posted February 28, 2009
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- ESPN:
Zero toleration puts brakes on cheating by David Newton;
Mayfield, Riggs miss cut at Shelby 427 and
Burton: Testing ban cost RCR at Fontana by Terry Blount
- Allpinestars:
Kyle Busch: Formula 18 by Eric Johnson
- AOL Sports:
Formula One Crossover Idea Is Absurd by Holly Cain
- Associated Press:
Busch brothers top qualifiers at Las Vegas by Jenna Fryer
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner
Rockingham Speedway is back from the dead by Jeremy Dunn
- Augusta Chronicle:
Brothers nab top spots at hometown racetrack by Don Coble
- Bleacher Report:
Busch Brothers Hometown Sucess by David Phillips
- Bump Drafts:
Fearless Forecast: On Whom Will Lady Luck Shine In Vegas? by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
Kenseth a safe bet to make history in Sin City by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Johnson butts in on Busch brothers act and
Biffle: It's pit road, mistakes happen and
Kenseth holding aces in Las Vegas race by David Poole
- Covers.com:
Defending champ Edwards favored at Shelby 427 by Rob Gerein
- Dallas Morning News:
Q&A with Sprint Cup driver Ryan Newman by Rick Herrin
- Daly Planet:
Rusty Wallace Takes The Weekend Off by John Daly
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
The business of racing: sponsorship woes by Josh Lobdell
- Dialed In:
Kyle Busch- Formula 1? by Claire B. Lang
- Fanzonesports:
Not Another Engine! by Sal Sigala Jr.
- FoxSports:
No time to waste in Vegas by Larry McReynolds;
The Hot Pass: Busch brothers find way up front and
Tough to bet against Roush on Vegas track by Lee Spencer
- Hamilton Spectator:
A little side-by-side racing will up the ante in Las Vegas by Bob Ellis
- Insider Racing News
This Is NOT The 2008 Season by Brenda Benedict
- Kansas City Star:
New engine raises spirits of NASCAR’s Dodge fans by Jim Pedley
- Las Vegas Review Journal:
Sunday's race moves closer to selling out and
Busch brothers 1-2 in qualifying and
Gaughan crashes and
Mark Martin best in first practice and
Kyle Bush not looking at Formula One ... yet by Jeff Wolf
- Las Vegas Sun:
Gaughan ready for return to glory by Brett Okamoto;
NASCAR: New season, old jacket and
The Elevator: Up and down the Vegas sports scene by Ron Kantowski;
Las Vegas Motor Speedway sketch pad and
This Weeks Stockcar Toon by Mike Smith
- Los Angeles Times:
Carl Edwards sets sights on a championship by Jim Peltz
- Middle Tennessee Racing Scene:
Richard Petty and his selective morality by Paul Jensen
- Mikemulhern.net:
Greg Biffle is still second-guessing the California 500 and
Jimmie Johnson finally gets some good luck...and the top starting spot in Las Vegas by Mike Mulhern
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Kenseth heads to Vegas on a roll by Dave Kallmann
- Motor Mile Speedway:
Role reversal lands driver on pit box, crew chief behind wheel for test session by JW Martin
- Motorsports Talk:
Up and Down Day for Hometowners by Charles Krall
- NASCAR.com:
Johnson, Knaus return to scene of 48's 'worst' race by David Caraviello;
As rookies go, which way will Logano and Speed go? by Jarrod Breeze;
Almirola presses on via strength through heritage by Raygan Swan
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Earnhardt Sr. promotion at Vegas was ridiculous and
Kurt Busch back from the dead by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR This Week:
A base hit in the box score by Monte Dutton;
Betting to win when racing is all you know
- NASCAR-ista
It's Vegas Jimmie, Vegas! by Michelle Dawn
- Nevada Appeal:
American F1 team formed; locals prepare to hit the track by Roger Diaz
- New York Times:
Hoping to Find Some Gold in NASCAR’s Spare Parts by Paul Oberguerge
- On Pit Road:
NASCAR 2009: Still Tight in Turn Two by Charlie Turner
- RacingWithRich:
Here, Digger, Digger, Digger...A tribute to Fox by Richard Allen
- SceneDaily:
When in Vegas, NASCAR’s a bestseller with sports books by Mike Hembree;
SMI about to make NASCAR more fan friendly by Jeff Gluck
- SPEEDtv:
Big Weekend For The Biff by Tom Jensen
- Sporting News:
Pit Box: Las Vegas
- Sports Illustrated:
Gordon poised to end 43-race drought by Lars Anderson
- Sprint Cup Dateline:
A Little off track by David Moulthrop
- St Petersburg Times:
NASCAR Numerology: What's in a car number? by Brant James
- Trading Paint:
Can Kenseth Set NASCAR History Sunday In Las Vegas? and
Engine Issue Prevents An All-Busch Front Row In Vegas by Jerry Bonkowski
- USA Today:
Papis set to make long-awaited oval debut in Las Vegas and
Michael Waltrip sees progress and potential in his racing team by Gary Graves;
Team notes: NASCAR's best to roll the dice in Vegas
- Virginian Pilot:
Kyle Busch: F1 is intriguing but not the right time by Dustin Long
- Yahoo Sports:
Junior’s down, but not out by Jenna Fryer;
Five Things: Busch Bros. go 1-2 by Jay Hart
posted February 27, 2009
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- ESPN:
SCC Preview: Expect another strong outing from Roush by Mark Garrow;
Junior fans can start to panic by David Newton;
Rookie crew chief now 2-for-2 by Terry Blount;
Crunching numbers for Vegas by Matt Willis
- Augusta Chronicle:
NASCAR newsmaker: Kyle Busch and
Racing team has unscheduled stop by Don Coble
- Bleacher Report:
Creature Vs Creature: NASCAR Picks (Shelby 427) by Ben Bomberger;
Budweiser Racing over the years by David Phillips
- Bump Drafts:
Kenseth, Gordo & Jr…..Trend Or Mirage? by Jim McCoy
- Caledonian Record:
Strap In! Cup Quickies And Some Local Short Track Stuff by Biggy Bigelow
- Charlotte Observer:
On the Road with "The King" by David Poole
- Daly Planet:
SPEED Handles The Las Vegas Action On Friday by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Some big names hover near 35th by Godwin Kelly
- Detroit Free Press:
Ask Mike: Could any NASCAR drivers make the jump to open-wheel racing? and
This week's driver to watch: Marcos Ambrose by Mike Brudenell
- FoxSports:
Two races in and look who is in the Chase by Darrell Waltrip;
It's no time to push the panic button by Larry McReynolds;
Roush Fenway Racing off to hot start by Rea White;
Power Rankings by Jorge Mondaca
- Frontstretch:
Does NASCAR Need Digger? by Kurt Smith;
Five Simple Ways to Make NASCAR Fans Happy Again by Amy Henderson;
Nuts for Nationwide: 75,000 Eye-Openers, Plus 12 More by Bryan Davis Keith;
Driven to the Past: 'Different' Tracks by John Potts;
Kenny Wallace Driver Diary: Road Trips, Being a Movie Star, and Sorry, Officer... by Kenny Wallace
- Hartford Courant:
Short Pitting: Bad Boys, Brad Daugherty, Broken Races and A Little Busch and
The Name's The Same, But Is The Championship Pedigree There For Dale Earnhardt Jr.? by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
One on One with Jimmie Johnson: A Tale of Three Cities by Rebecca Gladden;
Kenseth Justifies Daytona Win by Brian Watkins
- Kansas City Star:
Kenseth goes for record three in a row at Las Vegas by Jim Pedley
- LaidbackRacing:
Tailgating Recipe and Tips of the Week by Jo Ann Hlavac
- Las Vegas Review Journal:
Charity work precedes race for NASCAR drivers and
Digger not the most annoying thing on Fox and
[Kyle] Petty gets raw deal from new boss by Jeff Wolf;
Gaughan finishes first in loyalty by Ed Graney
- Las Vegas Sun:
Bad boy Stewart cleans up act by Jeff O'Brien;
Busch brothers happy to be back home by Andy Samuelson;
NASCAR haulers make Strip detour ahead of races by Cydney Cappello;
NASCAR: New season, old jacket by Ron Kantowski
- Los Angeles Times:
Matt Kenseth's good luck might hold up at Las Vegas by Jim Peltz
- LTPicks:
Las Vegas driver rankings
- Michigan Live :
Trading Paint: Shelby 427 picks
- Middle Tennessee Racing Scene:
Black Flag for 2/27/2009: NASCAR should put their product where their fans are by Paul Jensen
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Who's racing's Tiger? by Dave Kallmann
- Motorsports Soapbox:
Saving Money, But At What Cost? by Dave Moody
- NASCAR.com:
Track Smack: Surprises, Junior and two at Vegas;
Ragan will be 'devastated' if he doesn't win this year by Joe Menzer;
Johnson, Roush drivers have history on their side by Mark Taylor
- NASCAR Insiders:
Let’s Not Forget Logano is Rookie by T.C.
- NASCAR Racing Scene
Sponsor Updates For Several Teams by Jeremy Dunn
- NASCAR-ista:
Joey Logano: Give the Kid a Break by Michelle Dawn
- NASCAR This Week:
There's no leaving Las Vegas;
Viva ... viva ... Las ... Vegas! by Monte Dutton
- NBC Sports:
Duel in the desert favors Carl Edwards by Johnny Benson
- RaceReportRadio
If I Were A Betting Man by Sam Atwell
- RaceTalkRadio:
Viva Las Vegas Who's Number One (And Pondering the Points) by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
So Far, So Good for Stewart and
Negative Vibes by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich
Busch should stay away from F1, but Danica should go for it by Richard Allen
- SceneDaily:
Michael Waltrip Racing drivers have challenge to sustain quick start by Bob Pockrass;
Big names near NASCAR's top 35 bubble by Steve Waid;
Five questions with Richard Childress Racing's Casey Mears by Jeff Gluck
- Sky Sports:
Classy Kenseth by Keith Huewen
- Southern Pines Pilot:
Crowd Size Clear Indication California Indifferent to NASCAR by Andy Cagle
- SPEEDtv:
Kvapil Still Hopeful by Tom Jensen
- Sports Illustrated:
Placing odds on NASCAR's Vegas weekend by Tom Bowles
- Stock Car Gazette:
Las Vegas by the numbers by Mike Wells
- StockCar Review:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. “Manned Up;” Now, Can NASCAR? by Debbi Willis
- USA Today:
Odds may be on Kenseth's side for unique trifecta in Vegas and
Las Vegas' 427 event has Shelby's stamp of approval by Gary Graves;
Logano learning the ropes with maiden voyage at California by Joey Logano
- Virginian Pilot:
Previewing Las Vegas by Dustin Long
- Yahoo Sports:
Eyes in the sky by Ricky Craven
posted February 26, 2009
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- ESPN:
Fast start huge boost for other Busch by Marty Smith;
Penske power up with new Dodge engine by David Newton
- Athlon Sports:
NASCAR¹s "Stimulus-ating" Package by Matt McLaughlin
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Race of the week: 1986 Miller High Life 400 (Earnhardt vs Waltrip) by Jeremy Dunn
- Bleacher Report::
Matt Kenseth of Roush Fenway Goes for History with Hat Trick Attempt and
What to Watch For: Shelby 427 by Ben Bomberger
- Bump Drafts:
Viva! Las Vegas!- Track Advance for Shelby 427 by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
Post-35 blues: Junior, Newman, others need results in a hurry by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Up front is where focus belongs by David Poole;
Earnhardt dealt himself out, left Vegas for tree stand by Tom Higgins;
Double Down by Krissie Newman
- Daly Planet:
TV Topics: Economy, Kyle Petty And Digger by John Daly
- Delware News Journal:
[Kyle] Busch wins a lot, but he's still not the best and
All eyes on Kenseth after two big wins by Mike Finney
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
Two races in, who is in the most trouble by Josh Lobdell
- Dialed In:
On to Vegas! If You Don’t Want To Watch – Don’t by Claire B. Lang
- Elmira Star Gazette:
'Heart and soul' of Bodine racing family dies by Ron Levanduski
- FoxSports:
Winning is tough work, but somebody's gotta do it by Mike Calinoff;
Stewart's early success proves his driver skill by Jeff Hammond
- Frontstretch:
Harvick Came Close To Catching "The Turtle" -- And Should Be Commended For It by Tommy Thompson;
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: Welcome To My Nightmare by Matt McLaughlin;
Week 2 At Auto Club Speedway... Like It Never Even Happened by Jeff Meyer;
Fanning The Flames : Unpopular Views On The Week That Was In NASCAR by Matt Taliaferro;
Frontstretch Fantasy Insiders: Loading The Dice For A Sin City Payoff by Bryan Davis Keith and Mike Neff
- Fulton County News:
Matt Kenseth Gets Second Win In A Row by Gerald Hodges
- Hartford Courant
The Whelen Modified Tour: NASCAR Celebrates 25 Years As The Division Falls To Ruins Around Them by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
Year End Results May Be NASCAR Turned Upside Down by Doug Demmons
- LaidbackRacing:
Tailgating: What You Need to Know About Las Vegas by Jo Ann Hlavac;
Mad Mikie's Rants and Raves by Mad Mikie
- Las Vegas Review-Journal:
Music acts tailored to NASCAR fans will be featured at Fremont Street Experience by Corey Levitan;
Racing Into Heavy Traffic: Repairs on I-15 might cause tempers to flare for Sunday's race by Francis McCabe and Adrienne Packer
- Las Vegas Sun:
NASCAR: Riding with Kenseth rewards bettors by Jeff Haney
- LTPicks:
Thursday Trivia - Kenseth / Roush edition
- Mikemulhern.net:
Tony vs Joey: Patience, patience, says crew chief Greg Zipadelli
- NASCAR.com:
From horses to motors, first Vegas track a disaster by Mark Aumann;
Hillenburg resurecting the Rock with a steady effort by Joe Menzer;
Track is improved, and Gordon might be, as well by David Caraviello
- NASCAR Examiner:
Earnhardt Junior hopes Luck will be a lady in Vegas by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
Never Take Your Helmet Off by T.C.
- NASCAR Media:
The Las Vegas Weekend Preview page
- NASCAR This Week:
Two Auto Club races a year is too many by Sharon Bundy
- NASCAR-ista:
It May Not Be In Vegas, But Bet On A Win For Waltrip In '09 by Michelle Dawn
- NASCAR Racing Scene:
Do you want Kyle Busch in F1? by Jeremy Dunn
- Peoria Journal Star:
Cat driver looking to get back on track by Jane Miller
- Philadelphia Daily News:
Earnhardt's confession about Daytona crash shows he's a good guy by Bill Fleischman
- RaceReportRadio
Should Some Teams Be Worried? by Sam Atwell
- RaceTalkRadio:
Bet on the Rainbow, Fantasy Insight - Vegas by Dennis Michelsen
- Racing Daily:
Top 10 - Bottom 10 Drivers at Las Vegas by Skip Jefferson;
Sprint Cup Power Rankings after California by Teresa Bowling
- RacingOne:
Solid Start for Busch by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Race Preview and Fantasy Predictions: Shelby 427 and
First four weeks a pivotal stretch in NASCAR by Richard Allen
- SceneDaily:
Start of Cup schedule should stick to NASCAR's roots by Jared Turner;
Isn't it about time Carl Edwards creates a new gimmick? by David Exum;
A day in the desert with Joe Gibbs Racing's Kyle Busch by Jeff Gluck;
Odds at success in Las Vegas point to Roush Fenway Racing by Rea White
- SPEEDtv:
Shut up and Drive by Jimmy Spencer;
Gordon On Go by Hermie Sadler
- SpeedwayMedia:
When Will Matt Kenseth Get his Just Rewards? by Ron Fleshman;
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Fontana by Jeffrey Boswell
- Sports Illustrated:
Why Mark Martin just can't win by Brant James
- Sports Radio:
Jimmie Johnson Keeps Tearing Up NASCAR
- York Dispatch:
Gordon hoping for better luck this year at Las Vegas Motor Speedway by Ellen Siska
posted February 25, 2009
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- ESPN:
Historic triple? Don't bet against it by Terry Blount;
Crunching numbers after Cali by Matt Willis;
End of the Road: Pontiac's death marks a point in the history of racing by Ryan McGee
- Anderson Herald Bulletin:
Anderson to honor original ASA by Ken de la Bastide
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Kyle Petty should resurrect Petty Enterprises by Jeremy Dunn
- Bleacher Report:
Jeff Gordon Has a New Gleam in His Eye and a Spring in His Step by Mary Jo Buchanan;
Roush Fenway's Matt Kenseth Goes for History (Three in a Row) by Ben Bomberger;
Full of Bull by David Phillips
- Bump Drafts:
Bench Racing With Patrick Reynlds: Dale Earnhardt Jr. & Tiger Woods by Jim McCoy
- Business of NASCAR:
One Man's Meat is another Man's Poison by Dr. Jon Ackley
- CawsnJaws:
Commercial breakdown, driver focus, and links related to the 2009 Auto Club 500 by Cheryl Walker
- CBS Sports:
Feud of the Week: Junior dilemma; top 35 rule; Kyle-Kenseth feat by Brian De Los Santos and Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
An update or two from the Left Coast by David Poole
- Daly Planet:
Formula One "Skunkworks" In NASCAR Country? by John Daly
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
Fantasy pick of the week: Las Vegas by Josh Lobdell
- fanzonesports:
Allison.....Grace Under Pressure by Sal Sigala Jr.
- Ford Racing:
Calinoff Blog: Confidence Breeds Wins
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
Gordon ready for Las Vegas one year after horrible wreck by Michele Vincze
- FoxSports:
Kenseth, Gordon showing resilience by Jeff Owens;
Hallam brings a new approach to MWR by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
Did You Notice? ... The Start And Park Sham, NASCAR Is A Team Sport, And RCR Comes Up Short by Tom Bowles;
Mirror Driving: Discussing Michael Waltrip's Surprise, Kyle Busch's "Historical" Moment, And Driver Responsibility;
Running From My Problems: Finding Relief In Racing's Past And A Polish Donut by Vito Pugliese;
Top Ten Ways To Make The California Race More Exciting by Jeff Meyer;
Frontstretch Sprint Cup Power Rankings: Top 15 After California by Mike Neff
- The Grandstands:
All-Time DNF Streak Safe..........For Now by Travis Galliher
- Herald Times:
Cup showing early manufacturer balance by Kurt van der Dussen
- Insider Racing News:
Kenseth Proves Strong in a Snoozer by Chuck Abrams;
The Better Race This Past Sunday Was In Phoenix by Larry Van Zandt
- LaidbackRacing:
This Week's Idle Thoughts by Jo ann Hlavac
- Las Vegas Sun:
6 Questions: Chris Powell, GM of Las Vegas Motor Speedway by Ron Kantowski
- Mikemulhern.net:
This NASCAR season so far has been full of surprises....like Elliott Sadler!
- NASCAR.com:
1on1: Rockingham boss keeping busy at old track by Joe Menzer;
Five things about ... the man known as Dr. House by Raygan Swan;
Head2Head: Is Kyle Busch the best on the track?
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Kyle Busch would be perfect driver for new American F1 team by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Insiders:
Ask The Insiders Wednesday #12 by T.C.
- NASCAR-ista:
Kyle to F1? Say It Ain't So! by Michelle Dawn
- National Post:
Motor Mouth: NASCAR feels economic pinch by Patricia Cancilla
- Newsday:
Before another bad outing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. 180s with Fox by Adam Abramson
- Orange County Register:
Kenseth wins lackluster Auto Club 500 by Damian Dottore
- Orlando Sentenal:
Fat Tuesday beads to Dale Earnhardt Jr. for providing the only NASCAR excitement this season by Tania Ganguli;
Sorry NASCAR fans: Don't bet on Las Vegas to produce better racing by Matt Humphrey
- Portland Press Herald:
Junior Nation: Where are you? by Jennifer Lizotte
- RaceTalkRadio:
Can Team 17 Make It Three? by Dennis Michelsen;
Blickensderfer Steals Cheese from Knaus-trap by Lori Munro and Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
RacingOne Power Rankings;
Quality Over Quantity by Kevin Ramsell
- RacingWithRich:
Three in a row for Kenseth...It's possible by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch
R&R Racing: can Matt Kenseth do it again? by Ralph and Randy
- Scene Daily:
Ken Schrader keeps on racing by Steve Waid;
Odds at success in Las Vegas point to Roush Fenway Racing by Rea White
- SpeedwayMedia:
The Auto Club 500, Brought To You By Rain-X and No-Doze! by Larry VanZandt
- Sporting News:
Who's on track: Breaking down the top 12 by Bill Marx
- Sports Illustrated:
Busch makes history; sends a message to Sprint Cup competitors by Tim Tuttle
- Stock Car Gazette:
A California smack in the face by Chuck Abrams;
Did you know Tim Richmond drove demolition derbies? by John Kokolski
- StockCar Review:
Fantasy Picks for the Shelby 427 at Las Vegas by T. Jay Maddox
- Weekender :
Pitpass: Downturn affecting sponsorships by Timothy J. Raub
- Yahoo Sports:
Happy Hour: Forget Keith Urban by Jay Hart;
Power Rankings
posted February 24, 2009
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- ESPN:
Tour De Champ - A broken wrist kept Jimmie Johnson from racing, but it didn't stop him from waving NASCAR's flag at the Race of Champions in Paris by Marty Smith;
Earnhardt stuck in tangled web and
Handing out some deserving awards on Oscars weekend by David Newton
- Associated Press:
Gordon on the verge of returning to Victory Lane
- Athlon Sports:
Horsepower Rankings: Roush placing order for more robots by Matt Taliaferro
- Bump Drafts:
The B.D.S. Top 10 Power Rankings- All Shook Up by Jim McCoy
- Catchfence:
Penalty Hindering John Wes Townley; RAB Racing by Chris Knight
- CBS Sports:
Power Rankings: As complete package, Ky. Busch in different place by Brian De Los Santos
- Charlotte Observer:
Kenseth, Kyle Busch sit atop rankings by David Poole
- Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil:
NASCAR Scene: Kenseth on a roll by Marsha Hoffman
- Daly Planet:
Ricky Craven Finding A Home At ESPN (link fixed) and
SPEED Still Dialing-In New HD Studios by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Hey Willie! Get respect like Kenseth by Ken Willis
- Detroit Free Press:
Ford, Matt Kenseth, Jack Roush love February by Mike Brudenell
- FoxSports:
Kenseth, Gordon among sport's best athletes by Jeff Owens;
Despite '08 troubles, Gordon set to contend for title by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
The Track Too Tough To Watch: How To Change The Boredom At California With One Simple Fix by Danny Peters;
Beyond The Cockpit: Joey Logano On Patience, Pressure, And ... His Personal Car? and
Who's Hot / Who's Not In Sprint Cup: Auto Club Speedway Edition by Doug Turnbull;
Running Their Mouth: Auto Club 500 by Beth Lunkenheimer;
Talking NASCAR TV: Race Coverage At Fontana Improves ... But Digger Still Lurks In The Shadows by Phil Allaway
- Inland Valley Daily Bulletin:
Enthusiasm up, attendance down at Auto Club Speedway by Josh Dulaney
- Insider Racing News:
Advertising Bargains Exist in NASCAR by Allen Madding;
Kenseth and Gordon Battle the Final 32 Laps by Ben Brumitt
- LaidbackRacing:
15 Reasons to go to a Race at California Speedway by Jo Ann Hlavac
- Las Vegas Sun:
Auto Club Speedway sketch pad and
Latest Stockcar Toon by Mike Smith
- Lexington Dispatch:
[Michael] Waltrip considers role in sport by Ben White
- Los Angeles Times:
Kurt Busch moves up in NASCAR Sprint Cup standings by Jim Peltz
- Michigan Live:
Matt Kenseth, Ron Capps continue winning ways by Steve Kaminski
- Motorsports Talk:
Rearview: San Bernardino County 200 by Charles Krall
- NASCAR.com:
Kenseth, 17 team back in a big way after off year in '08 by Joe Menzer
- NASCAR Examiner:
While Kenseth wins, the Wolverine dances by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
California Doesn’t Deserve A Cup Date by T.C.
- NASCAR This Week:
Early, but looking good for Sadler and
Burning issues: 2-24-09 and
Auto Club Speedway doesn't have a great track record for determining championships by Monte Dutton
- NASCAR-ista:
Is Biffle His Own Worst Enemy? by Michelle Dawn
- Portland Press Herald:
Fontana thoughts by Jennifer Lizotte
- Race Journal Online:
Cheers and Jeers - No Tears, Just Jubilation at California by Carol Einarsson
- RaceReportRadio:
Mostly Cogent Thoughts From California by Sam Atwell
- RaceTalkRadio:
California Nightmare Not Dreaming, Making the Grade - California 1 by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Busch Just Short of Three-Peat by Pete Pistone
- RacinwithRuss:
Back-to-Back wins for Kenseth by Russell Schmidt
- Roanoke Times:
Calif. finish suggests hopefuls by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
Don't give Matt Kenseth the title just yet by David Exum;
Shrinking economy slows NASCAR’s growth by Bob Pockrass;
Matt Kenseth’s start isn’t unprecedented, just impressive by Kenny Bruce;
There's no reason why Matt Kenseth's hot streak won't continue by Rea White;
It's a small, small world - even in NASCAR by Lee Montgomery
- SPEEDtv:
Great Racers - Born or Learned? by Jade Gurss
- SpeedwayMedia:
The Good, Bad, & Ugly - Shark Kenseth Can & Did Again, But The Childress Boys Could Not by Ron Thornton;
Kenseth is 2 and 3 by Mike Finnegan
- Sporting News:
Cool Down Lap: Top teams need to heed warning signs by Reid Spencer
- Sports Illustrated:
Gordon fights to end winless streak, IndyCar to begin, more by Bruce Martin
- Sports Network:
Kenseth, Blickensderfer already proven to be a winning combo by Chris Symeon
- Stock Car Gazette:
And the Oscar goes to…. by Chuck Abrams;
TV Times - A Junior Win Would Be Just The Ticket At Las Vegas by Lou Modestino
- StockCar Review:
Michael Waltrip the Real Entertainment in NASCAR? by Lisa Fowler
- Trading Paint:
Unlikely Season, Unlikely Winner And A Most Unlikely Place by Jerry Bonkowski
- USA Today:
Perfect start: Top to bottom, Matt Kenseth's team is hot by David Leon Moore
- Valvoline.com:
What I Don't Want to Hear by I.N.Sider
- Vegas Insider
Las Vegas Preview by Micah Roberts
- Yahoo Sports:
Waving the Checkers: California by Ricky Craven;
Fryer’s Five: California by Jennz Fryer
posted February 23, 2009
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- ESPN.com:
New crew chief, new hope for the 17 by Terry Blount;
Busch one of the best -- maybe the best by David Newton
- Alabama Live:
Ken Schrader doesn't mind if he doesn't return to NASCAR Sprint Cup racing by Doug Demmons
- Alpinestars:
Gordon Comes up 1.463 seconds Short at Auto Club 500 by Eric Johnson
- Athlon Sports:
Two-for-Two: Kenseth follows up 500 win with victory in California by Amanda Brahler
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Kenseth validates controversial Daytona 500 win by Jeremy Dunn
- Augusta Chronicle:
Kenseth cruises back to Victory Lane and
NASCAR among those seeking the spotlight/Notes by Don Coble
- Bleacher Report:
Auto Club 500: Surprising, Not Surprising by Ben Bomberger
- Bump Drafts:
Fontana Race Review, Oscars Style by Jim McCoy
- Charlotte Observer:
Kenseth and crew make it two in a row and
Rewind | Commentary, key moments by David Poole
- CloseFinishes:
The Amazing Race, Oscars More Exciting Than California NASCAR Events by John Close
- Daly Planet:
The NASCAR On Fox Crew Grinds It Out by John Daly
- Fox Sports:
The Hot Pass: Team lifts Kenseth to win by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
Matt McLaughlin's Thinkin' Out Loud: Auto Club 500 by Matt McLaughlin;
Ten Points To Ponder: Auto Club 500 Edition by Mike Lovecchio;
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Humbled Rookie Class Quiet At Fontana by Bryan Davis Keith;
Bubble Breakdown: Team Penske Rebounds From Poor Daytona 500 Performances by Mike Ravesi;
Can Jeff Gordon Lead Hendrick Motorsports Again? by Tom Bowles
- Hartford Courant:
Better Than Last: Joey Logano Rebounds From Daytona 500 Crash To Finish 26th In California and
Passing The Test: Tony Stewart Pleased With His New Bunch Two Races Into The Season and
Hopelessly Devoted: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Changes His Tune And Gets The Love Treatment From Fox and
California Beaming: Matt Kenseth Makes It Two In A Row With Auto Club 500 Victory by Shawn Courchesne
- Inland Valley Bulletin:
Kenseth triumphs by Louis Brewster;
Zucker happy with crowd by Keith Lair
- Insider Racing News:
Kenseth's Crew Pulls Out Win Over Gordon by Ron Felix;
A Ride on the Wild Side by Matthew Pizzolato
- Los Angeles Times:
Matt Kenseth has winning hand (two of a kind) at Fontana and
Dale Earnhardt's weekend is no picnic/Notes by Jim Peltz;
Jeff Gordon is refocused on winning by Helene Elliott
- mikemulhern.net:
Jack Roush's gang is kicking butt as the NASCAR season opens, and when cool Matt Kenseth gets hot, well, better watch out!;
Matt Kenseth! Winning Daytona and California....can he make it three-for-three in Las Vegas? and
So just how exciting was Sunday's California 500? Does NASCAR need to do something to make the action here better? by Mike Mulhern
- NASCAR.com:
Fontana doesn't bring out the best in the RCR stable and
[Kurt] Busch backs up top-10 at Daytona with fifth in Calif. by Raygan Swan;
Biffle laments pit mistake that cost him chance at win and
Kenseth holds off Gordon as former champs rebound by Mark Aumann
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track
Welcome to bizarro world: Michael Waltrip in Chase territory, Dale Jr. on top-35 bubble by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Insiders:
Bored With The TV Broadcast? by Journo
- NASCAR This Week:
A change of climate and
Brangelina, Digger jump shark; "Slumdog" Kenseth wins by Monte Dutton
- NASCAR-ista:
Winnin' With the Blickness by Michelle Dawn
- Press Enterprise:
Streaking Kenseth wins at Fontana by Matt Calkins;
Duels help make race a success by Gregg Patton
- RaceTalkRadio:
Put Cal Speedway Out of Our Misery (And Other Random Thoughts from a Mad Man) by Dennis Michelsen
- Racing One:
Hot Laps and
Gordon Dreamin' of California Win by Pete Pistone
- Racing With Rich:
Logano bringing out the best in Kyle Busch and
Kenseth's California run is the pits by Richard Allen
- Roanoke Times:
NASCAR Sprint Cup teams woo potential sponsors
NASCAR: Kenseth doubles his fun in California and
Kenseth wins again but did you notice ... by Dustin Long
- San Diego Union Tribune:
Kenseth does it again with victory at Fontana and
Johnson unable to get it in gear/Notes by Bill Center
- SPEEDtv:
Pop Quiz Time and
Gordon Comes Close In Cali by Tom Jensen
- Speedway Media:
From the Spotters Stand (Part 2 in a series) by Mike Finnegan;
General Motors Is Dead: A modest discussion concerning the demise of a Titan of Industry by Larry VanZandt
Busch Dominates On Saturday by Pamela
- Stock Car Gazette:
Busch Dominates California Nationwide Race by Thomas Chemris;
Track Trash - Fontanamania by Racing Maniac
- USA Today:
Matt Kenseth makes it two in a row, wins Auto Club 500 by David Leon Moore
- Winston Salem Journal:
Racing interest out west limited by Lenox Rawlings
- Yahoo! Sports:
Kenseth proves Daytona win wasn’t a fluke by Jay Hart;
NASCAR is the root of all evil, at least according to one guy by Jay Busbee
posted February 22, 2009
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- ESPN.com:
Loose doesn't mean fast to 24 by Ed Hinton;
Earnhardt-Vickers dustup stole Kenseth's thunder by David Newton;
Let's see … Cup race or Academy Awards? by Terry Blount
- Associated Press:
Busch gets Saturday sweep and
Nervous Gilliland ready to race by Mike Harris
- Augusta Chronicle:
Kenseth tries to 'tune in' by Don Coble
- Bump-Drafts:
Will Auto Club Speedway Be The Home Of Hendrick Or The House of Roush by Jim McCoy
- Catchfence:
Timothy Peters Giving Premier Motorsports Something To Cheer About;
Nice Job For Gabi DiCarlo In Truck Series Debut;
Brian Scott Shoved Out Of Contention At Fontana and
Brendan Gaughan Off To Solid Start For RWR by Chris Knight
- Charlotte Observer:
Busch completes Fontana sweep;
Ambrose works for wildfire relief and
Season should start taking shape now by David Poole;
Opinion: Track, sponsor gimmick promotes military by Dave Fairbank
- Chattanooga Time Free Press:
Daytona 500 doesn’t reveal much about rest of season by Lindsey Young
- Clanton Advertiser:
Junior needs wins, not excuses by Jeff Findley
- Daily Item:
Revved up about a cause by Harold Raker
- Daly Planet:
DW Tries To Put Daytona In The Rearview Mirror by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Race report by Godwin Kelly
- Detroit Free Press:
The tachometer;
Dale Earnhardt Jr. shows poor judgment by Mike Brudenell
- Fox Sports:
Drivers never forget their friends ... or enemies by Lee Spencer;
The times, they are a changing' by Darrell Waltrip;
Getting the inside scoop on spotters' jobs by Eddie D'Hondt
- Frontstretch:
Nationwide Series Breakdown : Stater Brothers 300 by Bryan Davis Keith
- Inland Valley Daily Bulletin:
A double standard by J.P. Hoornstra
- Insider Racing News:
Again, The Question Of "Are Drivers Athletes?" Comes Up by Kim Roberson
- Kansas City Star:
Earnhardt feels unusual heat from the NASCAR fans by Jim Pedley
- Laist:
LAist Interview: Matt Kenseth, Daytona 500 Winner by Lisa Borodkin
- Los Angeles Daily News:
NASCAR's 'regular season' gets underway by Louis Brewster
- Los Angeles Times:
Kyle Busch sweeps truck and Nationwide series races and
NASCAR's merged teams seek more profit, fewer losses by Jim Peltz
- mikemulhern.net:
It's showtime in Hollywood...and out here in eastern LA too. and
Okay, Jamie: Show us what you've got by Mike Mulhern
- NASCAR.com:
Speed making inroads in first full season in NASCAR and
Earnhardt Ganassi drivers meshing well in early going by Raygan Swan;
Without testing, Fontana favors cars without change and
Most in garage agree the season starts at Fontana by Mark Aumann
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Speed demon Kyle Busch could easily get another 20 wins this season by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Examiner:
Brendan Gaughan looks to return as a NASCAR elite driver by Ted Fleming
- NASCAR This Week:
Auto Club 500 pre-race rail;
Kenseth is 'down to earth';
Not bad for one day's work;
Quotes from California;
Back to the real world and
It's hard to hide the empty seats by
- New York Times:
Matt Kenseth, After Daytona
- Orange County Register:
Kyle Busch winning numbers game by Damian Dottore
- Orlando Sentinel:
Which NASCAR driver could succeed in Formula One? by Matt Humphrey
- Peoria Journal-Star:
Jacked up after Daytona 500 win by Jane Miller
- Press-Enterprise:
Junior: From jerk to champ? by Gregg Patton;
Economy creates NASCAR opportunity by Jim Alexander
- Racing With Rich:
Kyle Busch didn't do California track any favors and
NASCAR Kart Racing game for Nintendo Wii is a blast by Richard Allen
- Roanoke Times:
Drivers await 1st 'true test' and
Team has seven more races to prove its worth by Dustin Long
- Sacramento Bee:
NASCAR shouldn't have halted Daytona by Bill Bradley
- San Diego Union Tribune:
Busch makes history with twin wins and
Logano motors on with the hype at full throttle by Bill Center
- Scene Daily:
I did my best to dig Digger by Bob Pockrass;
Lack of attendance remains #1 concern at Auto Club Speedway by Jeff Gluck
- SPEEDtv:
Who Needs It This Week? by Tom Jensen
- Speedway Media:
"Read all about it…NASCAR" by Larry Taylor;
Busch dominates Truck Series Race by Jonathon Lintner
- Splash and Go:
NASCAR Held Up By A Foxtrot by B.A. Carter
- Trading Paint:
Future Of Cup Racing On West Coast Could Be On The Line by Jerry Bonkowski
- Yahoo Sports:
Pump up the volume and
California story lines by Jay Hart
posted February 21, 2009
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- ESPN.com:
Earnhardt says he called Vickers and
Ambrose: Emergency landings and wildfires by Terry Blount;
Did Stewart cross line with tire blowup? bu David Newton;
California preview: The real season begins at Fontana by John Schwarb
- Alabama Live:
How would a GM bankruptcy affect NASCAR? by Doug Demmons
- Associated Press:
Junior shakes off rare criticism by Mike Harris
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Several drivers ready to rebound at California by Jeremy Dunn
- Augusta Chronicle:
Engine wipes out Vickers' win and
Earnhardt takes a beating by
- Bump-Drafts:
Driver Profile: Kasey Kahne- A Prince In The King’s Garage by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
For the good of everyone, make 500 a distant memory by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Kenseth's fun might not be over;
Vickers gets best start, but moving on isn't proving easy;
All doors open, Allmendinger says and
Exploring another side of the NASCAR drug policy by David Poole
- Chattanooga Time Frees Press:
NASCAR interest will stay high even as attendance falls by Lindsey Young
- Daly Planet:
Does Anyone Miss "Tradin' Paint?" by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Hardly A Title Prelude by Godwin Kelly
- Fox Sports:
Taking a look at the Cup field in Fontana by Dan Beaver;
Earnhardt owns up to Daytona wreck and
Effect of testing ban to be seen at Fontana by Lee Spencer
- Insider Racing News:
Earnhardt Jr. Shows Frustrations At Daytona by Brenda Benedict
- Los Angeles Daily News:
Busch is the one to watch in Trucks race by J.P. Hoornstra;
Call 'em the Baka boys by Jim Short;
Vickers goes from front to the back by Louis Brewster
- Los Angeles Times:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. regrets clipping Brian Vickers at Daytona by Jim Peltz
- Michigan Live:
Michigan newspapers racing panels makes its picks for Sunday's race in Fontana
- mikemulhern.net
California Uncertainty: No testing creates anxieties;
Brian Vickers puts Ryan Pemberton's car in the thick of Sunday's hunt by winning the California 500 pole;
The Earnhardt Files: Guilty or Not? The man speaks and
Elliott Sadler's Take on filling the stands -- free tickets! by Mike Mulhern
- Modesto Bee:
Atwater man aids NASCAR's Busch by Kelly Jones
- NASCAR.com:
Mental toughness required to rebound from accidents and
Kenseth ready to wrap up his celebratory week by Raygan Swan;
Vickers puts Daytona crash behind him with pole run;
McDowell making most of new opportunity in N'wide and
Lack of funding may keep Bodine out of '09 title hunt by Mark Aumann
- NASCAR This Week:
Fontana bound by Monte Dutton
- Portland Press Herald:
Fontana pick and Junior's Daytona flub ups by Jennifer Lizotte
- Press-Enterprise:
Kenseth still flies below radar by Mirjam Swanson;
Gilliland's career back on track by Matt Calkins
- Race Report Radio:
The Real Season Begins by Sam Atwell
- Racing One:
Celebration Cut Short for Vickers
- Racing With Rich:
Kahne looking to build on RPM success by Richard Allen
- Roanoke Times:
Junior 'ripped' by fans and
Burton: Dale Jr made mistake but Jr "not a constant problem'' by Dustin Long
- San Bernadino Sun:
Gaughan excited about new series by Louis Brewster
- Scene Daily:
Matt Kenseth's spotter, Mike Calinoff, sports permanent proof of Daytona 500 win;
Plenty of compelling reasons to watch Auto Club 500 by Jeff Owens;
Lifelong fan makes it 50 straight at Daytona by Steve Waid;
Fontana surprise? Don’t bet the house on it by Kenny Bruce
- SPEEDtv:
‘Dinger Back At It;
And Now The Real Work Begins and
Magic Week For Kenseth by Tom Jensen
- Speedway Media:
California's Double Edged Sword by Tammyrae Benscoter
- Sports Illustrated:
Watch out for familiar top three to rule post-Daytona season by Lars Anderson
- Stock Car Gazette:
Return of the "Pipe Smoke" by John Kokolski;
Fontana Best of the Best by Mike Wells
- Trading Paint:
'Sorry' Seems To Be The Hardest Word In Junior's Vocabulary by Jerry Bonkowski
posted February 20, 2009
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- ESPN:
SCC Preview: Go with Roush and Hendrick by Mark Garrow;
Loose doesn't mean fast in #24 camp by Ed Hinton;
Fan just wants to watch a race at Cali by David Newton;
NASCAR weekend, when visitors gather, get this, outside by Stuart Levine
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Race of the week- Carolina 500 (veteran vs young gun) by Jeremy Dunn
- Bump Drafts:
If Rubbin’ Is Racin’, Why Is Junior The Bad Guy? by Jim McCoy
- Caledonian Record:
Strap In! Just Remember, Vickers' "Blocking" Move Is An Accepted Part Of NASCAR Racing by Biggy Bigelow
- Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil:
NASCAR Scene: Rain falls at right time for Kenseth by Marsha Hoffmann
- Daly Planet:
Meet The Original "Digger" by John Daly
- Detroit Free Press:
Mario best ever, if you ask me by Mike Brudenell
- Ford Racing:
Mike Calnioff Blog: Mark of a Winner
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
'Bad guy’ spotlight on Earnhardt gives NASCAR a healthy media jolt by Anthony Andro
- FoxSports:
Kenseth not sorry for his success by Mark Kriegel;
NASCAR faces a ton of challenges this weekend by Jeff Hammond;
Winners and losers following Daytona by Larry McReynolds
- Frontstretch:
What's Left To Be Said About The Daytona 380 by Kurt Smith;
Many Drivers Looking For a Breakout Year-But My Money's On Vickers by Amy Henderson;
Tearing Apart the Trucks: Rookies Look to Impress This Season by Beth Lunkenheimer;
Driven to the Past: Potts' Short Stories by John Potts;
David Starr Driver Diary: New Opportunities, Same Excitement by David Starr
- Fulton County News:
Kenseth Wins Daytona 500 by Gerald Hodges
- Hartford Courant
Short Pitting: Leaving Daytona In The Rear View Like A Signature Dale Earnhardt Jr. Caused Wreck by Shawn Courchesne
- Indianapolis Star:
Pit Pass: Franchitti considers self just a challenger this year by Curt Cavin
- Inland Valley Daily Bulletin:
Carmichael goes from motorcycles to trucks and
'Go fast or go home' motto for qualifying and
Auto Club 500 notebook: Homecoming for Red Bull NASCAR members by Louis Brewster
- Insider Racing News:
Buying Race Tickets? Shop Around by Doug Demmons
- Joe Castello Racing:
Daytona in the Rearview...
- LaidbackRacing:
Tailgating Recipe and Tips of the Week by Jo Ann Hlavac
- Las Vegas Review-Journal:
House call not likely to aid ailing attendance in Fontana by Jeff Wolf
- Los Angeles Times:
Vickers is surprised some take his side against Earnhardt in crash by Jim Peltz
- LTPicks:
Fontana driver rankings;
Last 3 years at Fontana by driver
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Mile back on track, for now by Dave Kallmann
- Motorsports Talk:
What's good for the goose should be good for the gander by Charles Krall
- NBC Sports:
Edwards is ready to repeat win out West by Johnny Benson
- NASCAR.com:
Allmendinger, Petty strike up an unusual friendship by David Caraviello;
Track Smack: Talkin' it over with a Daytona 500 winner;
Season-opening observations by Joe Menzer;
Fontana favorites feature classic crew/driver combos by Mark Taylor
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track
NASCAR should have been consistent, penalized Dale Jr. for rough driving by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Examiner:
Okay, play time is over. Can we go racing now? by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
Kentucky, Really? by Journo
- NASCAR-ista:
Some Broadcast Tips for the Boys at Fox by Michelle Dawn
- NASCAR This Week:
License to crash by Monte Dutton
- Orlando Sentinel:
NASCAR suspends Mayfield crew member for substance-abuse violation by Tania Ganguli
- Press Enterprise:
Life in fast lane for Stewart by Matt Calkins
- Race Journal Online:
I Was Just Wonderin'... Dirty Laundry at the King's House by Carol Einarsson
- RaceTalkRadio:
Don't Fear the Weepers, Fantasy Insight - California Spring by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
FOX on the Run and
West Test Next for Mears by Pete Pistone;
Driver Handicaps: Auto Club by Jeff Wackerlin
- RacingWithRich:
Roush-Yates Engines branching into NHRA? by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
R & R Racing: Daytona, Fontana and contest winners by Randy Hallman and Ralph N. Paulk
- Sacramento Bee:
Feeding a fast crowd by Debbie Arrington
- San Diego Union Tribune:
Deal with GEM saves Petty name, reputation by Bill Center
- SceneDaily:
NASCAR's biggest race shouldn't be abbreviated by weather by Jared Turner;
Change in start time not needed by Bob Pockrass
- Southern Pines Pilot:
Racing in The Rain: Stopping Daytona 500 Was Right Decision by Andy Cagle
- SPEEDtv:
NASCAR Answerman - California Edition by Tom Jensen;
Bad Boy vs. Poster Boy by Krista Voda
- SpeedwayMedia:
Blame Earnhardt If You Must, But You Are Wrong If You Do by Ron Thornton;
New Math, New Economy & New Time Standards by Larry VanZandt;
Everyone’s got something to say about the Vickers/Earnhardt Jr. incident by Ruth Mattern
- Sporting News:
Skinner's spirits high headed to Auto Club Speedway by Tim Tuttle;
Top 5 and 5 to watch: Fontana by Bill Marx
- Sports Illustrated:
The five-step program to fix the country's most hated racetrack by Tom Bowles
- StockCar Review:
Fantasy Picks for the Auto Club 500 by T. Jay Maddox
- Tennessean:
Darrell Waltrip blames crash on Dale Earnhardt Jr. by Tom Kreager
- Virginian Pilot:
Looking ahead to California by Dustin Long
- USA Today:
Petty Motorsports team blazes to fast NASCAR start by Gary Graves;
Rough go for Logano, but Daytona offers valuable lessons by Joey Logano
- Yahoo! Sports:
2009 begins now by Ricky Craven;
What to Watch For: Auto Club 500
posted February 19, 2009
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- ESPN:
A big Daytona letdown? by Marty Smith;
What is the purpose of that double yellow line? by Terry Blount;
Mark Martin has been trying to retire for two years, but one guy keeps standing in his way by Ryan Mcgee
- Alabama Live:
Digger must die by Doug Demmons
- AOL Sports:
Blame NASCAR's Scheduling, Not Weather, for Daytona Finish by Holly Cain
- Associated Content:
NASCAR's Top Three Teams for 2009 by Carol Brown
- Augusta Chronicle:
Drivers on track for Cali and
Daytona to get an upgrade in 2011/Notes and
NASCAR newsmaker - Kenseth by Don Coble
- Bleacher Report:
NASCAR Fantasy: Who's Hot, Who's Not (Auto Club Speedway) and
What To Watch For: Auto Club 500 by Ben Bomberger
- Bristol Herald Courier:
Kenseth’s victory a win for NASCAR by Allen Gregory
- Bump Drafts:
Track Advance- The Auto Club 500 (California) Edition by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
Rain-shortened opener wasn't blueprint for what's to come by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
The Oscar for best time slot? NASCAR! by David Poole;
NASCAR and California go way back by Tom Higgins;
Welcome Back! by Krissie Newman;
Workers racing along at NASCAR hall site by Julia Oliver
- Daily Breeze:
Kasey Kahne overcomes turbulent season, is back on track by Jeff Birchfield
- Dallas Morning News:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is good for NASCAR even when he's the bad guy by Anthony Andro
- Daly Planet:
Earnhardt Tribute By "NASCAR Now" A Classy Touch and
R-Rated Movie Promotion Shocked Fans and
Sirius Finds A Knight In Shining Armor by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
The verdict on Dale Jr., and the King's take by Godwin Kelly
- FoxSports:
Eyes in the sky: Rejoining the #17 party by Mike Calinoff;
Richard Petty Motorsports enjoys strong opening by Rea White;
NASCAR Power Rankings by Jorge Andres Mondaca
- Frontstretch:
Will The Real Kyle Busch Please Stand Up! by Jeff Meyer;
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: Of Rodents, Late Sunday Afternoons, The Crown Prince's Temper Tantrum, Cabbages, And Kings by Matt McLaughlin;
Fanning The Flames: The Inevitable Daytona Hangover by Matt Taliaferro;
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider : Surviving (And Staying Awake) at Fontana by Bryan Davis Keith and Mike Neff;
Fontana: Lacks One Thing That Darlington Has by Tommy Thompson
- Fanzonesports:
Here Comes Reality by Sal Sigala Jr.
- Inland Valley Daily Bulletin:
Burton ready for Hollywood and
NASCAR put to the test and
Gilliland gets OK to drive for TRG by Louis Brewster;
Bakersfield boys now teammates Harvick, Mears took divergent paths to Childress racing by Jim Short
- Insider Racing News:
How do you not finish the Daytona 500? by Chuck Abrams
- Jimmy C's NASCAR World:
Can You Belive What You're Reading?
- Laidback Racing:
Tailgating: What You Need to Know About California Speedway by Jo Ann Hlavac
- Las Vegas Sun:
The hyper hype of NASCAR by Mike Smith
- Los Angeles Daily News:
Mark Martin showing no signs of age and
Fans, read all about NASCAR and
Will SoCal come out for NASCAR race? by Louis Brewster
- Los Angeles Times:
Drivers take lessons of Daytona into Fontana by Jim Peltz
- Michigan Live:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. owes many people an apology for Daytona 500 actions by Jeff Bleiler
- mikemulhern.net:
Put the restrictor plates back in the box? Hey, wait a minute -- maybe plate engines would make for more excitement in California and
Dale Earnhardt Jr. says Daytona 500 frustrations and pressures simply built to the boiling point
- Napa Valley Register:
Daytona 500 champ tours San Francisco
- NASCAR.com:
Former Olympic star ready to make mark in NASCAR by Bill Kimm;
Celebration for 500 win too much for next week's race and
Points system birth more elaborate than a napkin by Mark Aumann
- NASCAR Media:
The Weekend Preview page - Auto Club Speedway
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track
Now we’ll find out who’s really good by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Daily News:
Round Number Two! Oops, Round One Was a Flop by Amy Hair
- NASCAR Examiner:
Was Earnhardt Junior an idiot or was it a bad call? by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
When Pit Road Bites, It Hurts by T.C.
- NASCAR This Week:
Daytona 500 trivia and
Feud of the Week: Dale Earnhardt Jr. vs. Brian Vickers by Monte Dutton;
The Kid ain't ready by Sharon Bundy
- Nashville City Paper:
Inmate sues: ‘NASCAR made me do it!’ by Larry Woody
- Philadelphia Daily News:
Normally stoic Kenseth thrilled about Daytona victory by Bill Fleischman
- Post-Tribune:
Learn some lessons from the first week by Steve T. Gorches
- Press Enterprise:
NASCAR feeling effects of economy by Matt Calkins
- RacingOne:
Edwards Set for Repeat Attempt by Pete Pistone;
Roush Club Seeking Five by Jeff Wackerlin
- RacingWithRich:
The Daytona 500 is over, now what do we do? and
Race Preview and Fantasy Predictions: Auto Club 500 by Richard Allen
- San Diego Union Tribune:
This pit stop has meaning for Johnson and
Auto Club doubles up weekend races to boost attendance by Bill Center
- SceneDaily:
7 reasons to watch ... the Auto Club 500: No. 4 by Jared Turner;
RPM looks for more than Petty cash by Mike Hembree
- SPEEDtv:
King, Kyle Haven’t Talked and
Teams Look For Calif. Rebound by Tom Jensen;
The Dale Jr. Rule by Jimmy Spencer
- SpeedwayMedia:
Making an impact, RPM style (Richard Petty Motorsports) by Tammyrae Benscoter;
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Daytona by Jeffrey Boswell;
Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series Notes: Daytona by Jonathon Lintner;
What's in a name (Dale Jr.) by Jeff Gott
- Sporting News:
Verizon commits to strong presence in NASCAR by Michael Smith
- Sports Illustrated:
Kenseth to avoid post-Daytona 500 drought with humble attitude by Brant James
- Stock Car Gazette:
Several start up teams make the long trek to California, despite missing Daytona 500 by Doug Turnbull;
Like a race victory burnout, what goes around, comes around. by Robyn Snell
- Stock Car History Online
The Don Hunter Collection: Curtis Turner
- StockCar Review
A Fan in the Stands at Daytona by Lisa Fowler
- Trading Paint:
Do We Need Vigils, Souvenirs To Keep Earnhardt's Memory Alive? by Jerry Bonkowski
- USA Today:
Driver's creative input allows ads to show 'real' Junior by Nate Ryan;
NASCAR drivers pass drug tests; concerns turn to crews by Seth Livingstone and A.J. Perez;
Team reports: NASCAR stars on course for California
- Whittier Daily News:
Stewart facing a new challenge by Louis Brewster
- Yahoo Sports:
Quit crying over rain-shortened Daytona by Jay Hart;
New Petty team encouraged by Daytona 500 results by Jenna Fryer
- York Dispatch:
Manchester native Troy Welty loves his new job in NASCAR by Ellen Siska
posted February 18, 2009
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- ESPN:
What do the numbers say exiting Daytona? by Matt Willis;
Petty Motorsports ready for a fight and
Fan mail running strong against Junior's move by David Newton;
Chat with Matt Kenseth
- Anderson Herald Bulletin:
Daytona 500 fails to thrill again by Ken de la Bastide
- Associated Press:
Legislature could offer cost recovery
- Athlon Sports:
Daytona Beach Blues: That was the Great American Race? by Amy Henderson
- Bleacher Report:
Jack Roush: I Had Not Planned on Winning the Daytona 500 by Ben Bomberger
- Bump Drafts:
Bench Racing: Patrick Reynolds’ Unique Daytona Journey by Jim McCoy
- Captain Thunder:
Auto Club 500 Preview
- CBS Sports:
Feud of the Week: Favoring Junior, blocking and the Daytona 380 by Brian De Los Santos and Pete Pistone
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
Fantasy pick of the week: California by Josh Lobdell
- Fox Sports:
In tough economy, halting Daytona made sense by Jeff Hammond;
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down by Darrell Waltip;
Kenseth's win is bright spot in controversy-laden 500 by Jeff Owens;
Riding with Martin: Moving on to California by Martin Truex, Jr.
- Franckly Speaking:
Matt Kenseth Like You’ve Never Known Him by Lewis Franck
- Frontstretch:
Mirror Driving: Daytona Disappointment, Yellow Line Disgust, And Is Kenseth A Hall of Famer?;
Did You Notice? ... Waltrip Succeeds, Martin Fails, The Top 35 Self-Destructs, And ... Johnson's Beard? by Tom Bowles;
Top Ten Things That Make As Much Sense As Starting The Daytona 500 After 3 PM Eastern by Jeff Meyer;
Diary Of A Madman: Cabin Fever & Stir Crazy Collides With An Irritating Daytona 500 by Vito Pugliese;
Frontstretch Sprint Cup Power Rankings: Top 15 After Daytona compiled by Mike Neff
- Insider Racing News:
Picking Up Where We Left Off by Brian Watkins;
Thank God The Daytona 500 Ended Early by Larry Van Zandt
- Las Vegas Sun:
Who’s to blame in racing depends on who’s doing the blaming by Mike Smith
- Los Angeles Times:
Fontana races to be tested by a different type of climate by Jim Peltz
- MaxChevy:
How to make custom front and rear NASCAR-style anti-sway bars by Ro McGonegal;
Daytona 500 Pictorial by Ron Lewis;
Mark Martin is Fired up! and
Chevy's On Parade by John Carollo
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Picking up the pieces after Daytona by Dave Kallmann
- Motorsports Soapbox:
Kyle Petty Upset With RPM's "Chicken Crap Diplomacy" by Dave Moody
- Motorsports Talk:
You can't argue with Mother Nature, but... by Charles Krall
- NASCAR.com:
Kenseth leading field west to one of his better tracks by Duane Cross;
Let the sunlight shine on Daytona 500 once again by David Caraviello
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Earnhardt’s greatest legacy might be safety innovations his death inspired by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR-ista:
5 Life Lessons From Daytona and
In Defense of Dale Jr. by Michelle Dawn
- NASCAR Insiders:
Ask The Insider Wednesday #11 by T.C.
- Nashville City Paper:
Waltrip: Earnhardt feeling pressure by Larry Woody
- New York Daily News:
Matt Kenseth races into Manhattan to celebrate Daytona 500 victory (Includes VIDEO) by Richard Huff
- Orlando Sentinel:
NASCAR reboots its season after Daytona 500 debacle by Matt Humphrey
- Portland Press Herald:
Daytona: Parties were great ... the race, not so much by Jennifer Lizotte
- Press-Enterprise:
Johnson likes Cup chances by Matt Calkins
- RaceReportRadio:
Daytona Reflections, I'm Just Plain Mad or Junior Follies by Sam Atwell
- RaceTalkRadio:
Mooresville in the Rearview & Amp Colored Glasses by Lori Munro and Dennis Michelsen;
The Junior Rule (And Seeing Races through Amp Colored Glasses) by Dennis Michelsen
- Racing One:
Local Boy Does Good by Kevin Ramsell;
Reversal of Fortune for Harvick by Rachael West
- RacingWithRich:
To penalize Junior or not to penalize Junior by Richard Allen
- Ring of Fire:
Too Many Dogs in the This Fight by Tiffany Ricardo
- Rocky Mountain News:
Smith, Garone disappointed but pleased by Jim Benton
- SceneDaily:
Matt Kenseth worthy of being a Daytona 500 champion by David Exum;
Confessions of a NASCAR fan by Carolyn Brewster
- Speedway Media:
Speedweeks is Over. Go in Peace by Ron Fleshman;
Vickers vs. Earnhardt, The Big One by Tammyrae Benscoter
It's NOT National Economy, it's California Economy by by Larry Taylor
- Sports Illustrated:
NASCAR Power Rankings - Matt Kenseth starts as No. 1 by Tom Bowles;
Catching up with Kenseth as he celebrates Daytona 500 win by Richard O'Brien
- Stock Car Gazette:
Dear Brian… by John Kokolski
- Stock Car History Online:
BRH Racing Archives: Calm Before The Storm (Before and after photos from Dale Earnhardt's third Winston Cup start, in which he flipped at Atlanta)
- Stock Car Ticker:
Thanks for the Spin, Dale by Bull Rider
- StockCar Review:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was Wrong and NASCAR Really is Afraid of Junior Nation by Debbi Willis
- Vegas Insider
Auto Club 500 Preview by Micah Roberts
- Virginian Pilot:
Richard Petty responds to Kyle Petty's comments and other notes by Dustin Long
- Washington Post:
NASCAR Succeeds Even as It Does More With Less by Liz Clarke
- Yahoo! Sports:
Happy Hour: Post-500 hangover by Jay Hart;
Power Rankings;
Your Turn: Sober thoughts
posted February 17, 2009
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- ESPN:
Modern-day 500 more fizzle than sizzle and
Emotion overwhelms relieved Kenseth by Ed Hinton;
Roush not satisfied with Daytona win by David Newton;
2009 Power Rankings: California
- Athlon Sports:
Horsepower Rankings: Let the real season begin! by Matt Taliaferro
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Dale Earnhardt Jr shows his fiery side by Jeremy Dunn
- At the Track: Gater News
Whose Brain Fart Was Worse? NASCAR’s, Earnhardt Jr., or Fox’s? by Ed Coombs
- Bleacher Report:
High School Musical Could Help Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s Daytona Downfall by Mary Jo Buchanan;
Home Sweet California | Nationwide Series News and Notes by Ben Bomberger
- Bump Drafts:
The B.D.S. Weekly Top 10 Driver Rankings by Jim McCoy
- CawsnJaws:
Commercial breakdown, driver focus, and links related to the 2009 Daytona 500 by Cheryl Walker
- CBS Sports:
Power Rankings: Daytona success doesn't mean future fortune by Brian De Los Santos
- Charlotte Observer:
When it rains, it pours on NASCAR's parade and
Daytona 500 shuffles rankings by David Poole;
Wild Daytona by Kathy
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Daytona joyous for Roush, Petty teams by Lindsey Young
- Citrus County Chronicle:
Paws for attention: Homosassa watercolor artist uses skills to help at-risk dogs get shot at adoption by Shemir Wiles
- Danbury News Times:
New Milford boy gets autographs, Corvette ride at Daytona 500 by Brian Koonz
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Roush takes stock - Owner has 1st NASCAR Daytona win in 75 tries and
NASCAR notes by Godwin Kelly;
Hey Willie! Rules don't apply to Jr. by Ken WIllis
- Detroit Free Press:
Workaday types Roush, Kenseth relish win by Mike Brudenell
- Detroit News
Daytona was short by left us with a lot to talk about by Doug Guthrie
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
Daytona 500 fails to impress by Josh Lobdell
- Florida Today:
Kenseth, Roush popular champs and
Lack of testing leaves questions for Sprint Cup by Mark DeCotis
- Ford Racing:
It’s MK’S Victory Party
- Fort Wayne News-Sentinel:
Kudos to Matt Kenseth, but Junior stole show with dumb move by Reggie Hayes
- Fanzonesports:
Right or Wrong....Rubbing is Racing? by Sal Sigala Jr.
- Frontstretch:
Side By Side: Who's To Blame For Daytona's Big Wreck -- Earnhardt, Jr. Or Brian Vickers? by Tom Bowles and Vito Pugliese;
Oh, So Close: Tough Luck For Elliott Sadler, Joe Gibbs Racing, And Fans At The Daytona 500 by Danny Peters;
Who's Hot / Who's Not In Sprint Cup : Daytona 500 Edition by Doug Turnbull;
Talking NASCAR TV: SPEEDing Through A Critique Of Daytona 500 Week In 3,000 Words Or Less by Phil Allaway;
Running Their Mouth : Daytona 500 Edition by Beth Lunkenheimer
- Insider Racing News
Goodyear: Business as Usual? by Allen Madding;
Rules, Rules, Rules ~ How Silly Are They? by Ben Brumitt
- Kansas City Star:
Two pit pros savor their NASCAR win, too by Jim Pedley
- Las Vegas Review Journal:
Junior - or his cold - to blame? by Jeff Wolf
- Lexington Dispatch:
At last: A Daytona win for Kenseth by Ben White
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Kenseth has little time to savor feat by Dave Kallmann
- Motorsports Soapbox:
Sportswriter Says NASCAR Drivers Are No Better Than Cooks At The Waffle House by Dave Moody
- Motorsports Talk
On the line is on the line Charles Krall
- NASCAR.com:
Speedweeks came, went in a rush ... but oh the sights by Dave Rodman;
Leaders should be afforded opportunity to race leaders by Duane Cross;
Five things about ... the one they refer to as 'Dinger by Raygan Swan;
Final Turn: Is the pressure finally getting to Junior?
- NASCAR Insiders:
A Drag Race To The Board Room by Journo
- NASCAR This Week:
In the movies, 'The Quiet Man' was John Wayne by Ovalscream;
Burning issues: 2-17-09 and
Just Tony being Tony by Monte Dutton
- NASCAR Yankee:
NASCAR Sacrifices Daytona 500 for West Coast TV Market by John Jensen
- News14:
One of them racin’ deals by Mike Solarte
- Orlando Sentinel:
Daytona 500 winner Kenseth proves clothes don't make the man by Tania Ganguli;
NASCAR drivers don't qualify as being athletes by David Whitley
- Race Journal Online:
Cheers and Jeers - Let the Controversy Begin! by Carol Einarsson
- RaceTalkRadio:
Not Quite Completely Great American Race, Making the Grade - Daytona 500 by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Allmendinger Not Giving Up by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Blame it on the rain, and the start time and
Allmendinger leads surge of RPM by Richard Allen
- RacingwithRuss:
Kenseth Wins Soggy Daytona 380 by Russell Schmidt
- Reading Eagle:
Kyle, Become an Analyst by Mike Feltenberger
- Roanoke Times:
Telling weeks to come for Cup by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
After Daytona, the task is now tougher for Joey Logano by Steve Waid;
Cleaning up after a soggy finish to the Daytona 500 by Kenny Bruce;
Kyle Busch already at season crossroads and
7 reasons to watch ... the Auto Club 500: No. 2 by Bob Pockrass
- SpeedZone on 590:
Camping World, Youth Movement Combine to Make Truck Series Fresh by Brandon Mudd
- SPEEDtv:
My Take on the Economy and Racing by Dave Despain;
Daytona 500 Rewind by Jade Gurss;
‘Real Deal’ with Ryan Newman and Tony Stewart at Daytona by Wendy Venturini
- SpeedwayMedia:
Digger-Cam = Ob-nox-ious; Vickers absofreakingly deserved it by Larry VanZandt;
The Good, Bad, & Ugly - Vickers Got What He Deserved As Kenseth Wins The Daytona 500 by Ron Thornton;
Kenseth’s emotional victory a wet one by Tammyrae Benscoter;
The Bodine Rules, the Leffler Rules and the Earnhardt Rules by Larry Taylor
- Spindoctor500blog:
The Daytona Downer by Michael Knight
- Sports Illustrated:
What we learned at Daytona by Lars Anderson
- Sports Network:
Who's really to blame for the big wreck at Daytona? by Chris Symeon
- Stock Car Gazette:
Do you blame Junior? by Chuck Abrams
- Tampa Tribune:
Almirola's Solid Day Spoiled By Late Spin by Rick Harmon;
Busch's Bid Ends With Wreck/Notes by Tony Fabrizio
- USA Today:
Kenseth, Roush yuk it up by Nate Ryan
- Virginian-Pilot:
California offers hope after Daytona haunts by Dustin Long
- Wilmington News Journal:
R&L Carriers celebrates Kenseth's Daytona 500 victory by Matt Huber
- WRN.com:
Kenseth in front at the right time, captures first Daytona 500 by Bill Scott
- Yahoo Sports:
Waving the Checkers: Daytona by Ricky Craven;
Lessons from Daytona by Jenna Fryer
posted February 16, 2009
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- ESPN:
Monday Rundown: Pressure's on hotshot rookie Logano after Daytona DNF and
It was one rough day for Junior by Terry Blount;
Emotion overwhelms relieved Kenseth and
Raymond Parks taught Big Bill a thing or two by Ed Hinton;
Squier's call still rings perfect and
Earnhardt-Vickers tangle costs Busch by David Newton;
Crunching some numbers for Daytona by Matt Willis;
Racing in Daytona blog;
Video: Matt Kenseth Gets Roush A Daytona Win
- Alpinestars:
Crawling From the Wreckage: Crash Ruins Kyle Busch’s Run to Victory at the Daytona 500 by Eric Johnson
- Associated Press:
Earnhardt triggers 9-car accident in Daytona 500 and
Kenseth wins rain-shortened Daytona 500 by Jenna Fryer
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Daytona 500 victory and Sprint Cup championship is legendary by Jeremy Dunn
- Athlon Sports:
Kenseth Rains: Matt Kenseth wins rain-shortened Daytona 500 by Amanda Brahler
- Augusta Chronicle:
Kenseth soaks in unlikely win by Don Coble
- Boston Globe:
Kenseth: Rain man and
Daytona Notebook: It was last thing Logano wanted by Michael Vega
- Bleacher Report:
Super Bowl vs Daytona 500: No Comparison and
Dale Earnhardt Jr: Fan Favorite or NASCAR Favorite? by Ben Bomberger
- Bump Drafts:
Race React: Daytona Donnybrook Goes To The Survivor by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
Junior center of controversy after big Daytona wreck by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
No excuse for what Dale Jr. did and
Right place: Kenseth out front as rain falls by David Poole;
Dale Jr., bad guy by Tom Sorensen
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Storming to victory and
Sadler takes blame for letting victory slip away/Notes and
Rough day for Earnhardt Jr. by Lindsey Young
- CloseFinishes:
A Tale Of Two Matts: Kenseth And Hawkins by John Close
- Cup Stuff NASCAR blog:
Vickers To Blame For "Big One" At Daytona 500 by Keith Murray
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Roush finally able to add 500 victory to resume and
Rain halts the 500, Kenseth declared the winner by Godwin Kelly;
Raining champion - Kenseth earns victory after weather shortens race by Ken Willis;
Waltrip benefits again from rain and
Tale of 2 races for Newman, Stewart by Buddy Shacklette;
Junior's pit row follies make for sloppy outing in #88 car by Steve Master;
Big crash crushes Busch's big dreams by Bill Lumpkin;
Harvick's backup ride able to get job done by Sean Kernan
- Detroit News
Rain, tears and controversy end Daytona 500 by Doug Guthrie
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
NASCAR and Dale Jr. should both feel very ashamed by Josh Lobdell
- Fayetteville Observer:
What you see isn’t always what you get by Thomas Pope
- Florida Times Union:
Daytona Notebook: #17 was a magic number by Don Coble;
Tebow revved up by first race and
Long day for Junior at Daytona by Jeff Elliott
- Florida Today:
Kenseth drives #17 back to Victory Lane and
Hero a guest of Newman and
Earnhardt, Vickers help send Kenseth to victory by Mark DeCotis;
Runner-up finish bittersweet for Harvick and
Tough luck part of 500 and
NASCAR honors Parks and
Celebrities big fans of racing/Notes by Hillard Grossman
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
For Kenseth, a lucky day in the rain at Daytona by Rick Herrin
- FoxSports:
Harvick, Gordon, Kenseth build momentum and
Earnhardt lashes out after big Daytona crash by Lee Spencer;
Kenseth starts with a bang after lackluster '08 by Alan Tays
- Frontstretch:
Seven Points To Ponder: Daytona 500 Edition by Mike Lovecchio;
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Freshmen Cannot Dodge Wrecks At Daytona by Tony Lumbis;
Matt McLaughlin's Thinkin' Out Loud: Daytona 500 by Matt McLaughlin;
Allmendinger Opens 2009 With Career Best Run by Mike Lovecchio;
Bubble Breakdown: Allmendinger Sticks The Landing While Logano Sticks It In The Wall by Mike Ravesi
- Gant Daily:
The Parks Pit Report -- Daytona 500 by Dustin Parks
- Green-White-Checker:
A dream come true for short-trackers and
Daytona 500 notes: Big names play blame game by Travis Barrett
- Insider Racing News:
Teresa Earnhardt: Give Credit Where It’s Due by Loren Dorrell;
Kenseth in the Right Place at the Right Time by Ron Felix;
New Rules for Truck Series: Good or Bad? by Matthew Pizzolato
- Kansas City Star:
Good day for Petty drivers could have been better and
Earnhardt doesn’t win any fans on the track and
Daytona notebook: Kyle Busch runs into bad luck by Jim Pedley
- Michigan Live:
Fans, viewers cheated as rain ruins 500 by Steve Kamiski
- mikemulhern.net:
Matt Kenseth wins a bizarre Daytona 500 and
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has a bad day at Daytona and
Emotions run the gamut in this Daytona 500 and
Nichole? Tom? Keith?
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Tears in the reign: Kenseth posts first Daytona 500 victory and
Busch hits someone else's bad day/Notes and
Kenseth Wins Daytona by Dave Kallmann
- Motor Sports Weekly News
The Great American Race Awards by Drew Hierwarter
- NASCAR.com:
At Daytona, rain washes a team's pessimism away by David Caraviello;
Mayfield's jack man back at track and
Big crash ruins Busch's car, changes complexion of 500 by Dave Rodman;
Pit mistakes, controversial wreck damaging to Junior by Joe Menzer
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Daytona 500 ending a damp shame
by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Examiner:
NASCAR says Earnhardt bump on Vickers was ‘unintentional racing incident’ and
Petty team surprises many at Daytona by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
…And Daytona Is In The Books by T.C.
- NASCAR This Week:
Kenseth seldom gets his due and
Cryin' in the rain and
Daytona 500 post-race rail and
Point break and
Vickers, Junior get out of line by Monte Dutton
- New York Times:
Matt Kenseth’s Victory Drought Ends in Rain at Daytona 500 ... by Viv Bernstein
- Orlando Sentinel:
Rain washes away potential Cinderella story by Steven Cole Smith;
Spoiled brat Dale Earnhardt Jr. ruins a great race by Mike Bianchi;
Kenseth wins rain-shortened Daytona 500 and
Logano gains valuable experience by Tania Ganguli;
Earnhardt has day to forget by Andrea Adelson
- Palm Beach Post:
Contest more lottery than race by Dave George;
Dale Earnhardt Jr., blamed for pit violations and wrecks, has a less-than-stellar race by Ben Volin
- Philpash.com:
Phil Pash's World of Wheels
- RaceBud:
Earnhardt, Vickers and the Lap 125 Caffeine Crash by Buddy Allison
- RaceTalkRadio:
Junior Deserved a Five Lap Penalty Too (And Other Random Thoughts from a Mad Man) by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Kenseth Wins Daytona 500 and
Hot Laps by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Lack of focus, hard racing or intent on Junior's part? and
Kenseth had to go a long way for Daytona win by Richard Allen
- Roanoke Times:
Daytona filled with controversy, mistakes by Ed Hardin;
Tears nearly roll in the rain Race ends 48 laps short and
Vickers calls wreck 'intentional' by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
Daytona 500 winning car owner Jack Roush was angry about big wreck and
Daytona 500 triumph won't change Matt Kenseth by Bob Pockrass;
Why didn't NASCAR penalize Dale Earnhardt Jr.? by Jeff Owens
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
In the Fast Lane: Kenseth reigns in shortened Daytona by Holly Cain
- SPEEDtv:
Like Kissing Your Sister and
Dramatic Debut For Richard Petty Motorsports and
Earnhardt, Vickers Trigger Big One by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
The Daytona 380 and
From the Spotter's Stand by Mike Finnegan;
On Pit Road: NASCAR Fair Until it Involves JR. by Joe Dunn;
It’s Our National Anthem by Larry Taylor
- Sporting News:
NASCAR gets a controversy it can take to the bank by Matt Crossman;
Big day for Richard Petty Motorsports by Brian McLaughlin
- Sports Illustrated:
[Richard] Petty enjoys yet another Daytona by Tom Bowles;
Earnhardt goes from hero to goat and
Late pass hands Kenseth win at rain-shortened Daytona 500 by Bruce Martin;
Bruce Martin's Daytona 500 Blog
- Sports Network:
Kenseth wins rain-shortened Daytona 500
- St Petersburg Times:
Notes: Tony Stewart not disappointed with eighth place in debut as driver/owner and
Rain, then tears of joy for Matt Kenseth for his Daytona 500 win by Brant James;
For Dale Earnhardt Jr., results fall farther behind reputation by John Romano
- Stock Car Gazette:
Rhyme Time From Daytona by Mike Wells;
Kenseth Fan Says Matt Is In A Class By Himself by Patty Williams;
Track Trash – Da tuna 500 by Racing Maniac
- StockCar Review:
Impressive/Unimpressive: Daytona and Dale Jr.; an Explosive Mix by Joe Jacobs
- Tampa Tribune:
Lucky Dog: NASCAR Coddles Junior Again by Martin Fennelly;
Raining Champ: Kenseth Takes Daytona by Tony Fabrizio
- Trading Paint:
Did NASCAR Show Favoritism To Junior After Wreck With Vickers? and
Kenseth Makes Tiny Hometown Proud by Jerry Bonkowski
- Treasure Coast Palm:
After this day of racing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. needs a new name: 'Knucklehead' by Ray McNulty
- USA Today:
Kenseth rallies in the rain, soaks in first Daytona 500 win by Nate Ryan;
Altercations aplenty for Dale Jr. in off-kilter 500 by Gary Graves;
Logano, 18, greeted by Cup's harsh reality/Notes by Gary Graves and Seth Livingstone
- Valley Daily Sun:
Hey Richard, was it worth selling out your team and your son? and
NASCAR, deal with tire issue by Larry Croom
- Virginian Pilot:
Emotions unravel at Daytona by Dustin Long
- Winston Salem Journal:
Sloppy start by Earnhardt drops flag on track drama by Lenox Rawlings
- Yahoo! Sports:
Another race, another excuse for Junior by Dan Wetzel;
It is what it is at Daytona by Jay Hart;
Dale Earnhardt Jr. didn't make many friends at Daytona by Jay Busbee
- York Dispatch:
NASCAR officials made right call at Daytona by Ellen Siska
posted February 15, 2009
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- ESPN:
Here are 12 to watch in the Daytona 500 by Ed Hinton;
Newman puts aside emotions for more emotion by David Newton
- Arkansas Democrat Gazette:
Martin ready to run full speed by Steve Rogers
- Associated Press:
Stewart, Newman wreck in Daytona 500 practice by Mark Long;
Stewart comes from behind for Daytona win by Mike Harris
- Augusta Chronicle:
Fans loyal in spite of hardship and
Mr. Nice Guy isn't Mr. Popular by Don Coble
- Bleacher Report:
What We Learned: Camping World 300 at Daytona and
Daytona 500: Gentlemen Start Your Engines by Ben Bomberger
- Boston Globe:
Even as victor, Stewart doesn't tire of griping/Notebook and
Drivers put teamwork on their plates today and
Downshift is felt - NASCAR negotiates treacherous turn in economy by Michael Vega
- CBS Sports:
Long, dark winter gives way to promise with Daytona on tap and
NASCAR can thank 1979 Daytona 500 for prominence by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Oberver:
Right time for Martin? Race time, of course and
NASCAR's biggest battle isn't on Sunday by David Poole
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Stewart wrecks, wins and
Locks, almost locks and somebody being left out and
Several reasons why I pick Busch to win by Lindsey Young
- Dallas Morning News:
Cutting costs could give NASCAR a bumpy ride by Tim Cowlishaw;
Busch heating up, Earnhardt Jr. fading and
Not playing favorites at the Daytona 500 by Rick Herrin
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
What, me worry? [Kyle] Busch puts Chase flop behind him and
Sponsorships changing each race and
What a great way to start a career by Godwin Kelly;
Racing Stimulus - Recession or not, the show still goes on by Ken Willis;
Newman, Stewart crash and
Hutchens' battle continues and
Stewart holds on . . . tight by Buddy Shacklette;
Leffler takes blame for wreck and
Odds against ex-champs by Bill Lumpkin;
Fan Chatter: James Simpson by Audrey Parente;
Hub of Racing - NASCAR's not the only motorsports group in town by Joe Crews
- Detroit Free Press:
Racing faces tough times by Mike Brudenell
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
NASCAR News and Notes Daytona Edition by Josh Lobdell
- Elmira Star Gazette:
Watkins Glen races against recession by Roger Neumann
- fanzonesports:
Smoke This.......... by Sal Sigala Jr.
- Fayetteville Observer:
Baldwin, Mayfield take advantage of economy to start new teams and
Double trouble by Thomas Pope
- Florida Today:
Sleep derailed Gordon's season and
Breaking down the starting lineup and
1979 race left its mark on NASCAR and
Texas Speedway president says bad economy not all bad and
What does it take to win the Daytona 500? and
Tony rips Goodyear by Mark DeCotis
- FoxSports:
The Daytona 500: most anticipated race of the year by Darrell Waltrip;
Draft could be big factor on Sunday by Larry McReynolds;
Trackside: Famed #43 atop Daytona again by Alan Tays;
Unity helping Newman, crew move beyond adversity by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
Nationwide Series Breakdown : Camping World 300 by Bryan Davis Keith
- Green-White-Checker:
For Logano, school's in session and
It's a 'Smoke' show by Travis Barrett
- Hartford Courant:
Tony Stewart Lashes Out At Goodyear After Saturday Wreck In Final Daytona 500 Practice and
Goodyear: Tire Puncture, Not Failure, Causes Ryan Newman Practice Blowout On Saturday and
Scraped Up Joey Logano Eighth In Final Practice Saturday Before Daytona 500 Debut and
Building Up: A Look Back At Joey Logano's Daytona Ride and
Giving Time: Pieced Together Tommy Baldwin Jr. Sprint Cup Team Beating The Odds by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
Teamwork Makes Great Teammates by Kim Roberson;
The 2009 Daytona 500 Could Be The Best Yet by Ben Brumitt
- Las Vegas Review Journal:
Stewart Tired of Goodyear...again by Jeff Wolf
- Kansas City Star:
NASCAR’s Rick Hendrick builds team that is a dream for drivers and
Daytona a good education for young driver Joey Logano and
Daytona notebook: Stewart not happy with Goodyear by Jim Pedley;
Handicapping the Daytona 500
- Miami Herald:
Could this finally be the year for Mark Martin? by Sarah Rothschild;
NASCAR driver Carl Edwards shows charitable side with Homestead youngster by Greg Cote
- Michigan Live:
Trading Paint: Daytona 500 picks
- mikemulhern.net:
Tires: So is Tony Stewart on the mark, or over-reacting to Saturday's crash? Goodyear says Ryan Newman simply ran over debris by MIke Mulhern
- NASCAR.com:
Teammates pitch in to help Logano prep for first 500 and
Stewart hot with Goodyear after Newman's tire pops by Joe Menzer;
Kyle's absence brings end to Petty streak at Daytona by David Caraviello
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Angry Tony Stewart vs. Goodyear continues to provide entertainment by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Examiner:
Newman doesn’t believe Goodyear’s explanation by Greg Engle
- NASCAR This Week:
Dank, dismal, foreboding ... and
Childress team pits one set of numbers against another and
Life after Daytona? The tought get tougher and
Biffle: Martin's glass is always half full and
Daytona 500 pre-race rail by Monte Dutton
- Newark Star Ledger:
Former Wall Township racer Ryan Flores on crew in Daytona 500 by Charlie Vallely
- New York Daily News:
NASCAR feeling economic crunch by Richard Huff
- New York Times:
Economy Catches Up to NASCAR’s Big Names by Viv Bernstein;
NASCAR’s Screech and Slam? It’s All Aerodynamics by John Tierney
- Orlando Sentinel:
At the racetrack, hearing loss is a way of life and
The loudest places at the race track and
What noise levels are dangerous for you? and
Top 10 storylines to watch at today's Daytona 500 and
A.J. Foyt on open-wheel to NASCAR transfers: "Whoever said they were good open-wheel drivers?" by Tania Ganguli;
Never walk again? Think again — Zach Campbell is a driver by Steven Cole Smith;
America needs to see hard-working Mark Martin take a Daytona 500 win by Mike Bianchi;
Tony Stewart holds his ground for Nationwide win by Andrea Adelson;
Goodyear backs tires despite Stewart, Newman complaints/Notes by Andrea Adelson and Tania Ganguli;
Interactive: History of the Daytona 500
- Peoria Journal Star:
Cat could be in the driver's seat by Jane Miller
- RaceReportRadio:
A Look to the Future by Sam Atwell
- RacingWithRich:
With Stewart as a team owner it may be a bad year for Goodyear and
Ragan and McMurray racing to stay with Roush Fenway and
Lots of pre race drama for this Daytona 500 by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Hamlin out to prove he’s not just for show by Ralph N. Paulk
- Roanoke Times:
Mark Martin's year of opportunity and
Tony Stewart stews over Goodyears/Notes and
Choosing a favorite for Daytona 500 a hard task by Dustin Long;
Forget the charade, the Pettys aren't part of this Daytona 500 by Ed Hardin
- SceneDaily:
Keith Urban serenades media at Daytona by Jeff Gluck;
One reporter’s tale of the memorable 1979 Daytona 500 by Steve Waid
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
In the Fast Lane: Daytona mystique not one to play favorites by Holly Cain
- SPEEDtv:
NASCAR Answerman - Raceday Edition and
And The Winner Is…by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
Stewart Holds Off Busch for Another Season Opening Nationwide Series Win by Jonathon Lintner;
Another Goodyear? by Mike Finnegan;
Bodine wins the NextEra Energy Resources 250 by Pamela
- St Petersburg Times:
New role hasn't mellowed NASCAR's Tony Stewart and
Jimmie Johnson puzzled that media poll picked him not to win fourth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup title/Notes by Brant James
- Stock Car Gazette:
Daytona By The Numbers by Mike Wells
- Tampa Tribune:
Competitive Fire Still Burns For Gordon and
Stewart, Newman Blame Goodyear and
Tony Stewart: He's The Boss by Tony Fabrizio;
Johnson Is Simply Money In The Bank by Martin Fennelly;
Stewart Rebounds To Get Victory by Rick Harmon
- Times Transcript:
Gary Bursey has witnessed 'The Great American Race' 20 times since 1964 by Sean Hatchard
- Trading Paint:
Edwards Seeks A Day At The Beach: Daytona, that is by Jerry Bonkowski
- USA Today:
Stewart drives to Daytona victory in Nationwide tour and
Teammates Stewart, Newman crash in final Daytona practice and
Kyle Petty 'crushed' by departure from merged team by Seth Livingstone
- Washington Post:
Cash-Strapped Automakers Still Sponsoring NASCAR and
Daytona 500 Notebook: Stewart's Chances Derailed by Wreck by Liz Clarke
- Yahoo Sports:
Drivers to watch by Jenna Fryer;
Johnson unplugged by Dan Wetzel
posted February 14, 2009
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- ESPN:
Daytona preview: 500 victory doesn't guarantee success rest of the season and
Keselowski feeling like a lottery winner by John Schwarb;
Being Daytona bridesmaid no fun for [Kurt] Busch by David Newton;
Fans settle for Speedweeks on a dime by Ryan McGee;
Stewart, Foyt a heck of a comedy team and
Time's on Junior's side, but history isn't and
We're talking about practice by Terry Blount
- Alabama Live:
Tony Stewart lashes out at Goodyear -- again and
Good morning from Daytona by Doug Demmons
- Associated Press:
Bodine edges Busch for victory at Daytona and
NASCAR reaching out to fans during economic crisis by Will Graves;
Sadler, Allmendinger find peace as Petty teammates/Notes by Jenna Fryer and Mike Harris;
Busch helps Logano understand car during practice
- Augusta Chronicle:
Hamlin gives away tickets/Notes by Don Coble
- Bleacher Report:
NASCAR Fantasy: Who's Hot and Who's Not (Daytona) by Ben Bomberger
- Bump Drafts:
"A True Legend": Jeremy Sellers At Daytona With 50’s NASCAR Pioneer Vicki Wood by Jim McCoy
- CawsnJaws:
Commercial breakdown, driver focus, and links related to the 2009 Gatorade Duels by Cheryl Walker
- CBC:
Floundering economy keeps Carpentier in pit lane by Malcolm Kelly
- CBS Sports:
At 50, Martin not same old same old at this Daytona 500 by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Confident, competitive and not content in 2nd by David Poole
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
[Jeff] Gordon adjusting to being a parent by Lindsey Young
- Clanton Advertiser:
Stewart will win races, but not this weekend by Jeff Findley
- CNBC:
Window World Drives Into Daytona 500 by Darren Rovell
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Quitting often pays - Start-and-park cars sign of times by Bob Zeller;
What Carl said, what Carl meant by Ken Willis;
Childress teams having tough go and
Busch finishes 2nd again - Last-lap move doesn't work by Bill Lumpkin;
1-2 Trucks Deja Vu - Like in '08, Bodine edges Busch and
No surprise, Harvick on Nationwide pole by Buddy Shacklette
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
Many changes for the trucks as they start the ’09 season by Josh Lobdell
- fanzonesports:
To Duel or not to Duel? by Sal Sigala Jr.
- Fayetteville Observer:
Wood brothers look to the past to fix current problem and
Time will tell whether Stewart's move will take him to the top again by Thomas Pope
- fingerprint inc.:
Sometimes...by Jade Gurss
- Florida Today:
Stewart, Foyt two of a kind and
Bodine's repeat performance and
Anyone may be favored - Harvick captures Nationwide pole by Mark DeCotis
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
Three-time champ Jimmie Johnson getting no respect and
Todd Bodine holds off Kyle Busch for second Daytona trucks win by Rick Herrin
- FoxSports:
Gibbs threesome strictly old school by Jorge A. Mondaca;
The Hot Pass: McMurray's fortunes looking up by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
Nationwide Rookie Michael Annett Eyes Another Daytona Victory by Mike Lovecchio;
Driven To The Past: Knock The Fence Down, Pops by John Potts;
Michael Waltrip: Due Respect by Tommy Thompson;
Kenny Wallace Driver Diary: Down and Dirty in the Off-Season by Kenny Wallace
- Hartford Courant
Rideshare: Kyle Busch Shakes Down Joey Logano's Car In Friday Daytona 500 Practice and
Midrace Wreck Ruins Daytona Debut For RIcky Carmichael and
Speedweeks Streak: Todd Bodine Victorious Again In Camping World Trucks At Daytona and
Joey Logano - Special Section by Shawn Courchesne
- Indianapolis Star:
Tony Stewart remains driver first by Steve Ballard
- Insider Racing News:
Fans Speak Out for Hall of Fame Choices by Brenda Benedict
- Kansas City Star:
Edwards believes this could be his year in NASCAR and
Stewart pays tribute to his old friend Foyt and
Daytona Notebook: Todd Bodine wins truck race by Jim Pedley
- Las Vegas Sun:
NASCAR underdogs may have more bite than bark (Updated) by Mike Smith
- mikemulhern.net:
Jack Roush's Fords may not have Daytona speed like Chevys and Toyotas, but Greg Biffle says handling may be more important in the 500 and
Mr. President: Welcome to the Daytona 500 -- and stop by to chat with Tommy Baldwin and Jeremy Mayfield about the American Dream by Mike Mulhern
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Daytona eve Wisconsin update by Dave Kallmann
- Motorsports Talk
Rearview: NextEra Energy 250 by Charles Krall
- NASCAR.com:
Stewart on brink of one triumph Foyt can't match by David Caraviello;
Once at odds, Sadler helps Allmendinger get into 500 by Joe Menzer;
Survival guide: (Most of) what a fan needs to know by Raygan Swan
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track
Edwards will knock off Johnson, take the Sprint Cup this season by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR This Week:
Edwards, Busch begin carving up second-string series today and
Tony and A.J. and
Mayfield is Cinderella II and
Camping World Truck Series Gamer: Bodine breaks the trend and
Something warm and fuzzy at the beach and
Accentuating the positive by Monte Dutton;
Who's gonna blow it at the 500?
- NewsChannel 36:
Childress starts at 17 with $20 and a dream by Sonja Gantt
- Newsday:
Riding shotgun with Sterling Marlin, 1994-95 Daytona 500 winner by Bobby Cassidy Jr.
- On Pit Row:
One and Done: Daytona 500 by Chris Leone
- Orlando Sentinel:
Allison-Yarborough fisticuffs still captivate at Daytona 30 years later by Tania Ganguli;
Bodine wins truck race at Daytona by Andrea Adelson;
Harvick takes the good with the bad at Daytona/Notes by Andrea Adelson and Tania Ganguli
- Palm Beach Post:
Scott Speed does odd things but says right words by Dave George
- Portland Press Herald
Who's your Daytona 500 pick? by Jennifer Lizotte
- RaceReportRadio
The Suspense is Over, Here Are the 2009 Chasers by Sam Atwell
- RacingOne:
Gaughan Nationwide Racing and
Return to Racing by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Junior's Speedweeks going opposite from last year...so far and
Mayfield, Riggs most unlikely qualifiers by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Back seat doesn’t work for Stewart by Ralph N. Paulk
- Roanoke Times:
Gordon looks to end long drought at Daytona 500 and
Sadler, Allmendinger turn the page/Notes by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
A tired Saturday at Daytona by Mike Hembree;
There's nothing like Daytona International Speedway by David Exum;
Tony Stewart angry at Goodyear after Ryan Newman's tire explodes and forces both to backups by Bob Pockrass
- SPEEDtv:
Car Is Key For Little Guys by Tom Jensen
- Sporting News:
New Tony Stewart looking like the old one by Mark Crossman
- Sports Illustrated:
Why Dale Earnhardt Jr. will walk away the winner at Daytona 500 by Lars Anderson;
An all-business Edwards will take the title from Johnson this year by Mark Beech;
The five-minute guide to America's favorite race: Daytona 500 by Bruce Martin
- St Petersburg Times:
NASCAR Sprint Cup series driver Joey Logano's other job: being the new face of Home Depot and
NASCAR Sprint Cup series driver Elliott Sadler leads by example in Daytona 500 qualifying race/Notes and
Down tire wrecks Newman, Stewart, sends teammates to backup cars for Daytona 500 and
Where's the cheating, the animosity, the common thread? Where? Where? Where? by Brant James
- Tampa Tribune:
Nemechek Still Searching For Sponsorship/Notes by Rick Harmon
- Time:
Daytona Drag: NASCAR Tries to Outrace the Recession by Sean Gregory and Steve Goldberg
- Trading Paint:
Difference Between Three- and Four-Peat Could Be A Close Shave and
Let The Green Flag Fall: Breaking Down The 2009 Daytona 500 by Jerry Bonkowski
- USA Today:
Bodine edges Busch, scores repeat trucks win at Daytona by Gary Graves
- Villiage Daily Sun:
Say it ain’t so … Petty’s new venture tarnishes legacy by Larry Croom
- Yahoo Sports:
How to lose the Daytona 500 by Ricky Craven;
Fans of the day: Everything's better with a deer head by Jay Busbee
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- ESPN:
SCC Preview: Look to Hendrick for the 500 by Mark Garrow;
Johnson a champ on and off track by Marty Smith;
Joey Logano: Racing in his Blood by Jon Robinson;
Mayfield more than happy to be here by Terry Blount;
Daytona gearing up for Sunday's 500 and
Duel victory gives #24 power boost by Ed Hinton;
Brian France doing it his way by David Newton
Albany Times Union:
NASCAR weathers financial downturn better than most by Pete Dougherty
- Associated Press:
Gordon, Busch win duel qualifying races at Daytona by Jenna Fryer
- Athlon Sports
41 & Done: Gordon ends 41-race drought, wins Gatorade Duel No. 1 by Amanda Brahler;
Duel Recap: Rowdy wins not-so-rowdy Duel No. 2
by Matt Taliaferro
- Augusta Chronicle:
Gordon savors victory by Don Coble
- Bump Drafts:
A Sign Of Things To Come? by Jim McCoy
- Caledonian Record:
Strap In! It's Time To Can The Duels And Just Run A B-feature by Biggy Bigelow
- CBS Sports:
Clock runs out on some Cinderellas for Great American Race by Pete Pistone;
Riggs, Mayfield, Allmendinger, Smith have reason to celebrate by Brian De Los Santos
- Dallas Morning News:
Gossage, Earnhardt just firing shots, not feuding/Notes and
Finally, a checkered flag for Gordon at Daytona by Rick Herrin
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
New Beginnings - Gordon, Busch put 2008 behind with Duel victories by Godwin Kelly;
Forget crawling: #41 goes from birth to running in 24 days by Ken Willis;
Smith, Riggs make 500 by Buddy Shacklette;
Mixed results for Stewart-Haas by Steve Master;
Pit Chatter: Shaun Peet recruiter/jackman/student by Sean Kernan
- Des Moines Register
Des Moines driver begins first season on Nationwide tour by Rob Gray
- Detroit Free Press:
The spin doctor by Mike Brudenell
- Detroit News:
The field is set and my bags are packed for Daytona by Doug Guthrie
- Florida Today:
Drivers will key on Bodine and
Gordon, Busch victorious and
Daytona could be repaved in 3 years by Mark DeCotis
- Fort Woth Star Telegram:
Gordon, Busch off to fast start with Gatorade Duel victories by Rick Herrin
- FoxSports:
Busch, Gordon put Duel wins in perspective by Al Tays;
Diverse group of rookies hits Sprint Cup scene by Rea White;
No sponsors, but Riggs has a 500 spot by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
NASCAR's Biggest Problem - Jimmie Johnson by Kurt Smith;
This Is NASCAR, Not a Bazaar by Amy Henderson;
Why Brad Keselowski Can Win the 2009 Nationwide Title by Bryan Davis Keith;
Crawford Hopes to End Winless Drought Tonight in Daytona by Mike Lovecchio;
Scott Speed Driver Diary: Snowboarding, Speedweeks and the Organ Donor 200! by Scott Speed
- Hartford Courant
Joey Logano Uses Late Run To Finish Fourth In Gatorade Duel Qualifying Race Thursday annd
Jeff Gordon And Kyle Busch Score Gatorade Duel Victories Thursday At Daytona and
A.J. Foyt To Be Seen But Not Heard For Tony Stewart by Shawn Courchesne
- Houston Chronicle:
5 laps with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and
Countdown to Daytona by Russ Goodall
- Indianapolis Star:
Pit pass: Logano, Speed in NASCAR Sprint Cup Rookie of Year battle by Steve Ballard
- Insider Racing News:
Win a Bar Bet with this Daytona 500 Trivia by Rebecca Gladden
- Kansas City Star:
Gordon, Busch win Daytona qualifying races and
Riggs, Mayfield get into 500 field while racing on a shoestring and
NASCAR notebook by Jim Pedley
- LaidbackRacing:
Tailgating Recipe and Tips of the Week by Jo Ann Hlavac
- Las Vegas Review-Journal:
Season opens with many compelling story lines by Jeff Wolf
- Las Vegas Sun:
Stockcar Toon by Mike Smith
- Miami Herald:
NASCAR Truck Series expects exciting season despite cost-cutting measures by Sarah Rothschild
- Michigan Live:
Trading Paint debate: NASCAR '09 season picks and
Trading Paint debate: Can Johnson four-peat?
- Mikemulhern.net:
Guy Noir's Post-race teardown: Jeff Gordon and Steve Letarte are getting their groove back and
Tony Stewart's new operation is running so smoothly it's eerie by Mike Mulhern
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Memory drive - Gordon gets that winning feeling back by Dave Kallmann
- NASCAR.com:
Truex, Martin take sigh of relief after surviving Duel by Joe Menzer;
Many to precede Stewart learned ownership's risks and
Gibbs dials down pressure for wunderkind Logano by David Caraviello;
Smack: Harvick, Smoke, Martin all shine before 500
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track
Do-it-yourselfers like Brian Keselowski are worth rooting for and
Riggs, Mayfield, Stewart, Allmendinger are all great stories on Duels day by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Racing Scene:
Winners of the Day- Gordon, Kyle Busch, Riggs, and Mayfield and
Newman Miffed With Reutimann by Jeremy Dunn
- NASCAR Examiner:
Stewart won’t let Foyt coach him on the radio and
Dueling Drivers: Gordon, Kyle Busch win qualifying races and
Earnhardt Junior isn’t sad at demise of father’s team by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
I’m In A Daytona State of Mind by T.C.
- NASCAR This Week:
Ultimate or irrelevant? The Daytona 500 is both and
Gatorade duel gamer and
Hornaday figures it's his turn by Monte Dutton
- Newsday:
Riding shotgun with Dale Jarrett 1993, 1996 and 2000 Daytona 500 champion by Bobby Cassidy
- Oakland Press
Brian Keselowski strikes out on his own with full-season Nationwide Series effort by Matt Myftiu
- Orlando Sentinel:
Jeff Gordon, Kyle Busch get much-needed momentum with Duel wins by Tania Ganguli;
Bank on it: Boring ol' Jimmie Johnson will win Sprint Cup title again by Mike Bianchi;
Rookie Logano takes 4th in 1st Duel/Notes by Andrea Adelson
- Palm Beach Post:
Jeff Gordon, Kyle Busch earn wins at Daytona 500 qualifying races by Ben Volin
- RaceReportRadio
The Field is Set for the Daytona 500 by Sam Atwell
- RaceTalkRadio:
Dale Earnhardt Jr the Champ (And Other Predictions for 2009) by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Gordon and Busch Duel Winners by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Kenseth's comment about Johnson could be very telling and
It has been 30 years since NASCAR's greatest race and
Race Preview and Fantasy Predictions: Daytona 500 by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
The man to beat by Ralph N. Paulk
- Roanoke Times:
Gordon, Kyle Busch win Duels and
Mayfield locks up slot/Notes by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
Agony of defeat: Dozen drivers head home with no Daytona 500 bid by Bob Pockrass;
Richard Petty Motorsports' Kasey Kahne says likeness ‘a little scary’ by Kenny Bruce;
Underdogs prevail at Daytona International Speedway by Rea White
- St. Petersburg Times:
After Daytona qualifier win, Jeff Gordon says: Take that, doubters and
Joey Logano gains respect with fourth-place finish in Daytona 500 qualifying by Brant James
- Southern Pines Pilot:
Predictions Roll In NASCAR by Andy Cagle
- SPEEDtv:
Harvick Man To Beat On Sunday? and
Two For The Ages by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
Daytona Dueling by Mike Finnegan
- Sporting News:
2009 prediction: Chase will feature new faces and
Notebook: Former foe is Allmendinger's best friend by Reid Spencer
- Sports Illustrated:
Clark becomes 1st black majority owner of Sprint Cup team since '03 by Tom Bowles
- Stock Car Gazette:
And the winner of the Daytona 500 is….. by Chuck Abrams
- StockCar Review:
Gentleman, Start Your Engines by Lisa Fowler
- Tampa Tribune:
Gordon, Busch Top Duels and
Underdogs Have Their Day In Daytona Duels by Tony Fabrizio;
Newman Scolds Reutimann After Qualifying Wreck/Notes by Rick Harmon, Tony Fabrizio
- Topeka Capital Journal:
Bowyer has something to prove this season and
Former Topekan makes big leap into Daytona 500 by Rick Peterson
- Trading Paint:
Mayfield, Riggs, Baldwin: Heroes To Laid-Off, In/Out of NASCAR by Jerry Bonkowski
- USA Today:
Economy's slowdown opens doors for NASCAR's 'little guys' and
Carmichael getting used to two extra wheels in truck tour by Nate Ryan;
Busch, Gordon march to victory in Daytona qualifiers by Seth Livingstone;
Riggs, Mayfield, Allmendinger earn Daytona starts by Gary Graves;
For Logano, learning process begins on Daytona's big stage by Joey Logano
- Yahoo Sports:
Edwards, Busch: Ready ... or not? by Jay Hart;
Four Wide @ Daytona: Obama drama, new restart rules by Jay Busbee
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- ESPN:
Edwards still seeking that elusive title by Terry Blount;
Junior: Ganassi just what DEI needed by David Newton;
There wasn't a nicer guy than Neil Bonnett by Ed Hinton
- Alabama Live:
Boris Said discusses his new racing partnership and
Kevin Harvick: Don't like restrictor-plate racing? Watch something else by Doug Demmons
- Associated Press:
Earnhardt Jr. takes on leadership role in NASCAR;
Johnson overlooked after 3 straight championships? by Jenna Fryer;
Almirola has fastest time during Daytona practice by Will Graves
- Athlon Sports:
2009 Preseason Ranking No. 2: Carl Edwards and
10 Tough Questions, Part 4: A Conflict of Interest and a Some New Shoes
- At the Track:
It's the End of the World as We Know It by Ed Coombs
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Race of the week: 1998 Daytona 500 by Jeremy Dunn
- Augusta Chronicle:
[Robby] Gordon's going it alone - Owner-driver resists options to merge with others by Don Coble
- Bleacher Report:
Hey Rookie: Where's Your Stripe? by Ben Bomberger;
Are The Little Teams Here for the Long Run? by James Broomhead
- Bloomberg.com:
Petty Says Shrinking Sponsorship Threat to NASCAR (Update1) by Vince Golle and Chris Burritt
- Boston Globe:
Wins don't mean victory by Michael Vega
- Bump Drafts:
Track Advance- The Daytona 500 Edition by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
Teams excited to push pedal, test their mettle at Daytona by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Blazin’ Buddy Baker by Tom Higgins;
For Allmendinger, it's get it done or go home and
Getting through clean is big by David Poole
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Stewart seeking varied input for new race team by Lindsey Young
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
'You said that, not me' by Godwin Kelly;
How do you get into the 500? You may want to sit for this by Ken Willis;
Allgaier feeling lucky and
Champs have new team by Buddy Shacklette
- Delaware News Journal:
Johnson starts chase of fourth Sprint Cup title and
Finney's fearless forecast by Mike Finney
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
ESPN drops the ball…..Again by Josh Lobdell
- Elmira Star Gazette:
Geoff and Todd Bodine racing at Daytona this week/Notes by Ron Levanduski
- fanzonesports:
Cats in the Cradle... A Dale Earnhardt Jr. Story by Sal Sigala Jr.
- Fayetteville Observer:
Amen to that, Carl by Thomas Pope
- Florida Times Union:
Young-gun Logano: 18 going after 500 and
NASCAR approves transfer of points/Notes by Don Coble
- Florida Today:
Evernham has fine memories and
Dueling for four spots/Notes and
In economic downshift, NASCAR lives within means by Mark DeCotis
- Forbes:
NASCAR's Highest-Earning Drivers by Peter J. Schwartz
- Ford Racing:
Jason Hedlesky Blog: Daytona Past, Present
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
Sagging economy has affected NASCAR and its fans in similar ways by Anthony Andro;
Making it to Daytona and dodging disaster by Rick Herrin
- FoxSports:
How has the open-wheel driver experiment fared? by Rea White;
Daytona 500 is race of dreams by Jeff Owens;
The Hot Pass: Duels will provide elation, heartbreak by Lee Spencer
- Fulton County News:
NASCAR Could Learn From Waffle House by Gerald Hodges
- Frontstretch:
Time For The "Old Men" To Show "The Boys" A Thing Or Two At Daytona! by Jeff Meyer;
Going It Alone: Mayfield, Nemechek Relish Role As Owner / Drivers by Mike Lovecchio;
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: Let The Games Start by Matt McLaughlin;
Fanning The Flames: Greed Or Business As Usual? With NASCAR, It's Hard To Tell by Matt Taliaferro;
Frontstretch Fantasy Insiders, Daytona: How To Make That Harvey J. Earl Trophy Yours by Bryan Davis Keith and Mike Neff
- Guardian News:
Speed! Crashes! Fights! Testosterone! How NASCAR became a US institution by Oliver Owen
- Indianapolis Star:
Economy waving yellow flag on NASCAR by Steve Ballard
- Insider Racing News
Bill Elliott and Wood Brothers Resurrected by Doug Demmons;
It's Good To See Mayfield Back On Track by Ben Brumitt
- Kansas City Star:
Sprint Cup sponsor changes mean a period of adjustment and
As racing gets hot today in Daytona, drivers try to stay cool by Jim Pedley;
NASCAR notebook
- LaidbackRacing:
Tailgating: What You Need to Know for the Duels and the 500
- Las Vegas Sun:
Hoping for an unexpected Daytona 500 winner by Mike Smith
- LTPicks:
Daytona driver rankings and hot picks;
How did Johnson's 2008 season compare for the decade
- Macon Telegraph:
Ragan thinks team can be even better in 2009 by Brad Harrison
- Miami Herald:
As NASCAR season looms, Jimmie Johnson has something to prove by Sarah Rothschild
- Mikemulhern.net:
NASCAR's Brian France says the Daytona 500 will be a sellout, but concedes other tracks may not fare so well and
The crashing continues, in practice for Thursday's Twin 150s, and Michael Waltrip forced to a backup and
How rich are these guys? Well, Dale Earnhardt Jr. made $35 million last season by Mike Mulhern
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Wisconsin winner on the Florida dirt and
Getting back in winning groove - Kenseth hopes new crew chief helps by Dave Kallmann
- Motorsports Talk:
My favorite Daytona memory by Charles Krall
- NASCAR.com:
Passion of Dale Jr. fosters sweeping business empire by Raygan Swan;
From Bowie to Lester -- a history of black Cup drivers by Bill Kimm;
Nemechek on edge going into Thursday's Duel by Dave Rodman
- NASCAR Insiders:
Trucks Back On Track by Journo
- NASCAR Media:
The Weekend Preview page - Daytona
- NASCAR This Week:
Stories abound, most of them bogus and
Notebook: The champ is 'a klutz' by Monte Dutton;
The Daytona 500 is the race most famous for its surprises by Sharon Bundy
- NBC Sports:
Finally, Martin to rule Daytona by Johnny Benson
- Newsday:
Riding shotgun with Joe Gibbs by Bobby Cassidy
- New York Times:
Gordon Looking to End Winless Streak as NASCAR Season Nears by Viv Bernstein
- On Pit Road:
“The Daytona Seventeen” Fight for Four Spots in 500 by Steve Wronkowicz
- Orlando Sentinel:
It's go fast — or go home Thursday at Daytona International Speedway and
NASCAR notes: Dale Earnhardt dishes on Daytona's bumpy surface by Tania Ganguli;
2009 Daytona 500 and Speedweeks coverage
- Palm Beach Post:
NASCAR's way of life: Paint, smoke, truth by Doug George
- Philadelphia Daily News:
Yo, Jimmie Johnson, give someone else a chance for Sprint Cup championship and
In 1979 Daytona 500 fought its way into national spotlight by Bill Fleischman
- RaceTalkRadio
Great American Start to Season, Fantasy Insight - Daytona 500 by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Elliott Shoots for Solid Duel by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Points swaps ruined what could have been great drama in Duels by Richard Allen
- RacingWin:
Car of Tomorrow Should Be Parked
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Racing’s hard times hitting area businesses by Louis Llovio;
Woods team regrouping and
Will this be the year for fan bargains? by Ralph N. Paulk;
R & R Racing: Daytona 500 preview by Ralph Paulk and Randy Hallman
- Roanoke Times:
Payoff awaits final qualifiers in Daytona 500 and
Former Pulaski Cougar jumps into NASCAR/Notes and
NASCAR Predictions - Edwards will have to battle Long's curse by Dustin Long
- San Diego Union Tribune:
Johnson has eyes on record 4th title by Bill Center
- SceneDaily:
Qualifying races will be make-or-break for many at Daytona by Kenny Bruce;
A chat with Jimmie Johnson by Jeff Gluck;
Daytona 500 qualifying still confusing by Bob Pockrass
- SPEEDtv:
Bolstering the Truck Series by Ray Dunlap;
Topple the Top 35 by Jimmy Spencer;
History Recorded by Erik Arneson;
Robin’s Indycar Mailbag for February 11th by Robin Miller
- Speedway Illustrated:
Weekend Preview: Daytona 500 by Rob Sneddon
- St Petersburg Times:
NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson letting more fun-loving personality show and
NASCAR's Ray Evernham wouldn't mind working with Rick Hendrick and Jeff Gordon again/Notes by Brant James
- Stock Car Gazette:
Looking Back at Favorites from Daytona History by John Kokolski
- StockCar Review:
Top 35 Rule, Time for a Change by Lisa Fowler
- Tampa Tribune:
Evernham-Gordon Reunion? by Tony Fabrizio;
Hornaday Has Plans To Honor Dad At Daytona by Martin Fennelly
- Trading Paint:
15 Years Later, Can RCR Claim First Title Since Earnhardt's Last? by Jerry Bonkowski;
Small Rookie Class But Expect Big Things From It by Dan Beaver
- USA Today:
Being his own boss puts Stewart in fast company by Gary Graves;
Daytona strategies take shape: Drivers split on when to pass by Seth Livingston;
Fox's cartoon gopher Digger goes after dollars for NASCAR by Michael Hiestand
- Yahoo Sports:
Duel meaning and
Five Things: Evernham will not be back
by Jay Hart;
Create-a-caption: The Hendrick Justice League to the rescue by Jay Busbee
- York Dispatch:
Looking at the keys to victory in Sunday's Daytona 500 by Ellen Siska
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- ESPN:
How good is Jimmie Johnson? Just listen to his rivals and
Behind the Story: One guy milks 125 miles from a single gallon. The other averages about 4.5. But Carl Edwards and Jack Martin were fast friends by Ryan McGee;
Speedweeks notes from research by Matt Willis
- Anderson Herald Bulletin:
ARCA in need of rules change by Ken de la Bastide
- Associated Press:
Strong Daytona run could set tone for McMurray by Jenna Fryer;
Daytona victory not the spark Penske hoped for
- Athlon Sports
2009 Preseason Ranking No. 3: Kyle Busch;
10 Tough Questions, Part 3: Manufacturer Identity and Junior¹s Big Win and
Speedweeks 2009: My, how the landscape has changed by Vito Pugliese
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Best active drivers without a Daytona 500 victory by Jeremy Dunn
- Bleacher Report:
February 11: The Day NASCAR Lost Neil Bonnett by David Phillips
- Bump Drafts:
Bench Racing: Patrick Reynolds On "Buschwhacking" by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
Feud of the Week: Daytona crashes, season picks and little guys by Brian De Los Santos and Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Time for the rumble to return at Daytona by David Poole
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Outnumbered, Dodge teams look to share by Godwin Kelly;
NASCAR, title sponsor try to keep Truck Series afloat by Buddy Shacklette;
Feb. 11 Start your engines - Idle Chatter with Jeremy Mayfield
- Delaware News Journal:
2009 season critical to NASCAR's future and
In NASCAR's winter of discontent, a glorious summer beckons by Mike Finney
- Florida Today:
Gordon looks to silence critics and
Buescher out to earn respect by Mark DeCotis
- Forbes:
NASCAR's Trouble At The Track by Jack Gage
- Ford Racing:
Mike Calinoff Blog: Multi-Tasking at 200mph
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
Tony Stewart looks ready to wear owner stripes at Daytona by Michele Vincze
- FoxSports:
Is Roush Fenway primed to end Hendrick dynasty? by Rea White;
Jimmie, we're just not that into you by Jorge A. Mondaca;
Stewart's recipe for success: It's all about people by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
Did You Notice? ... Double Yellow Line Means Ridiculous, Stremme's Sad Debut, And Said's Big Chance by Tom Bowles;
Top Ten Reasons James Hylton's Car Wouldn't Start At Daytona by Jeff Meyer;
The NASCAR Stimulus Package: What Can Be Done To Jump Start Racing In America? by Vito Pugliese;
Mirror Driving: The Fallout Of No Testing At Daytona, Dueling For ... What?, And Avoiding Short Fields and
Closing NASCAR's Seventh Decade: The Top 12 Drivers -- And The Champ Who'll Lead Us Into 2010
- Insider Racing News:
Budweiser Shootout Cars vs Daytona 500 Cars by Chuck Abrams;
Will There Be Anyone Left To Run The Daytona 500 On Sunday? by Larry Van Zandt
- Kansas City Star:
Wood Brothers happy to be running in Daytona 500 again by Jim Pedley
- Los Angeles Times:
Dan Neil reflects: Bob Lutz and me
- Michigan Live:
Trading Paint debate: Is Jeff Gordon washed up?
- Middle Tennessee Racing Scene
Racer Spotlight: A day at Baker Curb Racing - Part 2 by Paul Jensen
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Back to work at Daytona by Dave Kallmann
- Motorsports Talk:
Making a case for ARCA at Daytona by Charles Krall
- NASCAR.com:
1on1: Boris Said- Fan favorite is pretty good on the links as well by Joe Menzer;
Hornaday's father left life lessons as a family man by Dave Rodman;
At Daytona, drivers have question: Why test at all?
Head2Head: 2009 champ?
- NASCAR Daily News:
Points and Patience...Can They Switch Gears? by Amy Hair
- NASCAR Insiders:
Ask The Insiders Wednesday #10 by T.C.
- NASCAR Racing Scene:
Martin Truex Jr's Pole Ups The Mood At EGR by Jeremy Dunn
- NASCAR This Week:
Menard looking forward to Daytona with Yates Racing and
Wanna get ready for some racin'? and
Martin has 'hills to climb' and
Season Preview: Nationwide regulars might have a better shot and
Season Preview: Camping World Truck Series promises to be another veterans' parade by Monte Dutton
- Newsday:
Riding shotgun with Junior Johnson, 1960 Daytona 500 winner by Bobby Cassidy Jr.
- Orlando Sentinel:
ESPN leaves NASCAR's Bill France off Florida mountaintop by Matt Humphrey;
Meet Sprint Cup rookie of the year candidates Joey Logano and Scott Speed and
NASCAR's old faces find new places for 2009 by Tania Ganguli
- RaceTalkRadio:
ARCA Racing 101 for Dummies: The Brake Pedal is in the Middle Edition by Lori Munro and Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
The Waiting Game by Kevin Ramsell;
Team Preview: RCR by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Gordon- Evernham reunion no guarantee of previous results by Richard Allen
- Reading Eagle:
Empty Stands Already by Mike Feltenberger
- Rocky Mountain News:
Furniture Row Racing's cutbacks not necessarily bad and
Harvick makes the winning shot and
NASCAR debuts in uncertain economy by Jim Benton
- SPEEDtv:
Where Have All the Cup Stars Gone? by David Phillips
- Sporting News:
Speed: Results won't tell my whole story in '09 by Matt Crossman
- Sports Business Journal:
Leaving Home for the Office by Micahel Smith
- Sports Illustrated:
After turnaround, Elliott goes to Daytona as sentimental favorite by Tim Tuttle;
Top storylines to watch this season by Lars Anderson
- Sports Network:
Should pre-season testing at Daytona disappear? by Chris Symeon
- St Petersburg Times:
Zephyrhills' Brian Pattie starts first full season as Sprint Cup crew chief by Brant James
- Stock Car Gazette:
Why were "beta blockers" included in NASCAR drug testing? by Mike Irwin
- StockCar Review:
Fantasy Picks for the 2009 Daytona 500 by T. Jay Maddox
- Tampa Tribune:
Light Is Shining On Crew Chief Pattie by Tony Fabrizio
- Trading Paint:
500 Win and Cup Title: It's Now Or Maybe Never For Mark Martin by Jerry Bonkowski
- Yahoo Sports:
2009 Predictions
posted February 10, 2009
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- ESPN:
Passion still fierce for a NASCAR great - Hats off to Mr. Jack Roush by David Newton
- Alabama Live:
Is Dale Earnhardt Jr. doing enough for NASCAR fans? by Doug Demmons
- Associated Press:
2-time Cup champ Stewart takes on new role _ owner by Mike Harris;
In The Pits: Ageless Martin making run at history
- Athlon Sports:
2009 Preseason Ranking No. 4: Mark Martin and
10 Tough Questions, Part 2: Foreign Horsepower and Impaired Driving;
Horsepower Rankings: Speedweeks by Matt Taliaferro
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Not a bad start for Stewart Haas Racing by Jeremy Dunn
- Bleacher Report:
Born Before The Daytona 500 Began by Ben Bomberger
- Boston Globe:
Logano is no junior operator/Notes and
Teen Logano savors joy ride by Michael Vega
- Bump Drafts:
The Magnificent Seven: Weekly Power Rankings by Jim McCoy
- Business of NASCAR:
To “Prognosticate”: To Forecast from present indications by Jon
- CBS Sports:
Power Rankings: Edwards tops three-time defending champ J.J. by Brian De Los Santos
- Crittenden Automotive Library
Random Lugnuts: The Shootout, The Stig, and Jiminy Johnson by Bill Crittenden
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
An Instant Classic and
Can Burton end 500 drought? by Godwin Kelly;
Hey Willie! Shootout guns down enthusiasm by Ken Willis;
Harvick having rollercoaster week by Bill Lumpkin;
Wallace, Bowyer take time to get dirty by Ron Koch
- Des Moines Register:
Des Moines’ Annett set for Daytona by Rob Gray
- Detroit Free Press:
NASCAR becomes respite from Australian fires by Mike Brudenell
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
Daytona 500 fantasy pick of the week by Josh Lobdell
- Detroit News:
Daytona's front row gives optimistic start to season of doubt by Doug Guthrie
- Florida Today:
Speedweeks off to bumpy start by Mark DeCotis
- FoxSports:
8 + 9 = 17 by Darrell Waltrip;
Martin sparks enthusiasm, respect at Hendrick by Rea White
- Frontstretch:
2009: A Dream Season ... How It Might Happen by Danny Peters;
Who's Hot / Who's Not : Budweiser Shootout Edition by Doug Turnbull;
Side By Side: Should The Champion's Provisional Be Dropped? by Bryan Davis Keith and Tom Bowles;
Talking NASCAR TV: Verizon Uses FOX To Work Around Sponsorship Ban by Phil Allaway;
Running Their Mouth : Bud Shootout by Beth Lunkenheimer
- Fanzonesports:
For The Love of Daytona by Sal Sigala Jr.
- Hartford Courant
Ryan Newman And Kevin Manion Scratch Their Modified Itch At New Smyrna Speedway and
Sprint Cup Series Driver Ryan Newman To Make Three Whelen Modified Tour Starts In 2009 and
Newman Owned: Ryan Newman Schools Ted Christopher For New Smyrna Modified Win by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
Will 2009 Be Mark Martins Year? by Allen Madding
- Kansas City Star:
This could be the year for Martin by Jim Pedley
- Kingsport Times News:
Family Race Night moving from Kingsport to Bristol Motor Speedway by Wes Bunch
- Lakeland Ledger
NASCAR Will Not Set Ticket Prices For Member Tracks by Patrick Zier
- Las Vegas Sun:
Tony, a timeout, tires and other thoughts on the Bud Shootout by Mike Smith
- Lexington Dispatch:
Harvick feels ups and downs of Daytona by Ben White
- Mercury News:
Childhood rivals reunite at Daytona by Mark Emmons
- Michigan Live:
Trading Paint debate: How will Tony Stewart fare?
- Middle Tennessee Racing Scene:
Racer Spotlight: A day at Baker Curb Racing - Part 1 by Paul Jensen
- NASCAR.com:
In the end, Daytona 500 just another points race by Duane Cross;
Maintaining Loomis huge value for new Petty team by Joe Menzer
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
2009 Chase lineup will include Vickers, Ragan and Martin; But no Stewart by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Examiner:
Sirius Satellite Radio could be in serious financial trouble by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
Welcome To The Big Leagues Kid by T.C.
- NASCAR Racing Scene:
Denny Hamlin Giving Away Race Tickets in 2009 by Jeremy Dunn
- NASCAR This Week:
Season Preview: Living up is hard to do for Earnhardt Jr. and
Burning issues: 2-10-09 and
Indiana Jones and the ARCA race at Daytona by Monte Dutton
- On Pit Row:
NASCAR Slight-of-Hand Moves Owner’s Points by Steve Wronkowicz
- Orlando Sentinel:
Many NASCAR drivers, crew chiefs have connections to Sunshine State and
What do NASCAR drivers do on a Monday night? by Steven Cole Smith;
Hinton and Humpy gaze into NASCAR's future by Matt Humphrey
- Portland Press Herald:
Bud Shootout thoughts by Jennifer Lizotte
- Race Journal Online
Cheers and Jeers - Change of Format Makes Harvick Happy by Carol Einarsson
- RaceTalkRadio:
Shootout at the OK Daytona Saloon, Making the Grade - Budweiser Shootout by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Magical Day for Gordon by Jeff Wackerlin
- RacingWithRich:
What would Dale Earnhardt, Sr. be doing if he were alive today? and
NASCAR Fantasy: Kenseth a good value, Stewart not in higher price range by Richard Allen
- RacingwithRuss:
Gentlemen, Start Your Engines at Daytona by Russell Schmidt
- Roanoke Times:
Dangerous waters for racing help by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
Oversaturation is not possible this week by Carolyn Brewster;
NASCAR's testing ban worked by Kris Johnson;
Rick Hendrick: Sponsorship offerings go beyond race attendance and ratings by Bob Pockrass
- SPEEDtv:
NASCAR Answerman - Daytona by Tom Jensen;
Quiet Before the Chaos by Jade Gurss
- SpeedwayMedia:
The Good, Bad, & Ugly - 4 Open Spots, 17 Remaining Hopefuls, A Lot More Daytona Carnage by Ron Thornton;
The NASCAR X-Files by Larry VanZandt;
Daytona Always Offers Surprises by Ron Fleshman
- St Petersburg Times:
More mature Kyle Busch says he won't win as many races as he did last season by Brant James
- Stock Car Gazette:
The Sweeper… What’s Swept Under The Rug This Week? by Robyn Snell
- StockCar Review
NASCAR’s Drug Tests, Kevin Harvick Inc., and Amazing Results! by Debbi Willis
- Tom Hensen Online:
The Final Four
- Trading Paint:
Newman In Search Of Rare Feat: Winning Back-to-Back 500s by Jerry Bonkowski
- Valvoline.com:
We’re All in This Together by I.N. Sider
- Yahoo! Sports:
Happy Hour: Parting shots and
Gordon’s new sense of appreciation by Jay Hart
posted February 9, 2009
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- ESPN:
Look into Humpy's crystal ball by Ed Hinton;
Truex takes 500 pole; Martin second and
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing pretty in pink by David Newton;
Gossage praises Earnhardt's commitment to fans by Terry Blount;
2009 Power Rankings: Daytona by Ryan McGee;
ESPN.com's Top 25 Drivers: Preseason
- Associated Press:
Truex, Martin take top 2 Daytona 500 start spots by Jenna Fryer
- Athlon Sports:
2009 Preseason Ranking No. 5: Greg Biffle and
NASCAR's 10 Tough Questions, Part 1: Start 'n' Parks and Sanctioned Censorship and
Bud Crashout: Harvick takes win in familiar fashion
- Bleacher Report:
Gatorade Duel: Do You Really Want to Win? by David Phillips;
Kevin Harvick Fans Should Be Happy To Visit Martinsville Speedway by Ben Bomberger
- Boston Globe:
Truex is No. 1 in his field and
Logano is no junior operator/Notebook by Michael Vega
- Bump Drafts:
Martin & Elliott Not Ready For Rocking Chair by Jim McCoy
- CawsnJaws:
Commercial breakdown, driver focus, and links related to the 2009 Bud ShootOut by Cheryl Walker
- Charlotte Observer:
Chevy, Martins will occupy front row for Daytona 500 and
Good feelings return with the racing, but why two weeks still? by David Poole
- CloseFinishes:
The Sweet Smell Of Daytona by John Close
- Dallas Morning News:
Sprint Cup preview: Back to business by Anthony Andro
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Martinsville - Martin Truex Jr. secures pole alongside Mark Martin by Godwin Kelly;
Scapegoat or not, Hyder back, content by Ken Willis;
Stewart's time helps others and
17 outside looking in by Buddy Shacklette;
Bad luck has hit Burton early by Ron Koch;
Feb. 9 Start your engines - Idle Chatter with Jack Roush
- Florida Today:
Daytona may not be the best track for ARCA race and
Truex takes pole for Daytona 500/Notes and
Another close call by Mark DeCotis
- FanZone Sports:
What Happens in the Pits by Sal Sigala Jr.
- fingerprint inc:
Harvick is Happy by Jade Gurss
- FoxSports:
Teresa Earnhardt remains mysterious figure and
The Hot Pass: Truex wins battle of engines by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
Matt McLaughlin's Thinkin' Out Loud : Bud Shootout by Matt McLaughlin;
Six Points To Ponder: Week 1 Of Speedweeks Edition by Mike Lovecchio;
Sprint Cup Rookie Report : 2009 Season Preview by Tony Lumbis;
Five Feel Good Stories Giving The Great American Race An Unexpected Boost by Tom Bowles;
Big Six : Budweiser Shootout by Amy Henderson
- Green-White-Checker:
Michael Waltrip coming to a comedy club near you and
Frank Stoddard a one-man band and
Ricky Craven tackling new challenges by Travis Barrett
- Hartford Courant
Keeping Local Racing Prodigy Logano On Track and
Nor'easter: Martin Truex Jr. And Kevin Manion Blow Away The Competition In Time Trials and
Joey Logano 21st In Daytona 500 Time Trials and
Sunday Drive: Of Bad ARCA Races, Big Burgers, Bigger Bears, Beverages And Broadcasts by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
NASCAR Strives For A Drug Free Environment by Matthew Pizzolato
- Kansas City Star:
Truex takes the Daytona 500 pole and
Daytona notebook: Elliott eases Wood Brothers’ pain by Jim Pedley;
With auto racers, the eyes have it by Pete Grathoff
- Miami Herald:
Kyle Busch is seeking a more consistent performance in 2009 by Sarah Rothschild
- Michigan Live:
Trading Paint debate: Is Earnhardt Jr. overrated?
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Truex's team triumphs over adversity by Dave Kallmann
- Motor Sports Weekly News:
Wreck in Daytona, Rain in Pomona by Drew Hierwarter
- NASCAR.com:
McMurray, Wingo reunion part of building 26 team and
Daytona quals great for some, horrible for others by Dave Rodman;
Top Daytona 500 drivers: Consistent Labonte fifth by Mark Aumann
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Front row sitters Truex, Martin both have something to prove in 2009 by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Daily News:
We’re Out of the Gate...and Ready for the Big One by Amy Hair
- NASCAR Examiner:
NASCAR screwed up the no testing policy and
Can we just shut up and race? by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
Penske and Verizon’s Brilliant Marketing by Journo
- NASCAR This Week:
Truex, Martin lock down the 500 front row and
NASCAR drivers on the economy and its effect on NASCAR and
Richard Petty on Allmendinger: Now he gets it by Monte Dutton
- Orlando Sentinel:
Truex, Martin take top 2 starting spots for Sunday's Daytona 500 and
Tony Stewart's team looking impressive at Daytona International Speedway by Tania Ganguli;
ARCA needs a crash course in safety by Steven Cole Smith;
Gentlemen, be smart: Remember your sweetie on Valentine's Day by Matt Murschel;
5 lessons learned at Daytona so far by Matt Humphrey
- RaceTalkRadio:
What was Once Old is New Again (And More Ramblings of a Mad Man) by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Team Preview: Earnhardt-Ganassi and
Hot Laps by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Ford's new engine already up and running? and
Elliott, Kvapil, Stewart and Labonte guaranteed spots in Daytona 500 by Richard Allen
- SceneDaily:
Lack of practice rears ugly head by Jim Duff;
DEI-Ganassi merger nets early dividends at Daytona by Kenny Bruce;
Juan Pablo Montoya calls his shot at Daytona by Jeff Gluck;
Six NASCAR drivers I’d like to see win this year by Jeff Owens
- SPEEDtv:
Duels Offer Last Chance and
A Shot Of Redemption and
Daytona Talking Points by Tom Jensen;
NASCAR Wins by Car Number, Part Three by Gregg Leary
- SpeedwayMedia:
Daytona Full Moon with a Shootout Shootout for Harvick by Mike Finnegan;
Open For Business! by Ed Coombs
- SportingNews:
FirstCuts: Interview with Joey Logano by David Arnot
- Sports Illustrated:
A good sign for Hendrick, Roush drivers and more Shootout lessons by Lars Anderson
- St Petersburg Times:
Martin Truex, Mark Martin earn the first two positions for the Sprint Cup Daytona 500 and
NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson to drive in Daytona 500 without stitches or pads on cut finger/Notes by Brant James
- Stock Car Gazette
Nationwide Series Ready for 2009 by Thomas Chemris;
TV Times - Fox Sports Starts Us Off In NASCAR For 2009 by Lou Modestino
- StockCar Review:
Impressive/Unimpressive: Bud Shootout ‘09 by Joe Jacobs
- Tampa Tribune:
Here's Why Drivers Wreck At Daytona and
Martin Is Excited To Be Back and
Reutimann Builds Dad Car For East Bay Races by Tony Fabrizio
- Trading Paint:
Daytona 500 Front Row Starts And Ends With A Martin by Jerry Bonkowski
- USA Today:
Truex wraps up Daytona 500 pole position; Martin second by Nate Ryan;
On-track testing: Who really needs it anyway? and
Owner Stewart hits the Daytona fast lane with new team by Seth Livingstone
- Virginian-Pilot:
At Daytona, new cars provide plenty of thrills on the track and
NASCAR preview 2009: Fans Bill of Rights by Dustin Long
- Yahoo! Sports:
Meet the new kids and
Martin seizes the day by Jay Hart
posted February 8, 2009
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- ESPN:
New car does bang-up job at Daytona by Ed Hinton;
Sights and sounds from Daytona and
Truex puts 2008 turmoil behind him by David Newton;
Plan B for Vickers? Space travel, of course by Terry Blount
- Alabama Live:
Young drivers waiting to drive into spotlight and
Carl Edwards figures making the most of bad situations will produce a championship and
Economy deals NASCAR teams a blow, but they'll survive, chairman says by Douug Demmons
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner
Would Jeff Gordon retire after 2010 by Jeremy Dunn
- Augusta Chronicle:
Harvick passes to win in shootout by Don Coble
- Bleacher Report:
Budweiser Shootout: Surprising | Not Surprising by Ben Bomberger
- Boston Globe:
Harvick passes Shootout test and
Shootout starts to misfire/Notes by Michael Vega
- Bump Drafts:
Race React: Deja Vu For the Bakersfield Burner by Jim McCoy
- Charlotte Observer:
One shot, a shoehorn and a Shootout win and
Expectations? Duly noted, but not Logano's top priority by David Poole
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Elliott a blast from past and
Harvick takes Shootout and
Together Again by Godwin Kelly;
Today's car lets drivers race on edge and
Think NASCAR's boring? You have need for Speed by Ken Willis;
Logano makes quick exit by Steve Master;
Daytona 500 Qualifying notes by Buddy Shacklette;
Daytona diary by Tony Gibson;
Shootout is not a pretty race by Bill Lumpkin;
McMurray, Stewart finish strong by Sara Kiesler;
Pakistan-born driver aims for NASCAR by Audrey Parente;
Feb. 8 Start your engines
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
Do the ARCA drivers belong at Daytona? by Josh Lobdell
- Florida Today:
Many will try, only a handful succeed and
Happy Harvick wins wild Shootout and
New paint scheme can't cover up past by Mark DeCotis
- FoxSports:
The Hot Pass: Harvick bounces back from adversity and
Wood Brothers have a shot to rekindle glory by Lee Spencer
- Hartford Courant:
Disconnected: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Far From Plugged In To What Could Truly Help NASCAR by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
Daytona 500 Qualifying Still Confusing by Kim Roberson
- Kansas City Star:
NASCAR denies Keselowski an automatic Daytona 500 entry by Jim Pedley
- mikemulhern.net:
Kevin Harvick wins the Bud Shootout, in a wild, wild finish and
Can Bill Elliott put the Woods' Ford on the Daytona 500 pole? and
Guy Noir's Post-race teardown: Tony Stewart is very impressive...and very impressed and
NASCAR needs a better marketing plan for SpeedWeeks
- NASCAR.com:
Elliott rekindles days of old, leads Daytona 500 practice and
Early wreck a wake-up call for rookies Logano, Speed by Dave Rodman;
Racking up frequent-flyer miles and some goodwill by David Caraviello;
What is the Duel?
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Did he really win that race? Harvick is last man standing at end of wild Shootout by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR This Week:
Promising ... but misleading and
Harvick strikes, others strike out by Monte Dutton
- On Pit Row:
SPEED TV Hits an All Time Low with NASCAR Smarts by Steve Wronkowicz
- Orlando Sentinel:
Can NASCAR live without the car? by Steven Cole Smith;
Wreck & roll: Harvick avoids crashes to win Bud Shootout and
Bill Elliott fastest at Daytona and
New & Improved: Tony Stewart's new job: Owner and driver by Tania Ganguli
- Peoria Journal Star:
The teams they are a-changin' by Jane Miller
- RacingOne:
Harvick Survives for Shootout Win by Jeff Wackerlin
- RacingWithRich:
Harvick saves best for last in wild Bud Shootout by Richard Allen
- Roanoke Times:
NASCAR's most devoted followers have the answers to the sport's problems and
Elliott does well for Woods/Notes and
Stewart sure to be tested in '09 by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
Ryan Newman should have been in Bud Shootout by David Exum;
Could Bill Elliott bring back glory days of NASCAR? by Jared Turner
- SPEEDtv:
A Happy Ending by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
Who's on First, or Something Like That by Ron Fleshman
- Sporting News:
Harvick sneaks past McMurray for Shootout win and
Notebook: Busy Saturday for rookie Logano by Reid Spencer
- St Petersburg Times:
Lap it up: A Daytona joy ride with Jimmie Johnson and
Kevin Harvick looks, then leaps to win Bud Shootout and
In NASCAR, even ceremonial photo risky/Notes by Brant James
- Tampa Tribune:
Kyle Busch Learned Brutal Lesson by Martin Fennelly;
Awesome Bill Turns Back Clock In Practice and
Harvick takes Shootout by Tony Fabrizio
- Toledo Blade:
Hornish expects to have a more successful year by Matt Markey
- Tom Jensen Online:
Reality Check
- Trading Paint:
Exciting Shootout proves to be just what fans, NASCAR needed by Jerry Bonkowski
- USA Today:
Harvick steals win in Budweiser Shootout with last-lap pass by Gary Graves
- Yahoo! Sports:
Five Things: Awesome Bill on top and
Harvick steering in right direction by Jay Hart
posted February 7, 2009
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- ESPN:
Five tweaks that could ramp up NASCAR and
Mr. Nice Guy Martin handles criticism with class and
Let the madness begin ... by Ed Hinton;
Gossage throws counterpunch at Junior by Terry Blount
- Associated Press:
Petty questions NASCAR's point-swapping rules and
Hamlin eager to make 2009 a championship season
- CBS Sports:
It's not even the opener, but fine-tuned Shootout may as well be by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
The name, attention can be both blessing and a curse by David Poole
- Dialed In:
Welcome to Daytona International Speedway’s Media Center! by Claire B. Lang
- FoxSports:
Michael Waltrip Racing integrated toward success by Rea White
- Frontstretch:
Against The Ropes, Allmendinger Keeps Fighting by Mike Lovecchio
- Green-White-Checker:
Earnhardt: We're constantly doing things every week by Travis Barrett
- Insider Racing News:
Name Your Pick for the Hall of Fame by Brenda Benedict
- NASCAR.com:
Soldier ready to return to family, fill NASCAR void by Raygan Swan
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Welcome to Daytona, Joey! First practice sessions are a wild ride for Logano by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR This Week:
A travesty? Why, of course ... by Monte Dutton
- Orlando Sentinel:
Ricky Carmichael trades his 2 wheels for 4 by Steven Cole Smith;
Last season's bitter finish lingers for Kyle Busch and
Richard Petty in a pickle after NASCAR switches gears on guaranteed Daytona 500 spots/Notes by Tania Ganguli
- Portland Press Herald:
Media picks Edwards for championship by Jennifer Lizotte
- RacingOne:
Drivers Reunite for Picture [Ragan, Sorenson, Logano] by Jeff Wackerlin
- RacingWithRich:
Drivers' wagering done in poor taste by Richard Allen
- Sacramento Bee:
Take drive in NASCAR Web traffic by Bill Bradley
- SceneDaily:
Which of the new teams will make an impact? by Bob Pockrass
- SPEEDtv:
JJ Lights Up Daytona and
NASCAR’s New World Order by Tom Jensen
- Sports Illustrated:
With the right people behind his team, Stewart's feeling confident by Bruce Martin
- St Petersburg Times:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. trying to please biggest critic — himself and
Richard Petty unhappy about No. 44 not getting automatic spot/Notes and
NASCAR teams and drivers rethink how they should operate in sluggish economy by Brant James
- Tampa Tribune:
Junior Under Radar and
Stremme Gets A 2nd Chance/Notes by Tony Fabrizio
- Tom Jensen Online:
Show Time
- Trading Paint:
Carrying On A Family Tradition: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Asserts "I Think I Am The Man To Beat" In Budweiser Shootout by Jerry Bonkowski
- USA Today:
Budweiser Shootout pole-sitter Menard crashes in practice by Seth Livingstone;
Stewart in driver's seat and owner's seat in transitional year by Gary Graves
- Virginian-Pilot:
Little track time could make for wild shootout and
Hamlin hungry for his first NASCAR title by Dustin Long
- Yahoo Sports:
Top 20 countdown: No. 1 Jimmie Johnson and
Top 20 countdown: No. 2 Kyle Busch by Jay Hart
posted February 6, 2009
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- ESPN:
The weight on Junior's shoulders by Ed Hinton;
Plenty of intrigue heading into Daytona by Terry Blount;
Ol' man Hamlin new leader at JGR by Angelique Chengelis
- Associated Press:
Waltrip will retire if 2009 isn't a decent season by Jenna Fryer
- Athlon Sports:
2009 Preseason Ranking No. 6: Jeff Gordon
- Augusta Chronicle:
Sport begins fight to stay viable and
Point swapping raises red flag and
Newsmaker - Scott Speed by Don Coble
- Bump Drafts:
Talkin’ ‘Bout Teams: Are Things Starting To Look Up Michael Waltrip Racing? by Jim McCoy
- Caledonian Record:
Strap In! The Shootout Kicks Off The 2009 Season by Biggy Bigelow
- CawsnJaws:
How many times were drivers focused on in 2008? Do sponsors think it was worth the expense? by Cheryl Walker
- Charlotte Observer:
Johnson, 48 team start '09 in the familiar top spot and
Where's the love for Cup racing's reigning champ? and
Points shuffling puts stress on qualifying for some by David Poole
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
NASCAR 'weathers the storm' and
Let's Get This Race Party Started! by Godwin Kelly;
A starting spot in 500 is for sale by Ken WIllis;
Toast of the Town - Joey Logano and
Carmichael catches on by Buddy Shacklett
- Detroit Free Press:
Cup faces what might be most challenging year by Mike Brudenell
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
Owners points for sale, is this what is wrong with NASCAR? by Josh Lobdell
- Express Times:
NASCAR amends rules to add Tony Stewart to Budweiser Shootout at Daytona by Chuck Givler
- Florida Today:
Martin prepared to cope with challenges of Sprint Cup and
Earnhardt lashes out at owners of tracks/Notes by Mark DeCotis
- Ford Racing:
Mike Calinoff Blog: Up On the Roof - Here We Go Again
- Fort Worth Telegram:
Another racing chapter begins for Pakistani driver by Rick Herrin
- FoxSports:
Edwards set for run at Cup title in '09 and
Confusing top 35 rule should give way to franchising by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
James Buescher Driver Diary: Let's Get Back To Racing! by James Buescher;
Refocusing on What's Right In NASCAR by Amy Henderson;
The New Man In Black-Jeff Gordon by Kurt Smith;
Driven To The Past: Supercharged Studebaker by John Potts;
Tearing Apart the Trucks: Let's Go Racing Boys! by Beth Lunkenheimer
- Hartford Courant"
Jimmie Johnson Ready To Prove Polls Don't Win Championships and
Clean And Green: NASCAR's Drug Testing A Blazing Topic On Media Day At Daytona and
The Rumble For The 2009 Sprint Cup Series Rookie Title: Scott Speed Vs. Joey Logano and
J.D. Gibbs Still Wondering About NASCAR's Toyota Showdown Letdown Of Joey Logano and
Wrapping Up A Long Media Day Extravaganza From Daytona International Speedway by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
Reader Recalls Surprising Tony Stewart Send-Off by Rebecca Gladden
- Kansas City Star:
Some Sprint Cup teams turn economic crisis into a positive by Jim Pedley
- LaidbackRacing:
Tailgating: What You Need to Know About Daytona and
Tailgating Recipe and Tips of the Week by Jo Ann Hlavac
- Las Vegas Review Journal:
Highlights from Kasey Kahne Media Tour by Jeff Wolf
- Las Vegas Sun:
Stockcar Toon and
Making predictions about NASCAR is like rolling the dice by Mike Smith
- MoparMax:
The '09 Lineup – Leaner, Meaner? by John Carollo
- Michigan Live:
NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip: 2009 better be good or I'll retire by Jeff Bleiler
- MikeMulhern.net:
The next Alan Kulwicki may rise in 2009, NASCAR's Brian France predicts and
Hey! Isn't it about time these NASCAR drivers finally got some laps in at Daytona...instead of just talking about it? and
NASCAR TV journalism: Too many smiley faces?
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Racing Beat - Menard 1 for 1 and
Right at the four-front - Johnson in position to make history by Dave Kallmann
- NASCAR.com:
Shootout has evolved from Clash of three decades past by Mark Aumann;
Teams finding ways to get on track amid testing ban by David Caraviello;
#29 [NNS] teammates' wager literally puts names on line by Duane Cross
- NASCAR Examiner:
Economy and high anxiety talk at NASCAR media day by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
Where They’ve Been and Where They’re Going: Part 7 by Journo
- NASCAR This Week:
Look at the bright side: Maybe NASCAR will care by Monte Dutton
- Orlando Sentinel:
James Hylton, 74, gives Daytona 500 a final go by Steven Cole Smith;
Dale Jr. speaks bluntly about issue of track promotion by Tania Ganguli;
Joe Nemechek isn't Dale Earnhardt Jr., but the working-class NASCAR fan should take notice by Matt Humphrey
- RaceReportRadio:
Better Get A Program by Sam Atwell
- RaceTalkRadio:
Go Speed Racer, Fantasy Insight - Budweiser Shootout by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Spring Has Sprung by Pete Pistone;
Edwards Down on the Farm by Jeff Wackerlin
- RacingWithRich:
Fuss over Bud Shootout changes much ado about nothing and
Can Sadler- Richard Petty Motorsports marriage continue? by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
R & R Racing: Ralph and Randy look at the opening of NASCAR’s 2009 season
- Roanoke Times:
NASCAR analysis: Plenty to discuss as Daytona 500 looms by Dustin Long
- Rocky Mount Telegram:
Johnson can't win four consecutive championships by Ben Jones
- SceneDaily:
A Media Day 30 years ago? Wouldn’t be much to it by Steve Waid;
Nature of racing at Daytona broadens field of potential winners by Jared Turner;
Jimmie Johnson: Nice guys do finish first by Jeff Gluck;
Brian France: NASCAR is monitoring maneuverings under top-35 rule
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
In the Fast Lane: NASCAR opening with a leaner look by Holly Cain
- SPEEDtv:
Looking Ahead to ‘09 by Jimmy Spencer
- Speedway Illustrated:
Weekend Previoew: Budweiser Shootout by Rob Sneddon
- Sports Illustrated:
The changing world of Daytona 500 by Tom Bowles
- Stock Car Gazette
Let’s Go Racin’, Boys! by Steve Langley;
Hey, Geoff, would you please stay home? by John Kokolski
- StockCar Review:
When Dale Jr. Speaks, Everybody Listens… or Do They? by Debbi Willis
- St Louis Post Dispatch:
NASCAR preview: Season opens on downbeat due to economy by Gerry Fraley
- Tampa Tribune:
Playing David, Nemechek Set To Take On NASCAR Goliaths and
New Sponsor Deals Boost Almirola, Reutimann by Tony Fabrizio
- Tom Jensen Online:
Daytona Media Tour
- Trading Paint:
Tony Stewart Gets Down To Business and
NASCAR Faces Challenging Season in 2009 by Jerry Bonkowski
- Treasure Coast Palm:
For Jimmie Johnson, three is not enough by Bill Whitehead
- USA Today:
Bowyer, Hornish benefit from NASCAR mergers, swaps/Notes and
For Logano, NASCAR's star in the making, the future is now by Nate Ryan;
Shootout has new rules, added meaning as Daytona 500 nears by Gary Graves
- Yahoo Sports:
Five things: Waltrip gets candid by Jay Hart
posted February 5, 2009
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- ESPN:
Plenty of intrigue heading into Daytona by Terry Blount;
RCR feeling urgency to win now by Ed Hinton;
Bubble Wrap suit not bad idea for injury-prone JJ by David Newton;
Hot out of the Box - Carl Edwards has just what NASCAR wants by Allison Glock
- Associated Press:
NASCAR '09: Driving head-on into economic crisis and
Improved RCR needs to take next step
- Athlon Sports
2009 Preseason Ranking No. 7: Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Is the Bud Shootout still an All-Star race by Jeremy Dunn
- Bleacher Report:
What Will $150 Get You Today? A Face-to-Face Meeting With Dale Earnhardt Jr. by Ben Bomberger;
Is Kyle Busch NASCARs Next Legend? by David Phillips
- Bump Drafts:
Driver Profile: Sam Hornish Jr.- IRL Stud, NASCAR Survivor by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
Feel the need for Speedweeks? No question about it by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Kyle Petty's first and Allison's fist lead Daytona memories list by Tom Higgins;
Testing and defining the limits of accessibility by David Poole
- CloseFinishes:
Cutting Back Licensing Fees Another Way NASCAR Could Help Teams by John Close
- Detroit News:
Are you ready for your fantasy NASCAR draft? by Doug Guthrie
- Elmira Star Gazette:
Mayer was a driving force in Formula One/Notes by Ron Levanduski
- FoxSports:
Economy creates survival of the fittest in NASCAR and
Numerous changes heading into 2009 Cup season by Jeff Owens;
Joy, tragedy highlight Hendrick's silver anniversary by Rea White;
Riding with Martin: Enjoying time away from the track by Martin Truex Jr
- Frontstretch:
Good Racing ... A Cure For The Economic Blues by Tommy Thompson;
Relax! The Ever Benevolent NASCAR Has Everything Under Control ... Or Do They? by Jeff Meyer;
Fanning The Flames: The Lights Of The Pace Car Are Off On 2009 by Matt Taliaferro;
So This Is What It Sounds Like ... When Buds Cry by Vito Pugliese;
Hoping For Some NASCAR Give And Take In 2009 by Tom Bowles
- Fulton County News:
The 2009 Racing Season Is Here by Gerald Hodges
- Hartford Courant:
A Chilly Wakeup Call At Daytona International Speedway by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
Underdog Drivers Have A Better Chance Of Success In 2009 by Doug Demmons
- Los Angeles TImes:
NASCAR, other racing series feel the pinch of economic slowdown and
Watch for merging traffic in the Sprint Cup by Jim Peltz
- Motor Sports Weekly News:
The Tragic Story of Rob Moroso by Drew Hierwarter
- NASCAR.com:
Uncertain futures looming for NASCAR's unemployed by David Caraviello;
Noted owners in 2009 help put race issue in rear view by Bill Kimm;
Edwards is media's choice for '09 Cup Series champ
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track
Keselowski will have to race his way into Daytona 500 and
NASCAR fans have plenty to be excited about as the 2009 season kicks off by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Examiner:
LIVE! From NASCAR Media day at Daytona International Speedway by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
The Show Must Go On by T.C.
- NASCAR This Week:
Season Preview: Hendrick polishes his trophies and
Fan Tips and
Legends and Lore: Hammond recalls Daytona's Big Fight and
Season Preview: Stewart, Newman take leap of faith and
Season Preview: Joey Logano, top ‘draft pick,’ gets #20 for Joe Gibbs Racing by Monte Dutton
- Portland Press Herald:
Economy doesn't seem to slow down the formation of new teams by Jennifer Lizotte
- RaceTalkRadio:
Inconsistent Congruities (Or Grand Theft Starting Position) by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingWithRich:
NASCAR Fantasy: Martin, Busch and Vickers could provide value and
Junior started Hendrick career with a bang here last year by Richard Allen
- SceneDaily:
Points swapping could leave some NASCAR fans dazed and confused by Rea White;
Ken Squier put the Daytona 500 on the map by David Exum;
Will recession cause driver aggression? by Art Weinstein
- SPEEDtv:
Go Back To Move Forward by Bob Dillner;
Countdown to Daytona - Kyle Busch by Tom Jensen;
Robin’s Indycar Mailbag for February 4th by Robin Miller
- SpeedwayMedia:
Safety badges? We don’t need no stinking Safety badges! by Larry VanZandt
- Stock Car Gazette:
New teams, small teams, and part-time teams… who will shine? by Mike Irwin
- Tampa Tribune:
Junior: Shootout Format Misses by Tony Fabrizio
- Tom Jensen Online:
This Bud's For You
- USA Today:
'Burning desire' keeps Martin from slowing down at age 50 and
Shuffling turns old foes into allies in NASCAR and
Who will boogity? Waltrip offers up Chase predictions by Seth Livingstone
- Virginian-Pilot:
Goodyear working on giving drivers more grip by Dustin Long
- Yahoo Sports:
Five things to watch by Ricky Craven;
Top 20 countdown: Carl Edwards by Jay Busbee;
Top 20 countdown: No. 4 Kevin Harvick by Jay Hart
- York Dispatch:
Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout has some changes by Ellen Siska
posted February 4, 2009
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- ESPN:
The pressure's on these bubble boys and
Roush figures steady wins the race and
Five drivers to watch in 2009 by David Newton
- Associated Content:
NASCAR Subculture - Something for Everybody by Carol Brown
- Athlon Sports:
2009 Preseason Ranking No. 8: Matt Kenseth
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Quick 2009 NASCAR preview by Jeremy Dunn
- Bleacher Report:
The Day the Engines Died: Remembering Dale Earnhardt, Sr. by Mary Jo Buchanan
- Bristol Herald Courier:
Bristol Motor Speedway Officials Unveil Ford Fan Friday Plans by Allen Gregory
- Bump Drafts:
Bench Racing with NASCAR Tech Patrick Reynolds: A Tribute To Race Parents by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
Feud of the Week: Disappointments, surprises for '09; testing rules by Brian De Los Santos and Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Dream Racers - Former Penske builder works to help keep kids calm during treatments by David Poole
- Chemical & Engineering News:
Materials for the Modern Gladiator by Bethany Halford
- Clarion Ledger:
Racing's Gibbs finds precious backing here car in Jackson by Rick Cleveland
- Daily Times:
Hall of Famers include known and not-so-known by Dorothy Nobis
- Daly Planet:
Thank You by John Daly
- Express Times:
NASCAR-Pocono Raceway connection on track for 2009; Pocono's by Chuck Givler
- FoxSports:
NASCAR Power Rankings by Jorge Andres Mondaca;
Jeff Gordon ready to prove doubters wrong by Lee Spencer;
Don't bet against Stewart-Haas in 2009 by Jeff Owens
- Frontstretch:
Mirror Driving : Auctioning Off Daytona, Bud Shootout Blues, And Playing Cupid With Crew Chiefs;
Top Ten Things I Would Like To See Happen In NASCAR In 2009 by Jeff Meyer;
Did You Notice ... Gaughan's No Rookie, Daytona Can Be Bought, And We All Needed A Vacation by Tom Bowles;
America's Most Wanted: The Top 5 Drivers To Watch In 2009 by Vito Pugliese;
Full Throttle: Bud Shootout, Revell's Departure Not Exactly Embracing Our Past by Mike Neff
- Herald Net:
Inching closer to the opener by Scott Whitmore
- Insider Racing News:
Bud Shootout and Lawsuits by Chuck Abrams;
Someone Needs To Pull The Plug On NASCAR's Truck Series by Larry Van Zandt
- Kingsport Times News:
Bristol Motor Speedway enhances race weekend with Ford Fan Friday by Dave Ongie
- LaidbackRacing:
Mad Mikie's Rants and Raves by Mad Mikie
- Middle Tennessee Racing Scene:
Black Flag: The murky world of the top 35 and other stray thoughts...by Paul Jensen
- Mikemulhern.net:
A TV 'Superman' hangs it up and
NASCAR TV? Give 'em hell, Alan and Steve! ESPN vs SPEED. Go to it, guys.....
- NASCAR.com:
Johnson enters 2009 as an underdog? How can it be? by David Caraviello;
Top Daytona 500 drivers: Back-to-back Marlin at 8 by Mark Aumann
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Stealing spots: Teams once again scheming their way into top 35 in points by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Insiders:
Ask The Insiders Wednesday #9 by T.C.
- NASCAR Racing Scene:
Owner's Points Are Selling Like Hotcakes by Jeremy Dunn
- NASCAR This Week:
Ambrose looking to make impact on the Sprint Cup level by Monte Dutton
- Philpash.com:
Phil Pash's World of Wheels
- RaceTalkRadio:
Randomly Tested and Lucky Thirteen by Lori Munro and Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Busy Debut for Logano by Pete Pistone;
Ladies, Start Your Engines by Alli Owens
- RacingWithRich:
It's time to start setting those NASCAR fantasy lineups and
2008 Review/ 2009 Preview: Carl Edwards and
2008 Review/ 2009 Preview: Paul Menard by Richard Allen
- SceneDaily:
Confessions of a NASCAR fan by Carolyn Brewster;
Hendrick Motorsports teams will bear scrutiny in 2009 by Steve Waid
- SPEEDtv:
Looking for Roses Among the Thorns by Bob Golfen
- Sporting News:
Darrell Waltrip: Watch the Penske cars in the 500 by Matt Crossman
- Toronto Sun:
Born to race - Fitzpatrick on the cusp of becoming Canada's next great driver by Bill Lankhof
- Tuscaloosa News:
My picks for the Top 12 by Harold Stout
- Virginian Pilot:
What would you do in this situation? by Dustin Long
posted February 3, 2009
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- ESPN:
Petty's win total takes an asterisk and
Martin gives HMS dream-team lineup by Terry Blount
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Which Roush driver is on his way out by Jeremy Dunn
- Athlon Sports
2009 Preseason Ranking No. 9: Jeff Burton and
2009 Preseason Ranking No. 10: Kevin Harvick
- Bleacher Report:
NASCAR Wives: Appendages, Assets, Or Liabilities? by Mary Jo Buchanan;
NASCAR Be Warned: Your Competition Lies Here by Adam Amick
- Bump Drafts:
Talkin’ ‘Bout Teams: Exploring the Yates- Roush- Hall Of Fame Connection by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
Winless season leaves Gordon overshadowed, motivated by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
At what point does point-swapping get too silly? and
It's your turn to direct NASCAR on the tube by David Poole
- Daly Planet:
"NASCAR Now" Strikes A Balance by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Speed Weeks about to go full throttle by Godwin Kelly;
Hey Willie! What's bigger than the 500? by Ken WIllis
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
How to fix NASCAR: Establish a Signature West Coast race by Josh Lobdell
- Fayetteville Observer:
Drivers mourn Gibbons’ death by Thomas Pope
- fingerprint inc:
A Big Leap [Cunningham] by Jade Gurss
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
Get up to speed with these NASCAR Web sites by Michele Vincze
- FoxSports:
It's the most wonderful time of the year by Darrell Waltrip;
A look at the real stories of 2009 by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
After NASCAR's Worst Winter Ever, Hope Springs Eternal In '09 by Danny Peters;
Talking NASCAR TV: Four Big Offseason Changes For '09 by Phil Allaway;
Leaving The Winter Of Discontent Behind by S.D. Grady
- Insider Racing News:
The New Look of the 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
by Allen Madding;
Letters To The Editor: There Is No Such Thing As Unmarketable by Jason Peters
- Kansas City Star:
McMurray hopes this is the year he fulfills his potential by Jim Pedley
- Las Vegas Sun:
Daytona, Logano and the future of NASCAR by Mike Smith
- Lexington Dispatch:
Budweiser Shootout is almost here by Ben White
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
A sponsor, a referral and a quandary by Dave Kallmann
- Motorsports Soapbox/Sirius Speedway:
NASCAR's Owner Point Rules Running Amok by Dave Moody
- NASCAR.com:
Evernham enjoying life as museum/shop proprietor by Joe Menzer;
Top Daytona 500 drivers: Ricky Rudd comes in at 10 by Mark Aumann
- NASCAR Insiders:
Historic NASCAR Tracks by Journo
- NASCAR This Week:
Feud of the week: A.J. Allmendinger vs. Scott Speed and
Burning issues: 02-03-09 and
Edwards targets title by Monte Dutton
- New Hampshire Union Leader:
New Hampshire Again Hub of True Value Modified Racing Series by Kevin Provencher
- Race Journal Online:
Cheers and Jeers - Is NASCAR Series Sponsorship Necessary? by Carol Einarsson
- RacingOne:
Team Preview: Yates/Hall of Fame and
Fresh Start by Pete Pistone
- RacingWin:
Stop Gouging Race Fans
- RacingWithRich:
2008 Review/ 2009 Preview: Bobby Labonte by Richard Allen;
Are Elliott and Labonte ruining their legacies? By Jayson D. Henry
- RacingwithRuss:
2009 - A Different Year of Racing by Russell Schmidt
- Reading Eagle:
30th Anniversary of Reading Closing by Mike Feltenberger
- SceneDaily:
Rule changes create new pitting choices for Truck series teams by Bob Pockrass;
Former Daytona 500 winner Geoff Bodine pumped up for season-opening race by Rea White
- SPEEDtv:
Pack It Up by Jade Gurss;
Countdown to Daytona - Mark Martin by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
The Good, Bad, & Ugly As The Racers Are Once Again Commanded To Start Their Engines by Ron Thornton;
Daytona Excitement by Ruth Mattern
- SpinDoctor500blog:
Thanks Judy by Michael Knight
- Sports Illustrated:
Waiting for the green flag to drop on a season full of unknowns by Lars Anderson;
Why the testing ban won't have a big impact, more news and notes by Bruce Martin
- Stock Car Gazette:
Cup drivers to watch in 2009, part 2 by Chuck Abrams;
TV Times - "NASCAR Now" Returns To The Airwaves by Lou Modestino
- StockCar Review:
What Will We See? by Lisa Fowler
- Tom Jensen Online:
2009 Predictions
- USA Today:
Edwards, Busch planning on double duty in Nationwide tour and
Tough times for truck tour, but competition still a selling point by Gary Graves
- Yahoo Sports:
Top 20 countdown: No. 5 Jeff Gordon by Jay Busbee;
Top 20 countdown: No. 6 Mark Martin and
Happy Hour: Mailbag time by Jay Hart
posted February 2, 2009
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- ESPN:
Uncertainty may equal excitement by Ed Hinton
- Albama Live:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. blasts track promoters by Doug Demmons
- CloseFinishes:
NASCAR Heads To Daytona After ‘Worst Week Ever’ by John Close
- Daly Planet:
Ed Hinton and Marty Smith Finally Get Their Chance by John Daly
- FoxSports:
Many unknowns heading into new season by Larry McReynolds
- Frontstretch:
2009 Season Preview : Can Anyone Keep Jimmie Johnson From Making History?;
Five Points To Ponder : 2009 Preview Edition by Mike Lovecchio
- Insider Racing News:
A New Start For Dale Earnhardt Jr. by Matthew Pizzolato;
The Perils of Point Swapping by Loren Dorrell
- LaidbackRacing:
A Look at the 2009 NASCAR Season: Part 2 by Jo Ann Hlavac
- Middle Tennessee Racing Scene:
Black Flag for 2/2/2009: Daytona Junkyard, Memphis gets hosed and more stray thoughts... by Paul Jensen
- NASCAR Insiders:
Final Thoughts on Truck Series Rule Changes by T.C.
- NASCAR This Week:
NASCAR hopes disquieting trend reverses by Monte Dutton
- On Pit Row:
How To Fix NASCAR: 5. Field-Filler Frenzy by Chris Leone
- RaceTalkRadio:
The Sham of Drug Testing by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Team Preview: R. Gordon Motorsports by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
2008 Review/ 2009 Preview: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and
NASCAR bad boys Stewart and Busch not so bad by Richard Allen
- SPEEDtv:
Time To Power Up by Tom Jensen;
NASCAR Wins by Car Number, Part Two by Gregg Leary
- St Petersburg Times:
Lug Nutes: Jimmie Johnson's injured finger is good enough for golf, so it should be good enough for racing at Speed Weeks by Brant James
- Stock Car Gazette:
Tough Economic Times Create New Opportunity for Nationwide Team by Thomas Chemris
- Tampa Tribune:
Johnson, Edwards, Busch A Triple Threat and
Economy Causes Seismic Shift In NASCAR Landscape by Tony Fabrizio
- Trading Paint:
NASCAR Needs A "REAL" Super Bowl of its own by Jerry Bonkowski
- Virginian-Pilot:
Fox Sports CEO waxes gruff on NASCAR by Dustin Long
posted February 1, 2009
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- ESPN:
Channeling Invincibility - Team Red Bull manager Jay Frye likes to use film clips to motivate his team by Ryan McGee
- Autoweek:
NASCAR notebook: John Andretti to race Daytona; Memphis Motorsports Park sold by Al Pearce
- Bump Drafts:
Talkin’ ‘Bout Teams: As The World Turns At EGR by Jim McCoy
- Daly Planet:
"NASCAR Wives" Now All Headed For Daytona and
Anyone Watching "NASCAR 39/10?" and
No DirecTV News Yet For Daytona by John Daly
- Detroit News:
Forget the cold, racing season is here again by Doug Guthrie
- Insider Racing News:
Will The New Truck Series Rules Help Or Hurt The Teams? by Kim Roberson
- mikemulhern.net:
Casey Mears, after tours with Ganassi and Hendrick, is now with Richard Childress, for Year 7 on the NASCAR tour and
Ah, Daytona '79....would that we could be so lucky again and
Can Bobby Labonte and Todd Parrott, two NASCAR champions now teammates, turn 'opportunity' into success? and
Hey, dudes: Let's make NASCAR 'Greener.' Brian France needs your suggestions and
Will this work? Michael Waltrip's expansion, with newcomers Max Papis and Marcos Ambrose joining, in technical alliances by Mike Mulhern
- NASCAR.com:
Boss belongs in Daytona, not in Tampa for big event by Andrew Giangola;
Allison's triumph, tragedy featured in 'Lives' DVD
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track
No excuses in 2009: Time for Dale Earnhardt Jr. to show he’s a legitimate title contender by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR This Week:
Season Preview: Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series drivers by Monte Dutton
- Orlando Sentinel:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. comments spark spirited fan debate by Matt Humphrey
- Philadelphia Daily News:
Donohue: Focus was biggest challenge at Rolex 24 by Bill Fleischman
- RacingWithRich:
2008 Review/ 2009 Preview: Brian Vickers by Richard Allen
- SceneDaily:
Jeff Gordon will lead the pack and win the 2009 Cup title by David Exum;
NASCAR’s TV deal looking good now and
Scott Riggs relying on Tommy Baldwin's experience to boost new team by Bob Pockrass
- SPEEDtv:
Fabulous Fifties… Detroit Dreams and Free Ice Creams by Gregg Leary
- Yahoo Sports:
Top 20 countdown: No. 8 Jeff Burton by Jay Hart
Top 20 countdown: No. 7 Greg Biffle by Jay Busbee
