posted March 31, 2009
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- ESPN:
F1, Cup made for wildly different day by Terry Blount;
Hamlin plays the classy card at Martinsville by Ed Hinton;
Monday Rundown: Baby steps for Martin, Newman and Earnhardt by David Newton;
Ryan McGee Chat Wrap
- At the Track: Gater News:
Hamlin Shows Poise After Martinsville Loss by Ed Coombs
- Autoweek:
Paul Menard in top 35--barely, Roush’s short-track woes and more and
Kevin Harvick wins rain-delayed Truck Series race by Al Pearce
- Big D and Bubba:
Interview with Jimmie Johnson
- Bleacher Report:
On Your Side: Nationwide Two Steps Into Texas by Ben Bomberger;
Full of Bull by David Phillips
- Bump Drafts:
B.D.S. Top 10: Who Should Be #1? by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
Power Rankings: Hamlin accomplishing, just not winning by Brian De Los Santos
- Charlotte Observer:
Johnson up, Edwards down in rankings by David Poole;
First win was no April 1 joke by Tom Higgins
- Daly Planet
Camping World Truck Series Can't Catch A TV Break by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Haas Enjoys Best Day As A Car Owner by Godwin Kelly
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
Was Martinsville the best 2009 Sprint Cup race? by Josh Lobdell
- EveryJoe:
NASCAR Goes to the Gym by Warren Hayashi
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
Fans will be seeing double during weekend’s races at TMS by Anthony Andro
- FoxSports:
Beard or no beard, Johnson can get the job done by Jeff Owens;
Johnson sets the standard and
Stewart's group catching up quickly by Lee Spencer
- Freeport Journal-Standard:
NASCAR centerpiece: Bad fast & bad blood by Todd Warshaw
- Frontstretch:
Is Roush Fenway's Slow Start A Case Of Short Track-itis ... Or A Sign Of Something Else? by Danny Peters;
Beyond The Cockpit: Jason Keller On Racing In NASCAR's Second Series by Amy Henderson;
Talking NASCAR TV: FOX Needs To Cover More Than Just The Cars Up Front by Phil Allaway;
Who's Hot / Who's Not In Sprint Cup: Martinsville Speedway Edition by Doug Turnbull;
Running Their Mouth: Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 by Beth Lunkenheimer
- Insider Racing News
Rick Hendrick – Ya Just Don’t Get It! by Allen Madding
- Las Vegas Sun:
Martinsville as stimulus package by Mike Smith
- Lexington Dispatch:
Stewart makes strides with new team by Ben White
- Motorsports Talk
Rearview: Martinsville by Charles Krall
- NASCAR.com:
Behind the Wrenches ... with Bill Pink by Kimberly Hyde;
Hamlin's calm post-race attitude shows maturation by Joe Menzer;
Bowyer running well with new team; fifth at M'ville by Raygan Swan;
Final Turn: Is Reutimann's early success long-term?
- NASCAR Insider:
Short Tracks Rough up Roush by T.C.
- NASCAR This Week:
One more reminder that the torch has passed and
Hamlin's got the runner-up blues and
Johnson's Martinsville mastery remains by Monte Dutton
- News and Record:
Hamlin vows to strike back at Johnson for bump by Dustin Long
- New York Times:
A Longtime Racing Town Shifts Its Focus by Katie Thomas
- Philpash.com:
Phil Pash's World of Wheels
- Portland Press Herald:
Martinsville thoughts and caution recap by Jennifer Lizotte
- Race Journal Online
Cheers and Jeers - The Best Racing is Short-Track Racing! by Carol Einarsson
- RaceTalkRadio:
Nothing Beats Some Beating and Banging, Making the Grade - Martinsville 1 by Dennis Michelsen
- Racing Design Blog:
Paint Scheme Profile: Jimmie Johnson by Jim Ransdell
- Racing Geek
NASCAR Power Poll and
Thoughts on Muscling His Way to a Win by Jordan Bianchi
- RacingMom:
From a Great Line of Women...Claire B Lang
- RacingWithRich:
Junior scores best 2009 result despite week of turmoil and
Newman posts best 2009 finish in Martinsville and
G'Day, Mate! Ambrose posts another good run by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Tony Stewart a driving force off the track, too by Ralph N. Paulk
- Roanoke Times:
Stewart's team on the move/Notes and
Bump 'n' run: Jimmie Johnson's NASCAR nudge in Martinsville by Dustin Long;
Gordon finds fault in finish by Shaun Hoy
- SceneDaily:
Hendrick Motorsports' Jeff Gordon remains class of the field by Rea White;
What is Kyle Busch running from? by Lee Montgomery;
Jimmie Johnson's Martinsville pass: Just hard racing by Bob Pockrass
- SpeedwayMedia:
The Good, Bad, & Ugly - If It Is Success We Reward, Shouldn't Jimmie Get $20,000,000 Instead Of GM's CEO? by Ron Thornton;
On Pit Road: Stewart-Haas Comes Alive at Martinsville by Joe Dunn;
NASCAR needs To wakeup and smell the economy by Jeffrey Gearhart;
Harvick wins rain delayed Kroger 250 by Ed Coombs
- USA Today:
Johnson team doesn't panic in scratching out first win of 2009 by Zack Albert
- Yahoo Sports:
Happy Hour: The Schottenheimer of NASCAR by Jay Hart;
Power Rankings
posted March 30, 2009
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- ESPN.com:
2009 Power Rankings by Ryan McGee;
Johnson strikes again at Martinsville by Ed Hinton
- Associated Press:
Mr. Martinsville: Johnson wins again at paper clip by Hank Kurz Jr.
- Athlon Sports
Short Trackin': Johnson returns to Martinsville Victory Lane by Amanda Brahler
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Now that was short track racing by Jeremy Dunn
- Bleacher Report:
Jeff Gordon Vs. Tony Stewart: Is It On Again? and
Clint Bowyer Says "Go Ahead, Make My Day" at Martinsville Speedway by Mary Jo Buchanan;
Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500: Surprising, Not Surprising by Ben Bomberger
- Bump-Drafts:
Young Mr. Johnson Is A Sly Old Dog by Jim McCoy
- CawsnJaws:
Commercial breakdown, driver focus, and links related to the 2009 Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 by Cheryl Walker
- CBS Sports:
Martinsville racing always recipe for fun, especially for J.J. by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Rewind | Commentary, key moments by David Poole
- CloseFinishes:
Johnson Approaching Some Regal Marks At Martinsville by John Close
- Danville Register & Bee:
Johnson wins Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 by Paul Long;
Hendrick drivers dominate the field by Damien Sordelett;
Stewart-Haas Racing on the right track by Tom Milstead;
Earnhardt, Martin put together solid finishes by Drew Wilson
- Daly Planet:
A Little Less "Digger" And A Lot More Racing and
Michael Waltrip Set For Monday TV Dash by John Daly
- Fox Sports:
Johnson sets the standard by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
Matt McLaughlin's Thinkin' Out Loud: Martinsville Spring Recap by Matt McLaughlin;
Johnson, Martinsville Proved It's The Drivers That Have Changed -- Not The Racing by Bryan Davis Keith;
Five Points To Ponder: Martinsville Edition by Mike Lovecchio;
Jiminy Cricket! Scott Speed Gets To Kyle Busch's Conscience At Martinsville! by Tony Lumbis;
Bubble Breakdown: Toyota Bubble Teams Struggle Mightily At Martinsville While Menard Sneaks In by Mike Ravesi
- Insider Racing News:
Johnson Still Owns Martinsville Speedway by Ron Felix;
Is Mark Martin on the Right Track? by Matthew Pizzolato;
Martinsville Speedway Notebook ~ Sunday by Connie Felix
- mikemulhern.net
Another fade for Jeff Gordon...and another downer for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and
Jimmie Johnson steals one from Denny Hamlin and Jeff Gordon and
Jimmie Johnson rallies down the stretch to win Martinsville and
For Rick Hendrick, Martinsville Speedway is where it all began
- Motor Sports Weekly News:
Johnson, Hendrick Celebrate 25 Years of Victories by Drew Hierwarter
- NASCAR.com:
Stewart-Haas Racing posts its first team-wide top-10s by Raygan Swan;
Melting tires big issue for multiple drivers at M'ville and
Dale Jr. overcomes shifter problem to post a top-10 by Joe Menzer
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Jeff Gordon isn’t winning … but who cares, he’s leading the points and
Allmendinger is on verge of entering Chase territory … So where’s the sponsor? and
Jimmie Johnson shows why he’s always the favorite for the championship by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Examiner:
Earnhardt Junior finally has reason to smile and
Kenseth crew chief didn't understand Martinsville penalty by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
Digger Fans? And Where Are The Hospitality Tents? by Journo
- NASCAR This Week:
Post-race rail and
Goody's Fast Relief 500 Notes and
The importance of being there by Monte Dutton
- Nascar Fashionistas:
Who needs March Madness when you have NASCAR Kinetics? by Darlynn Nangano
- Never Enough Sports:
This is why you should be rooting for Kyle Busch by Jayson D. Henry
- RaceTalkRadio:
Gramps Earnhardt Wouldn't Have Rushed Jeffrey to Nationwide (And Old-fashioned Beating and Banging, Monday Twitting Fool) by Dennis Michelsen
- Racingdesignblog:
Classic Paint Schemes: Dale Earnhardt Silver-the one that started it all
- Racing One:
Hot Laps by Pete Pistone
- Racin' Today:
Johnson Bumps Way to Martinsville Win by Rick Minter
- Roanoke Times:
Payback coming and a line drawn by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
Where are they now? W.C. 'Junie' Donlavey
- SpeedwayMedia:
Where to put this Clock? by Mike Finnegan
- Stock Car Gazette:
TV Times - Bristol TV Ratings Drop 18%… (can we blame Digger?) by Lou Modestino;
Track Trash – Martinsville Madness by Boyd McPherson
- StockCar Review:
Impressive/Unimpressive: Martinsville... Johnson's New House by Joe Jacobs
- Trading Paint:
You Just Knew It Was Coming: Johnson Wins At Martinsville by Jerry Bonkowski
- USA Today:
Stewart-Haas team establishing itself by Zack Albert
- Yahoo Sports:
Johnson enriches the Hendrick fairy tale by Jay Hart
posted March 29, 2009
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- ESPN.com:
Busch brothers primed for big season by Ed Hinton
- Abilene Reporter-News:
NASCAR riding out rough ride
- Bleacher Report:
What Did You Do When The Rains Washed Out the Racing in Martinsville? by Mary Jo Buchanan
- Bristol Herald Courier:
Race Officials Review Saturday Night Spectacular at Bristol Motor Speedway by Allen Gregory
- Bump-Drafts:
Martinsville Contenders & Pretenders and
Not All Champions Have Trophies- Mark Martin Profile by Jim McCoy
- Charlotte Observer:
Hendrick's ties to ex-governor eyed by Andrew Curliss;
Rivalry? Not to hear these two tell it by David Poole
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Hendrick gives Earnhardt’s team a push by Lindsey Young
- Dallas Morning News:
Gordon hasn't been able to get in gear at TMS by Anthony Andro
Hard luck, but no hard feelings by Kevin Sherrington
- Danville Register & Bee:
Jeff Burton has established himself as a leader at RCR by Damien Sordelett;
Crawford wins pole for Kroger 250 by Paul Long;
Dale Jr.‘s team staying in place at Hendrick and
The first five races of the 2009 Sprint Cup season have not gone as scripted by Drew Wilson
- Daly Planet:
No TV Winners In Martinsville Rain by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Short, flat Jimmie's kind of track by Godwin Kelly
- Detroit Free Press:
Right attitude propels Marcos Ambrose by Mike Brudenell
- Fayetteville Observer:
'Little Rock' helps drivers get an upper hand by Thomas Pope
- Fox Sports:
Mother Nature smiles on Jeff Gordon by Darrell Waltrip;
Don't get down on Logano yet by Jeff Hammond;
Spinning my wheels: Can anyone beat Hendrick? by Mike Harmon
- Insider Racing News:
Will We Have a Second Annual Saturday Night Special in 2010? by Kim Roberson
- Martinsville Bulletin:
Your motorsports career could start here by Chase Young;
Bigger isn't better and
Short-track royalty by Johnny Buck
- mikemulhern.net:
Kurt Busch is finally rolling again....can he keep it up? and
The NASCAR world awaits that Busch-vs-Busch showdown and
Keep an eye on Kevin Harvick making a move up to NASCAR Cup team ownership and
Jeff Gordon: On Kyle Busch and Dale Earnhardt Sr. and
How long has it been now since Jeff Gordon tasted NASCAR victory champagne? and
Jeff Gordon's back pain is starting to look ominious and
Remember when the cars were as wild as the men who raced them? and
Deer in the headlights? What would Dale do? by Mike Mulhern
- NASCAR.com:
Addressing the fallacy of sport's 'abandoned' past by David Caraviello;
Gordon looks to resurrect old Martinsville success by Joe Menzer
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Don't be surprised if Scott Speed bolts NASCAR for new Formula 1 team and
Rainy weekend gives advantage to Hendrick's dynamic duo by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR This Week:
Martinsville pre-race rail and
Old times here are not forgotten and
Gordon turns to Martinsville … for a win and
Martinsville Notebook 2 by Monte Dutton
- Racin' Today:
Goody’s Can Be A Pain For Drivers by Rick Minter
- Racing One:
Hamlin Heading for Home by Pete Pistone
- Ring of Fire:
Everyone Should Have a Friend like Whelen by Tiffany Ricardo Moore
- Roanoke Times:
Hendrick's memories mixed and
Today's young talent struggling to get jobs and
Another 2-man showdown? and
Brian Vickers: In his own words by Dustin Long
- SPEEDtv.com:
Who Needs It This Week? by Tom Jensen
- Scene Daily:
Jeff Gordon joins elite group as Silver Buffalo recipient by Rea White
- Southern Pines Pilot:
Crazy Season Means Siding with Kyle Busch by Andy Cagle
- Trading Paint:
Harvick, Burton Ready To Tame Martinsville On Sunday by Jerry Bonkowski
- Yahoo Sports:
Martinsville story lines by Jay Hart
posted March 28, 2009
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- ESPN.com:
Hendrick's dynamic duo the boys to beat and
Helio's co-defendant is Johnson's agent by Ed Hinton;
'84 win kick-started Hendrick dynasty by David Newton
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Number 28 missing on the track, again by Jeremy Dunn
- Bleacher Report:
Ella Sofia Gordon: NASCAR's Little Princess by Mary Jo Buchanan
- CBS Sports:
Hendrick's remarkable run started 25 years ago at Martinsville by Pete Pistone
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
NFL gives NASCAR cause to make Daytona even more special by Lindsey Young
- Clanton Advertiser:
2nd short track provides just as much excitement by Jeff Findley
- Danville Register and Bee:
Local teams could shake up Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 by Damien Sordelett
- Daly Planet:
Truck Series Race May Move To SPEED by John Daly
- fanzonesports:
For the Love of NASCAR by Sal Sigala, Jr.
- Fox Sports:
Reutimann living up to his name by Lee Spencer
- Greensboro News-Record:
Denny Hamlin: You want to make a difference by Dustin Long
- Insider Racing News:
NASCAR's Untapped Gold Mine by Brenda Benedict
#8 Cup Team Outside The Top-35 For The First Time In Ten Years by Nick Blake
- Las Vegas Review Journal:
Season heating up for NASCAR drivers by Ted Yerzyk
- Las Vegas Sun:
Kyle Busch is sending drivers to the gym and a few thoughts on Bristol’s “sellout” by Mike Smith
- mikemulhern.net:
Joey Logano isn't sweating it....yet. But the question is still there -- too much too soon for this kid? and
Jeff Gordon 'wins' the pole, when Martinsville 500 qualifying is rained out and
Jimmie Johnson, finally at one of his best tracks, is confident Sunday's 500 will be him versus Jeff Gordon and
How much economic impact does a NASCAR race have? and
That hole Dale Earnhardt Jr. is stuck in just got a little deeper and
Dale Earnhardt Jr. versus Kyle Busch? Junior better get up on the wheel...Kyle is leaving him in the dust and
Has Kyle Busch fixed that brake problem that doomed him last season at Martinsville? by Mike Mulhern
- NASCAR.com:
Edwards looking for magic at Martinsville, then more and
Focus on NCAA tourney varies from driver to driver by Joe Menzer;
Martinsville where it began 25 years ago for Hendrick and
Rain cancels qualifying and threatens Sat. practices by Raygan Swan;
TRG continues to play role of David against Goliaths by Dave Rodman
- NASCAR This Week:
Earnhardt, Hendrick try to end their recession;
The straight dope on attendance and
Days & Knights in Eden by Monte Dutton
- Portland Press Herald:
Martinsville preview and pick/Lucky Dogs/Joey Logano by Jennifer Lizotte
- Racin' Today:
Analysis: Thoughts On Martinsville by Jim Pedley;
Martinsville: Small Track, Big Tradition;
Rain Makes Gordon An Unqualified Success and
Busch Brothers’ Act Is Boffo by Rick Minter
- RacingWithRich:
Qualifying rainouts: There has to be a better way by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Kyle Busch, Earnhardt Jr. not taking the same route and
Switch of Car No., crew, doesn't slow Boywer by Ralph Paulk
- Roanoke Times:
Martinsville week tends to be unique and
'GOAT' learning the ropes in Trucks and
Gordon: Busch no Dale Sr. by Dustin Long
- Scene Daily:
David Reutimann is making waves and that’s no joke by Kenny Bruce;
Do some fans watch races just to see crashes? by Art Weinstein
- Speedway Media:
Super Sunday Wouldn't Be a Bad Idea by Larry Taylor
Joey Logano Needs To Improve by Jeffrey Gearhart
- Sports Illustrated:
Down but not out, Martin looks for Martinsville spark by Lars Anderson;
Under-the-radar Bowyer quietly moves up standings by Mark Beech
- Stock Car Gazette:
Jeff Gordon Claims Martinsville Sprint Cup Pole… Weather Permitting by Steve Langley
- Tampa Tribune:
Cocky? Reutimann Merely Excited About Start by Tony Fabrizio
- USA Today:
Martinsville's age-old layout remains a mystery for drivers by Nate Ryan;
Gordon stands to gain as rain disrupts Martinsville qualifying and
Busch, Dale Jr. clear the air on Bristol rhubarb by Zack Albert
posted March 27, 2009
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- ESPN:
Stock Car Challenge preview: Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 by Mark Garrow;
Safety the biggest gain with new car by Ed Hinton;
Super Bowl and 500 would not mix well and
Brace for Kyle Busch: The Ride by David Newton;
At Martinsville, a hot dog like no other by Terry Blount
- Athlon Sports:
An interview with NASCAR's Casual Fan by Vito Pugliese
- Bleacher Report:
Creature Vs. Creature: NASCAR Picks (Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500) by Ben Bomberger;
Travis Kvapil's Absence at Martinsville is a Shame and
Full of Bull by David Phillips
- Bump Drafts:
Kyle Busch & Joe Gibbs: NASCAR’s Odd Couple by Jim McCoy
- Caledonian Record:
Strap In! Jimmy Spencer A Legend - Really? by Biggy Bigelow
- Charlotte Observer:
If the NFL pushes, NASCAR has to give by David Poole;
She's [Leilani Munter] racing hard, while living green by Jim Morrill
- Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil:
NASCAR Scene: Worst, best of times for Busch at Bristol by Marsha Hoffman
- Daly Planet:
Double Dose Of "Digger" On Tap For Martinsville by John Daly
- Danville Register & Bee:
T.J. Bell making transition to Truck Series well by Paul Long
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
25 years of Hendrick - Empire had humble beginnings by Godwin Kelly
- Detroit Free Press:
This week's driver to watch: Colin Braun by Mike Brudenell
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
It’s too early for Harvick to fret about bad results by Anthony Andro
- FoxSports:
These guys have to feel good after Bristol by Larry McReynolds;
TRG Motorsports strives for success by Rea White
- Franklin News Post:
Hamlin hopes for a second Martinsville victor
- Frontstretch:
Kvapil's Situation Is Sad - But It's The Reality by Kurt Smith;
For Junior, Does Fun Trump Having It All? by Amy Henderson;
Driven to the Past: One of the Friendships I Treasure... by John Potts;
Kenny Wallace Driver Diary: I Love Being a Racecar Driver by Kenny Wallace;
Everybody Hates the Best - Kyle Bush - Audio Blog by Matt Carey
- Indianapolis Star:
Pit Pass by Curt Cavin & Steve Ballard
- Insider Racing News:
"Pit Stop in a Southern Kitchen"...a Must Read by Rebecca Gladden
- LaidbackRacing:
Mad Mikie's Rants and Raves by Mad Mikie;
Tailgating: What You Need to Know About Martinsville by Jo Ann Hlavac
- Las Vegas Review Journal:
Racing a young person's sport by Jeff Wolf
- Los Angeles Times:
Rick Hendrick defends Earnhardt's crew chief by Jim Peltz
- Martinsville Bulletin"
Brice “Spider” Stultz honored by LLOAR by Chase Young
- Michigan Live:
Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 picks
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Racing Beat: Formula One opening with pistons firing by Dave Kallmann
- NASCAR.com:
Lorenzen dominated M'ville for several years in 28 car by Mark Aumann;
NASCAR reverts to a good All-Star end, so leave it be by Joe Menzer;
Gibbs team hopes changes avert another Chase crash by David Caraviello;
Smack: Hendrick, M'ville and ... the Octomom?
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Another Earnhardt will take a shot at NASCAR glory by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Fashionistas
A Fast Lap with Sutherlin Marlin by Megan Wood;
Ok Kids, Earmuffs! Sprint to offer pre race audio before All Star Race by Darlynn Nangano
- NASCAR Insiders:
EGR Reaching Out To Social Media by Journo
- NASCAR This Week:
Stats favor Johnson, Gordon at Martinsville and
Martinsville: Harder than it looks by Monte Dutton
- NASCAR Racing Scene:
A new date for the Daytona 500? by Jeremy Dunn
- Nashville City Paper:
For Sterling Marlin — the daughter also rises by Larry Woody
- Never Enough Sports:
NASCAR's Chase will never match NCAA Tournament by Jayson D. Henry
- Newsday:
Riding Shotgun With ESPN's Shannon Spake by Bobby Cassidy, Jr.
- On Pit Row:
One and Done: Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 by Chris Leone
- Orlando Sentinel:
Ganguli’s Green-White-Checkered: Where we can’t believe we forgot about Kasey Kahne by Tania Ganguli
- RaceTalkRadio:
Trip Back in Time, Fantasy Insight - Martinsville 1 by Dennis Michelsen
- Racing Design:
Paint Scheme Profile: Dale Earnhardt Jr. and
Industry Insight: NASCAR paint scheme development by Jim Ransdell
- RacingOne:
Kicked into Change and
Martinsville Good for Gordon by Pete Pistone;
Driver Handicaps: Martinsville by Jeff Wackerlin
- Racin' Today:
All Martin Asks for is a Miracle by Larry Woody;
Vickers Netting Love from Fans by Rick Minter;
Covering Motorsports Now by Jim Pedley
- RacingWithRich:
Love 'em or Hate 'em, the Busch brothers are good by Richard Allen
- SceneDaily:
The NFL toys with the Daytona 500 by Mike Hembree;
Whatever happened to Landon Cassill? by Jeff Gluck;
AJ Allmendinger vs. Scott Speed by Bob Pockrass
- SPEEDtv:
Consistency Wins NASCAR Titles by Adam Alexander;
Kyle, Throwback Driver by Jimmy Spencer;
Johnson Looks For A Little M-ville Magic and
Vickers Mum On Switch by Tom Jensen
- SportingNews:
Martinsville coming at a good time for Earnhardt by Bill Marx
- Sports Illustrated:
Gordon, Busch primed for season-long duel by Tom Bowles
- Stock Car History Online:
BRH Racing Archives: The Rookie (A shot of Jimmie Johnson during his NASCAR debut)
- Stock Car Gazette:
Kyle Busch Truck Series 3-peat? by Steve Langley;
Some up-n-coming drivers to watch for… by Robyn Snell
- USA Today:
Return to Martinsville gives Johnson reason for optimism by Gary Graves
- Virginian-Pilot:
Low-budget racing team makes the most with a little by Dustin Long
- Yahoo! Sports:
Short and sweet by Ricky Craven
posted March 26, 2009
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- ESPN:
Racing success still elusive for women by Terry Blunt;
Rowdy Busch no 'Intimidator' by Marty Smith;
Slow-starting 88 team meets, airs it out and
Junior has popularity; Kyle has wins by David Newton;
Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 fantasy rankings by ESPN Staff
- Associated Press:
Hendrick committed to Earnhardt Jr., Eury Jr. by Jenna Fryer
- Atlanta Journal Constitution:
Aflac upgrades its NASCAR sponsorship by Peralte Paul
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Race of the week- 1999 Goody's 500 at Martinsville (and bonus clip from 1957) by Jeremy Dunn
- Augusta Chronicle:
Martinsville mixes old with the new and
NASCAR newsmaker by Don Coble
- Bleacher Report:
What To Watch For: Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 by Ben Bomberger;
3 Earnhardt's in one Race by David Phillips
- Bump Drafts:
Track Advance: Martinsville “The Paper Clip” by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
If NFL tweaks schedule, timing perfect for NASCAR to do so, too by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Out front? Oh, yeah, that's your winner by David Poole
- Dallas Morning News:
Harvick fights inconsistency in '09 by Anthony Andro
- Daly Planet:
Helio Castoneves Leads ESPN's NASCAR Show and
Sprint Excludes Fans From Special All-Star Coverage by John Daly
- Delaware News Journal:
Unlike Bristol, Martinsville delivers and
Bowyer's steady hands steer car in right direction by Mike Finney
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
Hamlin headed to Martinsville with momentum
- FoxSports:
NASCAR Power Rankings by Jorge Andres Mondaca;
These guys have to feel good after Bristol by Larry McReynolds;
Bristol -- the competition got stomped by Darrell Waltrip
- fanzonesports
To: Tony Jr......Love, Dale Jr. by Sal Sigala Jr.
- Frankin News-Post:
Harvick has adopted Martinsville, now he wants to win there by Ronald Young
- Frontstretch:
Clint Bowyer: Still Flying Under The Radar by Tommy Thompson;
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: Formula For Success? by Matt McLaughlin;
Pushing Through NASCAR's Press Conference Daze About Nothing by Jeff Meyer;
Fanning The Flames: Yeah, I'll Admit It; I Miss The Old Bristol Stomp by Matt Taliaferro;
Frontstretch Fantasy Insiders: No Need For Headache Powder At Martinsville by Bryan Davis Keith and Mike Neff
- Fulton County Times:
Gibbs Teams Finish 1-2 At Bristol by Gerald Hodges
- Insider Racing News:
Say What..Dot Com? by Brian Watkins;
From The Track: The Season Finally Starts by Frank Youtzy
- Kingsport Times-News:
Bill Elliott acting as mentor to Kingsport driver John King Jr. by Jeff Bobo
- Los Angeles Times:
Rick Hendrick defends Earnhardt's crew chief by Jim Peltz
- Martinsville Bulletin:
Doing well, considering [Martinsville ticket sales] and
Speedway impact: $170M by Johnny Buck
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Tinker, tinker, tinker by Dave Kallman
- NASCAR.com:
NASCAR reverts to a good All-Star end, so leave it be by Joe Menzer;
Ageless Hylton still yearns to start one final Cup race by David Caraviello;
Martinsville holds promise for Hendrick's dynamic duo by Duane Cross
- NASCAR Examiner:
Jimmie Johnson: The 'brainiac' of Martinsville by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
I Gotta Question About Firesuits by T.C.
- NASCAR Media:
The Weekend Preview page
- NASCAR This Week:
The track that Clay built (re-post) and
Adjusting to fewer adjustments by Monte Dutton
- NASCAR-ista:
Cowboy Harvick Goes West by Michelle Dawn
- NBC Sports:
Dynamite duo at Martinsville by Johnny Benson
- On Pit Road:
Davey Allison vs Ralph Earnhardt: NASCAR’s 64 Greatest Drivers Match Up by Charlie Turner
- Orlando Sentinel:
Kyle Petty uses Facebook to build support for charity ride, Victory Junction Gang Camp by Matt Humphrey;
Where we can’t believe we forgot about Kasey Kahne by Tania Ganguli
- Peoria Journal Star:
Rude, crude but this kid sure can race by Jane Miller
- Philadelphia Daily News:
It's early, but some NASCAR drivers are off to a good start by Bill Fleischman
- Portland Herald:
In case you missed it: Bowyer on The Biggest Loser by Jennifer Lizotte
- Racing Design:
Classic Paint Schemes: Davey Allison's original #28 by Jim Ransdell
- RacingWithRich:
Bristol Bump was replaced by Bristol Boring and
Race Preview and Fantasy Predictions: Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 by Richard Allen
- Roanoke Times:
No changes for Earnhardt and
Late star's grandson makes debut in May [Jeffrey Earnhardt] by Dustin Long
- Rubbings Racing:
Jeff Gordon: Not Going for Fifth Sprint Cup Championship and
Joe Gibbs: Back on Top, or Now Just Average? by Christopher Smith
- Scene Daily:
Are more tracks like Martinsville needed in NASCAR? by Kenny Bruce;
Cale Yarborough still tough at 69 by Mike Hembree
- SPEEDtv:
Hendrick Behind #88’s Efforts by Tom Jensen
- Speedway Media:
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Bristol by Jeffrey Boswell;
Tony Eury Jr's Replacement by Larry Taylor
- Sports Illustrated:
Kahne, Francis regain form that launched them to '06 Chase by Tim Tuttle
- Stock Car Gazette
Stewart, Newman More Than Meets The Eye by Mike Irwin
- StockCar Review:
Fantasy Picks for the Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 by T. Jay Maddox
- Toronto Sun:
Kyle crosses the line by Dean McNulty
- USA Today:
Team notes: Close-quarters racing next up at Martinsville;
Off-week experiences a blast for Logano; Bristol, not so much by Joey Logano;
Listen to NASCAR pre-race crew talks by Leslie Cauley
- Vegas Insider
Martinsville Preview by Micah Roberts
- Yahoo Sports:
What to Watch For: Martinsville
- York Dispatch:
Hendrick team one to watch this weekend at Martinsville Speedway by Ellen Siska
posted March 25, 2009
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- ESPN:
Comeback Kahne? Kid's on a roll by Terry Blount;
Crunching numbers after Bristol by Matt Willis
- Athlon Sports:
Horsepower Rankings: Rankings stabilize following Bristol vertigo by Matt Taliaferro
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner
Dale Earnhardt Jr continues to take a verbal beating by Jeremy Dunn
- Bleacher Report
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Must Master The Art Of Discipline To Succeed by Mary Jo Buchanan;
Brian Vickers Talks Short-Track Racing by Ben Bomberger
- Bump Drafts:
Bench Racing With Patrick Reynolds: Springtime in North Wilkesboro by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
Feud of the Week: Bristol track, determining a champ, 88's problems by Pete Pistone and Brian De Los Santos
- CNN:
Recession pushes NASCAR racer into owner by Larry Lazo
- Daly Planet:
The Powerful Image Of Jeffrey Earnhardt On TV by John Daly
- Dayton Daily News:
Kyle Busch is great for NASCAR by Greg Billing
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
Could this be the week Johnson scores his first 2009 win? by Josh Lobdell
- Fanhouse Motorsports:
Busch Bond Can Lead to Broken Records by Holly Cain
- Fanzonesports:
Joey Logano...Count Me in at Martinsville by Sal Sigala Jr.
- Frontstretch:
Did You Notice? ... Earnhardt's Free Pass, Busch's Less Than Intimidating Nature, And Mourning NASCAR's Past by Tom Bowles;
Top Ten Things People Who Think The Racing At Bristol Now Sucks Also Believe by Jeff Meyer;
Racing The Way It Used To Be: NASCAR Short Tracks Still Exist -- If Barely by Vito Pugliese;
Mirror Driving : Final Thoughts On The New Bristol And Digesting The Top 35;
Frontstretch Sprint Cup Power Rankings : Top 15 After Bristol compiled by Mike Neff
- Insider Racing News
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Will Never Win A Sprint Cup Championship by Larry Van Zandt
- LTPicks:
Martinsville driver rankings;
Last 3 years at Martinsville
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Lloyd Ruby, 1928-2009 by Dave Kallmann
- Motorsports Talk:
Does NASCAR owe the fans? by Charles Krall
- NASCAR.com:
Five things about ... The Martinsville Hot Dog by Raygan Swan;
1on1: Mark Green has a full plate balancing two careers by Dave Rodman;
Head2Head: Should Eury Jr. be replaced on #88?
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track
TRG Motorsports deserves kudos for getting #71 into top 35 by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Insiders:
Ask The Insiders Wednesday #16 by T.C.
- NASCAR This Week:
Busch Brothers Trivia by Monte Dutton;
Bristol Badness by Sharon Bundy
- NASCAR-ista
Kyle Busch Needs to Get Over His Junior Fixation by Michelle Dawn
- On Pit Row:
Dale Earnhardt vs Bobby Isaac: NASCAR’s 64 Greatest Drivers Match Up by Charlie Turner
- RaceReportRadio:
Junior Has Junior's Back by Sam Atwell
- RaceTalkRadio:
Trying to Rationalize the Irrational & the Kvapil Travisty by Lori Munro and Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Martinsville a Goal for Edwards by Jeff Wackerlin
- Racing Design:
Paint Scheme Profile: Tony Stewart by Jim Ransdell
- RacingWithRich:
Junior doesn't have Senior's competitive drive by Richard Allen
- RacingwithRuss:
Busch and Harvick do the Bristol Stomp by Russell Schmidt
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
R&R Racing: short tracks by Ralph and Randy
- SceneDaily:
First and foremost, television commentator Kenny Wallace remains a race-car driver by Lee Montgomery
- SPEEDtv:
Crew Chief Jeff Hensley Q&A
- SpeedwayMedia:
Some Thoughts on the New Bristol by Ron Fleshman;
Happy Birthday, Car of Tomorrow: The Absolutely Terrible Twos Are Here by Larry VanZandt
- Sports Illustrated:
With second win in three races, Busch reclaims top spot by Tom Bowles
- StockCar Review:
NASCAR Owes the Fans by Jack Lewis
- USA Today:
Stewart takes viewers behind the scenes on new online show by Nate Ryan
- Weekender:
Pitpass: Sigh of relief for big-name drivers by Timothy J. Raub
- Yahoo Sports:
Happy Hour: Changing the Chase by Jay Hart
posted March 24, 2009
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- ESPN:
Gordon's famed #24 already 'in championship form' by Terry blount;
Bring back the Bristol mayhem by David Newton
- Associated Press:
Hamlin ready to share spotlight with JGR teammate
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner
What happened to the racing at Bristol by Jeremy Dunn
- At the Track: Gater News:
Kyle's Ruining NASCAR, Takes Shots at Jr. by Ed Coombs
- Bleacher Report:
NASCAR Is Not "DRIVEN" By The Fans Anymore by Angela Wolf
- Bristol Herald Courier:
Food City 500 Weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway Attracts Big Crowds And Rave Reviews and
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Fans Search For Answers As Their Hero Sputters by Allen Gregory
- Bump Drafts:
The B.D.S. Top 10 Rankings- Shaken ‘n’ Stirred After Bristol by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
Power Rankings: Kahne hopes similarities to '08 few from here on out by Brian De Los Santos
- Charlotte Observer:
Rewind | Commentary, key moments and
Kyle Busch grabs control of rankings by David Poole
- Daly Planet:
Monday Night Match-Up Goes To SPEED by John Daly
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
Top 35: who’s in and who’s not by Josh Lobdell
- Dialed In:
Bristol Focus on Fans Should be Duplicated by Claire B. Lang
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
Kyle Busch keeps brother trend going with win at Bristol by Michele Vincze
- FoxSports:
Should Hendrick separate Dale Jr., Tony Jr.? by Jeff Owens;
Big names exit Bristol in opposite directions by Jeff Hammond;
Dale Jr. vs. Kyle Busch: Who's your choice? by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
Taking It To The Next Level: Which Of These Ten Drivers Will Win A Sprint Cup Championship? by Danny Peters;
Who's Hot / Who's Not In Sprint Cup : Bristol Motor Speedway Edition by Doug Turnbull;
Talking NASCAR TV: Digger's Bristol Disappearance, Lazy Legends Coverage, And Screwy Scrolls by Phil Allaway;
The Joys Of Watching NASCAR's Wayback Machine by S.D. Grady;
Running Their Mouth: Food City 500 by Beth Lunkenheimer
- Full Throttle:
Stupid Post Race Question of the Day Is… by Marc
- Insider Racing News
Earnhardt Jr. Still Clinging to Eury Jr. by Allen Madding;
NASCAR Drivers: They’re Great Athletes, But Are They Great Actors? by Nick Blake
- Las Vegas Sun:
I miss the old Bristol by Mike Smith
- Lexington Dispatch:
Ambrose makes quick rise through NASCAR by Ben White
- Los Angeles Times:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. defends his crew chief, Tony Eury by Jim Peltz
- Motorsports Talk:
Rearview: Bristol by Charles Krall
- NASCAR.com
Everyone else watch out, Jimmie right on schedule by Joe Menzer;
After some concern, Bristol doesn't change top 35 by Dave Rodman;
Ambrose perseveres for a Bristol breakthrough finish by David Caraviello;
Final Turn: Rather have victories or consistency?
- NASCAR Insiders:
Dale Jr. And The Top-35: Notes From Bristol by Journo
- NASCAR This Week:
Burning issues: 3-24-09 and
Striking distance: Hamlin looking to build on recent second-place finish by Monte Dutton
- NASCAR Fashionistas
Switching Seats with Reed Sorenson by Megan Wood
- NASCAR-ista:
Bristol Winners and Losers by Michelle Dawn
- On Pit Row:
Kyle Busch Wins Food City 500–While Earnhardt Fans are left to Wonder by Steve Wronkowicz
- Philpash.com:
Phil Pash's World of Wheels
- Portland Press Herald:
Hamburger Helper/The Biggest Loser/Tweeting and
Bristol thoughts and caution recap by Jennifer Lizotte
- RaceTalkRadio:
Bristol Better Than Ever, Making the Grade- BMS 1 by Dennis Michelsen
- Racing Design:
Classic Paint Schemes: GM Goodwrench #3 by Jim Ransdell
- RacingOne:
Newman Soldiers On by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Ford Racing turns in disastrous day in Bristol and
L.D. Ottinger does the home folks proud by Richard Allen
- Roanoke Times:
Southwest Virginia roots aplenty in Richard Childress Racing by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
Time will tell if Kyle Busch becomes one of the best by Steve Waid;
Do I look like Kurt Busch? by Jeff Gluck;
Hendrick Motorsports surge has begun by Rea White
- SPEEDtv:
‘Real Deal’ with Kurt Busch and Pat Tryson From Bristol by Wendy Venturini
- SpeedwayMedia:
The Good, Bad, & Ugly - Hendrick Picked Up An Earnhardt, But It Was Gibbs Who Got A Winner by Ron Thornton;
Oo Pit Road: Who's Hot, Who's Not! by Joe Dunn;
Saturday Night “Legends” at Bristol by Larry Taylor;
Biffle remains 'grounded' during economic downturn by Kris Johnson
- SpinDoctor500blog:
Quality vs. Quantity by Michael Knight
- Sporting News:
The Cool Down Lap: Kyle Busch: The one who got away by Reid Spencer
- Sports Illustrated:
Earnhardt-Eury may be only pairing that works for Junior by Bruce Martin
- Stock Car Gazette:
Pipe Smoke - Sat. Night Legends Race Better Than Sunday Cup Race by John Kokolski;
Track Trash - Back at Bristol by Carolyn Brewster;
TV Times - NASCAR Camping World Developmental Series Gets Exposure on SPEED by Lou Modestino
- Stock Car Science:
Tires and the COT by Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
- Toyota Pit Pass:
Camry Captures First Bristol Cup Checkers - Busch Wins Second Race of 2009, Four Camrys Finish Top-10 in Nationwide
- USA Today:
Kyle Busch tosses barbs in putting distance on Dale Jr. by Nate Ryan
- Valvoline.com:
Who Deserves NASCAR Fame? by I.N. Sider
- Yahoo Sports:
Power Rankings and
Waving the Checkers: Bristol by Ricky Craven;
Fryer’s Five: Bristol by Jenna Fryer
posted March 23, 2009
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- ESPN:
2009 Power Rankings: Martinsville by Ryan McGee;
Get ready for Kyle Busch: The Ride and
Top 35 spots guaranteed to start and
NASCAR blog from Bristol and
Kyle Busch red-hot after tire hiccup by David Newton
- Associated Press:
Busch dominates at Bristol for 2nd win of season by Jenna Fryer
- Athlon Sports
Kyle's Turn: Busch thunders to victory at Bristol by Amanda Brahler
- Bristol Herald Courier:
Busch Dominates Food City 500 and
Busch Keeps Getting Better and
Bristol Motor Speedway Experience Resonates With Old-School Fans by Allen Gregory;
Johnson Enjoys Smooth Ride At BMS and
Kvapil Races Hard In Food City 500 and
Clean Racing At BMS Is A New Sight by Jim Cnockaert;
TRG, Gilliland Endure At BMS by Spencer Campbell
- Bleacher Report:
Food City 500: Surprising, Not Surprising by Ben Bomberger;
Justin Allgaier Wins at Bristol, Plus a Look at the Real Nationwide Points by David Phillips;
Kevin Harvick Believes the New Pit Rules Help Rather Than Hurt the Truck Series by S M Napier;
Forget March Madness: Bring On Greg Biffle's Bristol Badness by Mary Jo Buchanan
- Bump Drafts:
Busch Beats Down Bristol, JGR Scores A 1-2 Finish by Jim McCoy
- CawsnJaws:
Commercial breakdown, driver focus, and links related to the Food City 500 by Cheryl Walker
- CBS Sports:
Trio of big names keeps crucial top 35 status after Bristol by Pete Pistone
- CloseFinishes:
Busch-Earnhardt Jr. Swap Turning Into One Of The Worst Trades In NASCAR History by John Close
- Daly Planet:
Bristol Tries To Generate TV Excitement by John Daly
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
Potential sponsor problems for Roush/Yates by Josh Lobdell
- FoxSports:
Busch pokes fun at Earnhardt and
Busch returns JGR to Victory Lane by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
Matt McLaughlin's Thinkin' Out Loud: Is This the Same Bristol? by Matt McLaughlin;
The Bristol Stomp on Logano's Solid Finish and Speed's Bubble Hopes by Tony Lumbis;
Travis Kvapil Did Everything Right, But Today's NASCAR Left Him All Wronged by Thomas Bowles;
Nationwide Series Breakdown: Scotts Turf Builder 300 by Bryan Davis Keith;
Bubble Breakdown: Gilliland Drives TRG's No. 71 Right Into Top 35 by Mike Ravesi
- fanzonesports:
And Then There Was Kyle and
The Man in Black...A Tribute to a True NASCAR Champion by Sal Sigala Jr.
- Insider Racing News
Kyle Busch Dominates Bristol, How Much Better Can This Guy Be? by Ron Felix;
Bigger Tire and Wheel Requires Car Redesign by Matthew Pizzolato
- Kingsport Times News:
Riding shotgun with Brett Bodine provides insight on navigating BMS and
Kyle Busch holds off Hamlin to capture Food City 500 by Dave Ongie;
Food City 500 Notes: Kvapil out of a job, as Yates shutting down #28 Ford after this week by John Moorehouse
- KVBT:
Local boy takes NASCAR circuit by storm by Zack Wolken
- mikemulhern.net:
Kyle Busch! In a 1-2 overtime finish with Joe Gibbs' teammate Denny Hamlin and
Kyle Busch is so dominating that he's almost intimidating: The next Dale Earnhardt? and
Jack Roush men are suddenly cold as ice...maybe they'll be back in form at Texas
- Motor Sports Weekly News:
Busch Best at Bristol by Drew Hierwarter
- NASCAR.com:
Want to work with Kyle? Then prepare to man up by David Caraviello;
Kvapil's magical ride appears to be over at Yates by Dave Rodman
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track
If Jeff Gordon was Wonder Boy, then Kyle Busch is Superman and
Roush cars struggle, Ambrose strong and other Bristol notes by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Examiner:
Busch bashes at boring Bristol by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
Sometimes A Win Doesn’t Mean Winning The Race by T.C.
- NASCAR This Week:
Kyle Busch has the guts to be great and
Kyle pours on the coal and
Post-race rail and
Notebook: Great combination, or beginner's luck? by Monte Dutton
- Post Chronicle:
Bristol: Another One For the Busch's by Stewart Michaels
- RaceTalkRadio:
Best Junior of All Time Ain't an Earnhardt, (And Bristol Bash Better than Ever) by Dennis Michelsen
- Racing Design:
The end of a legend? The Famous #28 by Jim Ransdell
- RacingOne:
Hot Laps by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Kyle Busch leads foreign invasion of Bristol by Richard Allen
- Roanoke Times:
Take a bow! Busch tames Bristol yet again and
Troubles behind them?/Notes by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
Can Matt Kenseth recover from recent setbacks? by Jared Turner;
Top 35: Scott Speed, Aric Almirola among those on the outside looking in by Bob Pockrass
- SPEEDtv:
Blood Thicker Than Water? and
Hamlin Makes It A JGR 1-2 and
Mixed Bag For Hendrick by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
Busch Back at Bristol by Mike Finnegan
- Stock Car Gazette:
Bristol Stomp!? by Heather Meyer;
Busch Wins Bristol... the Kyle one by Steve Langley
- StockCar Review
Impressive/Unimpressive: Busch Best at Bristol by Joe Jacobs
- Trading Paint:
Being Ticked Off Proves Great Motivation For KyBusch -- Again by Jerry Bonkowski;
Ambrose Amped, Johnson Jubilant -- But Hamlin Hamstrung by Dan Beaver
- USA Today:
Kyle Busch shakes off crew's blues, scores Bristol landslide by Nate Ryan
- Yahoo Sports:
The Busch administration is mercilessly crushing all dissenters by Jay Busbee
posted March 22, 2009
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- ESPN:
Fantasy NASCAR with Mark Garrow!
Martin playing catch-up after four races and
Consistency, not wins, true hallmark of champion by David Newton;
Disappointing Nationwide debut for Marc Davis by Ed Hinton
- Associated Press:
Mark Martin eyeing turnaround at Bristol by Jenna Fryer
- Bluefield Daily Telegraph:
Blame Earnhardt, not crew chief, for struggles by Larry Edens
- Bristol Herald Courier:
Kurt Busch Hopes To Regain His Mastery Of Bristol Motor Speedway and
Fans Have Mixed Views On New Style of Racing At Bristol Motor Speedway by Allen Gregory;
Sterling Marlin Wins Saturday Night Special by Brian T. Smith;
Bristol Motor Speedway Is The Great Equalizer by Jim Cnockaert
- Bump Drafts:
Driver Profile: Joey Logano- The Kid Is Alright and
Fearless Forecast: A Look At The Numbers Points To A Possible First- Time Bristol Winner by Jim McCoy
- Charlotte Observer:
Race Day | Picks and Sunday specifics and
Waiting for another 'Earnhardt moment' by David Poole
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Bowyer thriving in change to Wilson-led crew for RCR by Lindsey Young
- Daly Planet
Bristol Sellout Will Help NASCAR TV Ratings by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Gilliland has #71 on track by Godwin Kelly;
Old-timers race wasn't parade of rust by Ken Willis
- Detroit Free Press:
Smarts needed to conquer Bristol by Mike Brudenell
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
Which Short Track is best? by Josh Lobdell
- Fayetteville Observer:
Scott Speed starts new career in NASCAR and
Bowyer's new team jelling by Thomas Pope
- FoxSports:
NASCAR should allow 'madness' and
The Hot Pass: Harvick breaks through for KHI by Lee Spencer
- High Point Enterprise:
Johnson hopes Bristol jump-starts his season by Greer Smith
- Insider Racing News:
Awesome ~ The First Trip To Bristol by Kim Roberson
- Kingsport Times News:
Hendrick drivers sitting on prime real estate for Food City 500 by John Moorehouse
- Knoxville News Snetinel:
Earnhardt Jr. won't blame cousin crew chief for problems by Dave Hooker;
Bristol Motor Speedway still draws crowds, but sellouts take longer by Liz Engel
- Las Vegas Review Journal:
Pittin' Cousins: What Junior says about crew chief relative by Jeff Wolf
- mikemulhern.net:
Okay, you explain it: Jimmie Johnson is the man to beat at Martinsville...but at Bristol usually he's just a beaten man?
- NASCAR.com:
A system to humble even NASCAR's Intimidator and
Bristol's banking can make Johnson rather ordinary by David Caraviello;
Crews must work together on pit road for clean race by Dave Rodman
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track
Saturday Night Special was a blast … Let’s do it again and
Martin retirement issue grows sillier each year and
Bristol news and notes by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR This Week:
Pre-race rail and
Johnson: Bristol is 'backwards to me' and
We didn't need to see that [Legends race] and
'33' wins at 33 for the 33d time and
Let's not get too carried away with a Senior Tour by Monte Dutton
- NASCAR-ista:
Kyle Busch Steals Bristol Thunder and
L.D. Ottinger -- Mr. Saturday Night Special by Michelle Dawn
- On Pit Road:
Speedy Thompson vs Bill Elliott: NASCAR’s 64 Greatest Drivers Match Up by Charlie Turner
- Orlando Sentinel:
Busch brothers' Bullring roots brings budding NASCAR dynasty into focus and
Kevin Harvick delivers win from 'dirt' for his own NASCAR Nationwide Series team and
NASCAR Beat: Legends, 'spring chickens' entertain Bristol crowd by Tania Ganguli
- Peoria Journal Star:
Formula One freak show revving up by Jane Miller
- Race Journal Online:
Cheers and More Cheers - Saturday Night Special by Carol Einarsson
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Martin’s qualifying, race results are poles apart by Ralph N. Paulk
- Roanoke Times:
Building relationships: new driver-crew chief pairings and
NASCAR Notebook: Legends race a hit with fans by Dustin Long
- St Louis Post-Dispatch:
Kyle Busch heads to the mountains by Dave Luecking
- SceneDaily:
Sprint Cup drivers happy with points system that still rewards consistency and
Forced to choose, Dale Earnhardt Jr. picks fun over Cup titles by Jeff Gluck
- SPEEDtv:
Who Needs It This Week? by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
Harvick has no chinks in his Armour by Mike Finnegan
- Sports Illustrated:
In the Car of Tomorrow, explaining success isn't easy by Mark Beech
- Stock Car Gazette:
Martin on Sprint Cup pole at Bristol by Steve Langley
- Trading Paint:
Gordon Back To Old-School Racing & Teaching Valuable Lessons by Jerry Bonkowski
- Yahoo! Sports:
Junior needs Eury, and vice versa by Jenna Fryer
posted March 21, 2009
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- ESPN:
Davis hoping for start, then a fast one, at Bristol by Ed Hinton
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner
Top ten marketable drivers in NASCAR by Jeremy Dunn
- Bleacher Report:
NASCAR Final Four Picks and
Bristol "Red" Bull Ring by David Phillips;
Elliott Sadler Wins at Bristol Motor Speedway by Mary Jo Buchanan
- Bristol Herald Courier:
NASCAR Followers Get Close to Drivers at Family Race Night by Gary Gray;
A Refreshed Mark Martin Wins Pole For Food City 500 At Bristol Motor Speedway and
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Defends Embattled Crew Chief and
Jason Keller Beating The Odds In The NASCAR Nationwide Series and
Bristol Motor Speedway Symbolizes Past And Present In NASCAR and
Junior Johnson Eager For Legends Race At Bristol Motor Speedway and
Bristol Motor Speedway Symbolizes Past And Present In NASCAR by Allen Gregory
- CBS Sports:
Though it's race No. 5, Bristol critical for Martin, others by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Pole winner hopes for race turnaround and
Busch calling it the ‘Unwind Lap’ by David Poole
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Marcus Smith’s academic credentials an overblown issue by Lindsey Young
- Clanton Advertiser:
Eury might take fall for Junior’s lack of success by Jeff Findley
- Daly Planet:
Fox Sports Pulled Darrell Waltrip From The Charity Race? and
The NASCAR Fan Council Is Mad At Us and
Disco Shirts And Marty Smith's Beard Make Friday TV Fun by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
RCR Drivers Going Hollywood On NASCAR by Godwin Kelly
- The Enterprise:
Poor economy could force area ovals to change course by Lou Modestino
- fanzonesports:
Joey Logano vs. The Fans of NASCAR by Sal Sigala Jr.
- FoxSports:
Bristol - I just can't communicate how hard this place is by Darrell Waltrip;
Early praise for the best crew chiefs by Larry McReynolds;
The Hot Pass: Bowyer is best of both worlds by Lee Spencer
- Franckly Speaking:
Jeff Burton sorts out the AIG bonus mess by Lewis Franck
- Hartford Courant
In The Thick: Joey Logano Gets Mid-Pack Starting Spot For Sunday At Bristol and
Bonded: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says Crew Chief Cousin Isn't The Problem by Shawn Courchesne
- Indianapolis Star:
Pit Pass: Andretti: Tougher times for racing may come in 2010 by Curt Cavin and Steve Ballard
- Insider Racing News
Kurt Busch Sings Dodge’s Praises by Brenda Benedict;
Making A Case For No Pre-Race Show by Brian Watkins
- Las Vegas Sun:
Does Dale Jr. have enough fire in his belly? and
Stock Car Toon by Mike Smith
- Michigan Live:
Trading Paint: Food City 500 picks
- Mikemulhern.net:
Mark Martin may be NASCAR's new Mr. Friday...now if he can just have some better Sunday luck and
Travis Kvapil's ride may be on the line Sunday at Bristol and
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s slow start to 2009 has whispers about maybe it's time for a new crew chief
- NASCAR.com:
A NASCAR love and life through art and animals by Raygan Swan
- NASCAR This Week:
Guys like Tony love to play and
Quotes from Bristol and
Harvick calls Formula One changes 'ridiculous" and
Start 'n' park by Monte Dutton
- NASCAR-ista:
There's Something Fishy About Biffle's Injured Ribs by Michelle Dawn
- NBC Sports:
Kurt Busch to bust loose at Bristol by Johnny Benson
- RacingOne:
Special Saturday Night by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Earnhardt, Kenseth, Edwards among former BMS winners fighting uphill battle by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Logano optimistic despite rough start by Ralph N. Paulk
- Ring of Fire:
Bigger is not Always Better by Tiffany Ricardo
- Santa Rosa Press Gazette:
Bristol has a down side - Spring brings back hard memories for [Paul] Andrews by Bill Gamblin
- SceneDaily:
Why worry about top 35? by Bob Pockrass;
Nobody ran better at Bristol than Darrell Waltrip by David Exum
- SPEEDtv:
Drivers Blast F1 Points Plan and
Friday Notebook-Bristol by Tom Jensen
- Speedway Illustrated:
Weekend Preview: Bristol by Rob Sneddon
- Sports Illustrated:
JGR dollars gone, Marc and Harry Davis race for themselves by Tom Bowles;
Earnhardt, a short-track star, hits Bristol at perfect time by Lars Anderson
- Trading Paint:
From Gloom and Doom To Glory and Success for Bowyer by Jerry Bonkowski;
Gilliland: A True David And Golliath Story by Dan Beaver
- Virginian-Pilot:
All in the family: Junior defends his crew chief by Dustin Long
- USA Today:
No slowing down: Martin wins second consecutive pole and
New beginning: Car, crew changes don't slow Clint Bowyer down by Nate Ryan
- Yahoo! Sports:
Ironically, time is on Martin’s side by Jenna Fryer
posted March 20, 2009
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- ESPN.com:
Bristol: SCC Preview by Mark Garrow;
Johnson's powers elude him at Bristol and
Biffle passes on race due to injured ribs and
Martin eyes another season by David Newton;
Pearson: Just drive the car, please and
In an off week, common sense prevails by Ed Hinton
- Bristol Herald Courier:
Daugherty Plans Tribute To NASCAR Pioneer, Wendell Scott and
Kyle Busch Earns Success The Old-Fashioned Way and
Dickerson Enjoys Fast-Paced Role With Kyle Busch by Allen Gregory;
In the driver’s seat [hauler driver Peter Jellen] by Spencer Campbell
- Bleacher Report:
Phone Tag With Kenny Wallace and
Creature vs. Creature: NASCAR Picks (Food City 500) by Ben Bomberger
- Bump Drafts:
Track Advance: Grab A Helmet and Pads For Bristol by Jim McCoy
- Caledonian Record:
The Passing Of Stanley "Stubby" Fadden by Biggy Bigelow
- CBS Sports:
Write Turn: Winning is everything -- in F1 by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Bristol, Martinsville are different beasts by David Poole;
Waltrip still owns Bristol win record by Tom Higgins
- Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil:
NASCAR Scene: Some drivers hope to not see green by Marsha Hoffman
- Daly Planet:
Eight Hours Of NASCAR TV On Friday by John Daly
- Detroit Free Press:
Mike Brudenell's spin doctor and
MIS gears up for challenging season by Mike Brudenell
- FoxSports:
Early praise for the best crew chiefs and
Racing goes back to basics at Bristol by Larry McReynolds;
Early results have told us plenty by Jeff Hammond;
Kurt Busch considers resurgence a team effort by Rea White
- Frontstretch:
Solving NASCAR's Racetrack Problem, Part 2 - Happy Hour Motor Speedway I--A New Short Track by Kurt Smith;
TIREd...Of Goodyear's Excuses by Amy Henderson;
Nuts for Nationwide: 5 Fearless Forecasts for Thunder Valley by Bryan Davis Keith;
Driven to the Past: A Selective Rain Shower and a Flight That Didn't Work Out Well... by John Potts
- Fanzonesports:
R.I.P. NASCAR by Sal Sigala Jr.
- Hartford Courant:
NASCAR Proves They'll Easily Look Past Their Racers Getting Robbed by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. … Realtor? by Rebecca Gladden
- Jacksonville Times-Union:
Losing strategy a winner for some by Don Coble
- Kingsport Times News:
Earnhardt Jr.'s proteges ready to tackle Bristol's high banks by Jeff Bobo
- LaidbackRacing:
Mad Mikie's Rants and Raves by Mad Mikie;
Tailgating Recipe and Tips of the Week by Jo Ann Hlavac
- Las Vegas Review Journal:
Medlen would discover silver lining in darkest clouds by Jeff Wolf;
Bowyer remembers his roots by Steven Reive
- LTPicks:
Overall Driver Ratings after 4 races
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Sizing up Sprint Cup scenarios by Dave Kallmann
- NASCAR.com:
Four the score for several when it comes to Bristol by Jarrod Breeze;
Short track has no gimmes, plenty of risks for drivers by Mark Taylor;
Smack: Evaluating the ups, downs after an early break
- NASCAR Examiner:
David versus Goliath by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
NASCAR Media, Where Are You? No Marcus Smith Stories? by T.C.
- NASCAR This Week:
Same sport, different angles;
What's gone around is now coming around and
It goes to show you never can tell by Monte Dutton
- NASCAR-ista
Is Kyle Busch Rowdy-ing On Down? by Michelle Dawn
- New York Daily News:
NASCAR star Carl Edwards hits Big Apple to race Howard Stern's wife by Richard Huff
- Orlando Sentinel:
Green-White-Checkered: Where NASCAR’s No. 1 seeds are Jeff Gordon, Kyle Busch, Kurt Busch and Matt Kenseth by Tania Ganguli
- Portland Press Herald:
In case you missed it: Jeff Burton's General Hospital appearance by Jennifer Lizotte
- RaceReportRadio:
Back to Business in Bristol by Sam Atwell
- RaceTalkRadio:
Most Wins Makes Sense to Crown Champion (And Bristol Triple Play) by Dennis Michelsen
- Racing Geek
Top-35 Post Bristol Forecast by Jordan Bianchi
- RacingOne:
Special Saturday Night and;
Martin on a Mission by Pete Pistone;
Driver Handicaps: Bristol by Jeff Wackerlin
- RacingWithRich:
Jeff Burton returns to the scene of the crime and
Bristol weekend puts focus on east Tennessee racing by Richard Allen
- Restrictor Plated:
An Interview with SPEED TV’s John Roberts by Ben Dyer
- SceneDaily:
Chaos, mayhem at Bristol would lift NASCAR out of funk by Jeff Owens;
Allstate Teen Safe Driving Pit Stop Program is a great tool for parents by Carolyn Brewster;
Some old things will still happen at the new Bristol by Steve Waid;
Former engine builder Lou LaRosa says sport no longer exists by Kenny Bruce;
Business in racing: NASCAR waves green flag for the environment by Erik Spanberg;
Nationwide Raybestos rookie class needs to pick up the pace by Lee Montgomery;
Some early surprises make for an excellent start to 2009 Cup season by Rea White
- Southern Pines Pilot:
Tracks and Backroads Key to Development of Race Family by Andy Cagle
- SPEEDtv:
Big Short Tracks by Randy Pemberton;
Robin’s Indycar Mailbag for March 19th by Robin Miller
- SpeedwayMedia:
Great Expectations fall on Bristol and
Eight is not enough (Tony Stewart) by Tammyrae Benscoter
- Sporting News:
Top 5 and 5 to watch: Bristol by Bill Marx
- Sports Illustrated:
Kickin' it with Carl by Tom Bowles;
Starting over with the Greatest Of All Time by Brant James
- USA Today:
Brotherly love: Busch boys on a roll heading into Bristol by Nate Ryan
- Yahoo! Sports:
It’s good, it’s bad … it’s Bristol by Ricky Craven;
What to Watch for: Food City 500
posted March 19, 2009
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- ESPN:
In death, fan offers hope to others by Marty Smith;
Bristol: Special setup for special track and
You already can throw out the script by David Newton;
Bristol: Weekly Rankings by ESPN.com staff
- Alabama Live:
Recession may spur Talladega bargains by Mark McCarter;
Let's leave Sprint Cup driver championship system alone by Doug Demmons
- Anderson Herald Bulletin:
F1 puts emphasis on wins by Ken de la Bastide
- Athlon Sports:
Examining Ownership: The Limitations of Limitation by Matt McLaughlin
- Augusta Chronicle:
Short tracks cast long shadow and
NASCAR newsmaker - David Reutimann by Don Coble
- Bleacher Report:
BMS a trip down memory lane and
Full Of Bull: Brian Vickers and Scott Speed's Trip to Bristol by David Phillips;
What to Watch For: Food City 500 by Ben Bomberger
- Bristol Herald Courier:
Underfunded NASCAR Teams Deserve Attention by Allen Gregory;
Extensive Planning Went Into Inaugural Celebrity-Legends Race at Bristol Motor Speedway by Jim Cnockaert
- Bump Drafts:
Bench Racing: Patrick Reynolds At Jake Elders Benefit by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
NASCAR could learn from F1's radical new approach by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Obsever:
Why can't it simply resemble a race? by David Poole
- Daly Planet:
Darrell Waltrip The Missing Piece Of Bristol Charity Race Pie and
Camping World Races Get 3PM Timeslot On SPEED by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Cup year has been strange, short trip by Godwin Kelly
- Delaware News Journal:
Bristol race takes on new importance by Mike Finney
- Elmira Star Gazette:
Many aren't thrilled with Formula One changes by Ron Levanduski
- Fanhouse::
Kurt Busch's Reversal of Fortune by Holly Cain
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
Backstretch bargain seats at Texas Motor Speedway are a big hit with fans by Anthony Andro
- FoxSports:
NASCAR's top-35 rule is a necessary evil by Jeff Owens;
Tire testing: Search for the right rubber by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off : A Look Back At The 2009 Season To Date by Matt McLaughlin;
Things That Make You Go, Hmmmm? by Jeff Meyer;
Fanning The Flames: Random, Off Week Scanner Chatter by Matt Taliaferro;
Bristol: You Can Bet On It Being As Good As Ever by Tommy Thompson;
Fantasy Insiders, Bristol: How To Fight Jet Fighters In A Gymnasium by Bryan Davis Keith and Mike Neff
- Fulton County Times:
Stewart And Newman: The Odd Couple by Gerald Hodges
- Hartford Courant
High Banks Of Bristol Motor Speedway To Welcome Joey Logano Back To Nationwide Series Action and
Happy Returns: Visit To Bristol Motor Speedway Has Kurt Busch In High Spirits by Shawn Courchesne
- The Gazette:
Fans get on board for NASCAR race by Dave Stubbs
- Insider Racing News
One More Thing That Isn't Tony Eury Jr.'s Fault by Doug Demmons;
From The Track: Rained Out and Good Luck Charms by Frank Youtzy
- Knoxville News Sentinel:
Bad economy proving to be bane for Bayne by Dave Hooker
- LaidbackRacing:
Quotes About Bristol and
Tailgating: What You Need to Know About Bristol by Jo Ann Hlavac
- My Fox Charlotte:
America's Fastest Teacher by Morgan Fogarty
- My Fox Tampa Bay:
The art of NASCAR [Garry Hill] by Chip Carter
- NASCAR.com:
Companies clamor for Earnhardt's magic touch and
After two years, Martin returns to different Bristol by David Caraviello;
Gustafson not concerned about #5 car's situation by Joe Menzer;
Busch now stalking Gordon at both drivers' playground by Duane Cross;
Travel Log: Bristol by Josh Pate
- NASCAR Examiner:
Five questions with: NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt Junior by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
On The Bubble [Top 35] by Journo
- NASCAR Media:
The Weekend Preview page
- NASCAR Racing Scene
Championship format that could reward winning or consistency by Jeremy Dunn
- NASCAR This Week:
NTW Trivia Challenge -- You better be good! and
Feud of the Week: Kyle Busch vs. Dale Earnhardt Jr. by Monte Dutton;
Something amiss at Hendrick Motorsports by Sharon Bundy
- Nascar Fashionistas:
Fast Lap with Slugger Labbe by Megan Wood
- NASCAR-ista:
Can Harvick Pull Off Another Bristol Sweep? by Michelle Dawn
- Nashville City Paper:
The ‘Go’ is back in Gordon by Larry Woody
- On Pit Row:
NASCAR’s 64 Greatest Drivers Bracket Tournament by Charlie Turner
- Orlando Sentinel:
Fast stars, fast cars: 12 Hours of Sebring set for Saturday by Steven Cole Smith
- Peoria Journal Star:
For Mapleton man, NHRA victory ‘cool’/Motorsports Notes by Jane Miller
- Philadelphia Daily News:
Kurt Busch enjoying fast start to NASCAR season by Bill Fleischman
- Race Journal Online:
In Other News: FIA, Bristol, and Helping Kyle Petty by Carol Einarsson
- RaceTalkRadio:
It's a Better Bristol, Fantasy Insight - Bristol 1 by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
First Bristol Start for Allgaier and
Bristol Better for Burton by Pete Pistone;
Lazy Weekend by Alli Owens
- RacingWithRich:
Fantasy Picks and Predictions: Food City 500 and
Allmendinger for Speed trade not working for Red Bull by Richard Allen
- SceneDaily:
Formula One makes a right turn by Mike Hembree
- SPEEDtv:
Posting the Points by Jimmy Spencer;
‘Real Deal’ with Michael Waltrip and David Reutimann from Atlanta by Wendy Venturini
- SpeedwayMedia:
Bristol, The Race Of Champions - By the Numbers by Ron Thornton
- Toronto Sun:
Points system attacked by Dean McNulty
- USA Today:
Team Notes: NASCAR heads for Bristol after week off
- Virginian Pilot:
Goodyear's new tire "at least'' 2 years away by Dustin Long
- Weekender:
Nadeau plots comeback by Timothy J. Raub
- WFMY News 2:
RCR: The Triad's Surviving NASCAR Sprint Cup Team Owner by Mac Ingraham
- York Dispatch:
Kurt Busch hopes to reverse recent luck at Bristol Motor Speedway by Ellen Siska
posted March 18, 2009
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- ESPN.com:
Take note, NASCAR: F1 gets it right by Ed Hinton;
Kurt Busch's boost made Dodge proud by Terry Blount
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner
Race of the week- 1990 Valleydale Meats 500 at Bristol (photo finish, last lap wreck) by Jeremy Dunn
- Bleacher Report
On Your Side: Nationwide Series Heads to Bristol by Ben Bomberger
- Bristol Herald Courier:
Drivers Enjoy The Smoother Version Of Bristol Motor Speedway and
Legendary Drivers Return to Bristol Motor Speedway For Test and
Drivers Feel BMS Track Configuration Leads To More Racing And Less Wrecking by Allen Gregory
- Bump Drafts:
Heading Into Turn One: Some Surprises, Some Disappointments by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
Feud of the Week: Busch vs. Martin, field fillers and tire fire by Pete Pistone and Brian De Los Santos
- Charlotte Observer:
Wins will determine Formula One champion by David Poole;
Stimulus funds going to road at speedway by Steve Harrison
- Daly Planet:
Jarretts To Offer A New Twist On TV Commentary and
Are You Watching More NASCAR Video Online? by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Dodge big winner by Kurt's comments by Godwin Kelly
- fanzonesports:
Bristol is Back! by Sal Sigala Jr.
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
Bobby Labonte joins brother Terry in the Texas Motorsports Hall of Fame by Ray Buck
- Frontstretch:
Did You Notice? ... No '09 Rivalries, Fun With TV Ratings, And Statistical Surprises In Sprint Cup by Tom Bowles;
Top Ten Things NASCAR Plans To Do About "Start And Park" Teams by Jeff Meyer;
Mirror Driving: Grading NASCAR In 2009, Why Kvapil's Cryin', And Pushing Out A Pension Fund;
Full Throttle: March Madness From The NASCAR Perspective and
Frontstretch Sprint Cup Power Rankings: Top 15 After Atlanta compiled by Mike Neff
- Insider Racing News:
Drivers On The Outside Looking In by Chuck Abrams;
The All-Star Race Is Undergoing Some ‘Changes’….Oh, Joy by Larry Van Zandt
- Kingsport Times News:
Good Shepherd: Driver focused more on winning souls than races by Jeff Bobo
- LTPicks:
Bristol Driver Rankings;
Last 3 years at Bristol
- Michigan Live:
Like Forumula One, NASCAR should put premium on winning by Steve Kaminski
- Motor Sports Weekly News:
Should NASCAR Follow F1 and Change the Points System? Certainly Not! by Drew Hierwarter
- NASCAR.com:
For Bristol, an adventure into 'uncharted territory' by David Caraviello;
Whose rough start is more surprising? by Bill Kimm and Jason Schoellen
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Win the most races, win the title … Let’s bring it to NASCAR by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Insiders:
Ask The Insiders Wednesday #15 by T.C.
- NASCAR-ista:
NASCAR -- Not Just for Southerners Anymore by Michelle Dawn
- NASCAR This Week:
It's a Saturday-night ... special by Monte Dutton;
The soul of racin' is at Bristol (briefly)
- On Pit Row:
Earnhardt-like Passion Needs to Resurface at Bristol by Steve Wronkowicz
- Performance Racing Network:
A Short Thought by Brett McMillan
- Racetalkradio
Cassills in the Sand and the Bud Clydes Search for a New Bonnie by Lori Munro and Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Bristol Madness for Sadler by Jeff Wackerlin
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
R & R Racing: The Standings
- SceneDaily:
Confessions of a NASCAR fan by Carolyn Brewster;
Worst change NASCAR has made in recent years is… by Art Weinstein
- Sporting News:
On short tracks, these 5 are long on talent by Reid Spencer
- USA Today:
Bristol expects fans to buy up corporations' dropped tickets by Nate Ryan
- Virginian Pilot:
Maybe NASCAR should be more like Formula One by Dustin Long
posted March 17, 2009
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- ESPN:
2009 season not so bad after all by Terry Blount;
March Mad ... er, mayhem, NASCAR style by Ryan McGee
- Alabama Live:
ARCA race to be named in honor of Tim Richmond by Doug Demmons
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner
What have we learned after four races by Jeremy Dunn
- At the Track: Gater News
How Bad Do You Got It? by Ed Coombs
- Bleacher Report
Kurt Busch: Backwards Lap Was a Challenge by Ben Bomberger
- Bluefield Daily Telegraph:
Bristol, NASCAR dealing with economic woes by Larry Edens
- Bristol Herald Courie:
Race Fans Are Living A Dream by Bill Christian;
NASCAR Legends Feel Teams Could Benefit From A More Streamlined Approach and
The Good Ol’ Days Of NASCAR? by Allen Gregory
- Bump Drafts:
Keep Your Eyes On Bowyer The Next Seven Starts by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
Back from break, NASCAR says bye to Tiregate by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Stott perseveres in NASCAR's big shadow and
The news: Some good, some not so much by David Poole
- Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil:
NASCAR Scene: Some drivers hope to not see green by Marsha Hoffman
- Daly Planet
NASCAR Journalists On TV: What A Concept by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Today's Mail Tells the Whole Story by Godwin Kelly
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
Fantasy pick of the week: Bristol by Josh Lobdell
- Fayetteville Observer:
Now, That’s marketing - WHOOO! by Thomas Pope
- Florida Today:
Recent success won't change Reutimann by Mark DeCotis
- FoxSports:
Teams must be ready for the Bristol challenge by Jeff Hammond;
What's wrong with Dale Jr.? by Dustin Long
- Frontstretch:
Who's #1? Listing The Ten Best NASCAR Tracks In The Cup Series Today by Danny Peters;
Don't Let The Owner Tag Fool You: Mayfield Still A Driver First by Bryan Davis Keith;
James Buescher Driver Diary: NASCAR's Teenage Talent Off To A Decent Start as told to Toni Montgomery;
Beyond The Cockpit: Johnny Sauter On Tackling The Truck Series, The Economy, And ... Video Games? by Amy Henderson;
Talking NASCAR TV: Grading NASCAR Smarts On SPEED ... With This Week In NASCAR Thrown In by Phil Allaway
- Insider Racing News:
So You Want to Put Sunoco Racing Fuel in Your Street Car by Allen Madding;
Jimmie Johnson: A Quiet Storm Waiting to Erupt? by Nick Blake
- Johnson City Press:
McMurray doesn’t shy from ‘make-or-break season’ by Jeff Birchfield
- LaidbackRacing:
Mad Mikie's Rants and Raves by Mad Mikie
- Las Vegas Sun:
Bruton Smith’s circus act by Mike Smith
- Lexington Dispatch:
Burton likes chances at Bristol by Ben White
- Middle Tennessee Racing Scene
Track Talk: Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway by Paul Jensen
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
It's official for Wimmer, Kenseth, Stewart by Dave Kallmann
- NASCAR.com:
As haulers head to Bristol, some on pins and needles by Dave Rodman;
Winning isn't everything, even within the Loop Data by Duane Cross;
What's old is new again in rare NASCAR off week by Joe Menzer;
Paulie's Blog: Not the start to '09 we had hoped for by Paulie Harraka
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track
Everybody loves Bristol … except the drivers who end up in the wall by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Insiders:
Where’s The Truck Series Love? by T.C.
- NASCAR Racing Scene
Gilliland and Regan Smith Doing More With Little by Jeremy Dunn
- NASCAR This Week:
Burning issues: 3-17-09 by Monte Dutton
- NASCAR-ista
Junior Fans Hold Out Hope for a Win by Michelle Dawn
- Orlando Sentinel:
Jimmie Johnson seeks to survive, advance past Bristol by Matt Humphrey
- RaceTalkRadio:
Top 35 Rule Ironically Better for Keeping Away Start and Parks (And Other Random Thoughts from a Mad Man) by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Remembering Hal Marchman by Eddie Roche;
Bristol Return Fine With Edwards and
Not Again [All-Star Race changes] by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Tony Stewart's start a surprise? by Richard Allen
- RacinwithRuss:
NASCAR - Who’s Hot and Who’s Not by Russell Schmidt
- SceneDaily:
Ranking the short tracks - Richmond is No. 1 by Bob Pockrass;
Wing man: Carl Edwards is flying high by Matt Crossman
- SPEEDtv:
Automotive Museums by Jade Gurss
- SpeedwayMedia:
The Good, Bad, & Ugly - For Some, It Is Bristol Or Bust by Ron Thornton;
Scare Tactics in the 21st Century by Larry VanZandt
- Sports Illustrated:
Jordan-era Bull teaches Johnson, Gordon playoff toughness by Bruce Martin
- Sports Network:
Martin looking to shrug off early-season misfortunes by Chris Symeon
- Vegas Insider
Bristol Preview by Micah Roberts
- Virinian Pilot:
Back in gear and a NASCAR Cinderella by Dustin Long
- Yahoo Sports:
Happy Hour: The fall guy by Jay Hart
posted March 16, 2009
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- ESPN:
Bowyer taking charge after big change by David Newton
- Bristol Herald Courier:
It’s a wrap: Legends cars to look like new [and Photo] by Spencer Campbell
- Bleacher Report:
Todd Bodine Without A Sponsor: He'll Be on the Sidelines Looking in by S M Napier;
Does Parenthood Change NASCAR Drivers? by Mary Jo Buchanan;
NASCAR Editorial Awards and Gifts, Four Races In by Ben Bomberger
- Bump Drafts:
Keep Your Eyes On Bowyer The Next Seven Starts by Jim McCoy
- Charlotte Observer:
Shalom and Amen for the Rev. Marchman by David Poole
- CloseFinishes:
Bristol Fast Facts: Things You May Not Know by John Close
- Daly Planet:
Conspiracy Theories Live On SPEED by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Rathmann, Yunick never forgave or forgot by Ken Willis
- Detroit Free Press:
Leno knows Detroit, bumper to bumper by Mike Brudenell
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
To make the Chase, it is how you start by Josh Lobdell
- Fanzonesports:
32 Weeks To Go by Sal Sigala Jr.
- FoxSports:
Remembering Jake by Darrell Waltrip;
10 reasons to get pumped for Bristol by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
Beating And Banging At Its Best: NASCAR's Five Greatest Bristol Finishes and
Despite Recent Struggles, Optimism Runs High In RPM Camp by Tom Bowles;
Five Points To Ponder: Off-Weekend Edition and
Brent Raymer Looking For His Break The Old-Fashioned Way by Bryan Davis Keith;
Top Ten Other Drinking Celebrations Kurt Busch's Miller Lite Drinking Buddies Suggested by Kurt Smith
- Insider Racing News:
Fifteen Minutes of Fame and Two Weeks of Controversy by Matthew Pizzolato
- Johnson City Press:
Kahne brings experience to Sprint Cup Series by Jeff Birchfield
- LaidbackRacing:
Mad Mikie's Rants and Raves by Mad Mikie
- Motorsports Talk:
Off-week Odds and Ends by Charles Krall
- NASCAR.com:
Carmichael still in touch with his two-wheel side by Dave Rodman
- NASCAR Examiner:
Trouble on the bubble by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
Start And Parks Are Not Ruining NASCAR by Journo
- NASCAR This Week:
Labonte makes a splash with Hall of Fame Racing;
Music 'n' NASCAR ... together again! and
Next up? The first race where points mean a lot and
Allmendinger: No need to worry by Monte Dutton
- Nashville City Paper:
NASCAR’s nagging attendance problem by Larry Woody
- NBC Dallas-Fort Worth:
Last Call With David Starr by Jane Geelan-Sayres
- On Pit Row:
Earnhardt Jr. and NASCAR have Tank McNamara’s Attention by Steve Wronkowicz
- RacingOne:
Harvick Happy About Start by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
NASCAR has no Tiger Woods and
Martin, Newman and Logano flirting with Top 35 by Richard Allen
- SceneDaily:
Still too early to draw conclusions for 2009 Cup season by Jared Turner;
Speed hasn't aways come so sophisticated by Kenny Bruce;
The Southern 500 in May? and
An All-Star idea by Bob Pockrass
- SPEEDtv:
Let’s Go Racing by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
(Early)…Race for the Chase by Larry Taylor
- Stock Car Gazette:
How’s The Year Going (So Far)? by Steve Langley;
TV Times - Atlanta Sprint Cup Race Ratings Down 16 Percent by Lou Modestino
- Trading Paint:
Let's Trade Some Paint -- Bonkowski style! by Jerry Bonkowski
posted March 15, 2009
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- Bristol Herald Courier:
A Diverse Program Awaits Fans At Bristol Motor Speedway by Allen Gregory;
Predicting A Sellout by Jim Cnockaert
- Bleacher Report:
Celebrating Tim Richmond With a Race by Kelly Crandall;
Sports: A Safe Haven in the Midst of Life's Turmoil by Mary Jo Buchanan
- Bump Drafts:
Not Necessarily the NASCAR Classifieds by Jim McCoy
- Daly Planet:
Jimmy Spencer Cuts A Wide Path In NASCAR TV by John Daly
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner
Dot Com Sponsorships work by Josh Lobdell
- Fanzonesports:
Moving Forward.......Team Penske by Sal Sigala Jr.
- FoxSports:
A look at how far we've come in 2009 by Lee Spencer
- Insider Racing News:
Technology Brings Fans Closer To The Racing Action by Kim Roberson
- Kansas City Star:
Start of NASCAR season is a potpourri of the memorable and forgettable by Jim Pedley
- NASCAR.com:
Bruton's Las Vegas routine in need of new material by David Caraviello
- NASCAR This Week:
Bristol not the same .. but is it really a bad thing? and
NTW Trivia Challenge: Nationwide Series and
The day Pearson and Stewart talked Darlington in the desert by Monte Dutton
- Nascar Fashionistas:
A Lucky Penny and a Beautiful Story by Darlynn Nangano
- NASCAR-ista:
Methinks I See A Theme Emerging by Michelle Dawn
- Nevada Appeal:
NASCAR should throw a caution at cautions by Roger Diez
- Orlando Sentinel:
NASCAR hasn't 'jumped the shark', but Jaws and friends better watch out by Matt Humphrey
- Richmond County Daily Journal:
Venturini Motorsports looking to repeat its success at ‘The Rock’ by Shawn Stinson;
Hillenburg following father in the fast lane by Corey Davis
- SceneDaily:
Can Dale Earnhardt Jr. win a title? Yes. Will he? Uhhh… by Steve Waid;
Former NASCAR driver/owner D.K. Ulrich remembers Tim Richmond and
Former Cup driver Jerry Nadeau still has passion for racing by David Exum
- Southern Pines Pilot:
Random Thought While Chasing Tires by Andy Cagle
- SPEEDtv:
Hats Off To Goodyear by Jimmy Spencer
posted March 14, 2009
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- ESPN:
'Nature Boy' Ric Flair goes racin' by David Newton;
Drivers finally starting to get it by Terry Blount
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Joe Gibbs Racing may have rushed Logano by Jeremy Dunn
- Bleacher Report:
Kevin Harvick: Visiting Tracks Twice Is Not So Nice by Mary Jo Buchanan
- Bump Drafts:
NASCAR Legend David Pearson- The Thinking Man’s Racer by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
With cars idling, time to check engines by Pete Pistone
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Kurt Busch, Penske are relevant again, for now by Lindsey Young
- Clanton Advertiser:
Open weekend and bizarre Atlanta incidents by Jeff Findley
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
50 years later, Indy Roadsters take another spin around DIS by Ken WIllis
- Fanzonesports:
First Four Weeks by Sal Sigala Jr.
- FoxSports:
Gilliland has the #71 on the verge by Larry McReynolds;
NASCAR Power Rankings by Jorge Andres Mondaca
- Insider Racing News:
Legends Helping Legends of Racing by Brenda Benedict
- Ithaca Journal:
WGI gets sponsor for Sprint Cup race by Joe Mink
- Las Vegas Review-Journal:
Cup break gives Mount Bruton chance to rest acerbic tongue by Jeff Wolf
- NASCAR-ista
NASCAR in Hollywood - A New Trend That Could be Lucrative by Michelle Dawn
- Orlando Sentinel:
In defense of Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Reader writes well-reasoned response by Matt Humphrey
- RaceReportRadio:
Off Week Ramblings by Sam Atwell
- SceneDaily:
National anthem an important part of NASCAR experience by Art Weinstein;
NASCAR fans on different sides of country can find common ground by Rea White;
NASCAR isn't wrestling, but with Ric Flair involved, is it a step closer? by Bob Pockrass
- SPEEDtv:
Schedule Shake-up by Bob Dillner
- Yahoo! Sports:
Track owner well aware of the affordability factor by Jenna Fryer;
It's the off weekend! Go home! Spend time with your loved ones! by Jay Busbee
posted March Friday the 13th, 2009
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- ESPN.com:
Gordon focused on task at hand by Ed Hinton;
Watts says he's sorry for chasing tire and
Rookie Logano soaking it all in by David Newton
- Associated Press:
Ford Racing boss making best of bearish economy by Mike Harris
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Race of the week- 1989 Holly Farms 400 (Do you miss N. Wilkesboro?) by Jeremy Dunn
- Bleacher Report
NASCAR: Unluckiest Car Numbers on This Friday the 13th by Ben Bomberger
- Bristol Herald Courier:
Getting Through Bristol Race Traffic by Heather Seay
- Bump Drafts:
Home Track Heroes: A Visit With Racing Pioneer Russ Truelove by Jim McCoy
- Caledonian Record:
Strap In! Cup News And Random Thoughts Plus Some Local Short-track News by Biggy Bigelow
- Charlote Observer:
This moonshine story is still the one by Tom Higgins;
Six things we've learned so far in '09 by David Poole
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Kurt Busch, Penske are relevant again, for now by Lindsey Young
- Cup Scene Daily:
Jimmy Watts: Evil Incarnate or just a mistake? by Luke Akin
- Daly Planet:
Lack Of TV Follow-Up On Incident Starts To Glare by John Daly
- Detroit Free Press:
Keselowski's NASCAR take by Mike Brudenell
- Fanzonesports:
What If? by Sal Sigala Jr.
- Fox Sports:
NASCAR Power Rankings by Jorge Mondaca;
It's too early to give up on Martin by Larry McReynolds;
Hate the Busches? Respect them too by Jeff Hammonds
- Frontstretch:
Solving NASCAR's Racetrack Problem, Part 1 - What NASCAR Can Learn From Baseball by Kurt Smith;
NASCAR's Finest: Two Heroes and Their Enduring Legend by Amy Henderson;
Tearing Apart the Trucks: More Stops, Less Crew Members by Beth Lunkenheimer;
Driven to the Past: No, Really! I'm Serious...ly Kidding by John Potts
- Insider Racing News:
NASCAR Networking is Better with Twitter by Rebecca Gladden
- Las Vegas Sun:
Bring the Taurus back to Sprint Cup racing by Mike Smith
- Michigan Live:
A Bristol warmup: Some great NASCAR fights by Steve Kaminski
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Trend far from a mere twitter by Dave Kallmann
- NASCAR.com:
Parenting on pit road now common lifestyle in racing by Raygan Swan;
Paulie's Blog: I'm finally getting started on 2009;
Track Smack: Four weeks of contenders, pretenders
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Mears, Hornish, Sorenson among drivers on the hot seat in 2009 by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Daily News:
Jimmy Watts: Evil Incarnate or just a mistake? by Luke Akin
- NASCAR Insiders:
Some Advice For Trail Motorsport by Journo
- Nascar Fashionistas:
A Fast Lap with Regan Smith by Megan Wood
- NASCAR Racing Scene
Future Uncertain For Almirola and Kvapil by Jeremy Dunn
- New York Daily News:
Mark Martin's dream season turning into a nightmare as new team struggles early by Richard Huff
- Orlando Sentinel:
NASCAR could learn something from NHRA diversity by Tania Ganguli;
Source of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s frustration might be away from the track by Matt Humphrey
- Race Journal Online
Jimmy Watts: NASCAR's Whipping Boy by Carol Einarsson
- RaceTalkRadio:
Camping World Truck Series Pit Stops Sponsored by Keystone (Cops), (Busch is Back and Earnhardt Jr Mail Bag) by Dennis Michelsen
- Racing One:
Time Off for Drivers by Jeff Wakerlin
- Richmond County Daily Journal:
Hornish Jr. returns to ‘The Rock’ by Shawn Stinson
- SceneDaily:
Bristol Motor Speedway can definitely carry a tune by Kris Johnson
- SPEEDtv:
No Rest From Tire Tests by Tom Jensen
- Sports Illustrated:
As ratings dip, NASCAR desperate for rookies to establish themselves by Tom Bowles
- StockCar Review:
The Insanity That is NASCAR by Lisa Fowler
- Yahoo Sports:
Time to recharge and regroup by Ricky Craven
posted March 12, 2009
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- ESPN:
Ownership hat fits Harvick by Marty Smith;
Sadler: 'Pit road is a non-play area' by David Newton
- Alabama Live:
Jimmy Watts: The Steve Bartman of NASCAR by Doug Demmons
- AOL Sports:
NASCAR Drug Testing Nets 2nd Crew Member by Holly Cain
- Associated Press:
Drivers say Goodyear has improved tires by Pete Iacobelli
- Athlon Sports:
Abuse of Power: Nationwide Series not what it used to be by Amy Henderson
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Is there a lack of balance at Hendrick Motorsports by Jeremy Dunn
- Augusta Chronicle:
NASCAR newsmaker: Kurt Busch by Don Coble
- Bristol Herald Courier:
Jeff Burton Discusses Defense Of Food City 500 Title At Bristol Motor Speedway by Allen Gregory;
Byrd Confident Food City 500 At Bristol Motor Speedway Will Sell Out by Brian T. Smith
- CBS Sports:
Uneven breaks in schedule? Put the brakes on 'em by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Track owner braces for revenue dip by Jefferson George;
Purses should boost the incentive to race and
Say what you will, this is a great cause by David Poole
- Dallas Morning News:
Brotherhood amid the boos for Sprint Cup's Busches by Anthony Andro
- Daly Planet:
Where Is The Real Tiregate Video? by John Daly
- Delaware News Journal:
Persistence paying off for Kurt Busch, Penske by Mike Finney
- Elmira Star Gazette:
Mansfield teen to race in Camping World East Series/Notes by Ron Levanduski
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
Busch sibling rivalry could push one brother to Cup title by Anthony Andro
- FoxSports:
Has Stewart silenced his critics? by Rea White
- Frontstretch:
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: Should Dale Earnhardt, Jr. And Tony Eury, Jr. Split Up? by Vito Pugliese;
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: Five Middle Tier Drivers Making Waves by Tom Bowles;
Fanning The Flames: Confusing Contingency Awards, NASCAR's Aero Dependence Gone Awry, And Rain-Outs by Matt Taliaferro;
Bailing On The Auto Bailout, Loving Las Vegas, And Other Post-Vacation Throughts by Jeff Meyer;
Bruton Smith: Dissin' On South Florida, Homestead-Miami Speedway, And President Obama by Tommy Thompson
- Fulton County News:
Kurt, "The Other" Busch, Wins At Atlanta by Gerald Hodges
- Green-White-Checker:
Rusty, Kenny and Steve Wallace to be at Oxford 250 by Travis Barrett
- Hartford Courant
New England Racing Hall Of Famer Stub Fadden Dies and
Rusty, Kenny And Steven Wallace To Be Part Of 2009 TD Banknorth Oxford 250 by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
No Race, Is Scheduling Really That Difficult? by Brian Watkins;
Economy, Ticket Prices Hurt Atlanta Attendance by Doug Demmons
- Kansas City Star:
Fast start has David Reutimann feeling good and
Q&A with Ford engine builder Doug Yates by Jim Pedley
- NASCAR.com:
NASCAR's original trophies in good hands with Parks by Mark Aumann;
Testing ban has winners, losers but serving purpose by Josh Pate
- NASCAR Examiner:
Here’s what we know so far… by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
Kurt Busch And His Impending Free Agency by T.C.
- NASCAR This Week:
Joe Ruttman was good, but never quite great by Monte Dutton
- One Bad Wheel:
Top Chumps of ‘09 by Eric Brewer
- Peoria Journal Star:
Who’s hot, who’s not by Jane Miller
- Philadelphia Daily News:
Slow starts hurting some NASCAR drivers by Bill Fleischman
- RacingOne:
Different Directions for Stewart-Haas by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Gordon, Martin headed in opposite directions by Richard Allen
- San Diego Union Tribune:
Racing lost more than a lap Sunday in Atlanta by Bill Center
- SceneDaily:
NASCAR season flies when you're having fun by Jared Turner;
Is Brad Keselowski cursed? by Lee Montgomery;
NASCAR Sprint Cup teams feel pressure of upcoming top-35 switch by Rea White;
Drive for Diversity needs sponsorship, mentoring for drivers by Bob Pockrass
- SPEEDtv:
Good To The Last Drop by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Atlanta by Jeffrey Boswell
- Sporting News:
Traffic soars on Hendrickcars.com after Stewart's win by Michael Smith
- Toronto Sun:
Curbing start and park by Dean McNulty
- USA Today:
Chain of unfortunate events derail Logano's Atlanta efforts by Joey Logano;
Gordon back on his game with steady start to 2009 season by Seth Livingstone;
Team notes: NASCAR engines go idle for rare off week
- Yahoo Sports:
Life in a fishbowl by Jay Hart;
Trial of the century: Digger stands accused, and you're the jury by Jay Busbee
- York Dispatch:
Keeping track of NASCAR rookie Joey Logano by Ellen Siska
posted March 11, 2009
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- ESPN:
Time for Earnhardt, Eury to part ways by Terry Blount
- Anderson Herald Bulletin:
Surprises few in early Cup season by Ken de la Bastide
- Athlon Sports:B
Horsepower Rankings: Gordon making a statement early on by Matt Taliaferro
- Bleacher Report
NASCAR Celebrations and
Full of Bull by David Phillips;
On Your Side: Nationwide Takes Second Weekend Off by Ben Bomberger
- Bump Drafts:
Bench Racing: Danbury Racearena & Denis Pierce by Jim McCoy
- Charlotte Observer:
Runaway Gasman by Dennis Terry
- Daly Planet
Shannon Spake Moves To The Night Shift by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Mike & Angie Skinner's Fun(d) Raising Round Up by Godwin Kelly
- Ford Racing:
The 411 on Spotting by Mike Califoff
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
At look at the Sprint Cup top 12 during NASCAR's spring break by Michele Vincze
- Frontstretch:
It's Not A Sport, It's A Business: The Start And Park Phenomenon Threatening NASCAR's Future by Bryan Davis Keith and Doug Turnbull;
Don't Jump, It's Not Worth It! NASCAR's Biggest Names Stumbling Along The Ledge On Off Weekend by Vito Pugliese;
Top Ten Reasons To Run Into The Infield Grass During A Race by Matt Taliaferro;
Did You Notice? ... DNFs Are A Good Thing, NASCAR Needs A Senior Tour, And Menard's Mediocrity? by Tom Bowles;
Mirror Driving: Substitute Drivers, Runaway Tires, And Are The Buschs The Best Siblings Ever?
- Insider Racing News
Is There a Future For Atlanta Motor Speedway? by Chuck Abrams;
Atlanta: A Near Miss by Larry Van Zandt
- Kamloops This Week:
Jarrett: A driver by any other name
- LaidbackRacing:
Mad Mikie's Rants and Raves by Mad Mikie
- Michigan Live:
Kurt Busch's Sprint Cup win at Atlanta no fluke by Steve Kaminski
- Mooresville Tribune:
Hot dogs and hot racin' by Melinda Skutnick
- Motorsports Talk:
Smith Throwing Stones from the Proverbial Glass House by Charles Krall
- NASCAR.com:
Busches are good, but not yet best band of brothers by David Caraviello;
Five things about ... Sadler's man in the sky by Raygan Swan;
Head2Head: Does Atlanta deserve two Cup races?
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Crew member’s 4-race suspension may be harsh, but so is life by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Insiders:
Ask The Insiders Wednesday #14 by T.C.
- NASCAR This Week:
Atlanta Motor Speedway deserves better racing than the COT provides by Sharon Bundy
- On Pit Row:
Brad Keselowski: Fit, Funny and Fast by Charlie Turner
- Orlando Sentinel:
Carl Edwards is the complete package, but that's not good enough in NASCAR by Matt Humphrey
- RaceTalkRadio:
So I was Wrong About Dale Earnhardt Jr and
Crazy Atlanta Adventure, Making the Grade- Atlanta 1 by Dennis Michelsen;
Piano Bar Anthems and the Five Car Curse by Lori Munro and Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
RacingOne Power Rankings
- RacingWithRich:
What was that guy doing in the middle of the track? by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
R&R Racing: does track owner Bruton Smith need to change his tune? by Ralph Paulk and Randy Hallman
- Ring of Fire:
Rules are Rules by Tiffany Ricardo Moore
- Roanoke Times:
NASCAR notebook: Harvick has a deal for fans by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
Cold comfort by Steve Master
- SpeedwayMedia:
Does the Fourth Estate Exist in NASCAR? and
Is Atlanta Motor Speedway Next on the Chopping Block? by Ron Fleshman;
Busch Brothers Sweep Atlanta by Simon Scoggins
- Sporting News:
Who's on track: Breaking down the top 12 by Bill Marx
- Sports Illustrated:
A serious factor each race, Jeff Gordon claims top spot by Tom Bowles
- Stock Car Gazette:
Pipe Smoke - Bristol’s Saturday Night Senior Special Spectacular by John Kokolski;
Jimmy Watt’s Dash… Not For Cash, But For Suspension by Mike Irwin
What’s up at Hendrick? by Chuck Abrams
- Yahoo Sports:
Happy Hour: Endless love? by Jay Hart
posted March 10, 2009
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- ESPN.com:
Green Means Go: Each throw is an act of defiance. What happens when a NASCAR juggernaut joins forces with a baseball superpower? and
Power Rankings: Bristol by Ryan McGee;
NASCAR to review tire flap and
Martin, Newman headlining those sweating out top 35 and
Chasing runaway tires not a good idea by David Newton;
Spin Cycle: Ricky Carmichaels' Saturday Whirlwind by Eric Johnson
- Associated Press:
In The Pits: Martin can't shake typical bad luck
- Athlon Sports:
Deuce's Dominant: Kurt Busch Wins Atlanta by Amanda Brahler
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Kurt Busch dominated while Kyle was frustrated by Jeremy Dunn
- Bleacher Report:
Clint Bowyer Is Making Early Skeptics Question Their Predictions by George Robben;
NASCAR Economics 101: Bleak News in Atlanta; An Update on GM by Jen Preston;
Bristol Motor Speedway: The Gateway to a Stress-Free or Stress-Ful Season by Ben Bomberger
- Bump Drafts:
The B.D.S. Weekly Top 10- Consistency Counts by Jim McCoy
- CBSSports:
Power Rankings: Patient improvement paying off for Ku. Busch by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Attendance an issue - and Smith knows it and
Top-ranked Gordon appears inspired again by David Poole
- Daly Planet:
"This Week In NASCAR" Back On Track by John Daly
- Detroit Free Press:
Ankle injury doesn't put brakes on LoPiccolo by Mike Brudenell
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
One team member ruins race for many teams; fans by Josh Lobdell
- Fanzonesports:
A Life Changing Experiance by Sal Sigala Jr.
- FoxSports:
The return of the Busch series by Darrell Waltrip;
Three Sprint Cup surprises shouldn't have been by Jeff Owens;
Pit road makes an impact in Atlanta by Jeff Hammond;
Busch soaking it in after big win by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
Beyond The Cockpit: David Ragan Talks UPS, Getting Aggressive, And Roush's Future as told to Doug Turnbull;
Chasing Tires And Consequences: A Crewman's Desperate Disaster by S.D. Grady;
Who's Hot / Who's Not In Sprint Cup : Atlanta Motor Speedway Edition by Doug Turnbull;
Running Their Mouth: Kobalt Tools 500 by Beth Lunkenheimer;
Talking NASCAR TV: Aching Over FOX's Graphical Gremlins In Atlanta by Phil Allaway
- GM Racing:
Jeff Gordon Post Race Transcript and
Post Race Notes & Quotes
- Hartford Courant
Is Bruton Smith Readying For Another Battle With NASCAR? by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
Will 2009 be the Year of Kyle Busch? by Allen Madding;
From The Track: Balancing Work With Play by Frank Youtzy
- Kansas City Star:
Herzog helped Jimmie Johnson get where he is today by Jim Pedley
- Las Vegas Review Journal:
Kurt's Dominance Returns by Jeff Wolf
- Las Vegas Sun:
Kurt’s domination and Tony’s motivation by Mike Smith
- Lexington Dispatch:
Gordon will find Victory Lane soon by Ben White
- Michigan Live:
First NASCAR race at MIS isn't on Father's Day by Steve Kaminski
- mikemulhern.net:
Maybe Busch-versus-Busch for the NASCAR championship?;
Memo to NASCAR: No more excuses;
Roger Penske on the rebound...Maybe this season he'll make it NASCAR's Big Five by Mike Mulhern
- Motorsports Soapbox:
Bruton Smith Is At It Again by Dave Moody
- NASCAR.com:
Kahne is making inroads, but history a harbinger? by Duane Cross;
1on1: Like most Aussies, Ambrose eats his Vegemite and
Big Brother reminds us all he's still a champion driver by Joe Menzer
- NASCAR Insiders:
The Incredible Revolving Drivers by Journo
- NASCAR This Week:
Burning issues: 3-10-09 and
At last ... a touche from the older brother by Monte Dutton
- NASCAR-ista
Sometimes It's Just Plain Hard Being a Dale Jr. Fan by Michelle Dawn
- NASCAR Fashionistas
The Busch Series and I don't mean Anheuser by Megan Wood
- On Pit Road:
Kurt Busch Out Runs the Competition with Help from a Gasman by Steve Wronkowicz
- Portland Press Herald:
Busch dominates Atlanta and some other thoughts of the race by Jennifer Lizotte
- Race Journal Online
Cheers and Jeers - Big Brother Busch is Back! by Carol Einarsson
- Racing One:
Gordon's Rebound Continues by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Kurt Busch backs into Atlanta victory lane by Richard Allen
- RacinwithRuss:
Busch Brothers Sweep Atlanta by Russell Schmidt
- SceneDaily:
Jeff Gordon continues to run well after first four races of season by David Exum;
Mark Martin’s troubles compounded by Atlanta woes by Kenny Bruce
- SPEEDtv:
Dumbing It Down by Dave Despain;
Oh, So Close by Tom Jensen
- Speedway Media:
The Good, Bad, & Ugly - A Busch By Another Name Wins The Atlanta Rolling Tire 500 by Ron Thornton;
Race Teams Should Sue NASCAR For Effects Caused By Post-Car-Of-Tomorrow-Stress Disorder (PCOTSD) by Larry VanZandt;
Looking Ahead to "Short Track Racing" by Larry Taylor
- SpinDoctor500blog:
Sports Marketing Under Fire by Michael Knight
- Sports Illustrated:
Five things we learned at Atlanta by Lars Anderson;
On Busch's wheels, Team Penske looks like a contender again by Bruce Martin
- Sports Network:
Step aside brother, Kurt Busch is now in the spotlight by Chris Symeon
- Stock Car Gazette:
Mark Martin’s Luck Has Got To Change by Steve Langley
- Toyota Pit Pass:
Post-Race Notes and Quotes - Atlanta
- USA Today:
Kurt Busch is Penske's company man in 2009 turnaround by Nate Ryan
- Yahoo Sports:
Power Rankings and
Fryer's Five by Jenna Fryer;
Tryson's tough call by Ricky Craven
posted March 9, 2009
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- ESPN.com:
Live blog: A lot of Atlanta memories and
Kurt -- yes, Kurt -- Busch slides to win by Ed Hinton
- About.com:
Kurt Busch Dominates 2009 Kobalt Tools 500 by Steve McCormick
- Associated Press:
'Other' Busch runs away with dominating win by Paul Newberry
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
NASCAR fans worried about Chevy’s survival by Drew Jubera;
Kurt Busch rolls to win at AMS by Rick Minter;
Gordon not discouraged by finish by Thomas Stinson;
Atlanta Motor Speedway sees its glass as more than half-full by Mark Bradley
- Augusta Chronicle:
Older Busch gets to party and
Weather isn't issue this time/Notes by Don Coble
- Bleacher Report:
Kobalt Tools 500: Surprising, Not Surprising and
Tale of Two Bulls: Brian Vickers and Scott Speed Headed in Opposite Directions by Ben Bomberger
- Bump Drafts:
The Deuce Is The Winning Card by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
Pete's Pit Stop - Atlanta Rear View Mirror and
NASCAR might hit brakes on one of Atlanta's two races by Pete Pistone
- CawsnJaws:
Commercial breakdown, driver focus, and links related to the Kobalt Tools 500 by Cheryl Walker
- Charlotte Observer:
Busch - no, the other one - wins at Atlanta and
Yellow not what Vickers wanted to see and
Trouble still stalking Martin and
Rewind | Commentary, key moments by David Poole
- Daly Planet:
Pit Reporters Missing Element In Fox Broadcast by John Daly
- fingerprint:
Why Are Peanuts Bad Luck in the Garage? by Jade Gurss
- FoxSports:
The Hot Pass: Busch simply unbeatable in Atlanta by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
Matt McLaughlin's Thinkin' Out Loud : Kobalt Tools 500 by Matt McLaughlin;
Five Points To Ponder: Kobalt Tools 500 Edition by Mike Lovecchio;
Even Hendrick Not A Magical Fix For Martin, Earnhardt by Tom Bowles;
Bubble Breakdown: TRG Making Miracles With Gilliland While Mark Martin Just Hanging On by Mike Ravesi;
Rotten Peaches And Sour Cream For Logano, Speed At Atlanta by Tony Lumbis
- Fanzonesports:
8 Years Ago...........Kevin Harvick by Sal Sigala Jr.
- Insider Racing News:
Kurt Busch Outruns Everyone, Including Brother Kyle by Ron Felix;
Full Fields: So Far, So Good by Matthew Pizzolato
- Macon Telegraph:
Penske power: Busch dominates to win in Atlanta by Brad Harrison
- Mikemulhern.net:
Brian Vickers' bad pit stop cost him, Carl Edwards' bad pit selection cost him...and Jeff Gordon never got to make a move on Kurt Busch and
Hand it to Kurt Busch and Roger Penske -- they were by far the class of the field at Atlanta and
Some of the best action in NASCAR comes at Atlanta, but with some of the weakest crowds: Why?
- Motor Sports Weekly News
Busch and Gordon Ready for a Resurgent 2009 by Drew Hierwarter
- NASCAR.com:
Truex overcomes painful weekend for top-10 finish by Mark Aumann;
Crewman's chase of tire changes race's complexion by Joe Menzer
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Running toward traffic, Martin needs four-leaf clover and other notes and
Brian Vickers, Red Bull team proving they have the goods to compete for title by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Examiner:
Martins misery, Vickers vanishes, Junior talks about tornados by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
Wait, Ambrose’s Gas Man Did What? by T.C.
- NASCAR This Week:
Kurt rights "Captain" Penske's ship and
Notebook: Edwards decent, not dominant and
Good weather, fair crowd and
Kobalt Tools 500 post-race rail by Monte Dutton
- NASCAR-ista
Kurt Busch May Have Dominated, But Truex Was The Man by Michelle Dawn
- Orlando Sentinel:
Kurt Busch captures NASCAR's Kobalt Tools 500 by Tania Ganguli
- RaceReportRadio:
Kurt, the Other Busch, Dominates in Atlanta by Sam Atwell
- RaceTalkRadio:
Atlanta Memories (And Cloning Around, Best Racing, and More) by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Hot Laps by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Are Junior's comments legitimate or just whining? by Richard Allen
- Roanoke Times:
Cup field again Busch-whacked and
Pit stall selection a factor in race finish/Notes by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
‘Starting and parking’ in NASCAR was once acceptable by Steve Waid;
Make up your mind, Bruton and
Kurt Busch earns Atlanta Motor Speedway win with dominant NASCAR Sprint Cup run by Kenny Bruce
- SPEEDtv:
Lies, Damned Lies & Racers and
Gordon Keeps Heat On and
Season’s Best For Edwards by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
The ‘Unfair Advantage’ Strikes Again by Larry VanZandt;
Kyle Busch Becoming Prepped for Team Ownership by Jonathan Lintner;
Busch Backs it in There by Mike Finnegan
- Sports Network:
Dominant day for Kurt Busch at Atlanta
- Stock Car Gazette
TV Times - Las Vegas Race Hits The Jackpot With Sports Viewers by Lou Modestino;
Track Trash — Atlanta, y’all by Racing Maniac;
Busch HOT In Atlanta… Kurt Busch, That Is! by Steve Langley;
Pipe Smoke - Atlanta is Real Racin’ by John Kokolski
- StockCar Review:
Impressive/Unimpressive: Domination in Atlanta by Joe Jacobs
- Trading Paint:
Despite Busch Win, Paltry Turnout Could Seal Atlanta's Fate by Jerry Bonkowski;
2009 Already A Memorable Season For Gordon, Vickers & Stewart by Dan Beaver
- USA Today:
Kurt Busch dominates the field in Kobalt Tools 500 victory by Nate Ryan;
Notes: Kyle Busch can't get a grip on Atlanta track by Gary Graves
- Yahoo Sports:
Another week, another Busch by Jay Busbee
posted March 8, 2009
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- ESPN:
Live blog: A lot of Atlanta memories and
JJ, Edwards trying to find a groove and
Can Kyle parlay Vegas win into fortune? and
Before NASCAR, there was Raymond Parks by Ed Hinton
- AOL Sports:
Bruton Smith's Logic for Moving NASCAR Finale Not Enough by Holly Cain
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Kyle Busch wins truck race at AMS by Rick Minter
- Augusta Chronicle:
'Slippery' track and softer tires will test drivers by Don Coble
- Bleacher Report:
Jeff Gordon's Paint Scheme Hits Close to Home, and Heart for Me by Adam Heasley;
NASCAR Sponsorships: A Great Marketing Strategy by Jory Fleischauer
- Bump Drafts:
Fearless Forecast: The Kid, the Wonder Boy, Or The Deuce? by Jim McCoy
- Charlotte Observer:
'Perfect' tire? Nope, but there's a race and
Johnson isn't blaming beard by David Poole
- Chattanooga Times Free Press :
Gordon is No. 1 in points, says his life is in balance by Lindsey Young
- Clanton Advertiser:
Few have avoided early season engine problems by Jeff Findley
- Catchfence:
Brian Scott Keeping Name In The Headlines and
Several Drivers Have Good Showing; Some Don't At Atlanta by Chris Knight
- Daly Planet:
Sunday's TV Challenge Is Kyle Busch Overload by John Daly
- Detroit Free Press:
NASCAR weathering storm by Mike Brudenell
- Fanzonesports:
Rick Crawford...Mr 300 by Sal Sigala Jr.
- FoxSports:
The Hot Pass: Kahne finds comfort in Atlanta by Lee Spencer;
It's good to see different names on top by Larry McReynolds
- Frontstretch:
Did You Notice? Quick Hits From The Atlanta Motor Speedway Garage by Doug Turnbull
- Insider Racing News:
Does Fox Network Have A Rodent Problem? by Kim Roberson
- Kansas City Star:
No wins yet, but Gordon off to a good start in Sprint Cup by Jim Pedley
- KWGN.com / Turn 2:
Kyle Busch Is Like Donuts.. There's Nothing He Can't Do by Brian Tetzler
- Las Vegas Review-Journal:
Kyle Busch, LVMS biggest weekend winners by Jeff Wolf
- Macon Telegraph:
Ragan, Logano, Sorenson come full circle in pursuit of racing by Brad Harrison
- mikemulhern.net:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Speaks: And he's not very happy about this car-of-tomorrow
- NASCAR.com:
Is Atlanta the next track to pay price of indifference? by David Caraviello;
Consistent Stewart-Haas has owner seeing positive by Joe Menzer
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Is Hendrick providing Mark Martin the tools to succeed? Only time will tell and
Will Kyle Busch ever become a fan favorite? Don’t bet on it by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR This Week:
Kobalt Tools 500 pre-race rail and
Oh Atlanta ... Maybe the racing will come back one fine day and
Notebook: It's not the tires and
Gordon thinks patience holds the key to Atlanta by Monte Dutton
- NASCAR-ista:
Tale of Two Paint Schemes by Michelle Dawn
- Orlando Sentinel:
Michael Waltrip Racing isn't NASCAR laughingstock in 2009 by Tania Hanguli
- RacingOne:
Johnson Not Worried by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Gordon and Kenseth retuning to championship form and
RCR teams look to continue rebound by Richard Allen
- Roanoke Times:
Truex set to start after hospital visit and
Busch brash but also a fresh star by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
Four years after first win, Carl Edwards hasn’t lost himself and
Hendrick Motorsports' Dale Earnhardt Jr. calls COT 'a hell of an excuse for a race car' by Jeff Gluck
- SpeedwayMedia:
Busch wins two truck series races in a row by Pamela
- Sporting News:
Notebook: Gordon promises 'white-knuckle' race by Reid Spencer
- Sports Illustrated:
Think twice before counting out Kurt Busch by Lars Anderson
- Trading Paint:
NASCAR Fans: Let's Pitch In To Save Both Races At Atlanta by Jerry Bonkowski
- USA Today:
Chevy drivers hopeful GM can avoid bankruptcy for consumers, sport and
Busch wins second straight NASCAR truck race in Atlanta by Gary Garves
- Virginian Pilot:
Dale Jr. lashes out at new car by Dustin Long
- WSB News
It's Race Day in Atlanta by Jay Black
- Yahoo! Sports:
Right track, right time by Jay Busbee;
Atlanta story lines by Jay Hart
posted March 7, 2009
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- ESPN:
Big-name drivers making big-time gaffes by David Newton;
Atlanta preview: Focus turns to engines -- not tires by John Schwarb
- Associated Press:
Mark Martin takes first pole since 2001 and
No learning curve for owner-driver Tony Stewart and
Smith calls on NASCAR to move season-ending race / Notes by Paul Newberry
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Mark Martin earns first pole since 2001 by Rick Minter;
Fine wine to go with whine of the engines by Furman Bisher;
NASCAR races will clog traffic this weekend by Mike Morris
- Alabama Live:
Mobile's Rick Crawford thinks this may be the year he and team win NASCAR Trucks series title by Mark Inabinett
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
This could be the year of the underdog by Jeremy Dunn
- Augusta Chronicle:
Martin ends pole drought by Don Coble
- Autosport.com:
Gordon predicts tough Atlanta race by Diego Mejia
- Bump Draft:
Driver Profile: Bobby Labonte "The Lone Star Rises Again" by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
J.J. hopes to get right in Atlanta, but then there's Edwards by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Martin slides fastest, wins Atlanta pole by David Poole;
The day Tiny Lund met his match by Tom Higgins
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Better tires are part of engine problems by Lindsey Young
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Racing gets 1 last 'shining moment by Ken WIllis
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
The Business of Racing: Too many unsponsored by Josh Lobdell
- fanzonesports:
C.O.T. Weightfactors by Sal Sigala Jr.
- FoxSports:
The Hot Pass: Martin nabs pole despite tire issues and
Toyota's engines attract questions by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
Concern Shifts From Engines To Tires At Atlanta by Bryan Davis Keith
- Insider Racing News:
‘Old School’ Race Team Heads to Atlanta by Brenda Benedict
- Macon Telegraph:
Lack of workouts on NASCAR tracks good for vets, bad for young teams and
Smith hopes General Motors stays in sport by Brad Harrison
- mikemulhern.net:
Mark Martin, back full-time this year, wins the Atlanta 500 pole, his first NASCAR pole in eight years and
Carl Edwards: Cautious start to the season...by design and
Kyle Busch: cars are maxed out in the chassis and aero, so engines and pit road are now speed keys and
Are this season's Alan Kulwickis fading already, or just regrouping? and
Bruton Smith holds court at Atlanta Motor Speedway...and how he loves to raise cain
- Mississippi Press:
NASCAR driver racing at 300 by Mark Inabinett
- NASCAR.com:
Pearson speaks candidly before making quick exit by Joe Menzer;
Reutimann learning to see bright side of successes by Mark Aumann
- NASCAR This Week:
Now's now and then's then, and never the twain shall meet and
Just a facade and
Will Atlanta lose a race? by Monte Dutton
- NASCAR-ista:
Hey Bruton -- Leave Homestead Alone! by Michelle Dawn
- Nevada Appeal:
Problems taking away from races by Roger Diez
- Newsday:
Trading Paint prediction: Kobalt Tools 500 in Atlanta
- Orlando Sentinel:
NASCAR track boss berates Barack Obama and 'God-forsaken area north of Cuba' by Tania Ganguli
- Reading Eagle:
Paydays in Racing Aren't Equal by Mike Feltenberger
- Roanoke Times:
Drivers have work cut out for them/notes and
DW, Jarrett opine on early season by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
Could Atlanta bode well for Bobby Labonte? by Rea White;
It's more than a three-man race for the 2009 Sprint Cup title by Jared Turner;
Drivers battle lack of grip in Friday practice at Atlanta by Bob Pockrass
- SPEEDtv:
Racers Stand Behind GM and
Who Needs It This Week? and
Grip Is A Concern by Tom Jensen
- Speedway Illustrated:
Weekend Preview: Kobalt Tools 500 by Rob Sneddon
- SpeedwayMedia:
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Push for Greatness Leaves Him Losing Out by Jonathan Lintner
- Sporting News:
Pit Box: Atlanta
- Sports Illustrated:
Carl Edwards discusses weekend in Vegas, A-Rod and Atlanta by Tom Bowles
- Trading Paint:
Kyle Busch Proves He's Not All That Bad Of A Guy and
Where Did Reutimann And Waltrip Come From? by Jerry Bonkowski
- USA Today:
Martin qualifies first at Atlanta, captures first pole since 2001 by Nate Ryan
posted March 6, 2009
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- ESPN:
SCC Preview: Becoming a believer in Busch by Mark Garrow;
Facebook favors Junior, if not Atlanta and
Credit where it's due for Letarte by David Newton;
New competitive fire burning in Gordon by Marty Smith;
Fantasy Rankings for the Kobalt Tools 500
- Athlon Sports:
Dial-A-Cliché: Taking the Trite to New Levels in NASCAR by Vito Pugliese
- AutoSport:
Stewart thrilled with team's progress by Diego Mejia
- Bleacher Report:
Creature vs Creature: NASCAR Picks (KOBALT Tools 500) by Ben Bomberger
- Bump Draft:
Am I Missing Something Here? A Different Take On Today’s NASCAR by Jim McCoy
- Caledonian Record:
Strap In! A 50 "Year-ish" Old Interview With Ken Squier by Biggy Bigelow
- Centre Daily Times:
NASCAR in need of some sunshine by Steve Sampsell
- Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil:
NASCAR Scene column: Busch wins at home as rivals falter by Marsha Hoffmann
- Daly Planet:
"NASCAR Now" Addresses GM Issues Head-On by John Daly
- Detroit Free Press:
The spin doctor and
This weekend's driver to watch: Johnny Benson by Mike Brudenell
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
NASCAR needs to readjust the first month of their schedule by Josh Lobdell
- FoxSports:
Gordon returns to top form, optimistic about 2009 by Rea White;
Riding with Martin: What happened in Vegas by Martin Truex Jr
- Frontstretch:
Eight Years Ago In Atlanta by Kurt Smith;
'Shine, Bruton, and All That Hype: Five Observations So Far by Amy Henderson;
Tearing Apart the Trucks: AMS, Crafton and Crawford Celebrate Milestones by Beth Lunkenheimer;
Driven to the Past: Those Aren't Bumps - They're A Test by John Potts;
Scott Speed Driver Diary: Overcoming Diversity, Turning the Corner and Family Support by Scott Speed
- Globe and Mail:
Why NASCAR is still money on wheels by Jeff Pappone
- Indianapolis Star:
Pit Pass: Cup leader Gordon feels ready to win by Curt Cavin and Steve Ballard
- Insider Racing News:
NASCAR - Step Away from the Rule-Changing Pen by Rebecca Gladden
- LaidbackRacing:
Tailgating: What You Need to Know About Hotlanta and
Tailgating Recipe and Tips of the Week by Jo Ann Hlavac
- Michigan Live:
Trading Paint: Kobalt Tools 500 picks
- Milwaukee Journal Sential:
Racing still has a hint of its history by Dave Kallmann
- Motorsport-Total: [German]
Jeff Gordon: "Ja wenn Ferrari angerufen hätte..." by von Pete Fink
- NASCAR.com:
Burdick's win in '61 gives hope to all the little teams by Mark Aumann;
What happens in Vegas, can be repeated at Atlanta by Mark Taylor;
Smack: Not the Jimmie and Carl show as many thought;
Greatest race of all time: 1992 Hooters 500 had it all
- NASCAR Insiders:
Allgaier Benefiting From Verizon’s Cup Series Ban by T.C.
- NASCAR This Week:
David Ragan comes home and
Carl Edwards gets a Nationwide break and
According to Johnson, all is well by Monte Dutton
- NASCAR Fashionistas
A Fast Lap with Michael Annett by Megan Wood and Darlynn Nangano
- NASCAR-ista:
Tony Stewart Just Might Smoke 'Em in Hotlanta by Michelle Dawn
- New York Daily News:
Kevin Harvick returns to Atlanta and scene of his emotional first victory by Richard Huff
- Orlando Sentinel:
Lady luck shaking up NASCAR's Sprint Cup standings during early season by Tania Ganguli
- RacingOne:
Driver Handicaps: Atlanta by Jeff Wackerlin
- RaceReportRadio
Good Times for Bobby Labonte by Sam Atwell
- RacingOne:
Critical Weekend and
Clock Ticking for Martin by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Bobby Labonte: Strong run going into his best track by Richard Allen
- Richmond County Daily Journal:
NASCAR teams making their way back to ‘The Rock’ by Shawn Stinson
- SceneDaily:
What happens to NASCAR if GM goes under? by Art Weinstein;
Looking back: Tire war and
The 2009 Cup season so far? If nothing else, it’s been interesting by Steve Waid;
Electronic Arts shifts into high gear with NASCAR-related Wii game by Erik Spanberg
- Southern Pines Pilot:
Story Brings Back Memories of Racing's 'Good Ol' Days' by Andy Cagle
- SPEEDtv:
Five To Watch and
Atlanta Homecoming For Ragan and
The Lone Ranger by Tom Jensen
- Speedwaymedia:
General Motors begins the long, slow slide into bankruptcy by Larry VanZandt
- Sports Illustrated:
NASCAR should re-evaluate its Drive For Diversity program by Mark Beech
- Sports Radio Interview:
NASCAR Heads Back To The Southeast by Bunk
- Stock Car Gazette:
Next Up – Atlanta by Steve Langley;
Engine headlines roar loudest in NASCAR ranks this week by Doug Turnbull
- StockCar Review:
What to Look for in Atlanta by Lisa Fowler
- USA Today:
Early-season engine woes could continue at Atlanta by Nate Ryan;
Truck teams hold out hope for sponsorship lifeline by Gary Graves
- Virginian Pilot:
DW questions Goodyear's testing by Dustin Long
- Yadkin Ripple:
Hope for beloved Wilkes speedway? by Eric Lusk
- Yahoo Sports:
Labonte is born again by Jenna Fryer;
Good starts lead to good finishes by Ricky Craven;
Kobalt Tools 500: What to Watch For
posted March 5, 2009
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- ESPN:
Crunching numbers for Atlanta by Matt Willis;
Over the wall for over-the-hill Bodine by David Newton
- Alabama Live:
Kurt Busch could give his little brother a run for his money by Doug Demmons
- Associated Content:
More on the Subculture of NASCAR - Super G and Super Jayski - Can't Live Without Either! by Carol Brown
- Associated Press:
Johnson looks to rebound after slow start to 2009 by Jenna Fryer;
Long shot Papis makes it three-man rookie race by Mike Harris;
Unfamiliar names near top in trucks
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Race of the week- 2001 Cracker Barrel 500 at Atlanta (Harvick vs Gordon) by Jeremy Dunn
- Augusta Chronicle:
Split-second slip-ups and
New tire stands up to testing in Atlanta/NASCAR notes and
NASCAR newsmaker: Juan Pablo Montoya by Don Coble
- Bleacher Report:
What to Watch For: Kobalt Tools 500 by Ben Bomberger;
Will Jeff Gordon Retire When Dupont Sponsorship Expires? by Mary Jo Buchanan
- Bristol Herald Courier:
Ryan Newman Anxious To Race At Bristol Motor Speedway by Allen Gregory
- Bump Drafts:
Sizzlin’ In HOTlanna- Track Advance by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
No fooling: That's Reutimann, Labonte, Waltrip near top of standings by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Is Atlanta track the 'new' Darlington? and
Wood fond of '93 Atlanta win and
He'll see your autograph - and raise you by David Poole
- Daly Planet:
SPEED's Two Wheel NASCAR Connection by John Daly
- Delaware News Journal:
Gordon confident drought will end
Early leaders aren't the usual suspects by Mike Finney
- Elmira Star Gazette:
Geoff serves on Todd's crew by Ron Levanduski
- Fanzonesports:
No Place Like Home by Sal Sigala Jr.
- FoxSports:
Old partnerships help Labonte get back up front by Lee Spencer;
Final thoughts on the Vegas weekend by Larry McReynolds;
NASCAR Power Rankings by Jorge Andres Mondaca
- Frontstretch:
Is 2009 The Re-Emergence Of The Single Car Team? by Bryan Davis Keith;
Fanning The Flames: Drivers Weigh In On The Test Ban, And Crew Chiefs Weigh In On A Driver by Matt Taliaferro;
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: A Tale Of Two Cities by Matt McLaughlin;
No Need For Jeff Gordon To Toot His Own Horn by Tommy Thompson;
Fantasy Insider: Filling The Toolbox For Atlanta Success by Bryan Davis Keith and Mike Neff
- Fulton County News:
Kyle Busch Wins In Vegas by Gerald Hodges
- The Grandstands
The Struggle of the Shadow by Travis Galliher
- Hartford Courant:
Is NASCAR Admitting They Aren't Playing Fair With The Drive For Diversity In The Camping World East Series? by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
Kurt Busch May Give Brother Kyle A Run For The Title by Doug Demmons;
Kyle Busch: All Growed Up? by Brian Watkins
- Kansas City Star:
Petty, whose #44 is on the track without him, finds inner peace by Jim Pedley
- Las Vegas Review Journal:
Leftovers: Busch's joy stirs ire of blogger by Jeff Wolf
- LTPicks:
What NASCAR milestone was reached by Kyle Busch reach with the win at Vegas and more Thursday trivia
- NBC Sports:
Edwards to best field in Atlanta by Johnny Benson
- NASCAR.com:
Just a mirage in the desert, or a real sign of progress? and
Waltrip organization out to prove it's no fluke by David Caraviello;
Penske, Verizon succeed with new business model by Dave Rodman;
Stewart, Edwards battling for point, track positions by Duane Cross
- NASCAR Examiner:
Mark Martin: Eastbound and down by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
To All The PR People Out There by Journo
- NASCAR Media:
The Atlanta Weekend Preview page
- NASCAR Racing Scene:
Leave Digger Alone by Jeremy Dunn
- NASCAR This Week:
The sky is no longer the limit and
Quotes from Atlanta and
Feud of the Week: Paul Menard vs. Marcos Ambrose by Monte Dutton
- NASCAR Fashionistas:
What's in the water in Atlanta? by Darlynn Nangano
- NASCAR-ista:
Digger, I Propose a Truce by Michelle Dawn
- New York Daily News:
Jeff Gordon's back on top and that's exactly what NASCAR needs right now by Richard Huff
- Norman Transcript:
Victory Lane: Longshots on track by Christian Potts
- Northumberland Today:
Jack Roush's 500 fortune by Dean Mcnulty
- On Pit Road:
One and Done: Kobalt Tools 500 by Chris Leone
- Orlando Sentinel:
Ganguli's Green-White-Checkered: Where Dale Earnhardt Jr. and America's Next Top Model collide by Tania Ganguli
- Philadelphia Daily News:
Is Kyle Busch making his move in NASCAR already? by Bill Fleischman
- RacingWithRich:
Race Preview and Fantasy Predictions: Kobalt Tools 500 and
NASCAR needs more involvement in banking by Richard Allen
- San Diego Union Tribune:
Johnson is NASCAR king, but Kyle Busch rules by Bill Center
- SceneDaily:
Weather forecast just peachy for Atlanta Motor Speedway by Jeff Gluck;
Confessions of a NASCAR fan by Carolyn Brewster
- SPEEDtv:
‘A’ for Improvement by Jimmy Spencer;
Q & A - Kevin Harvick by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Las Vegas by Jeffrey Boswell
- Sporting News:
Top 5 and 5 to watch: Atlanta by Bill Marx;
5 questions with ... Michael Waltrip by Reid Spencer
- Sports Illustrated:
Castroneves' tax trial offers lesson to his fellow drivers by Brant James;
The unlikely rise and unfathomable fall of Alan Miller by Tim Tuttle
- Toronto Sun:
Dramatic declines - It might be fans losing interest and not economy hurting NASCAR attendance by Dean Mcnulty
- Trading Paint:
Let's Trade Some Paint: Our First Mailbag Of The Season and
Three Down And A Long Way To Go Already For Some Teams by Jerry Bonkowski
- USA Today:
NASCAR team notes: Cup stars on course for Atlanta;
For Logano, Las Vegas race provides confidence booster by Joey Logano
- Vallejo Times Herald:
A Vegas gamble by Derek Wilson
- Virginian Pilot:
Straighten me out on this folks by Dustin Long
- Vegas Insider
Atlanta Preview by Micah Roberts
- Yahoo Sports:
When stereotypes attack: NASCAR driver busted for moonshine and
Putting a bow on all that happened in February @ The Marbles by Jay Busbee
- York Dispatch:
Hotel rate cuts for NASCAR fans long overdue by Ellen Siska
posted March 4, 2009
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- ESPN:
Drive for Diversity stuck in neutral by Ed Hinton;
Less testing = blown motors? Could be by Terry Blount;
Enjoy the leather coach and let your motorsports problems out by Ryan McGee
- Alabama Live:
Eddie Wood recalls when Alan Kulwicki helped them win at Atlanta by Doug Demmons
- Anderson Herald Bulletin:
Driver's star not so bright by Ken de la Bastide
- AOL Sports:
Johnson Remaining Calm, Confident by Holly Cain
- Bleacher Report:
Full of Bull by Dave Phillips;
NASCAR Fantasy: Who's Hot and Who's Not by Ben Bomberger
- Bump Drafts:
Bench Racing: Where Will A Team Find The Next Big Thing? by Jim McCoy
- Business of NASCAR:
Don't Like NASCAR? Them Don't Read About It by Jon
- CBS Sports:
Feud of the Week: Formula issues, testing changes, Digger delirium by Brian De Los Santos and Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Kyle Busch grabs top spot in rankings; Bowyer leaps from 15 to 5 by David Poole;
Vegas Notes by Dennis Terry
- Daly Planet:
NASCAR Fan Council Wants To Know About "Digger" and
ESPN First To Consider Fan Video Submissions by John Daly
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
Young Texan Colin Braun on fast track in NASCAR by Michele Vincze
- FoxSports:
Strange beginning to a new year by Darrell Waltrip;
Kyle Busch is the driver to watch up to this point by Jeff Owens
- Frontstretch:
Did You Notice? ... Gray-Haired Success Stories, Some Vigor In Vegas, And ... Tony And Hendrick Snuggling It Up? by Tom Bowles;
Top Ten Suggestions To Help Jeff Gordon Break His Losing Streak by Kurt Allen Smith;
Party Crashers In The Top 12 -- Here To Stay, Or A Flash In The Pan? by Vito Pugliese;
Mirror Driving: NASCAR's Red Flag Fiasco, Gordon's Great Start, And Which Small Teams Can Survive?;
Frontstretch Sprint Cup Power Rankings : Top 15 After Las Vegas compiled by Mike Neff
- Insider Racing News
Las Vegas a Crap Shoot for too many by Chuck Abrams;
The Shelby 427: NASCAR Produces Its First ‘B’ Movie by Larry Van Zandt
- Kansas City Star:
Topeka company donates hospital for Victory Junction Midwest Camp by Randy Covitz
- LaidbackRacing:
This Week's Idle Thoughts by Jo ann Hlavac
- Lexington Dispatch:
Reutimann, Labonte make way to the front by Ben White
- LTPicks:
Atlanta driver rankings;
Last 3 years at Atlanta
- Motorsports Talk:
Gardner would be a worthy inductee into NASCAR HoF by Charles Krall
- NASCAR.com:
Head2Head: Who's been the biggest Cup surprise?;
Smith, Gilliland rate raves on the top-35 firing line by Dave Rodman;
1on1: AMS track president (and part racer) Ed Clark by Joe Menzer
- NASCAR Insiders:
Ask The Insiders Wednesday #13 by T.C.
- NASCAR This Week:
It's Reutimann's time to shine and
Who's Hot / Who's Not and
Jeff Gordon: It's fiery down there by Monte Dutton;
Three races in, the season is still wide open by Sharon Bundy
- NASCAR Fashionistas:
Too early to predict the chase? Maybe, maybe not by Megan Wood
- NASCAR-ista:
Old Coots vs. Young Guns -- An All-Star Race We'd Love To See by Michelle Dawn
- RaceTalkRadio:
Vegas Features Real Racing, Making the Grade - Las Vegas by Dennis Michelsen;
Sham WOW and Anna Nicole Smith Team Up on NASCAR Collectibles by Lori Munro and Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
RacingOne Power Rankings
- RacingWithRich:
Reutimann and MWR showing tremendous improvement By Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
R&R Racing: why all the engine troubles this year?
- SceneDaily:
Jake Elder fundraiser slated for Cup’s first off weekend by Kenny Bruce;
Attention to Cup series standings should always be a high priority by Rea White;
Cross your fingers for good weather in Atlanta by Carolyn Brewster;
Atlanta's tough sell boggles mind by Bob Pockrass
- SPEEDtv:
My Take on the Economy and Racing by Dave Despain;
Snowbound at 73 Degrees by Krista Voda;
NASCAR Travel by Jade Gurss;
Time To Smoke Field? by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
'Star Trek: The Inexperienced' shows up at Las Vegas Motor Speedway by Larry VanZandt
- Sporting News:
Who's on track: Breaking down the top 12 by Bill Marx
- Sports Illustrated:
Busch surges to the top spot, Matt Kenseth falls to No. 3 by Tom Bowles
- Stock Car Gazette:
TV Times - Despite Academy Awards, California Cup Race Top-rated, Most-watched Sports Event by Lou Modestino;
The Topsy Turvy Top Ten by Chuck Abrams
- Tornoto Star:
NASCAR's Busch too good for new U.S. F1 team by Norris McDonald
- Virginian-Pilot:
"Stupid'' NASCAR ruins Sunday night TV for so many and
Waltrip upbeat after his team's good start in '09/Notes by Dustin Long
- Weekender:
Pitpass: Rusty’s return — sort of by Timothy J. Raub
- Yahoo Sports:
Happy Hour: Who’s the man? by Jay Hart;
Power Rankings
posted March 3, 2009
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- ESPN:
Monday Rundown: Vegas victory in the cards for Kyle Busch by Ed Hinton;
Extra night in Vegas no problem for Busch by David Newton;
2009 Power Rankings: Atlanta by Ryan McGee
- Alabama Live :
The 6-pound burrito at the NASCAR Cafe by Doug Demmons
- Allpinstars:
Oval of Dreams: Kyle Busch Goes Back to the Future in Vegas by Eric Johnson
- Associated Press:
Kurt Busch not bothered by little brother's fame
- Athlon Sports:
Horsepower Rankings: Kyle deals, Kenseth reels by Matt Taliaferro
- At the Track: Gater News
I Won! I Won! The Fans Actually Showed Up by Ed Coombs
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner
Kurt Busch taking a back seat to Kyle by Jeremy Dunn
- Bleacher Report:
Is There a Softer Side To Kyle Busch? by Mary Jo Buchanan;
On Your Side with Nationwide News and Notes by Ben Bomberger
- Bump Drafts:
The B.D.S. Weekly Top 10- A Method To The Madness by Jim McCoy
- CBS Sports:
Power Rankings: Just one of those weeks for Roush by Brian De Los Santos
- Charlotte Observer:
NASCAR folks living the travel dream by David Poole
- Daly Planet:
Manske Moves To The Roundtable and
The Odd Couple Back On TV by John Daly
- Detroit Free Press:
Busch runs wild to win Vegas race by Mike Brudenell
- Flordia Times Union:
Busch on pace to make mark by Don Coble
- FoxSports:
Engine woes steal the show in Vegas by Jeff Hammond;
Big winner? Las Vegas Motor Speedway by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
Side By Side: Who's A Chase Pretender -- Bobby Labonte Or Michael Waltrip? by Doug Turnbull and Kurt Allen Smith;
Catch 21: Thoughts, Questions, And Observations Three Races Into 2009 by Danny Peters;
Who's Hot / Who's Not In Sprint Cup: Las Vegas Edition by Doug Turnbull;
Talking NASCAR TV: My Pre-Race Cup Runneth Over -- How To Fix It, And Other Vegas Notes by Phil Allaway;
Running Their Mouth: Shelby 427 by Beth Lunkenheimer
- Indianapolis Star:
On Tom Carnegie and Paul Page by Curt Cavin
- Insider Racing News:
Rookies: Are They Moving Too Fast? by Allen Madding
- LaidbackRacing:
Mad Mikie's Rants and Raves by Mad Mikie
- Kansas City Star:
Kenseth’s try at making history goes up in smoke and
Five things you may have missed in auto racing by Jim Pedley
- Las Vegas Review Journal:
What a Sunday by Jeff Wolf
- Las Vegas Sun:
Hometown racer wins big
- Los Angeles Times:
NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. start slow by Jim Peltz
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Take a seat, save a buck by Dave Kallmann
- Motorsports Talk:
Rear View: Las Vegas by Charles Krall
- NASCAR.com:
Objectivity or not, Busch's talent nothing to debate by Joe Menzer;
From Gordon to Labonte, top 10 is full of storylines by Duane Cross;
Final Turn: Is there cause for concern at Hendrick?;
Quotes & Notes: Las Vegas
- NASCAR Insiders:
Advice For First Time Race Goers by T.C.
- NASCAR This Week:
Burning issues: 3-2-09 and
Vegas observations by Monte Dutton
- NASCAR Fashionistas:
Sponsors like Red Bank Outfitters gives hope to bad economy, sponsorship woes by Darlynn Nangano;
Third times was not a charm for Roush Racing by Megan Wood
- NASCAR-ista:
Mike Bliss Put On the Hits In a Sam's Town Thriller by Michelle Dawn
- On Pit Row:
Matt Kenseth Loses Shot at NASCAR Immortality by Steve Wronkowicz
- Orlando Sentinel:
Jeff Burton reveals secret to Kyle Busch's success by Matt Humphrey;
Kenseth's engine failure offers sobering thought by David Georgette
- Philpash.com:
Phil Pash's World of Wheels
- Race Journal Online:
Cheers and Jeers - The Last Will Be First by Carol Einarsson
- RaceReportRadio:
Bad Judgement By Kyle Busch by Sam Atwell
- The Racing Geek
Thoughts on a Hometown Win by Jordan Bianchi
- RacingOne:
Las Vegas Finish Excites Labonte by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Junior feeling the effects of pressure? and
Is Logano getting it or is JGR pushing too hard? by Richard Allen
- RacinwithRuss:
Busch Recovers to Win Las Vegas by Russell Schmidt
- SceneDaily:
Don't hand Kyle Busch the title just yet by Kris Johnson;
Daytona 500 slipped away, but Kyle Busch's Vegas victory a big prize by Jared Turner;
Making noise ... Justin Allgaier by Ben White
- SPEEDtv:
‘Real Deal’ with Ray Evernham at Las Vegas by Wendy Venturini;
Expect The Unexpected by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
The Good, Bad, & Ugly - A Busch Wins, Engines Blow, & The Fertilizer Is About To Hit The Fan by Ron Thornton;
Basic Comparisons – Fontana & Las Vegas by Larry Taylor;
Busch K.O.'s the Field by Mike Finnegan;
On Pit Road: Loose Wheels Spoil Day for Stewart-Haas by Joe Dunn
- SpinDoctor500blog:
Measure of Respect by Michael Knight
- Sporting News:
Cool Down Lap: Wild swings give hope to Cup laggards by Reid Spencer
- Sports Illustrated:
Five things we learned Sunday by Lars Anderson
- Sports Network:
Kyle Busch much better off in NASCAR than Formula One by Chris Symeon
- Stock Car Science:
Engine Blowups: A Consequence of the Testing Ban? by Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
- USA Today:
Earnhardt tickled with top-10, looks to put gaffes in rearview by Gary Graves
- Yahoo! Sports:
Fryer’s Five: Las Vegas by Jenna Fryer;
Waving the Checkers: Las Vegas by Ricky Craven;
No flight back to Charlotte, no problem for Kyle Busch by Jay Busbee
posted March 2, 2009
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- ESPN:
Ricky Carmichael: Four Wheel Drive by Eric Johnson;
Kyle Busch thrills hometown faithful and
Happy homecoming for Kyle Busch by Terry Blout
- Associated Press:
Busch drives from the back to win on home track and
Kenseth's race toward history blows up early by Jenna Fryer
- Athlon Sports:
Home Boy: Kyle Busch hits jackpot in Las Vegas by Amanda Brahler
- Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Kyle Busch wins, but Reutimann and Labonte are the story by Jeremy Dunn
- Augusta Chronicle:
Engine derails driver's record bid by Don Coble
- Bleacher Report:
Shelby 427: Surprising, Not Surprising by Ben Bomberger;
Jeff Gordon's Gamble, Glories, Gaffe and Gain by Mary Jo Buchanan
- Bump Drafts:
Race Review: The Wild Card Is An Ace In Vegas by Jim McCoy
- CawsnJaws:
Commercial breakdown, driver focus, and links related to the Shelby 427 by Cheryl Walker
- CBS Sports:
Kenseth, others suffer unlucky results in Sin City by Pete Pistone
- Charlotte Observer:
Rewind | Commentary, key moments and
Kenseth's race ends badly, early and
It's great to be home, so how about a kiss? by David Poole
- CloseFinishes:
Stats Say Busch Is The Best Right Now by John Close
- Daly Planet:
"NASCAR On Fox" Crew Trapped In Breakdown Lane and
Travel Scramble Should Make For Interesting Monday TV by John Daly
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
Las Vegas 300 Wreck fest by Josh Lobdell
- fanzonesports:
Anthony Wayne Stewart by Sal Sigala Jr.
- FoxSports:
The Hot Pass: No place like home for Busch by Lee Spencer
- Frontstretch:
Matt McLaughlin's Thinkin' Out Loud : Shelby 427 by Matt McLaughlin;
Ten Points To Ponder : Shelby 427 by Bryan Davis Keith;
Reutimann Proving Old Guys And Big Dreams Can Still Compete In Cup by Tom Bowles;
Bubble Breakdown : Menard, Martin Among Those In Top 35 Trouble by Mike Ravesi;
Cup Rookies Avoid That Vegas Gambling Temptation ... And Survive by Tony Lumbis
- Hartford Courant:
Joey Logano Inches Toward A Top-10 In Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Shelby 427 In Las Vegas and
Stealing A Kiss: Kyle Busch Has Triumphant Las Vegas Homecoming In Shelby 427 by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
Little Brother Busch Shines At Home by Ron Felix;
Déjà vu for Kyle Busch by Matthew Pizzolato;
Las Vegas Motor Speedway Notebook ~ Sunday by Connie Felix
- Las Vegas Review Journal:
Kenseth not first, but first out and
Bowyer, Burton relegated to battle for second place by Mark Anderson;
Fans flock to speedway, despite sputtering economy by Adrienne Packer;
Wily Busch shows car who's boss by Ed Graney;
Kyle is homecoming king and
Kyle Busch grabs first win at Speedway and
Kyle Wins by Jeff Wolf
- Las Vegas Sun:
Chuck and Barbara Trickle recall the promise of young Chris by John Katsilometes;
NASCAR’s stimulus program by Ron Kantowski;
Shelby 427 sketch pad by Mike Smith;
Las Vegas native Kyle Busch wins on home track and
NASCAR blog: Updates from the speedway by Brett Okamoto;
Race results shake up standings and
Win or lose, fans here for the atmosphere by Garrett Downing
- Los Angeles Times:
Kyle Busch wins NASCAR race on his home turf and
A secure Bobby Labonte runs strong/Notes by Jim Peltz
- Michigan Live:
Bobby Labonte still has some gas left in his tank by Steve Kaminski
- Mikemulhern.net:
Kyle Busch is flatout amazing....and finally gets his first win at hometown Las Vegas Motor Speedway and
Kyle Busch finally hits the Vegas jackpot....as his toughest competition craps out
- Motor Sports Weekly news
Kyle Busch Wins Amid Spins and Wrecks by Drew Hierwarter
- NASCAR.com:
Kenseth's shot at Cup history goes up in smoke and
Win or lose, Earnhardt Jr. always makes it interesting by David Caraviello
- NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Labonte, Reutimann show up big: Signs of things to come, or a fluke? and
Morgan Shepherd, Brian Keselowski are good surprises in predictable Nationwide series by Matt Myftiu
- NASCAR Examiner:
Jack Roush blames car setups for engine woes at Vegas by Greg Engle
- NASCAR Insiders:
USF1? Yeah, We’ll See (and Jake Elder) by Journo
- NASCAR This Week:
Las Vegas looked more like 'Toontown" by Monte Dutton
- NASCAR-ista:
Vegas the Pits for Hendrick Motorsports by Michelle Dawn
- On Pit Road:
Digger Must Die by Charlie Turner
- RaceReportRadio
Lines from Las Vegas by Sam Atwell
- RaceTalkRadio:
Money Driving Wrecks in Nationwide Series (Also Snatching Defeat and Prostituting Dale) by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Hot Laps - Las Vegas by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Kenseth, Ford pay for early season success by Richard Allen
- Roanoke Times:
Who says you can't go home? Busch wins first NASCAR race in Vegas by Dustin Long
- SPEEDtv:
Reutimann Earns First Top Five and
RCR Drivers Place, Show by Tom Jensen;
Daytona Memories by Dave Despain;
Dinner at Mo’s by Robin Miller
- Stock Car Gazette:
Track Trash – Vegas, baby by Racing Maniac
- Trading Paint:
Hometown Hero Kyle Busch Earns Starring Role In Las Vegas by Jerry Bonkowski;
Strong Runs For Labonte, Reutimann - But They Want More by Dan Beaver
- USA Today:
Right at home: Busch shrugs off chaos, wins at Las Vegas by Gary Graves
- Yahoo! Sports:
Busch finds redemption at home by Jay Hart
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- ESPN:
Kenseth's hunch about 'Blick' paying off by Terry Blount
- Associated Press:
Biffle wins Nationwide race at Las Vegas and
Toyota scrambling to fix motor problems/Notes and
Kenseth eyes 3rd consecutive win to start season
- Bleacher Report
Carl Edwards: The "Jimmie Johnson" of the Nationwide Series by Ben Bomberger
- Bump Drafts:
Matt Kenseth: Like Kulwicki In More Ways Than One by Jim McCoy
- Catchfence:
Several Noteworthy Performances In Vegas Nationwide Event and
Justin Allgaier Proves His Worth In Nationwide Series by Chris Knight
- Charlotte Observer:
Waltrip teams find strength in start by David Poole
- Daily Times:
Family Feud, rantin' and ravin' and headin' to Vegas by Dorothy Nobis
- Daly Planet:
Las Vegas A Truly Amazing Race For ESPN and
Hollywood Hotel vs. "RaceDay" Again On Sunday by John Daly
- Detroit Free Press:
Johnson's luck may change in Vegas by Mike Brudenell
- Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
NASCAR news and notes: Las Vegas edition by Josh Lobdell
- Express Times"
NASCAR Las Vegas Notebook: Busch brothers lead record breakers by Chuck Givler
- fanzonesports
dale Jr...Man on a Mission and
Darlington....The Lady in Black by Sal Sigala Jr.
- FoxSports:
The Hot Pass: Earnhardt feels the pressure by Lee Spencer
- Insider Racing News:
Taking In The Entire NASCAR Experience by Kim Roberson;
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Will He Recover? by Loren Dorrell
- Kansas City Star:
NASCAR’s Biffle puts gaffe in rearview mirror by Jim Pedley
- Las Vegas Review-Journal
Never Been Done: Kenseth chases unique feat and
Toyota engine problem costly to Busch, others/Notes by Jeff Wolf;
Obstacles don't bother Biffle by Mark Anderson
- Las Vegas Sun:
Younger Busch using lessons learned in Vegas by Brett Okamoto;
If NASCAR spins out …and
Kruger enjoys role as race commander by Ron Kantowski;
More to do than just watch cars at NASCAR weekend by Cydney Cappello;
Biffle finds luck at LVMS and
The ups and downs of race day by Andy Samuelson;
Special NASCAR Section
- Los Angeles Times:
Toyota hopes for best with replaced engines and
Greg Biffle runs out of gas but not out of luck in Las Vegas by Jim Peltz
- Mikemulhern.net:
The enigma that is Dale Earnhardt: And it's about time for him to start kicking butt again, isn't it? and
Three in a row? Now that would be history. But Matt Kenseth is keeping his cool about it all and
Is Michael Waltrip just riding the wave, or does he really have things turning around?
- NASCAR.com:
Crew chief Blickensderfer far from overnight success by David Caraviello
- NASCAR This Week:
Notebook: Kurt knows the pecking order by Monte Dutton;
No need for Junior Nation to get carried away
- NASCAR-ista:
Bad Luck Follows Keselowski to Vegas by Michelle Dawn
- Orlando Sentinel:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is NASCAR's reluctant hero by Tania Ganguli;
Dale Earnhardt Jr. must buck Las Vegas history to reach Victory Lane by Matt Humphrey
- Peoria Journal Star:
Bad luck dogging other Stewart-Haas car/Notes by Jane Miller
- SceneDaily:
It’s a numbers game, but what to make of it? by Kenny Bruce;
NASCAR needs to overhaul engine change rule by Jared Turner
- SpeedwayMedia:
Dominoes Fall in Vegas: Biffle Cycles to Lead and Win by Jonathon Lintner
- Sports Illustrated:
NASCAR may be in for a Chase without Junior by Mark Beech
- Trading Places:
Teams Off To Bad Start Look For Change of Luck In Vegas by Jerry Bonkowski;
Papis And Keselowski Step Up To The Plate For Their Turn In Cup by Dan Beaver
- Yahoo! Sports:
Las Vegas story lines by Jay Hart;
Marbles on location: You learn some odd things at the track by Valli Hilaire
