - Making the Grade Darlington by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Still in Search of Victory Lane by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Edwards is a throwback to the "Old School" by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
On track to move up: Richard Childress drivers confident about Cup chances by Ralph N. Paulk
- SpeedwayMedia:
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly - NASCAR's Most !@%$#%@ Driver Tames Its Most !@%$#%@ Track by Ron Thornton;
Darlington, Kvapil, and Toyota by Ron Fleshman
- Sports Network:
Busch following in Gordon's footsteps by Steve Schwarz
- Stock Car Gazette:
TV Times - View Classic Cup Races This Week by Lou Modestino
- StockCar Review
Same Ole' Darlington, Sort Of by T. Jay Maddox
- Thatsracin:
Edwards builds momentum before Charlotte by David Poole
- Winston-Salem Journal:
Dodge teams struggling to keep up with rivals by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
The Daily Dose: Deep thoughts at 35,000 feet by Bob Margolis;
Who's the king of NASCAR's commercial hill right now? by Jay Busbee
posted May 12, 2008
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- Athlon Sports:
Take that! Busch takes new surface, boos in stride, wins Darlington by Amanda Brahler
- Augusta Chronicle:
Busch reveling in fans' disgust by Don Coble
- CawsnJaws
Are you looking for the commercial breakdown and driver focus for the Dodge Challenger 500? by Cheryl Walker
- CBS Sports:
Unhappy Biffle goes from starting first to finishing last by Pete Pistone
- CloseFinishes:
Boos Bounce Off Busch, Adam Petty Remembered by John Close
- Cup Scene Daily:
Remembering Adam: a Legacy Beyond the Track by Greg Engle
- Daly Planet:
Monday Turns Into A NASCAR TV Battleground [Fixed] by John Daly
- Fayetteville Observer:
Frustration mounting for Biffle by Thomas Pope
- Florence [SC] Morning News:
Unexpected result: New Darlington surface yields fewer wrecks than many anticipated by Lou Bezjak
- Ford Racing:
Fusion Drivers Fill Half of Darlington Glass
- Frontstretch:
Matt McLaughlin's Thinkin' Out Loud: Dodge Challenger 500 by Matt McLaughlin;
Having A NASCAR Villain To Hate Never Felt So Good by Thomas Bowles;
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: McDowell Survives Darlington Duel by Tony Lumbis;
The Bubble Breakdown: Blaney Rides Momentum into the Top 35 by Mike Ravesi;
Ten Points To Ponder...After Darlington by Tommy Thompson
- Gaston Gazette:
He's on top, which is some thing he realizes and
It must be all a dream by Monte Dutton
- Insider Racing News:
Does Kyle Busch's attitude override his talent? by Kim Roberson
- The Item:
Busch adds to reputation with Darlington victory by Trevor Zion Bauknight
- NASCAR.com:
In the end, new Darlington wins over even its critics by David Caraviello
- On Pit Road:
The Darlington Stripe is Forever by Charlie Turner
- Orlando Sentinel:
Gordon lacks traction amid frustration and
NASCAR's Kyle Busch sizzles once again at Darlington Raceway by Tania Ganguli;
NASCAR, Kyle Busch mow down TV competition, LeBron James by Matt Humphrey
- RaceTrackLadies:
Is Greg Biffle ready to move on? by Nancy Resendez-Battram
- RaceTalkRadio:
Richard Childress Racing Going to the Dogs in 2009 by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Improvement Continues for Ragan by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Kyle Busch does give a flip, and other Darlington notes by Richard Allen
- Richmond Tines Dispatch:
Busch wins despite self: Gordon views risk-taking driver as racing 'Houdini' by Ralph N. Paulk
- Roanoke Times:
Busch welcomes boos with win by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
Nighttime is the right time for Sprint Cup racing by Kris Johnson;
Darlington tamed me by Jared Turner
- SPEEDtv:
Shrubtastic Run At Darlington by Tom Jensen
- Splash and Go:
Speed Racer Movie Review: From a Childhood Living Room to the Big Screen by B.A. Carter
- Stock Car Gazette:
Track Trash - Darling,ton by Racing Maniac
- StockCar Review:
Impressive/Unimpressive: The Darlington Dance by Joe Jacobs
- Stock Car Science:
Why Jeff Gordon is Jealous of Carl Edwards' Yaw by Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
- Thatsracin:
Brushes with wall, like boos, not big concerns for Busch by David Poole
- Toyota Pit Pass:
Toyota Takes Two: Camry's Sweep Cup, Nationwide at Darlington
- USA Today:
Victorious Kyle Busch revels in bad-guy image by Nate Ryan
- Winston Salem Journal:
Kyle Busch leaving his rivals in the dust by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
Waving the Checkers: Darlington by Ricky Craven;
What Went Down: Darlington by Jay Hart
posted May 11, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Busch puts on another Intimidator-like performance at Darlington and
Frustration mounting for hard-luck Biffle/Notes by David Newton
- Associated Press:
Busch overcomes penalty, a few scrapes to win at Darlington by Jenna Fryer
Don’t expect Southern 500 back at Darlington by Pete Iacobelli
- Boston Herald:
The COT Lowe-down by David Exum
- Bristol Herald Courier:
NASCAR Has A New Renegade by Allen Gregory
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Old Darlington is doing just fine after all by Lindsey Young
- Daly Planet:
Fox Watches As The TV Plot Thickens and
Venturini Gets First Primetime Special by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Big start goes bad quickly by Godwin Kelly;
Jr. Nation appears alive, well by Buddy Shacklette;
Questions & Attitude
- Fayettevile Observer:
Full Throttle: Dust in the wind(ow) and
Kyle Busch overcomes mistakes for Darlington victory by Thomas Pope;
The Lady in Black is more popular than ever by Brett Friedlander
- Florence [SC] Morning News:
Busch's league by Lou Bezjak
- Gaston Gazette:
Sunday's post-race report;
Stewart shoots par for Darlington course;
A look at the fans from someone who's forgotten how to be one and
Wheeler wrestles with the hard economic times by Monte Dutton
- Girlsgarage.com:
Backseat Drivers: Vol 41 Crewman vs Drivers by Girls Garage Staff
- Greensville News:
Busch blows away field at Darlington by Rick Scoppe
- Hartford Courant
Kyle Busch Pulls Another Rabbit Out Of His Hat At Darlington by Shawn Courchesne
- Indianapolis Star:
John Andretti understands what Howard's feeling by Steve Ballard
- Insider Racing News:
A Motivated Kyle Busch Destroys Competition At Darlington by Ron Felix
- The Item:
Busch rolls to win at Darlington by Trevor Zion Bauknight
- Long Island Press:
Dishing On Darlington by Josh Stewart
- NASCAR.com:
The boos keep coming, but Busch just keeps winning by David Caraviello;
Biffle's frustration comes out after 43rd at Darlington by Mark Aumann
- NASCAR Newscast:
Kyle Busch overcame a pit-road penalty to become the youngest winner [MP4 Video]
- Orlando Sentinel:
Darlington's new track clears way for record laps;
Richard Childress says there's no comparison between Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt and
Don't ask Carl Edwards why he's been going so fast by Tania Ganguli
- RacingOne:
Busch Bounces Back at Darlington by Jeff Wackerlin;
Hot Laps by Pete Pistone
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Busch wins easily: Though not happy with his car, victor dominates 500 field by Ralph N. Paulk
- Roanoke Times:
Terry Labonte set to join his brother at Pettys and
Lapping Darlington by Dustin Long
- Scene Daily:
Junior, Busch invoke different Darlington greetings by Jeff Gluck
Darlington remains series' toughest track by Kenny Bruce
- The State:
For Biffle, things go wrong all over by Steve Wiseman;
Track’s tough rhetoric is right on the money and
Florence County: Cale Yarborough wins off track, too by Bob Spear;
It’s only a rivalry if the tires pop and
Speed reads at Darlington and
Kyle Busch: Mr. Popularity by Patrick Obley
- Thats Racin:
Boo who? Busch battles back for the Darlington win by David Poole
- Winston Salem Journal:
Busch escapes with win and
Kyle Busch: the next Dale Earnhardt Sr.? Well, he’s tough as nails, and a darned hard driver! by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo! Sports:
Darlington Observations by Jay Hart;
Take a bow, Kyle by Jerry Bonkowski
posted May 10, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Historic Darlington Raceway gets new track surface, new look for '08 by David Newton;
Darlington too tough to tame? Not for Edwards by Matthew Willis;
New track surface, same old fears await Chase contenders at Darlington by John Schwarb
- Associated Press:
Stewart takes wreck-filled Darlington by Pete Iacobelli;
Hamlin hits wall at Darlington
- Augusta Chronicle:
Darlington's tricks show on new track by Don Coble
- CBS Sports:
New surface paves way for super speeds at historic Darlington by Pete Pistone
- Clanton Advertisor:
Busch’s idea of racing not novel by Jeff Findley
- Daly Planet:
Punch Leads Nationwide Series TV Comeback by John Daly
- Fayetteville Observer:
Kyle Busch feeling the wrath of 'Junior Nation' and
Welcome to Dodge City by Thomas Pope
- Florence [SC] Morning News:
Bowyer diary: Trying to figure out Sprint Cup car troubles;
Junior in position to finally tame historical Darlington by Shawn Singleton;
Stewart takes win and
Gordon fights through tough struggles and
Darlington announces fourth straight sellout/Notes by Lou Bezjak;
Maryland woman earns 'victory of a lifetime' by Jamie Durant
- Florida Today:
Junior putting incident in past by Mark DeCotis
- Ford Racing:
Edwards Opts Not to be Man in Black
- FoxSports:
Busch is what NASCAR needs ... a new villain by Jeff Owens;
Mac Track: New Darlington even tougher by Larry McReynolds;
Spinning my wheels: Gordon's awakening by Mike Harmon
- Gaston Gazette:
Darlington's tricks show on new track and
Junior regroups for a tough race and
Notebook: Stewart still searching for the magic and
Looks are deceiving by Monte Dutton
- Hartford Courant
Jeff Gordon: "Typical Kyle Busch" In Run In With Dale Earnhardt Jr. and
Carl Edwards' Sideways Action Has Others Turning Inside Out and
Clint Bowyer Quietly Making Noise In 2008 by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
Practicing for a Better Show at Lowe's Motor Speedway by Brenda Benedict
- Inside the Pit Box:
From the Champions Corner by Robbin Slaughter
- Kansas City Star:
A good makeover for Darlington by Jim Pedley
- Marion Daily Republican:
Let's Go Racin'!: Domination, heartache and triumph at Richmond by De Powell
- Myrtle Beach Sun News:
Part-time driver, full-time contender and
Darlington Buzz by Kurt Knapek
- NASCAR.com:
Darlington founder still NASCAR's unsung pioneer by David Caraviello;
Ragan wants reputation to not include word 'wrecker' by Mark Aumann;
NASCAR moms a special, different breed of parent by Raygan Swan
- New York Times:
The Track That Defied the Writing on the Wall by John Branch
- RacingWithRich:
Childress drivers find themselves in right place at right time by Richard Allen
- RacingOne:
Mother of all Tracks by Pete Pistone;
Biffle Blazes to Darlington Pole by Jeff Wackerlin
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Welcome back to the wall and
NASCAR Notes: Biffle claims pole for Sprint Cup race by Ralph N. Paulk
- Roanoke Times:
Consistent RCR now looks to move to the front and
Drivers get friendly with walls/Notes and
Repaved track makes Darlington faster by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
Enough of the Busch-Earnhardt comparison by Bob Pockrass;
NASCAR needs a bad guy by Jeff Owens
- SPEEDtv:
Great All-Star Moment No. 1: Dale Earnhardt, Sr., 1987 by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
Tony Stewart Dominates Diamond Hill Plywood 200 at Darlington by Ed Coombs;
Drivers: The Price of Admission just went up! by Shannon Poe;
28th place.yes! (Morgan Shepherd) by Mark Odor
- Sports Illustrated:
An insider analyzes Darlington, Busch-Junior tangle, driver salaries by Tom Bowles
- The State:
Star lights the way to change [Brad Daugherty] and
Darlington proves as unforgiving as ever by Bob Spear;
Intimidator or intimidated? Busch rejects both roles and
Drivers: Chase could use a change/Notes and
Rookies earn their ‘stripe’ quickly and
Racing: testing their metal by Patrick Obley
- St Petersburg Times:
Film provides burst of 'Speed Racer' by Brant James
- Stock Car Gazette:
Fenders bent, egos wounded: Another raucous short track race at Richmond by Doug Turnbull
- Tampa Tribune:
Burton Enjoying Resurgence At Childress by Tony Fabrizio
- Winston Salem Journal:
Biffle, Earnhardt on front row at Darlington by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo! Sports:
Darlington proving tough to tame and
The Lady is back by Jerry Bonkowski
posted May 9, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Junior on Kyle comparisons to Dale Sr.: 'Give my dad a little more credit' by David Newton;
Joe Gibbs Racing hoping to continue stranglehold at Darlington by Mark Ashenfelter;
Hornish all smiles after productive test at Lowe's, family fun on the lake by Sam Hornish Jr.;
SCC Preview: Dodge Challenger 500 by Scott Engel
- Arizona Repbulic:
Franchitti's adjustment 'in progress' by Michael Knight
- Associated Press:
Dale Jr.: Busch has "Intimidator's style by Pete Iacobelli
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Ragan running 14th, 56 points out of Chase/Notes by Rick Minter
- Caledonian Record:
Strap In: Sorry -- It Shouldn't Be All About Junior by Biggy Bigelow
- Daily Nonpareil:
NASCAR Scene: Bush or Busch - take your pick by Marsha Hoffman
- Dallas Morning News:
Long-awaited Earnhardt win can't be rushed by Richard Durrett
- Daly Planet:
Junior Coming To "Trackside" Friday Night by John Daly
- Detroit News:
Busch takes charge 10 races into Cup season and
Stewart still has his eye on Indianapolis 500 and
Motor sports: Notebook Hamlin feeling better after basketball spill by Angelique S. Chengelis
- Fayetteville Observer:
Darlington’s new surface debuts by Thomas Pope
- Florida Today:
Track of hard knocks by Mark DeCotis
- FoxSports:
Folks, I need to 'splain a few things to you by Darrell Waltrip;
Riding with Kurt: Close battle expected at Darlington by Kurt Busch;
Notebook: A different approach to testing by Larry McReynolds
- Frontstretch:
Ken Schrader: A Lot Like a Rock by Amy Henderson;
Are We Primed For the Closest Nationwide Championship Race In Years? by Danny Peters;
It May Be Time to Panic for Michael Waltrip by Kurt Smith;
Driven To The Past: Tommy Houston by John Potts;
Rick Crawford Driver Diary: Everyone Is Welcome at Circle Bar Racing by Rick Crawford
- Gaston Gazette:
Fans want a war, drivers want to move on by Monte Dutton
- Insider Racing News:
Does God Decide Who Wins NASCAR Races? by Rebecca Gladden
- Inside the Pit Box:
You win some and you lose some by Jeff Turner
- Las Vegas Review-Journal:
A tribute to racing's moms -- and mine by Jeff Wolf
- Las Vegas Sun:
Kyle Busch is the Dennis the Menace of NASCAR and
Stock Car Toon - Kyle Busch by Mike Smith
- Los Angeles Times:
NASCAR returns to its roots at Darlington by Jim Peltz
- Michigan Live:
Trading Paint: Dodge Challenger 500 picks;
Will Kyle Busch cause another NASCAR wreck? by Steve Kaminski
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Racing Beat: Kenseth must cut to Chase by Dave Kallmann
- Morning News:
Age hasn't slowed down Burton and
Producing race for TV a chaotic process by Lou Bezjak;
Motor homes help drivers have everyday luxuries at the track by Dwight Dana;
As expected, new surface means faster speeds and
Nationwide driver Keselowski talks about racing, life by Shawn Singleton;
Security tightens in Darlington for race week by Kelly Gillespie;
Faster track should mean quite a show by Clint Bowyer
- MSNBC:
Darlington nod goes to Edwards by Johnny Benson
- Myrtle Beach Sun News:
Back at the Lady in Black: Earnhardt on Darlington: It's remarkable and
Bestwick: From old-time racing to Danica by Kurt Knapek
- NASCAR.com:
Track Smack: The blame game;
Fast track puts Darlington records in the crosshairs and
Questions remain as teams ready for 'new' Darlington by David Caraviello;
Speed's 1988 Darlington win proof that he belonged by Mark Aumann
- Orlando Sentinel:
Burton isn't risky but is successful by Tania Ganguli
- Phillyburbs:
NASCAR attendance is slipping by Ernie Saxton
- POB:
Updating the Lady in Black by Craig R. Dylan
- RaceTalkRadio:
NASCAR Traditions Don't Include Darlington at 200mph by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Driver Handicaps: Darlington by Jeff Wackerlin
- RacingWithRich:
Was the Richmond race good for NASCAR? by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Junior: Similarities are evident between his dad, Kyle Busch by Ralph N. Paulk
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
In The Fast Lane: Indy 500 building back to resounding roar by Holly Cain
- Southern Pines Pilot:
Racing Comes Back to the Rock in Big Way by Andy Cagle
- SPEEDtv:
‘Dinger Dimes Darlington by Tom Jensen;
SPEED Shines Spotlight on Drivers’ Hometown Heroes and Mentors by Megan Englehart
- Sports Illustarted:
Busch a man fans love to hate by Mark Beech
- The State [SC]:
Back to the Grind by Jeff Burton;
New surface leads to a lot of fast times by Patrick Obley;
Fans back Junior despite slump and
Junior compares Busch to father and
Darlington: For Jeff Gordon, victory relapse by Steve Wiseman
- Stock Car Gazette:
Drama and Perception - The Fuel of NASCAR by Robyn Snell
- StockCar Review:
Darlington Tradition or the Almighty Dollar? by Jack Lewis
- Suite 101:
Kyle Busch And Dale Earnhardt Comparisons by Jeremy Dunn
- Tampa Tribune:
Sprint Cup Preview: Darlington by Tony Fabrizio
- Treasure Coast Palm:
Earnhardt looking firmly at the big picture by Bill Whitehead
- USA Today:
Busch focused on winning at Darlington, not black hat by Zack Albert
- Wall Street Journal:
Racing's Fastest Pit Crew by Allen St. John
- Winston Salem Journal:
Darlington appears lightning fast and
Elliott says Darlington is remarkably different/Notes by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
Why is Darlington so tough to tame by Ricky Craven;
What to Watch for: Dodge Challenger 500
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- ESPN.com:
Hamlin uses Charlotte test to put Richmond heartbreak behind him and
Crew chiefs busy copying Edwards' intermediate-track setup by David Newton;
Blooming rivalry between Kyle Busch, Earnhardt is great for NASCAR by Terry Blount;
Rusty Wallace Racing showing signs hard times are over by Mark Ashenfelter
- Associated Press:
Martin's success brings confidence to DEI by Mike Cranston;
Richmond slip shows Montoya not yet a title contender;
Does a new surface really mean a faster Darlington? by Pete Iacobelli
- CBS Sports:
Feud of the Week: Did Kyle Busch go too far by wrecking Junior? by Brian De Los Santos and Pete Pistone
- Cup Scene Daily:
Hold on There, Wait Just One Minute Jenna Fryer by Amy Hair
- Daly Planet:
Darlington "In The Dark" On Thursday by John Daly
- FoxSports:
Bowyer won with a tough fight and good luck by Larry McReynolds;
Busch let it all hang out at Richmond by Jeff Hammond;
Numbers tell the story at Richmond by Jorge A. Mondaca
- Frontstretch:
Did You Notice? Carl Edwards Underpaid? NASCAR Youth Is Undervalued, And Mears Gets A Wakeup Call by Thomas Bowles;
Mirror Driving : Making Sense of Richmond Night Fights by The Frontstretch Staff;
Top Ten Security Precautions Kyle Busch Took to Get Out of Richmond Alive by Jeff Meyer;
Darlington Fans: “Too Tough To Surrender” by Tommy Thompson;
Frontstretch Power Rankings: Top 15 After Richmond by Mike Neff
- Gaston Gazette:
Bad news and good news for Kyle Busch
by Monte Dutton
- Hartford Courant
Stewed Up: Awards, Absences And Acts Of Journalism by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
So you think Kyle Busch is Numero Uno? by Chuck Abrams
- Inside the Pit Box:
Silly Season is serious business by Sharon Bundy
- LaidbackRacing:
This Week's Idle Thoughts by Jo Ann Hlavac
- Macon Telegraph:
Busch not deserving of fans' wrath by Brad Harrison
- Morning News:
Darlington Car Hauler Parade rolls through parts of the Pee Dee;
South Florence grad loving life as engineer for Sprint Cup team by Lou Bezjak
- Myrtle Beach Sun News:
Too fast? Not this Lady - Darlington paved for first time since 1995 and
Darlington Preview by Kurt Knapek
- NASCAR.com:
Hitting to all fields: Final thoughts on Richmond by Dave Rodman;
Bires wrestles with success as learning curve flattens by Raygan Swan;
Martin has goal in mind as a part-timer: win a race by Josh Pate
- Philpash.com:
Phil Pash's World of Wheels
- RaceTalkRadio:
Lady in Black at 200mph Won't Lead to Lucky No. 73 for Junior - Fantasy Insight Darlington by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingWithRuss:
Bowyer Inherits Wild Win at RIR by Russell Schmidt
- RacingWithRich:
This could be the time for teams to make changes by Richard Allen
- Roanoke Times:
Reenergized Wood ready to go/Notes by Dustin Long
- SpeedwayMedia:
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly - Hamlin's Possum Parking Stunt Costs Earnhardt the Win At Richmond and
Junior Wants Our Precious, But We Won't Lets Him Get It (by Gollum Hamlin) by Ron Thornton;
Notebook: Perhaps Robby was Right (Michael Waltrip) by Mark Odor
- SportingNews:
12 Gauge: The "bump" edition after Richmond by Bill Marx
- Sports Illustrated:
NASCAR Power Rankings by Tom Bowles
- The State:
At Darlington, A new look for an old tradition by Jim McLaurin
- StockCar Review:
The 200 MPH "Lady in Black" by Mickey Mills
- Thatsracin:
Denny Hamlin feels pain after the Richmond race by David Poole
- Truro Daily News:
In the Backstretch: Michael is at it again by Rick Dupuis
- Virginian-Pilot:
Recalling other run-ins, Dale Jr. tempers his feelings about Busch by Dustin Long
- Winston Salem Journal:
Gordon singing the praises of repaved Darlington track by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
The Daily Dose: A kinder, gentler NASCAR by Bob Margolis;
Power Ranking
posted May 6, 2008
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NASCAR: Race-day penalties were enough punishment for Hamlin, Waltrip and
Drivers characterize wreck at Richmond as no big deal by David Newton
Understanding the complexities of front-end geometry by Bill Borden;
Hamlin's luck shows NASCAR's fine line between winning, losing
- AOL Sports:
Kyle Busch Rapidly Making an Impact by Monte Dutton
- CBS Sports:
Power Rankings: Former champs facing steep climb by Brian De Los Santos
- Cup Scene Daily:
On We Go, But Wait…Just One More Look at Richmond by Amy Hair
- Daly Planet:
New Fox Real Time "Ticker" Has Fans Buzzing and
LaJoie And Massaro Have "Roundtable" Fun and
"This Week In NASCAR" Covers Richmond And Darlington by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Hey Willie! Kyle Busch is a dork! by Ken Willis
- Emporia Gazette:
Emporia native comes through with 2nd career Cup victory by Michael Ashford
- Fayetteville Observer:
Showcasing new talent Rockingham's future and
Teen driver Logano dominates ARCA race at Rockingham by Thomas Pope
- Florida Today:
Get over it, Dale Jr. fans by Mark DeCotis
- Fox Sports:
Hamlin proved at Richmond that no lead is safe by Darrell Waltrip;
New 'ticker' will offer real-time updates by Mike Joy;
Numbers tell the story at Richmond by Jorge Mondaca
- Frontstretch:
Kyle Busch : The Sound Of One Hand Clapping Drowned Out By A Million Boos by Vito Pugliese;
They Come In All Shapes And Sizes: Ranking The Types Of NASCAR Tracks Across America by Danny Peters;
Richmond Race Coverage Conveys Short Track Drama Well by Doug Turnbull;
Running Their Mouth : Crown Royal Presents The Dan Lowry 400 by Beth Lunkenheimer;
Who's Hot / Who's Not In Sprint Cup : Crown Royal Presents The Dan Lowry 400 Edition by Mike Lovecchio
- Insider Racing News:
Kyle Busch: Where's Jimmy Spencer When You Need Him? by Allen Madding
- Kansas City Star:
Bowyer can forget about apologies after winning at Richmond by Jim Pedley
- LaidbackRacing:
Mad Mikie's Rants and Raves: Richmond by Mad Mikie
- Lexington Dispatch:
Hillenburg's hard work helps 'The Rock' back to life by Ben White
- Long Island Press:
Prop Bet Of The Year: Who Will Punch Out Kyle Busch? and
What's Your 20? Press Sprint Cup Rankings by Josh Stewart
- Los Angeles Times:
Kyle Busch bumps Earnhardt Jr. out of NASCAR win by Jim Peltz
- Macon Telegraph:
Ragan still focused on getting into Chase by Brad Harrison
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
On Busch, Earnhardt, Richmond and Indy by Dave Kallman
- Morning News:
Browning: Surface won't be an issue and
Ragan benefits from better qualifying run by Lou Bezjak;
Troopers take steps to keep motorists, passengers safe in post-race traffic by Charles Tomlinson;
Pee Dee businesses prepare for race fans by Candace Jarrett
- NASCAR.com:
Right or wrong, it's good to have bad boy Busch here by Joe Menzer;
Martin has goal in mind as a part-timer: win a race by Josh Pate;
Gordon leaves Richmond more relieved than upset by Dave Rodman;
Busch stirs controversies with two famous surnames
- Race Journal Online
Cheers and Jeers - A Promise Fulfilled by Carol Einarsson
- RaceTalkRadio:
Junior Fans Ready for Richmond Riot - Making the Grade Richmond and
How Can Great Racing Every Be Outgrown by Dennis Michelsen
- RaceTrackLadies:
Scanner Chatter - Richmond by Race Track Ladies
- RacingOne:
Big Night for DEI Duo by Pete Pistone
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Best car? No, but Bowyer knew what to do with what he had by Jill Erwin;
For new fan, it's about team by Sheena Jeffers
- Roanoke Times:
Hamlin injured ... playing hoops; discusses Richmond finish and
Busch now top villain by Dustin Long
- SPEEDtv:
Richmond’s Bruises Could Use Some Healing and;
Busch Reaches Out To Earnhardt by Tom Jensen
- Speedway Media:
Two Years, 72 Races, and 19 Other Winners Since Earnhardt Jr Last Claimed Victory by Ron Thornton;
It Was Just Racing. Nothing More by Ron Fleshman;
Kyle Busch Could Care Less by Shannon Poe
- Sports Illustrated:
Busch is the new Public Enemy No. 1 in NASCAR; more notes by Bruce Martin
- Sports Network:
This Week in Auto Racing May 9 - May 11 by Steve Schwarz
- The State:
Darlington's All-Time Top 10 Races - Oh, my darlings and
NASCAR elite up in McLaurin arms by Jim McLaurin
- Stock Car Gazette:
Drug Testing in NASCAR by John Kokolski;
Hit Me With Your Best "Cheap Shot" by Becky Davidson;
TV Times - Nationwide ‘dega Ratings Grow 28% Over 2007 by Lou Modestino
- Thatsracin:
Kyle Busch still rules the rankings after Richmond by David Poole;
The Ballad Of Willy T. Ribbs by Tom Higgins
- Vegas Insider
Darlington Preview by Micah Roberts
- Washington Times:
NASCAR's traveling circus by Tim Lemke
- Winston Salem Journal:
Busch, Earnhardt say they won't dwell on altercation by Mike Mulhern
- Wausau Daily Herald:
Wimmer's roll on hold by Jake Miller
- Wisconsin State Journal:
Fredrickson ends MIS slump, Kyle Busch third by Jesse Osbourne
- Yahoo Sports:
What Went Down: Richmond and
The Daily Dose: Junior, Rowdy, Denny, Tony and Mikey by Bob Margolis;
Waving the Checkers: Richmond by Ricky Craven
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Racing again at Rockingham? ARCA comes calling on storied track by Ryan McGee;
Forget the past and race like there's no tomorrow by Bill Borden;
In the heat of the race, surprises are a no-no by Brett Borden
- Athlon Sports:
Instant Classic! Hamlin dominates, Earnhardt wrecks, Bowyer steals win at RIR by Amanda Brahler
- Augusta Chronicle:
Bowyer was beneficiary of Earnhardt's accident by Don Coble
- CawsnJaws:
Commercial breakdown, driver focus, and links related to the Dan Lowry 400 by Cheryl Walker
- CBS Sports:
'Action Track' more like 'Heartbreak Hotel' for Hamlin, Earnhardt Jr. by Pete Pistone
- CloseFinishes
Earnhardt, Jr. – Battling The Myth And The Monkey by John Close
- Cup Scene Daily:
Like Father, Like Kyle Busch by Greg Engle;
Kyle or Junior? Who's Attitude Will You Claim? by Amy Hair
- Daly Planet:
Michael Waltrip On SPEED Monday Night and
Jimmy Spencer Faces-Off With "Old DW" and
Hunter's TV Comments Needed A Response by John Daly
- FoxSports:
Speed mail: Risk vs. reward for drivers by Larry McReynolds
- Frontstretch:
Matt McLaughlin's Thinkin' Out Loud : Richmond Edition by Matt McLaughlin;
Ten Points To Ponder ...After Richmond by Tommy Thompson;
Sprint Cup Rookie Report : Regan Runs Well At Rowdy Richmond by Tony Lumbis;
The Good Guy Lost : Why Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Could Pay A Long Term Price For His Win Gone Sour by Tom Bowles;
Top 35 Bubble Breakdown : Go Or Go Homers Get Roughed Up At Richmond by Mike Ravesi
- Gaston Gazette:
Saturday's post-race report by Monte Dutton
- Hartford Courant
Intimidator Spirit Lives In Kyle Busch, Not Dale Earnhardt Jr. by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
What Makes The SPEED Channel Stage Work? by Kim Roberson
- Inside the Pit Box:
Expect no less from Kyle Busch by Sharon Bundy
- KWGN-TV:
Michael Waltrip gives the fans what they wanted by Scott Orr
- Motor Sports Weekly News:
Hamilin Dominates but Boyer Wins by Drew Hierwarter
- RaceTalkRadio:
Junior Fans Overload Suicide Hotline by Dennis Michelsen
- RaceTrackLadies:
On Purpose...or on Accident? by Bev Resendez
- Racing Daily:
Sprint Cup Power Rankings after Richmond by Skip Jefferson;
Just My Opinion - Earnhardt Jr vs Busch by Sue Kellogg;
Bowyer wins Richmond after Crazy Finish by Katie Steele
- RacingWithRich:
Junior vs. Busch: Who's the intimidator? by Richard Allen
- SceneDaily:
Hamlin deserved to win at Richmond by Jared Turner;
NASCAR has a chance to make its drug policy a better one by Steve Waid
- South Georgia Sports Network
For What It's Worth, My 2 Cents About NASCAR by Dale Hall
- The Spectrum:
Door opens for Bowyer, slams on Busch by Tom Zulewski
- Speedtv:
The Answer Man by Tom Jensen;
Tradin’ Paint at Richmond with Liz Clark by Kyle Petty
- SpeedwayMedia:
Bowyer wins at Richmond
- Sporting News:
Sporting News Top 10 by Bill Marx
- Sports Illustrated:
Junior's performance and four more things we learned at Richmond by Lars Anderson
- Stock Car Gazette:
Hamlin Wins Richmond Nationwide Race by Thomas Chemris;
Track Trash - It's Rich, man by Racing Maniac;
Sparks Fly At Richmond (Richmond At A Glance) by Mike Wells
- StockCar Review:
Impressive/Unimpressive: Richmond’s Rumble by Joe Jacobs
- Thatsracin:
Inevitability or opportunity? Answer is about perspective by David Poole
- Toronto Star:
NASCAR points system is unfair by Norris McDonald
- USA Today:
Late mishaps cost Hamlin, Earnhardt Jr. Richmond win by Gary Graves;
NASCAR might adopt random drug testing policy by Nate Ryan
- Winston Salem Journal:
Finish of Richmond race one for the ages by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo! Sports:
Rearview mirror: Richmond and
Richmond Observations by Bob Margolis;
Kyle Busch is exactly what NASCAR needs right now by Jay Busbee
posted May 4, 2008
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Bowyer the surprise beneficiary of late-race hijinks and
Notes: Toyota officials plan no involvement in Stewart talks with Gibbs by David Newton
- Associated Press:
Bowyer steals NASCAR race in wild finish at Richmond and
AP source: Bobby Labonte agrees to extension by Jenna Fryer
- Daly Planet:
Baseball And NASCAR Clash Once Again by John Daly
- Gaston Gazette:
Everything changed ... then again and
Bowyer beams, Junior steams and
Is this exciting, or what? (Or what?) by Monte Dutton
- Green-White-Checker:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. laments lost opportunity and
Kyle Busch: Public enemy No. 1 by Travis Barrett
- Hartford Courant
Clint Bowyer Capitalizes On The Problems Of Others To Win At Richmond and
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Vs. Kyle Busch: Now This Should Be Fun by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
Earnhardt Battles Busch, Bowyer Wins Wild One At Richmond by Ron Felix;
Friends Help Morgan Shepherd In Time Of Need by Kim Roberson
- KWGN-TV:
Kyle Busch: Dangerous at any speed by Scott Orr
- NASCAR Video
Clint Bowyer survived a wild Crown Royal Presents The Dan Lowry 400 at Richmond International Raceway
- NASCAR.com:
Hamlin's dream weekend turns into a nightmare and
Richmond's version of Big One leaves mark on field by Josh Pate
- Nevada Appeal:
A drive down memory lane by Roger Diez
- Newport News Daily Press:
Troubles at home by David Teel;
No fairytale ending for this prince by Dave Fairbank;
Bowyer benefits and
Changing of the guard? by Marty O'Brien
- Peoria Journal Star:
Moving and shaking, Darlington to Madison by Jane Miller
- RaceTalkRadio:
Hamlin Nails Three Pointer at the Buzzer by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Fortunate Bowyer Wins Richmond and
Hot Laps by Pete Pistone
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Tireless performance in every sense of word and
Cup rookies humbled by challenges by Bob Lipper;
Bowyer takes the checkered flag at RIR by Jill Erwin;
Kyle Busch takes lead in points; Burton 2nd and
Martin had pluck, needed luck by Ralph N. Paulk;
Clint Bowyer wins at Richmond by Randy Hallman;
see their Expanded coverage of the races at RIR
- Roanoke Times:
Crazy finish gets Bowyer to the front by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
Was Earnhardt Jr. robbed of Richmond win? by Bob Pockrass;
Chalk Richmond craziness up to fickle nature of short-track racing by Rea White
- SPEEDtv:
Is This The Year For RCR? and
‘Shrub’ Shrugs Off Wreck by Tom Jensen;
The ‘Real Deal’ on Casey Mears by Wendy Venturini
- SpeedwayMedia:
Taking it to the Bank by Mike Finnegan;
Richmond Racing Notes - Friday
- USA Today:
Bowyer inherits win after Dale Jr.-Kyle Busch fracas by Zack Albert;
Notebook: Petty crew confident Labonte staying put by Nate Ryan
- Winston Salem Journal:
Bowyer grabs a win by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
Bull's-eye on Busch by Jerry Bonkowski
posted May 3, 2008
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Labonte has major decision to make about future at Petty Enterprises and
Gordon, Earnhardt reconcile differences from Talladega tiff by David Newton;
Montoya to make surprise Victory Lane appearance at Richmond by Matthew Willis;
First stop at Richmond sets tone for playoff wannabes by John Schwarb;
Spin the Black Circle: Dan Lowry 400 by Christopher Harris
- Alabama Live:
Steven Wallace makes a new friend by Doug Demmons
- Associated Press:
[Kyle] Busch celebrates birthday as hottest driver in NASCAR by Jenna Fryer;
Hamlin wins pole at hometown track by Hank Kurz Jr
- Athlon Sports:
Off the Market: Edwards Adds Three Years to Contract, Re-Ups with Roush by Amanda Brahler
- Autoweek:
NASCAR: Denny Hamlin wins Cup pole at Richmond by Al Pearce
- CBS Sports:
Smoke needs victory at Richmond to overshadow contract talks by Pete Pistone
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Good luck, Moss, but don’t expect racing success by Lindsey Young
- Columbia Tribune:
His life is in the pits: Fischbeck makes Sprint Cup the hard way by Troy Schulte
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Dale Jr. a Navy man for a day by Buddy Shacklette
- Fayetteville Observer:
Logano poised for meteoric rise to NASCAR success by Thomas Pope
- Florida Today:
Edwards sticking with Roush by Mark DeCotis
- FoxSports:
Keep an eye on Harvick at Richmond by Steve Byrnes;
Richmond kicks off trio of night races by Larry McReynolds;
Spinning my wheels: Busch rolls on by Mike Harmon
- Free Lance-Star:
Look for another shuffle after '08 and
RIR brings out best in Hamlin - NASCAR notebook by Jim McConnell
- Gaston Gazette:
It's the economy, stupid and
Richmond Pre-Race Facts and
Notebook: Edwards will be back and his crew chief is already by Monte Dutton
- Green-White-Checker:
Sprint Cup drivers notice empty stands by Travis Barrett
- Hartford Courant
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Not Ready To Make IndyCar Series Debut Just Yet and
Greg Biffle Expecting To Remain In The Roush Fenway Racing Family and
In These Hard Times At Least There's Mark Martin For Perspective and
Carl Edwards Cuts His Silly Season Short; Signs New Deal With Roush Fenway and
One Hundred Grand On The Table For Dale Earnhardt Jr. To Run Texas IndyCar Style by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
Some Good Advice for Tony Stewart and Danica Patrick by Brenda Benedict
- LaidbackRacing:
The Spirit of the Good Old Days Still Alive in Some by Mad Mikie
- Lynchburg News Advcance:
Hamlin’s sitting on pole in Richmond by Nate Warters
- Marion Daily Republican:
Let's Go Racin'!: Talladega was easily the most exciting race of the year by De Powell
- Michigan Live:
Trading Paint: Dan Lowry 400 picks
- MSNBC:
There's nothing like being king for a day by Mike Celizic;
Go with red hot Kyle Busch at Richmond by Johnny Benson
- NASCAR.com:
In starting a truck team, Moss facing long yardage by David Caraviello;
When in Charlotte this May, go where the drivers go by Raygan Swan;
Economic difficulties felt in garage, seen in the stands by Josh Pate
- NASCAR Insiders:
The NASCAR Life: The Community by Journo
- Newport News Daily Press:
Five drivers and storylines to watch at RIR by David Teel;
A crash's long aftermath [Nadeau] by Marty O'Brien;
Montoya realizes he has much to learn by Dave Fairbank
- One Bad Wheel:
Last Minute Fantasy Tips: Crown Royal 400 by Mike Maruska
- Potomac News:
Tiff between Junior, Gordon has passed by Brian Hunsicker
- RacingOne:
Hamlin Continues Home Roll by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Junior vs. Danica: Probably not by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Suddenly, NASCAR is harder sell by Bob Lipper;
And we have on-track action by Jill Erwin;
Edwards has new contract, 3 wins and momentum and
Hamlin claims Sprint Cup pole, Nationwide win on home track by Ralph N. Paulk;
For roadside brokers, there's less traffic for race tickets by John O'Connor;
and see their Race Week in Richmond
- Roanoke Times:
Season slow for ex-champs and
Hamlin turns fastest lap at Richmond/Notes and
Hamlin earns Nationwide win by Dustin Long;
Chasing victory lane by Tom Robinson
- Sacramento Bee:
Ex-NASCAR racer trying IndyCars by Debbie Arrington
- SceneDaily:
Hard work, loyalty paying off for JGR crew chiefs by Bob Pockrass;
Blue Angels provide ride of a lifetime by Jeff Gluck
- SPEEDtv:
Critical Week Ahead and
Free Agents Sitting Pretty and
Fistful Of Crew Chiefs For Robby by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
Hamlin wins the Lipton Tea 250
- Sports Illustrated:
Edwards primed for fourth win of 2008 campaign in Richmond by Lars Anderson;
An insider dissects Richmond, Stewart's possible move and more by Tom Bowles
- St Petersburg Times:
Earnhardt Jr. is awestruck at sea on Navy carrier by Brant James
- USA Today:
Hamlin adds to Richmond haul with Nationwide win and
Hamlin right at home with Richmond pole by Zack Albert;
Notes: Dale Jr. demurs on Texas' Indy car offer by Gary Graves and Zack Albert
- Vegas Insider
Richmond Preview by Micah Roberts
- Washington Post:
Gibbs Is Making All the Right Moves by Liz Clarke
- Winston Salem Journal:
Hamlin puts his Toyota on pole at Richmond/Notes and
NASCAR Notebook by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
Burton: The quiet leader and
Richmond story lines by Jerry Bonkowski;
Implications of pending free agency by Ricky Craven
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2008 Power Rankings: Richmond by Tim Cowlishaw;
Hamlin hoping to keep streak alive for Joe Gibbs Racing by Mark Ashenfelter;
New week offers renewed hope (and new golf cart!) for Hornish by Sam Hornish Jr.;
Sprague not complaining over 1-2 finish behind teammate Hornaday by John Schwarb;
Big wreck at Talladega puts big hurt on #43 Cup team by Jeff Meendering
- Associated Press:
Gas prices have race fans rethinking trip to the track by Chris Jenkins
- Athlon Sports:
Cars, Paint Schemes Represent the Best of Eras by Vito Pugliese
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Hamlin's performance? Steady by Rick Minter
- Bristol Herald Courier:
Good ol' days of NASCAR by Allen Gregory
- Caledonian Record:
Strap In! ACT Facts And Random Thoughts; Meet Randy Potter by Biggy Bigelow
- Cup Scene Daily
Before the Roar on the Ground, Lift Your Eyes to the Sky by Amy Hair
- Daily Nonpareil:
NASCAR Scene column: Hornaday, Danica talk of Kansas by Marsha Hoffman
- Daily Press:
Amped to end slide: His two-year winless streak notwithstanding, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is happy with his first season with Hendrick by Marty O'Brien
- Dallas Morning News:
Tracking the Sprint Cup race by Richard Durrett
- Daly Planet:
Historic TV Simulcast Calms Angry Fans by John Daly
- Detroit Free Press:
Brad Keselowski hopes to echo dad with a Richmond win and
Fast four: a quartet of talking points for auto racing fans by Mike Brudenell
- Detroit News:
Montoya makes a move in Sprint Cup standings and
Hamlin on a roll, but doesn't mind low profile and
Notebook: No. 1 Burton isn't satisfied with lofty ranking by Angelique S. Chengelis
- FoxSports:
Stewart can have success as an owner by Darrell Waltrip;
Taking a trip back to racing's roots by Mike Joy;
Riding with Kurt: Time for a 'Richmond rebound' by Kurt Busch;
Talladega tempers will return at Richmond by Jeff Hammond
- Free Lance-Star:
Fans shift spending away from race by Jim McConnell
- Frontstretch:
Driven To The Past: Lee and Richard Petty by John Potts;
A Talk With Joe Balash On The Nationwide Series' Past, Present, and Future by Danny Peters;
Crime and Punishment Not Always Equal in NASCAR by Amy Henderson;
Is Finishing Under Green That Important? by Kurt Smith;
David Starr Driver Diary: Sponsor Hunting And Keeping Spirits High After Kansas by David Starr
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