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posted July 31, 2009

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ESPN.com:
SCC Preview: Stewart the favorite this week by Mark Garrow;
Pit-road miscue in Montoya's rearview by Terry Blount;
Franchitti back where he belongs by Marty Smith;
Crunching numbers for Pocono by Matt Willis

Anderson Independent Mail:
Earnhardt Jr. retains his popularity by Scott Adamson

Athlon Sports:
Scanner Chatter: Drivers talk tachs, Pocono by Matt Taliaferro

Auto Racing Daily:
Kentucky Speedway Case Hurting Fans More Than Anyone Else by Jerry Bonkowski

All Left Turns:
I am a NASCAR sponsor by Joe Donatelli

Bleacher Report:
Who Is NASCAR's "Superman"? and
Carl Edwards: "I Feel Like We Can Win This Championship" and
Mark Martin: "If We Don't Stub Our Toe, We Should Be Fine" by Mary Jo Buchanan;
Creature vs. Creature: NASCAR Picks (Pocono) by Ben Bomberger

Daly Planet:
NASCAR TV/Media Notes by John Daly

Florida Today:
Varying results: Busch soaring in Nationwide, slumping in Sprint Cup by Mark DeCotis

Ford Racing:
Mike Calinoff Blog: Stayin’ Alive for the Chase

Fort Worth Star Telegram:
Denny Hamlin lurking on fringe of Sprint Cup title hopefuls by Anthony Andro

Fox Sports:
There's room for BMW in NASCAR too by Jeff Hammond;
Hendrick's secret to success? There are no secrets by Larry McReynolds;
Time for Red Bull to make choices by Lee Spencer

Frontstretch:
Before My Brain Melts ... Thoughts For These Summer Nights by Amy Henderson;
Lagasse's Release A Short-Sighted Move, Long-Term Problem For NNS by Bryan Davis Keith;
Give Goodyear Credit For Turning It Around by Kurt Smith;
Driven To The Past: Real Racing ... by John Potts

Georgia Racing History:
Taking The Ride of a Lifetime by Justin Poole

Insider Racing News:
Mark Martin - Making Me Look (Almost) Clairvoyant by Rebecca Gladden

Kansas City Star:
Hendrick team flexing its muscle by Randy Covitz

LaidbackRacing:
Tailgatin': What You Need to Know About Pocono by Jo Ann Hlavac;
Mad Mikie's Rants and Raves by Mad Mikie;
Cup Corner – Pocono Fantasy Forecast by Ron Engel

Las Vegas Sun:
This Weeks Stockcar Toon by Mike Smith

Louisville NASAR Examiner:
Stewart looks for Pocono sweep by Amanda Vincent

Michigan Live:
Trading Paint: Sunoco Red Cross 500 picks

MikeMulhern.net:
It's nearly August, and the dark clouds of the NFL are on the horizon, so NASCAR needs some quick punch, or else risk getting lost in the dust and
Juan Pablo Montoya is looking ahead to the playoffs, not behind at his Indianapolis heartbreak

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Is 'tradin' paint' history? by Dave Kallman

NASCAR.com:
Handicapping Kyle Busch's chance to make Chase by Mark Aumann;
Fantasy: Expect those who shined in June up front by Mark Taylor;
Track Smack: Busch riding Chase bubble; McMurray chasing ride

NASCAR Insiders:
It’s Silly Season Again! by Journo

NASCAR This Week:
Pocono notebook #1: Montoya could bounce right back and
NASCAR, like race cars, is fast and loose by Monte Dutton

New York Times:
NASCAR track has big plans to go solar by Viv Bernstein

Philadelphia Daily News:
Danica Patrick debate makes pit stop at Pocono Raceway this weekend by Bill Fleischman

Philadelphia Inquirer:
Gunning to get up to speed: Sam Hornish Jr., having left IndyCar, is bent on making it in NASCAR by Pete Schnatz

Pocono Record:
Consistency turns Johnson into dominating performer and
NASCAR, Jim Johnson, Cliff Lee and more by Joe Miegoc;
Reporter takes a ride on the wild side at Pocono Raceway and
Stock-car students ready to rumble by Howard Frank

RacingOne:
Driver Handicaps: Pocono by Jeff Wackerlin;
Field of Racing Dreams by Pete Pistone

RacingWithRich:
Now, Junior needs to get a good run to the finish line [Iowa] by Richard Allen

Racing Fashionistas:
Women in the Winner's Circle will debut exhibit in Daytona Beach by Megan Wood

Racin' Today:
Sam Bass Readies A New Guitar by Larry Woody;
Some Say NASCAR Monitoring System Is Darn Good by Jonathan Ingram NASCAR Needs To Start Showing Blind Data by Rick Minter

RubbingsRacing:
NASCAR: The Name of the Game and
Kyle Busch: New Name Should be Tigger, Not Rowdy by DJ DeSpain;
Tony Stewart: The #14, A Historical Match by Lisa DeSpain

SceneDaily:
More to Joe Gibbs than just football and NASCAR by Carolyn Brewster;
Indy qualifying was right call, now show us some speed by Kenny Bruce;
Could Iowa Speedway ever land a Sprint Cup race? by Lee Montgomery

Sirius Speedway:
Would Everyone Please Just Shut The Hell Up? by Dave Moody

Southern Pines Pilot:
Stock Car Racers Spin Wheels at Indy by Andy Cagle

SPEEDtv:
Still Work To Be Done by Ryan Newman;
Tighter Truck Schedule? by Ray Dunlap;
NASCAR Answerman and
Chase Spots Still Up For Grabs and
Stewart Heads Favorites At Pocono by Tom Jensen

SpeedwayMedia:
Rev'd Up: Making the Most Of a Difficult Track by Rebecca Spence

Spindoctor500:
Dario: Stock Cars have made Indianapolis Motor Speedway 'Bumpy' by Michael Knight

Sports Illustarted:
Edwards, Roush search for answers by Lars Anderson

Stock Car History Online:
BRH Racing Archives: A Long Way For Nothing (Harry Gants pits at Riverside)

Stock Car Gazette:
"Smoke" Sells Bristol Tickets by Steve Langley

Stock Car Spin:
Truck Driver Carmichael Shows Up in Step Up; Gold Medals at X-Games by Ben Montedonico

36 Races:
Jimmie Johnson and Kasey Kahne are Most Correlated Drivers in 2009 and
67% Chance We'll See a Shakeup in Who Qualifies for the Chase by Dale Watermill

USA Today:
Minnesota high school students prep Kenseth's car for Pocono race by Seth Livingston

Yahoo Sports:
What to Watch For: Pennsylvania 500

York Dispatch:
Kahne looks forward to The Grove by Ellen Siska

posted July 30, 2009

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ESPN:
Martin's power of being grateful by Ed Hinton;
NASCAR's top conspiracy theories by Ryan McGee;
Kyle Busch appears ready to lead by David Newton;
Fantasy Rankings for the Pennsylvania 500

Athlon Sports:
Team-Limit Loopholes: Recovering the satellites by Matt McLaughlin

Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Race of the week- 2000 Pennsylvania 500 (Another last lap lead change with Mayfield) and
Kyle Busch could miss the Chase for the Championship by Jeremy Dunn

Auto Racing Daily:
NASCAR Needs To Bring “Pony Cars” to Sprint Cup ASAP by Jerry Bonkowski

Bleacher Report:
Pocono Preview: Happenings On and Off the Track by Mary Jo Buchanan;
Dropping The Hammer: A Preview of the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 by Rob Tiongson;
From Tailgate to Trackside: NASCAR parties on in Pocono by Kara Martin;
Ryan Newman quietly making the chase by Tom Thomason

Bump Drafts:
The Johnson & Knaus Formula For Success by Jim McCoy

Cape May County Herald:
NASCAR Nation 7-29-09 by Bruce Knoll, Jr.

CBS Sports:
Move along, there's nothing to conspiracy here by Pete Pistone

Citizen's Voice:
History on JJ's side by Scott Walsh

Daly Planet:
Time To Get Sirius NASCAR Content Online by John Daly

Daytona Beach News Journal:
Hey Willie! Mayfield spoke too soon by Ken Willis

Delaware News Journal:
If race car victories lead to sales, everyone wins by Mike Finney

Element of Speed:
There's Something About The Brickyard by Summer Dreyer

Elmira Star Gazette:
Glen might get wish of July 4 IRL race by Ron Levanduski

Express-Times:
Joey Logano ready to roll at Pocono Raceway by Chuck Givler

FanHouse:
Jimmie Johnson Makes Case as NASCAR's Best Driver -- of All Time by Holly Cain

Fayetteville Observer:
NASCAR could have avoided this entire Mayfield drug mess by Thomas Pope

Fort Wayne Journal Gazeete:
NASCAR at Brickyard no longer in good hands by Ben Smith

FoxSports:
Martin finds fountain of youth at Hendrick by Rea White;
McMurray keeping options close to the vest by Lee Spencer;
NASCAR Power Rankings by Jorge Andres Mondaca

Frontstretch:
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: Summer Doldrums by Matt McLaughlin;
NASCAR's "Credibility" Not Really An Issue by Jeff Meyer;
Fanning The Flames: Montoya's Tach, Elliott's Oil, And the Revenge Of Pony Cars by Matt Taliaferro;
Conspiracy Theories: Nobody's Fault But NASCAR by Tommy Thompson;
Fantasy Insider: Saving Fantasy Lives One Pint At A Time In Pocono by Bryan Davis Keith and Mike Neff

Insider Racing News:
For Dale Jr., An Unexpected Season by Brian Watkins;
Kyle Busch Tries On White Hat At Indianapolis by Doug Demmons

Las Vegas Sun:
Will the Mustang start a new trend in stock-car racing? by Mike Smith

NASCAR.com:
Despite concerns, [drug] testing still has drivers' support by David Caraviello;
Drivers start preparing for retirement early in career by Raygan Swan

NASCAR Examiner:
So you want to be a NASCAR driver huh? by Greg Engle

NASCAR Media:
Weekend Preview page

NASCAR Insiders:
Kyle Busch, Team Owner in 2010? by T.C.

NASCAR This Week:
Feud of the Week: Juan Pablo Montoya vs. NASCAR officials and
Legends and Lore: On the day Petty won one for Pearson, men walked on the moon and
From the snail-mailbag: Stewart can do no wrong, and Junior should know better and
Bring back the cool cars! by Monte Dutton

New York Post:
Fast Times at Pocono by Dave Blezow

Philadelphia Daily News:
NASCAR's Hamlin driven to win by Bill Fleischman

Pit Road Report:
NASCAR Fantasy: Who's Hot, Who's Not (Pocono Edition) and
Full of Bull | Brian Vickers: We're going to win by Ben Bomberger

Pocono Record:
Waltrip's future lools even brighter with Truex by Joe Miegoc

Racin' Today:
Ford Boss Says New Engine On Track Soon by Jim Pedley;
Wood Brothers Turning Fewer Laps, More Heads by Rick Minter

RacingWithRich:
NASCAR has a major perception problem by Richard Allen

SpeedwayMedia:
Redefining Double Duty: Robby Gordon to run Crandon Off-Road and Atlanta in the same day by Heath Heidemann;
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Indianapolis by Jeffrey Boswell;
RCR's Austin Dillon, a lesson in patience by Joe Dunn

Sporting News:
Even With New Car, Manufacturers Find Value In Racing by Reid Spencer

Sports Illustrated:
Five quick fixes that would spice up stock car racing by Tom Bowles

StockCar Review:
Fantasy Picks for the Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono by T. Jay Maddox

36 Races:
Kyle Busch 23 Percent, Matt Kenseth 68 Percent: Chase Qualifying Probabilities for Every Driver by Dale Watermill

USA Today:
Nationwide teams may be limited to eight next-generation cars by Nate Ryan;
Team notes: Drivers back for seconds at Pocono

Washington Post:
Gibbs has 'Game Plan' to guide rest of his life by David Elfin

Yahoo Sports:
That's what he said: NASCAR drivers and their killer quotes by Jay Busbee
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York Dispatch:
Shortening Pocono race would be good by Ellen Siska

posted July 29, 2009

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ESPN:
2009 Power Rankings: Pocono by Ryan McGee;
Crunching numbers after the Brickyard by Matt Willis

Auto Racing Daily:
Time For Judge To Tell Mayfield, NASCAR: Button It! by Jerry Bonkowski

Bleacher Report:
Chase Mattioli: Third Generation But First Behind The Wheel by Mary Jo Buchanan

Bump Drafts:
A Gracious Kyle Busch Emerges by Patrick Reynolds

CBS Sports:
Feud of the Week: Montoya's pit road speeding, sabotage, Renault penalty by Brian De Los Santos and Pete Pistone

Charlotte Observer:
NASCAR: Witnesses saw Mayfield using meth by Peter St. Onge

Columbia Daily Tribune:
Driver angered by flag for speeding on pit row by David Briggs

Florida Times Union:
Would consistent starting times help NASCAR's popularity? Some drivers think so and
NASCAR notebook: Drivers turned Indy into no-passing zone by Don Coble;
Q&A, Tony Stewart: Team is exceeding his expectations

FoxSports:
Close call at Indy won't slow down Montoya by Jeff Ownes;
Kyle Busch, Edwards running into trouble by Larry McReynolds

Frontstretch:
Did You Notice? ... Fixing NASCAR's Penalty Problem, Sponsor Hogs, And Why Parity Doesn't Matter by Tom Bowles;
Top Ten Reasons Juan Pablo Montoya Was Speeding On Pit Road by Jeff Meyer;
Mirror Driving: Inverting The Field, Road Racing At Indy, And Gauging Roush's Future;
Looking Back At The Brickyard: Cliches, Controversy, And A Questionable Call by Vito Pugliese;
Frontstretch Sprint Cup Power Rankings: Top 15 After Indianapolis compiled by Mike Neff

Full Throttle Autos:
NASCAR OK With Delaware Sports Betting by Josh Stewart

High Point Enterprise:
Dillon ready to show true colors by Greer Smith

Indianapolis Star:
A few final questions before moving on by Steve Ballard

Insider Racing News:
A Boring Brickyard 400 Turns Interesting by Chuck Abrams

Kansas City Star:
Earnhardt finds something good in bad finish by Randy Covitz

Lexington Dispatch:
Montoya win would've been fairy-tale ending by Ben White

NASCAR.com:
When it come to speeding, does punishment fit crime? by David Caraviello;
Little track down the street outdid IMS on performance by Dave Rodman;
Glen Wood looks back on legendary NASCAR career by Mark Aumann;
Head2Head: A Chase provisional to wins leader?

NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Lackluster numbers may lessen interest in McMurray by Matt Myftiu

NASCAR Insiders:
Ask The Insiders Wednesday #34 by T.C.

NASCAR This Week:
Elliott still running hard by Monte Dutton;
Jimmie Johnson passes his mentor by Sharon Bundy

RacingWithRich:
Montoya's penalty shows just what a bad race car the CoT is and
Harvick, RCR have solid day in Indy despite turmoil by Richard Allen

RubbingsRacing
NASCAR: The Drama Queen by Toby Christie

Racetake:
Girl Power: NASCAR = Danica Patrick? NHRA = Ashley Force! by Dwight Drum

Racin' Today:
Five Not Enough For Hall’s Walls by Larry Woody;
A.J. Allmendinger Enjoys Riding With The King by John Sturbin

SceneDaily:
‘Dirty Dozen’ would a fine Chase make by Mike Hembree;
Timothy Peters learned his lessons well from former mentors by Krista Voda

SpeedwayMedia:
Hot 20 over the past 10 - Johnson making his move as the Busch boys drop by Ron Thornton;
Chase Watch: 20 down, six to go by Larry Taylor;
On Pit Road: A wet and whacky weekend at Indy by Joe Dunn

Sports Illustrated:
Johnson ousts Stewart from top spot with Brickyard win by Tom Bowles;
Almirola biding his time until he can return to Cup by Tim Tuttle;
What a difference a year makes by Bruce Martin

Stock Car Gazette:
Camping World Truck Series Headed To Nashville by Steve Langley

Stock Car History Online:
The Don Hunter Collection: The Crowd

Yahoo Sports:
Waving the Checkers: Indianapolis by Ricky Craven

posted July 28, 2009

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ESPN:
Hendrick didn't have fastest car at Indy by Terry Blount;
2009 Cup title Hendrick's to lose by David Newton;
Dear Anton: Miss you (sort of) by Ed Hinton

Athlon Sports:
News & Notes: Indy & Pocono by Matt Taliaferro

Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Are Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus unbeatable? by Jeremy Dunn

Auto Racing Daily:
Should NASCAR Review Speedometer Policies? by Jerry Bonkowski

Bleacher Report:
Kevin Harvick gets a much needed top ten at the Brickyard by Tom Thomason;
Are the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series Merging Slowly? by David Yeazell;
Tiongson Takes: An Interview With Rising NASCAR Star Caitlin Shaw by Rob Tiongson

Bump Drafts:
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of Indy by Jim McCoy

CBS Sports:
Power Rankings: Indy race scrambles battle for Chase berth by Brian De Los Santos

Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil:
NASCAR Scene: Speeding costly for Montoya; Iowa's first Nationwide race set for Saturday by Marsha Hoffman

Daly Planet:
Monday's Spin Doctors Dominate NASCAR TV by John Daly

fanzonesports:
Despite Slow Season, Dale Earnhardt Jr Continues To Shine by Sal Sigala Jr

Florida Today:
Cool it on NASCAR conspiracy claims! by Mark DeCotis

FoxSports:
JGR running out of time to salvage season by Lee Spencer

Frontstretch:
Side By Side: Will Kyle Busch Make The Chase? by Danny Peters and Tom Bowles;
Talking NASCAR TV: ORP Good, IMS Bad As ESPN Jumps Back Into Double-Duty by Phil Allaway;
Who's Hot / Who's Not In Sprint Cup: Brickyard 400 Edition by Doug Turnbull;
Running Their Mouth: Brickyard 400 by Beth Lunkenheimer;
To All The Bored NASCAR Fans Out There ... Patience Is A Virtue by S.D. Grady

Insider Racing News
O'Reilly Raceway Park Provides Spectacular Racing by Allen Madding;
The Ron Hornaday Invitational Series by Matthew Pizzolato

iZoom:
Should NASCAR honor the hero [Wendell Scott] it didn't want? by Larry Edsall

MikeMulhern.net:
Wrapping up the Brickyard 400, with idle musings.....

NASCAR.com:
The best and worst from readers, and it's only July by Joe Menzer;
Biffle gives up a position, but gets back into top 12 by David Caraviello

NASCAR Insiders:
Montoya Only Has Himself To Blame by Journo

NASCAR This Week:
Johnson was fast, just not the fastest and
Jeremy Mayfield and low track attendance giving you headaches? Pour on some NASCAR- sanctioned, uh, Octane and
Burning issues: 7-28-09 by Monte Dutton

On Pit Road:
NASCAR Nationwide Owners resist change by Joe Dunn

Race Journal Online:
Cheers and Jeers: Green-Light Heartbreak for Juan Pablo, Jimmie Wins Again by Carol Einarsson

Racin' Today:
Montoya Speeds, Johnson Wins At The Brickyard by Jonathan Ingram;
Memo: Bad Memories Have Long Shelf Life by Jim Pedley

RacingOne:
Montoya Nearly Makes History by Pete Pistone

Racing Geek:
NASCAR Power Poll by Jordan Bianchi

RacingWithRich:
Ford drivers need that new engine...soon by Richard Allen

RubbingsRacing:
NASCAR: Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning by DJ DeSpain

SPEEDtv:
Controversy, Anyone? by Tom Jensen;
Total Fan Experience by Jade Gurss

Splash and Go:
Go To A NASCAR Race – Bargains Abound! by B. A. Carter

Stock Car Gazette:
TV Times - Mayfield/NASCAR Saga Shows No End In Sight by Lou Modestino

Stock Car Science:
Pit Road Speeding Explained by Diandra Leslie-Pelecky

True/Slant:
NASCAR's credibility gap by Viv Bernstein

36 Races:
Montoya’s Team Math is Wrong by Lee Soto

USA Today:
Joe Gibbs Racing facing rough road to Sprint Cup's Chase by Mate Ryan

Vegas Insider
Pocono Preview by Micah Roberts

>P>Yahoo Sports:
Happy Hour: Tough crowd by Jay Hart;
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Power Rankings

posted July 27, 2009

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ESPN:
Another Brickyard trophy for JJ by Ed Hinton;
Monday Rundown: After rough start, Logano figuring things out and
Montoya's mistake defied logic by Terry Blount;
Kyle Busch struggling, and not sure why by David Newton

Associated Press:
Johnson grabs Indy win after late Montoya penalty by Jenna Fryer;
NASCAR, fans move on after '08 Indy debacle and
JGR stars Busch, Hamlin struggle at Indianapolis by Will Graves;
Fans raising money to send Wallace to race by John Kekis

Athlon Sports:
Johnson Wins Indy: 48 team gets third IMS win by Amanda Brahler

At the Track: Gater News:
Brickyard 400 Should be Sponsored by a Mattress Company by Ed Coombs

Auto Racing Daily:
Empty Seats at Indy Nothing Short of A True Shame by Jerry Bonkowski

Bleacher Report:
Bill Elliott's Son Chase Just About As Awesome by Mary Jo Buchanan;
Hair Analysis Or Urinalysis: Which Is Better? by Gary Guilliams;
Allstate 400 at the Brickyard: Winners and Losers by Patti Rodisch;
Johnson Proves (Again) Why He's A Three-Time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion by Rob Tiongson;
Brickyard 400 News: Drive Shaft and a Driver Shafted by David Yeazell

Bump Drafts:
Brickyard 400 : The Ecstasy & The Agony by Jim McCoy

CawsnJaws:
Commercial breakdown, driver focus, and links related to the 2009 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard by Cheryl Walker

CBS Sports:
No tire problems, J.J.'s win proves IMS belongs on Cup schedule by Pete Pistone

CloseFinishes:
Another Race, Another Disappointment For Earnhardt, Jr. by John Close

Columbia NASCAR Examiner:
Three the number of the day at the Brickyard by Darren Pope

Daly Planet:
Sprint Cup Series Continues To Baffle ESPN by John Daly

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:
Johnson’s day at Brickyard and
Martin in new place in career by Ben Smith

FoxSports:
Jimmie Johnson puts another brick in the wall by Darrell Waltrip;
Montoya case should force changes by Lee Spencer

Frontstretch:
Matt McLaughlin's Thinkin' Out Loud: Indianapolis by Matt McLaughlin;
Five Points To Ponder: Brickyard 400 Edition by Mike Lovecchio;
Brickyard 400: A Tradition Filled With ... Balloons? And A Word With The Grand Marshal by Mike Neff;
No Primary Engine? No Problem For Logano At Indy by Tony Lumbis;
Speed Wins The Indy Battle, But Andretti Winning The War by Mike Ravesi

Gary Post Tribune:
Johnson outduels teammate Martin for Brickyard win and
Montoya hits speed bump in dominating effort/Notes by Steve T. Gorches

Indianapolis Star:
Pit Pass: George decides to ask questions and
Stewart has no qualms with his view and
Tony George: Still no explanation for ouster by Curt Cavin;
Johnson capitalizes on late opportunity by Steve Ballard;
Earnhardt can't explain rough finish by Jeff Rabjohns;
Boring! Stock cars not made for IMS by Ryan Newman;
Hendrick has 3 drivers in top 10 by Kyle Neddenriep;
No sweat: Logano zooms through field by Mark Dent;
Fan excitement for race remains high by Robert Annis;
Montoya has nobody to blame but himself by Bob Kravitz

Insider Racing News:
Johnson Sets Record With Third Brickyard Win by Ron Felix;
It's Time To End the Top 35 Rule by Kim Roberson

Journal and Courier:
Johnson remains king of the Brickyard and
Speeding penalty denies Montoya Indy double by Sam King

Kansas City Star:
Johnson becomes first to win back-to-back Brickyards and
Speeding costs Montoya chance for victory and
Brickyard buzz: Edwards can’t overcome starting position by Randy Covitz

Las Vegas Sun:
Goodyear wins at the Brickyard…and a few other observations by Mike Smith

Lightyears Racing:
Five Greatest Crew Chiefs (Since 2000) by Daniel Porter

Louisville NASCAR Examiner:
Johnson gets third Brickyard trophy by Amanda Vincent

MikeMulhern.net:
Juan Pablo Montoya finally has his day in the sun, and at the legendary Brickyard....and then.....and
Jimmie Johnson pulls out another Indianapolis victory down the stretch and
So, no, the tide isn't turning, and Hendrick's Chevy guys are still on top of the NASCAR world and
Jack Roush and Geoff Smith are pondering their 2010 driver-sponsor lineups, and Jamie McMurray is hot speculation and
Danica in NASCAR? That gambit may be fading

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
A speedy shift in fortune: Montoya errs; Johnson strikes and
Notes: Kenseth wants more progress by Dave Kallmann

Motor Sports Weekly News:
Montoya Throws Away Victory at Indy by Drew Hierwarter

NASCAR.com:
Hard to see the big picture if little one means so much by David Caraviello;
Busch gets chance to put new attitude to good use by Raygan Swan

NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Did you hear the one about Kyle Busch missing the Chase? by Matt Myftiu

NASCAR Daily News: NASCAR, An Example of Good Character? by Amy Hair

NASCAR Examiner:
You turn: Was NASCAR right in penalizing Montoya? and
Boring Brickyard? by Greg Engle

NASCAR Insiders:
The Problem With “Funded” Drivers by T.C.

NASCAR This Week:
Wouldn't it be nice if the fast car won? and
What a way to win a circus and
Montoya gets pulled in a speed trap and
Allstate 400 race notes: NASCAR penalty costs Montoya the win by Monte Dutton

Orlando Sentinel:
Johnson punches Montoya's ticket by Tania Ganguli;
Did NASCAR penalize Juan Pablo Montoya because it didn't want a foreigner to win Brickyard 400? by Matt Humphrey

Race Journal Online:
ESPN Screws up; NASCAR Fixes it; Montoya Pays the Price by Carol Einarsson

RacingOne:
Brickyard History for Johnson and
Hot Laps by Pete Pistone

Racing Geek
Thoughts on a Brick of a Race by Jordan Bianchi

Racin' Today:
Montoya Speeds, Johnson Wins At The Brickyard by Jonathan Ingram

RacingWithRich:
Even if NASCAR was right, they were wrong in Montoya case and
Indy takes its toll on Joe Gibbs Racing by Richard Allen

Roanoke Times:
[Kyle] Busch's bad days continue and
Opportunity knocks by Dustin Long

SceneDaily:
No way NASCAR didn't want Juan Pablo Montoya to win at Indy by Jeff Gluck;
Jimmie Johnson is a great driver, but Indy promised more intrigue by Jeff Owens

SPEEDtv:
Johnson Takes Wild Brickyard Victory and
Juan Frustrating Finish For Montoya and
Hoosier Dandy Stewart Satisfied With Third and
Martin Earns Hard-Fought Second Place and
Tough Afternoon For Penske by Tom Jensen

SpeedwayMedia:
Jimmie Johnson goes back to back at the Brickyard for third win of the season and
Crew chief Dan Stillman the face behind Carl Edwards' 2009 Nationwide Series success by Jonathan Lintner;
Juan Pablo Montoya's dominant day at the Brickyard becomes heartbreak by Heath Heidemann

Sporting News:
Notebook: Earnhardt can't shake gremlins at Indy and
Biffle Regains Chase Position by Reid Spencer

Sports Illustrated:
Ten things I think I think about Jeremy Mayfield by Mark Beech

Spotter Stand:
McMurray Odd Man Out; Montoya Misses Chance At Racing Immortality; And Just How Good Is Jimmie Johnson? by Patrick Baldwin

Stock Car Gazette:
Track Trash - Undie by Racing Maniac

StockCar Review:
Impressive/Unimpressive: Johnson Back-to-Back at the Brickyard by Joe Jacobs

Stock Car Spin:
Montoya, NASCAR, or the Pace Car Driver: Who's At Fault For The Brickyard 400 "Montoya Debacle"? by Ben Montedonico

Trading Paint!
A Tick Too Fast, Montoya Goes From The Right To The Wrong Juan by Jerry Bonkowski

USA Today:
Johnson builds momentum in Indy repeat; Montoya miffed and
Montoya is too fast, furious after costly violation in pits by Nate Ryan

Yahoo! Sports:
Fryer’s Five: Indianapolis by Jenna Fryer;
Brickyard breakdown for Montoya and
Legendary Indy stuck in the past by Dan Wetzel

posted July 26, 2009

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ESPN:
The Eliminator: Smoke will rise at Indy by Matthew Willis;
Restart rule injects excitement by Terry Blount;
Stewart at home as Indy favorite by Ed Hinton;
Should NASCAR leave the Brickyard? and
If Harvick is committed to RCR, he's not saying it by David Newton

Bleacher Report
Do Brickyard Wins Translate To NASCAR Sprint Cup Championships? by Rob Tiongson

Bump Drafts:
O’Reilly Is Proof Of Need For More Short Tracks by Jim McCoy

CawsnJaws:
We thought Smilin' Bob, the two bathtubs, and the awful take on 'Viva Las Vegas' was bad by Cheryl Walker

Charlotte NASCAR Examiner:
NASCAR weekly media poll: Home-track advantage? by Viv Bernstein

Daly Planet:
Randy LaJoie Sparks ESPN's Saturday Night by John Daly

FoxSports:
Hendrick's instincts pay off by Lee Spencer

Indianapolis Star:
Chitwood: NASCAR not leaving Indy and
Pit Pass: Earnhardt recovering; No. 3 spot might help by Curt Cavin;
Automakers trim but don't kill sponsorships and
Mark Martin is 50, has 4 wins and now the Indy pole by Steve Ballard;
Martin forever-young by Bob Kravitz;
15 years of Brickyard memories and
Star staff picks

Michigan Live:
NASCAR Trading Paint: Allstate 400 picks

MikeMulhern.net:
The 'new' Kyle Busch? Again? and
Time is running out for teams trying to catch all those Hendrick guys and
Maybe now this Mayfield-NASCAR thing will cool off for a while and
Dale Earnhardt Jr. hopes a couple days of IV fluids will have him in decent shape for the Brickyard 400 and
Mark Martin just keeps on hitting them right out of park

NASCAR.com:
Why NASCAR needs to race at famed Brickyard and
With Harvick, only thing obvious is his frustration by David Caraviello;
Johnson, Stewart shape up to be favorites at Brickyard and
Kenseth: Loss of longtime sponsor 'sign of the times' by Raygan Swan

NASCAR This Week:
Indy notebook #3: One-groove track needs two and
What they always say and
Apples in Ontario, oranges at Indy and
Brickyard pre-race rail by Monte Dutton

NASCAR Notes:
Newman Fastest in Brickyard Happy Hour: Johnson and Edwards Look Better by Micah Roberts

Peoria Journal Star:
NASCAR season has been a wreck so far for RCR by Jane Miller

RacingOne:
Hoosier Homecoming for Newman and
Brickyard Battles by Pete Pistone

RacingWithRich:
Indy: Great tradition just not great racing by Richard Allen

Racing Geek
RaceDay Rumblings by Jordan Bianchi

SceneDaily:
For Dale Earnhardt Jr., at Indy there is hope for the race and beyond by Steve Waid;
Indy, NASCAR can’t afford another deflating day by Bob Pockrass

SPEEDtv:
Brickyard Ready To Roll and
Breakthrough Near For Earnhardt? and
Martin, Montoya Up Front and
Ford Hopes To Add Teams and
Busch, Hornish Want To Deliver For Penske and
More To The Brickyard Than Just A Race by Tom Jensen

SpeedwayMedia:
Carl Edwards outlasts Kyle Busch to win at ORP and
Earnhardt Jr. plans to 'man up,' go the distance and
Mark Martin makes history with Allstate 400 pole and
Racing in Indianapolis, Mark Martin's dreams turn to elation and
Ron Hornaday shatters Truck Series record books with fourth straight at ORP by Jonathan Lintner

Spotter Stand:
Race Day At Indianapolis by Patrick Baldwin

posted July 25, 2009

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ESPN:
New Jayski Scheme;
The first Indy races were stockers by Ed Hinton;
Past champions' provisional just plain wrong and
Handicapping the Brickyard field by Terry Blount;
Ganassi not likely to take on Patrick by David Newton

Anderson Herald Bulletin:
Indy is still special to drivers by Ken de la Bastide

Bleacher Report:
Jeremy Mayfield-NASCAR: Fairness In Equality by Gary Guilliams;
Pocono Raceway President Brandon Igdalsky: "It Never Gets Old" by Mary Jo Buchanan

Bump Drafts:
Pick ‘n’ Previews: Brickyard Edition by Jim McCoy

CBS Sports:
Tire debacle aside, plenty at stake at storied Brickyard by Pete Pistone

Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Tire problems seem fixed for Brickyard by Lindsey Young

Columbia Daily Tribune:
Edwards takes the long view by David Briggs

Daly Planet:
ESPN's NASCAR Curveball and
Mayfield Media Mayhem May Be Muted by John Daly

Daytona Beach News Journal:
Tire trauma's effects linger by Godwin Kelly

Evansville Courier & Press:
Gordon still loves Indy by Tim Ethridge

FanZone:
Jayski Congratulations on a job well done by Sal Sigala, Jr.

Florida Times-Union:
From concours to history museum, Beaches racing detailed by Dan Scanlan

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette:
Earnhardt’s season spiced with misery by Michael Rothstein

FoxSports:
Corners double the challenge for teams at Indy by Larry McReynolds;
Ganassi to Danica: Finish what you started in IRL and
Goodyear finds grip at Indianapolis by Lee Spencer

Gary Post Tribune:
For Hoosiers, it's a race unlike any other and
Montoya on the fast track to success by Steve T. Gorches

Indianapolis Star:
Ambrose is in fast company and
Pit Pass: Like Dungy, Gibbs has gone literary with his faith by Curt Cavin;
Keselowski has few complaints -- except all the contract talks by Mark Dent;
Enjoying the Speedway, with tire woes behind by Ryan Newman;
Fan Day let NASCAR faithful meet drivers by Jake Grovum

Insider Racing News:
The Mayfield Story Just Won’t Go Away by Brenda Benedict;
The Wrong Cup Regulars Are Running In The Nationwide Series by Nick Blake

Kansas City Star:
Montoya now a season NASCAR hand by Randy Covitz

Las Vegas Sun:
Please, Danica Patrick, move to NASCAR by Mike Smith

Madison Messenger:
Danville native back behind the wheel in NASCAR Nationwide Series by Damien Sordelett

MikeMulhern.net:
Looks like a great summer for sports 'dinosaurs' like Lance Armstrong, Tom Watson...and Mark Martin and
Could Danica Patrick help spark NASCAR's marketers? Sponsorship worries abound in the stock car garage and
So where's Tony George, the man who brought NASCAR to Indianapolis...and changed history?

NASCAR.com:
Hornish relaxed, confident for second Brickyard race by Raygan Swan;
Mayfield's independent test wouldn't pass some sports by David Caraviello

NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Year of the old guy continues; Hornaday wins four in a row by Matt Myftiu

NASCAR This Week:
Indy notebook #2: Mark, Kyle are more alike than you think and
Powder works better on the slopes than on the tracks and
Indy notebook #1: Gordon attempts to match, uh, Schumacher and
NASCAR has some making up to do by Monte Dutton

NASCAR Notes:
Indy Practice: Montoya is Looking Good on the Bricks by Micah Roberts

Racin' Today:
It Was A Good Day For Goodyear At The Brickyard and
Johnson-Busch Feud Fizzles At Indy by Jim Pedley

SceneDaily:
'Taxicabs' now more than welcome at Indy by Steve Waid

SPEEDtv:
Johnson, Kurt Busch OK/Brickyard Notes and
No News Is Good News For Goodyear and
Ganassi Says Team In Good Shape and
Gordon, Stewart Or Johnson This Time? by Tom Jensen

SpeedwayMedia:
Kasey Kahne, #9 team piecing it together for run at Indy and
Ron Hornaday, Kyle Busch poised to derail record paces at ORP by Jonathan Lintner

Sydney Morning Herald:
Tasmania's Ambrose keen to show rivals he's a tiger on the ovals, too by Peter McKay

Tampa-Motorsports-Examiner:
NASCAR 101: How fans, new and seasoned, can know racing terms by Dwight Drum

USA Today:
Ganassi to Patrick: Don't be so quick to leave IRL for NASCAR and
Goodyear, Brickyard try to put bad tires in rearview mirror by Nate Ryan

Virginian-Pilot:
Tire issues from 2008 race at Indy seem to be fixed/Notes by Dustin Long

posted July 24, 2009

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ESPN:
SCC Preview: Kahne has an advantage by Mark Garrow;
Here are some must-dos at Indy by David Newton;
Open wheel's loss is NASCAR's gain by Terry Blount

Athlon Sports:
Horsepower Rankings: HMS leads the field to Indy by Matt Taliaferro

Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Sponsor issues for Kenseth and Roush? by Jeremy Dunn

At the Track: Gater News
Look at What NASCAR Fans Look Up on the Internet by Ed Coombs

Auto Racing Daily:
Ganassi Rumor Gains Steam, But Where Does That Leave Teresa Earnhardt? by Jerry Bonkowski

Autoweek:
Racing Rip Job: Pro Drivers Allegedly Burned by Con Man by Steven Cole Smith

Bleacher Report:
Dropping The Hammer: A Preview Of The Allstate 400 At The Brickyard by Rob Tiongson;
Creature vs. Creature: NASCAR Picks (Indy Edition) by Ben Bomberger;
Jeremy Mayfield: Is he actually on meth? Pictures from 1998-2009 and
OMG, the Next Episode of My Soap Opera Is On: "Days of Our NASCAR" by Gary Guilliams

Bump Drafts:
Indianapolis: Racing’s Hallowed Heartland by Jim McCoy

CBS Sports:
The truth? Mayfield's positive test could easily be false by Gregg Doyel

Caledonian Record:
Strap In! Track Of Dreams by Biggy Bigelow

Cape May County Herald:
NASCAR Nation by Bruce Knoll, Jr.

Columbia NASCAR Examiner:
Team Profile: Richard Petty Motorsports Darren Pope

Daly Planet:
Did ESPN Make Your Heart Race? by John Daly

Detroit Free Press:
Casey Mears a great spokesman, role model for NASCAR by Mike Brudenell

Detroit News:
Casey Mears sputters with new team by David Goricki

Dialed In:
Welcome to Indianapolis Motor Speedway! by Claire B. Lang

FanHouse:
Will Kyle Busch's 'All or Nothing' Attitude Pay Off? by Holly Cain

Final Lap:
Do You Really Support Your Driver? by Katy Lindamood

Fort Wayne News Sentinel:
Stewart the big surprise going into Brickyard by Pete DiPrimio

FoxSports:
Back home in Indiana, Gordon gears for Brickyard by Lee Spencer;
Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman form strong duo by Rea White;
Tony Stewart isn't only favorite at Indianapolis race by Jeff Hammond

Frontstretch:
Mayfield Drama Exposes NASCAR's Credibility Problem by Kurt Smith;
It's About Dreams: Lessons From A Short Track by Amy Henderson;
Driven to the Past: Getting The Job Done... by John Potts;
Tearing Apart the Trucks by Beth Lunkenheimer;
Scott Speed Driver Diary: Getting Hitched, Danica, and... by Scott Speed

Georgia Racing History:
Tommie Irvin, Banks County Speedway and Other Things by Eddie Samples

Hartford Courant
Short Pitting: Mayfield On The Mind, Oxford And The Wallace Family In The Rear View And Taco Mourning by Shawn Courchesne

Indianapolis Star:
Economic downshift is a drag on NASCAR and
How race for the Chase shapes up going into Indy and
5 Things to watch and
Mark Martin has series-high 4 wins but is barely in top 12 and
Pit pass: Popular Earnhardt can give NASCAR a boost and
Goodyear: We've got it right and
Drivers develop NASCAR's newest rivalry by Steve Ballard;
NASCAR season review by Terry Hutchens

Insider Racing News:
Ten Surprising Season-to-Date NASCAR Stats by Rebecca Gladden

Journal and Courier:
Drivers confident tire issue corrected for Allstate 400 by Sam King

Kansas City Star:
Jimmie Johnson still in awe of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and
NASCAR drivers don’t expect tires to be a problem at the Brickyard by Randy Covitz

Memphis Commercial Appeal:
After last year's tire debacle, NASCAR revs up for Brickyard by Craig Wack

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Dreading retread of tired story by Dave Kallmann

Naples Daily News:
Germain crew heads to Indianapolis by Tom Rife

NASCAR.com:
What ever happened to ... DNQs of the '94 Brickyard? by Mark Aumann;
A Speed-y wedding to remember by Raygan Swan;
History a good indicator of how Indy race could unfold by Mark Taylor;
Track Smack: Another year of discontent; Brickyard fortune-telling

NASCAR Examiner:
A Yard of Bricks: A lifetime of glory by Greg Engle

NASCAR Insider:
The Future Of NASCAR Ownership by T.C.

NASCAR This Week:
The race of the rhinos by Monte Dutton

Newsday:
Riding Shotgun with ESPN's Dr. Jerry Punch

Oklahoman:
Fading NASCAR heads to ESPN by Mel Bracht

Orlando Sentinel:
NASCAR needs Danica Patrick's fan appeal by Tania Ganguli

Pit Road Report:
Full Of Bull: Tale Of Two Bulls by Ben Bomberger

Race Journal Online:
I Was Just Wonderin'... What's More Important? by Carol Einarsson

Racin' Today:
Gordon Takes Goodyear Off The Hook At Indy by Rick Minter

RacingOne:
Another Victory Lane for Gordon and
Driver Handicaps: Indianapolis by Jeff Wackerlin

Racing Fashionistas:
The Next Food Network Star is.....Mike Skinner?! by Megan Wood

Racing Geek:
Allstate 400 at the Brickyard Preview by Jordan Bianchi

RacingWithRich:
DeWalt leaving Kenseth likely spells the end for Ragan and
Odds are it will be either Stewart or Vickers on pole in Indy by Richard Allen

SceneDaily:
Potty humor has earned its place in NASCAR by Kris Johnson

Shootout Style:
Jayski's New Site is Freaking Me Out

Southern Pines Pilot:
Jeremy Mayfield Needs New Public Relations Strategy by Andy Cagle

SpeedwayMedia:
Rev'd Up: 43 drivers prepare to kiss this at Indy in the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard by Rebecca Spence;
11 years of success: A fond farewell to the Matt Kenseth and DeWALT Tools run by Heath Heidemann

Sports Illustrated:
Busch beating up on little guys at expense of Cup by Tom Bowles

Stock Car History Online:
BRH Racing Archives: The Chase

USA Today:
Goodyear, Brickyard try to put bad tires in rearview mirror by Nate Ryan

Vegas Insider
Indy Preview by Micah Roberts

Washington Post
Drive for Diversity Struggles to Get in Gear by Liz Clarke

Weekender:
Pitpass: Danica not ruling out NASCAR by Timothy J. Raub

WISH.com:
NASCAR fans come out for convoy - Transporter parade part of Brickyard 400 weekend by Jennifer McGilvray

Yahoo Sports:
For Indy’s sake, the fix better be in by Jenna Fryer;
Is Bobby Labonte Hall worthy? by Ricky Craven

posted July 22, 2009

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ESPN.com:
Is NASCAR ready to weather storm? by David Newton;
Gordon: Fans will return with changes and
Big names seek elusive win at Indy by Terry Blount

Associated Content:
Analyzing the Antics of NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver Kyle Busch by Melissa K Reynolds

Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Atlanta NASCAR 101: Bill Elliott and the Brickyard 400 by Jeremy Dunn

Auto Racing Daily:
One Way To Find Out Who's Lying In Mayfield Case by Jerry Bonkowski

Bangor Daily News:
Wallaces not afraid to speak up by Larry Mahoney

Bump-Drafts:
NASCAR is Invisible in New York City by Jim McCoy

Charlotte Observer:
Only as old as you feel by David Green

Daly Planet:
Local Charlotte Media At Forefront of Mayfield Story and
ESPN Hopes Third Time Is The Charm by John Daly

Florida Today:
System check; Are Sprint Cup points calculated fairly? by Mark DeCotis

FoxSports:
The rest of the story by Darrell Waltrip

Frontstretch:
Did You Notice? ... Mayfield Burned At The Stake, Sadler's Recurring Nightmare, And A Champ Cashing In by Tom Bowles;
Top Ten Ways Goodyear Tried To Fix The Tire Problem From Indy 2008 compiled by Kurt Smith;
Driver Report Cards, Part II: Grading Dale Jr. And The Rest by Danny Peters and Tom Bowles;
Frontstretch Power Rankings: Which Nominees Should Make The Hall Of Fame In 2010 compiled by Mike Neff;
Mirror Driving: Gauging The Importance Of Indy While Sorting Out Title Contenders In Cup, Nationwide, And Trucks

Hampton Roads:
Start the races at the same time by Dustin Long

Indianapolis Star:
New Speedway boss is a man of few words by Bob Kravitz

Insider Racing News:
Will the 2009 Brickyard 400 be Positive or Negative Experience? by Chuck Abrams

mikemulhern.net:
Indy's Joie Chitwood moving to Daytona, signing up with the Frances and
Meet the new Indy boss...and what next in the shakeup department? and
The changing shape of American journalism? Look in the mirror, because it's you.... and
We've got the questions: but will Kevin Harvick offer any answers?

NASCAR.com:
Is the honeymoon over for NASCAR at the Brickyard? by David Caraviello;
Indianapolis a tell-tale moment on a lot of fronts by Dave Rodman;
Head2Head: Which driver to build a team around? by Jarrod Breeze & Bill Kimm

NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Entry list for 1994 Brickyard 400 provides a snapshot of racing history by Matt Myftiu

NASCAR Examiner:
Your Turn: How old is too old to race in NASCAR? by Greg Engle

NASCAR Insiders:
Ask The Insiders Wednesday #33 by T.C.

NASCAR This Week:
Hot-starting Busch has faltered in recent weeks by Monte Dutton

RaceTalkRadio:
Why Do NASCAR Fans Fear (Or Hate) Danica? by Dennis Michelsen

Racin' Today:
Gordon Stands Up For Racing At The Brickyard by Rick Minter

Racing Geek:
A Field Full of Questions by Jordan Bianchi

RacingOne:
Gordon's Drive for Indy Five by Pete Pistone

RacingWithRich:
NASCAR can ill afford another Indy blowout by Richard Allen

Roanoke Times:
ESPN favors consistent start times by Dustin Long

SceneDaily:
Kevin Harvick hasn't forgotten how to drive by Jeff Gluck;
Fans can help shape perception of Nationwide-only drivers by Lee Montgomery

SPEEDtv:
Brickyard Victory Is Something Special by Tom Jensen

Speedway Media:
On Pit Road: New hire at ISC brings long family history of motorsports by Joe Dunn;
To NASCAR's credit, at least they are trying by Heath Heidemann

Sports Illustrated:
Silly Season '08 offers lessons for this year's movers by Tom Bowles;
IMS' season of change continues as ISC snags Chitwood by Tim Tuttle

Stock Car Gazette:
TV Times - Could the Mayfield situation get any worse? Yep. by Lou Modestino;
How did Jeremy Mayfield get in this position? by Chuck Abrams

Stock Car Spin:
5 Reasons Why NASCAR May Have Targeted Jeremy Mayfield by Ben Montedonico

Tallahassee Democrat:
My Money's on Tony Stewart by Lisa Fowler

Terre Haute Tribune Star:
Action Track fans pick up slumping J.J. Yeley by Joe Buckles

USA Today:
It's ESPN/ABC's turn to deal with falling NASCAR Sprint Cup ratings by Michael Hiestand

Yahoo Sports:
State of the Teams 2009: Roush Fenway Racing by Jay Busbee

posted July 21, 2009

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ESPN:
Racing royalty looking shaky these days by Ed Hinton

Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Kevin Harvick-RCR split would be unfortunate by Jeremy Dunn

Auto Racing Daily:
ISC Makes Great Hire, Danica Says No To F1, And Thanks From My Heart by Jerry Bonkowski

Baltimore Sun:
NASCAR interns on fast track to success by Aaron Wright

Bleacher Report
NASCAR's Driver Development Programs: Low Tide or Total Wash Out? by Mary Jo Buchanan;
Brickyard 400: Brick by Brick Breakdownby David Yeazell

Bump Drafts:
Kyle Busch Presents: A Tale Of Two Seasons by Jim McCoy

CBS Sports:
Feud of the Week: Making Chase via wins; Brickyard popularity; Busches' beef by Brian De Los Santos and Pete Pistone

Columbia NASCAR Examiner:
Driver profile: David Pearson - The Silver Fox by Darren Pope

Columbian:
Fans Come First and
In Biffle's case, home is where he says it is by Paul Valencia

Daily Nonpareil:
Martin not only athlete defying time by Marsha Hoffman

Daly Planet:
NASCAR's Version Of "Meet The Press" by John Daly

Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
Detroit NASCAR 101: Who is Brad Keselowski? by Josh Lobdell

EngineHead:
Dale Junior shows us the way... sort of.,, by Steve C. Smith

FoxSports:
Coming back to Indy is always unique by Jeff Hammond;
Double-file restarts pump new life into NASCAR by Jeff Owens;
Plenty on the line for Nationwide regulars by Lee Spencer

Frontstretch:
2009 Driver Report Cards, Part I: Grading The Chase Contenders by Danny Peters and Tom Bowles;
Side By Side: Should Johnson's Indy Win Have An Asterisk? by Amy Henderson and Jeff Meyer;
NASCAR! The Greatest Show On Earth! by S.D. Grady;
Talking NASCAR TV: Nationwide Shines, But SPEED Fails To Recognize Start And Park Presence by Phil Allaway;
Running Their Mouth: Mayfield Speaks Out by Beth Lunkenheimer

Indianapolis Star:
VIPs get just a taste of speed on IMS oval by Curt Cavin

Indianapolis Motorsports Examiner:
Tony George: A look back by Jeff Norris

Insider Racing News:
Is This REALLY the Best Time to Roll Out the COT in the Nationwide Series? by Allen Madding

Las Vegas Sun:
Fans won’t be too happy if BMWs hit the high banks by Mike Smith

Lexington Dispatch:
Truex ready for 2010 by Ben White

mikemulhern:
You wanted real journalism about Mayfield-and-NASCAR? Well, the New York Times is finally joining the fray

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Q&A with Kyle Busch by Dave Kallmann

NASCAR.com:
Wind surfer Montoya riding Chase wave of momentum by Joe Menzer;
Five Things ... NASCAR's most eligible bachelor by Raygan Swan;
Bristol's new frontier paled to what happened above by Tom Higgins

NASCAR Examiner:
Mayfield wants NASCAR to ‘show me the money’ by Greg Engle

NASCAR Insiders:
Young Drivers Trying To Weather Economic Storm by T.C.

NASCAR This Week:
Burning issues by Monte Dutton

New York Times:
Behind a Court Battle Over Mayfield’s Suspension, Questions on NASCAR’s Drug Policy by Mike Tierney

Race Journal Online:
A New Heartbreak for Old Earnhardt Fans by Carol Einarsson

RaceTalkRadio:
Kyle Haters Growing as High Grades and Wins Pile Up, Making the Grade - Gateway Nationwide Race by Dennis Michelsen

Racin' Today:
Andretti Team Is On Front Row Of Racing Efficiency by Jim Pedley;
There’s A New Marlin Taking To The Race Track by Larry Woody

RacingWithRich:
NASCAR haters may have chosen the wrong hero in Mayfield by Richard Allen

RubbingsRacing:
Earnhardt Jr.: Media to Blame? Do the Math by DJ DeSpain

SceneDaily:
At Indy, it’s all about the numbers by Kenny Bruce;
Chase format makes Cup racing more exciting by Jared Turner

SPEEDtv:
The Nationwide Dilemma by Jade Gurss;
SPEED Quotes: Darrell Waltrip On Mayfield, Kyle Busch, Dale Jr. And The Chase

Sports Illustrated:
A lot on the line as NASCAR returns to the Brickyard by Bruce Martin

Sports Network:
Tires should not be an issue at Indy this year by Chris Symeon

Yahoo Sports:
Happy Hour: Missing the Mark by Jay Hart

NASCAR Announces Members Of Citizen Journalists Media Corps: NASCAR recently announced the members of the newly-formed “NASCAR Citizen Journalists Media Corps.” This group of new media consists of a range of professional and amateur experience covering NASCAR. One common theme is that each site is dedicated to providing information about NASCAR to a growing readership. After a lengthy review process, which included evaluating independent Web sites on professionalism, reporting and commentary, and use of social networking tools, 28 sites were invited to be part of the new media corps. In addition, NASCAR Public Relations has launched a page on Delicious.com that provides links to each of the Citizen Journalists web sites.
Members of the corps will have the opportunity to apply for media credentials but like all media, will be expected to abide by the standards of professional conduct (i.e. no autographs, photos with drivers, etc.) They will also have access to other media-driven events and teleconferences and NASCAR’s media-only website. NASCAR will provide access to the information, it’s up to the journalists to tell the story. The traditional media that cover the sport on a day-to-day basis will continue to be the cornerstone of NASCAR news and information. However, as traditional news coverage continues to decline across the board for all sports, it is important to recognize the emerging media sources that provide unique points of view to growing audiences.
The Citizen Journalists Media Corps includes:
* Autoracing1.com/nascar.asp
* Badgroove.com
* Benchracing.onpitrow.com
* Bleacherreport.com/nascar
* Bump-drafts.com
* Catchfence.com
* Dalyplanet.blogspot.com
* Everyjoe.com/topic/auto-racing
* Thefastandthefabulous.com
* Finallapradio.com
* 4ever3blog.com
* Frontstretch.com
* Greenwhitechecker.typepad.com/greenwhitechecker
* Haddockinthepaddock.com
* Hardcoreracefans.com
* InsiderRacingNews.com
* Paddocktalk.com
* Racedriven.com
* Racejournalonline.com
* Racetake.com
* Racingnewsdigest.com
* Racintoday.com
* Rowdy.com
* Rubbingsracing.com
* Speedwaymedia.com
* Thehotlap.com
* Theracinggeek.com
* TruckSeries.com
(NASCAR Public Relations)(7-20-2009)

posted July 20, 2009

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Bump Drafts:
My Five For The Hall of Fame by Jim McCoy

CloseFinishes:
NASCAR Looking To Regain Traction At Indy by John Close

Daly Planet:
SPEED Tolerates Fifteen Minutes Of Darrell Waltrip by John Daly

Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
Possible 2010 cup rides for Brad Keslowski by Josh Lobdell

Daytona Beach News Journal:
Questions & Attitude by Ken Willis

FoxSports:
Time is running out to make the Chase by Rea White

Frontstretch:
Has Indy Lost Its Luster? Three Ways To Bring Drama Back To NASCAR's Crown Jewels by Tom Bowles;
Five Points To Ponder: Inside The Sprint Cup Rumor Mill by Mike Lovecchio;
Bubble Driver Review: David Ragan Biggest Disappointment Amongst This Group In 2009 by Mike Ravesi;
2009 Midseason Grades: Who's Better, Keselowski, Logano, Or ... Ambrose? by Tony Lumbis;
Nationwide Series Breakdown: Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 by Bryan Davis Keith

Indianapolis Star:
His knack for business takes Stewart to victory lane by John Ketzenberger

Insider Racing News:
NASCAR vs Mayfield, No Winners Here by Kim Roberson;
Will Danica Patrick Drive for Stewart-Haas Next Season? by Matthew Pizzolato

Lewiston Sun Journal:
Long weekend wears down Rusty Wallace's son, Steven by Kevin Mills

Mikemulhern.bet:
Kevin Harvick: Still no comment on report he wants to leave Childress to join Tony Stewart in 2010

NASCAR.com:
Deflecting the blame for Junior's poor performance by Joe Menzer

NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Penske sure can pick ‘em: Allgaier, Kligerman poised for NASCAR stardom by Matt Myftiu

NASCAR Examiner:
7 Up: discussing Jeremy Mayfield and NASCAR by Greg Engle with Shaun E. Murphy;
Danica Patrick has two chances for success in NASCAR: slim and none by Greg Engle

NASCAR Insiders:
Penske’s Developmental Prospects by Journo

NASCAR This Week:
Kyle Busch doesn't love winning as much as he hates finishing second and
NASCAR Notebook: A man can make a living in the truck series and
Just the facts by Monte Dutton

National Speed Sports News:
NASCAR's Gotta Think by Gary London

On Pit Row:
Mayfield, Hitchcock and Spillane equals Plots, Subplots and Double-Crosses by Steve Wronkowicz

Orlando Sentinel:
Plenty of story lines for Allstate 400 at the Brickyard by Matt Murschel

RacingWithRich:
Kyle Busch's immaturity could cost him a Chase spot and
NASCAR's foreign invaders gaining ground by Richard Allen

SceneDaily:
Cup drivers confident in Goodyear heading into Allstate 400 at Indy by Rea White

SPEEDtv:
NASCAR Answerman and
Back At It by Tom Jensen

SpeedwayMedia:
Busch grabs season's sixth win in a wild Saturday night race at Gateway by Rebecca Spence;
Ron Hornaday continues winning ways, snaps no-repeat streak at Kentucky and
Truck Series drivers remain skeptical of pit road rule changes by Jonathan Lintner

Spotter Stand
Smoke Screen: Citizen Journalists Announced; And Are Cup Drivers Ruining The Nationwide Series? by Patrick Baldwin

Stock Car Spin:
Steven Wallace Makes Kyle Busch Look Mature by Ben Montedonico

Valvoline.com:
Maybe It's Not Fair, But... by I.N. Sider

Vegas Insider:
Time to ride Edwards by Micah Roberts

Yahoo! Sports:
Mayfield drama harming NASCAR by Jenna Fryer

posted July 19, 2009

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Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
People quick to jump to conclusions regarding Jeremy Mayfield by Jeremy Dunn

Belleville News Democrat:
Busch rules at Gateway: NASCAR leader helped by Harvick fuel... by Rod Kloeckner

Bleacher Report:
Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250: Winners and Losers by Patti Rodisch

Bump Drafts:
Mayfield Story Hits Close To Home by Jim McCoy

Charlotte Observer:
Support of readers helped sustain this cancer patient by Tom Sorensen

Clanton Advertiser:
Mayfield story intrigue keeps increasing by Jeff Findley

Columbia Daily Tribune:
There's no rest for the dedicated driver by David Briggs

Columbian:
81-year-old race-car driver prepares to defend title at PIR by Paul Valencia

Daly Planet:
Marty Reid Starts His ESPN Nationwide Series Run and
Darrell Waltrip Will Surface On "Wind Tunnel" by John Daly

Daytona Beach News Journal:
Stephen Colbert, Pikes Peak, Ferraris & Las Vegas by Godwin Kelly

The Deadbolth:
The Dynamics of Danica Patrick to NASCAR by Nadya Vlassoff

FanHouse:
Mayfield Drama Is Sad Subplot by Holly Cain

FoxSports:
The incredible shrinking driver by Dustin Long;
More N'wide races for Harvick in '10 by Lee Spencer

Gainesville Times:
Culture of competition: NASCAR's popularity in the South by Katie B. Davis

Gary Post Tribune:
Raines' love of racing is as strong as ever by Steve T. Gorches

Indianapolis Star:
Winning at Brickyard often leads to NASCAR's Cup season title by Steve Ballard

Insider Racing News:
One-on-One with Bryan Sperber, President of Phoenix International Raceway by Rebecca Gladden;
Jeremy Mayfield Takes Us for a Ride by Brenda Benedict

Las Vegas Review Journal:
Mayfield saga gets uglier, but I believe him by Jeff Wolf

Lexington Herald Leader:
Hornaday barely makes it 3 in a row in Truck Series and
Notes: Motocross star finds success with trucks, too by Alicia Wincze

Louisville Courier-Journal:
Hornaday holds off charging Skinner by Kevin Kelly

NASCAR This Week:
Off topics for an off week and
The fightin' dates by Monte Dutton

New Albany Tribune:
Who's in, who's out of the Chase by Kevin Harris

Oregon Live:
Hershel McGriff, 81, returns to racing at PIR by Lindsay Schnell

Racin' Today:
Gateway Fails To Hold Back Busch and
Nationwide Rookie Class Is A Humdinger by Jim Pedley

Roanoke Times:
Hamlin gets back to roots by Aaron McFarling

SceneDaily:
It’s a good time for an off day by Mike Hembree;
Michael Waltrip Racing's David Reutimann 'backbone' of organization by Jared Turner

St Louis Post Dispatch:
Kyle Busch is winner in Dodge Dealers 250 at Gateway International Raceway and
Local group won't buy Gateway by Ken Roberts;
Rookie Brendan Gaughan may not be such a rookie and
Pit stop dampens Justin Allgaier's impressive homecoming and
Economy is posing challenge in racing by Luke Thompson

Sporting News:
Kyle Busch grabs first win at Gateway by Reid Spencer;
NASCAR Number: 3 by Bill Marx

Star News:
Former NASCAR driver, owner's careers have taken him from Daytona by Brian Mull

Yahoo! Sports:
Which of today's stars could have cut it in NASCAR's olden days? by Jay Busbee

posted July 18, 2009

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ESPN:
Attorney backs Mayfield's comments by Marty Smith

Bump Drafts:
Soapbox: A Very Silly Season, Part II by Jim McCoy

CarTech:
Rare Mark Martin racing footage from the '80s! by Gary Spencer

CBS Sports:
Smoke rises in new role, one of handful enjoying Cup break by Pete Pistone

Charlotte Observer:
The day that racing took a back seat by Tom Higgins

Chatham Daily News:
Patrick Carpentier: I'm still adapting to stock cars by Don Brennan

Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Mayfield should’ve tried Gasquet ploy by Lindsey Young

Chronicle Herald:
Beatin’ and bangin’: NASCAR’s Reutimann, Smith ready to race locals tonight in IWK 250 by Brian Freeman

Daly Planet:
NASCAR Discovers Bloggers by John Daly

FoxSports:
Allgaier's career path is fast but not reckless by Lee Spencer

Frontstretch:
Remembering Davey Allison: Part Two by Matt McLaughlin

Hamilton Spectator:
Need a race? NASCAR offers trucks on oval by Bob Ellis

Los Angeles Times:
Danica Patrick rejects notion she can't compete in NASCAR by Jim Peltz

Mikemulhern.net:
NASCAR vs Mayfield: this is becoming a national embarrassment for the sport

NASCAR.com:
Right now, Mayfield's own worst enemy is himself by David Caraviello;
Relief may be on the way for angry Chicagoland fans by Joe Menzer

NASCAR This Week:
Despain goes back to racing basics at East Lincoln by Monte Dutton

Racin' Today:
Ragan Goes Rooting Around At Atlanta Motor Speedway by Rick Minter

RacingOne:
A Tired Mess [Mayfield] by Pete Pistone

Reno Gazette-Journal:
Dale Jarrett: Mayfield is exception by Dan Hinxman

Roanoke Times:
Hamlin a possible Motor Mile entry by Aaron McFarling

SceneDaily:
Stories that you might have missed in first half of 2009 and
Beyond injunctions, Jeremy Mayfield-NASCAR case won’t be decided until next summer by Bob Pockrass

St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
McDowell will lose his ride after Gateway race and
Kenny Wallace gets fan support/Notes by Ken Roberts

SPEEDtv:
Mayfield’s Mayhem Tarnishes Sport by Tom Jensen;
Home Sweet Home by Ryan Newman

Sporting News:
Steve Wallace makes gains in the face of unknowns by Reid Spencer

Stock Car Gazette
Tabloid-like Mayfield saga overshadows rumored Harvick desire to leave RCR by Doug Turnbull

Tallahassee Democrat:
Can/Should Jeremy Mayfield Be Saved by Lisa Fowler

Tampa Motorsports Examiner:
NASCAR know - how 101: Helmet on, brain off? by Dwight Drum

Telegraph:
Leffler in hunt for Nationwide points championship by Steve Porter

Times-Journal:
[Eddie] Smith back in fast lane by Lew Gilliland

Yahoo Sports:
Petty's Pontiac did its final burnout in the Smithsonian Museum by Jay Busbee

posted July 17, 2009

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Alabama Live:
Mayfield vs. NASCAR gets real bizarre, Part II by Doug Demmons

Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Media promoting a Kurt Busch and Jimmie Johnson rivalry by Jeremy Dunn

Athlon Sports:
NASCAR's Trifecta: Three drivers stand above the rest by Amy Henderson

Auto Racing Daily:
What The Future Holds for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing - If There Is A Future At All by Jerry Bonkowski

Bleacher Report:
Jeremy Mayfield Vs. NASCAR: What Is The Motivation? by Mary Jo Buchanan

Bump Drafts:
Soapbox: Silly Season Speculations by Jim McCoy

Caledonian Record:
Strap In! There's A "Race" Going On - If You Can't Keep Up - Get Off The Race Track! by Biggy Bigelow

Centre Daily Times:
Teams putting brakes on changes by Steve Sampsell

Charlotte Observer:
Few things settled in NASCAR's Chase view by David Scott

Daly Planet:
ESPN Convenes NASCAR Media Drug Summit by John Daly

Daytona Beach News Journal:
Childress has been around too long for rumors by Godwin Kelly

East Tennessee Racer:
East Tennessee race fans can get the thrill of a lifetime and help beat cancer by Richard Allen

Florida Today:
Go away Jeremy Mayfield by Mark DeCotis

FoxSports:
RCR split could mean many options for Harvick by Larry McReynolds;
Mayfield needs to go away and get help by Jeff Hammond;
Harvick looking for exit from Childress by Lee Spencer

Frontstretch:
Another Speedway Race, Another Chink in NASCAR's Armor by Kurt Smith;
Too Steep A Learning Curve Makes Too Wild A Ride by Amy Henderson;
Driven to the Past: Happy Birthday Jeff Gordon! by John Potts;
Tearing Apart the Trucks: Randy Moss Motorsports Celebrates One Year by Beth Lunkenheimer;
Remembering Davey Allison: Part One by Matt McLaughlin

Georgia Racing History:
The Day Davey And Friends Came To Ga. Int'l Speedway by Brandon Reed

Hillsboro Argus:
Biffles at Banks NASCAR's Greg Biffle to race older brother, Jeff, Saturday at Sunset Speedway by Nick Christensen

Insider Racing News:
Team Red Bull Is Looking Towards 2010 by Nick Blake

LaidbackRacing:
Tailgating Recipe and Tips of the Week by Jo Ann Hlavac

Las Vegas Sun:
This Weeks Stockcar Toon;
Stop the Mayfield madness by Mike Smith

MikeMulhern.net:
Hey, Chicago: What about NASCAR?

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Trickle slowing but not stopping by Dave Kallmann

Naples Daily News:
Germain's Bodine hoping 1.5-mile success returns in by Tom Rife

NASCAR.com:
Garage life quite a journey (when you're pregnant) by Raygan Swan;
Stewart has chance to join elite list of title winners by Mark Aumann;
Smack: Grading the 2009 season at halfway mark

NASCAR: Beyond the Track
Dale Earnhardt Jr. would likely trade some of his popularity for success by Matt Myftiu

NASCAR Insiders:
Do You Remember Why You Love NASCAR? by Journo

NASCAR This Week:
Stinking contest by Monte Dutton

Orlando Sentinel:
NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield bumbles along amid drug accusations by Tania Ganguli

Race Talk Radio:
Open letter to Brian France and Jeremy Mayfieldby Mike Harper;
It Wasn't Jeremy, It was the One Armed Man by Dennis Michelsen

Racin' Roday:
Something Is Wrong With This Picture [Mayfield] and
Confidence Is High On The Trucks Side by Larry Woody

RubbingsRacing:
Female NASCAR Fans: Not Just in it for the Men by Lisa DeSpain;
Mayfield: Story Has More Twists and Turns Than Watkins Glen and
Over The Wall: Episode 15 by Christopher Smith

SceneDaily:
Hey, Mark Martin, win one for the old-timers by Steve Waid;
Tayler Malsam taking advantage of veteran leadership at Randy Moss Motorsports by Jared Turner;
Confessions of a NASCAR fan by Carolyn Brewster

SF Gate:
NASCAR saga is too much by Ray Ratto

SPEEDtv:
Mayfield’s Mayhem Tarnishes Sport and
What Off Weekend? by Tom Jensen;
Chase Changes by Adam Alexander

SpeedwayMedia:
Traveling 'over the road' on the NASCAR circuit by Larry Taylor

Sports Illustrated:
Right or wrong, Mayfield goes down swinging by Tom Bowles

Southern Pines Pilot:
Martin Wins One for the Aged by Andy Cagle

Toledo Free Press:
Is NASCAR ready for Danica? Is Danica ready for NASCAR? by Dave Woolford

Weekender:
Martin’s second chance by Timothy J. Raub

Yahoo! Sports:
Among active drivers, who’s Hall worthy? by Ricky Craven

posted July 16, 2009

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ESPN:
Chat with ESPN's Terry Blount;
Mayfield running out of good will by Terry Blount;
How silly will Silly Season get? by David Newton

Alabama Live:
Transplant recipient puts Bonnett family racing into perspective by Doug Demmons

Associated Press:
NASCAR: Mayfield again tests positive for meth by Jenna Fryer

Augusta Chronicle:
NASCAR Newsmaker: Tony Eury Jr. by Don Coble

Auto Racing Daily:
As Mayfield’s World Turns, Reality Show Morphs Into Soap Opera by Jerry Bonkowski

Bump Drafts:
The "BDS" Weekly Top 10 Driver Rankings by Jim

Cape May County Herald [NJ]:
NASCAR Nation -7-15 by Bruce Knoll, Jr.

CBS Sports:
Harvick among high-profile drivers looking to regroup at midsummer break by Pete Pistone

Chicago Sun Times:
Roush package makes this Ford fly by Andy Mikonis

Daly Planet
Mayfield Drowns Face Down In Ultimate Media Irony and
UFC Dents NASCAR's Chicagoland TV Ratings and
Kenny Wallace Is Tweeting "Shootout Style" by John Daly

Delaware News Journal:
Sprint Cup just got racier, thanks to double-file restarts and
Montoya craving Sprint Cup success by Mike Finney

Dialed In:
On Wisconsin! by Claire B. Lang

Fayetteville Observer:
Go ahead, take a big ol’ swing, Jeremy by Thomas Pope

Florida Times Union:
Bare-bones NASCAR teams drive on without the perks by Don Coble

Florida Today:
Maturity Road - Tony Stewart seems to be mellowing in new role and
Martin still in position for the Sprint Cup title during seesaw season by Mark DeCotis

Fort Worth Star Telegram:
Steady Ron Hornaday content to be face of NASCAR’s truck series by Carlos Mendez

FoxSports:
Put a zero with that five by Darrell Waltrip;
It's time for Gibbs to clamp down on Kyle by Larry McReynolds;
NASCAR Power Rankings by Jorge Andres Mondaca

Frontstretch:
Enough Already: Mayfield's Latest Failure by Bryan Davis Keith;
Harvick's Potential Move To Stewart-Haas Racing Has Long-Lasting Implications by Vito Pugliese;
Side-By-Side With Carl Edwards As He Rides For A Special Cause by Jeff Meyer;
Fanning The Flames: NASCAR's "Terminology Guidelines" And The Return Of Silly Season by Matt Taliaferro;
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: Reviewing TNT's Summer Stretch by Matt McLaughlin

Insider Racing News:
Random Thoughts on an Off Week by Doug Demmons;
Shifting Gears, Changing Lanes, Etc, Etc by Brian Watkins

Kansas City Star: Gaughan having a good rookie season driving for Wallace by Randy Covitz

Las Vegas Review Journal:
Autograph collecting tips by Angie Hulsey

Las Vegas Sun:
Mayfield tests positive for meth again by Mike Smith

MikeMulhern.net:
Is it all over for Jeremy Mayfield? NASCAR files damning documents in court..But Mayfield is fighting back

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Kenseth vs. Kenseth by Dave Kallmann

NASCAR.com:
Onboard cameras make for a unique view of the race by Josh Pate

NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Childress would be wise to let Harvick leave and
Drug use by Brian France? Stepmom killed his dad? Mayfield lets accusations fly by Matt Myftiu

NASCAR Insiders:
Is Running The Nationwide Series Full Time Hurting Cup Drivers? by T.C.

NASCAR This Week:
Ten opinions I've been carrying around in my pocket and
The Toby Keith scene by Monte Dutton;
With loyalty comes the right to gripe by Jim Grady

On Pit Row:
Jeremy Mayfield Continues to Swing for the Fences by Steve Wronkowicz

Philadelphia Daily News:
Highs and lows of the NASCAR Sprint Cup season so far by Bill Fleischman

Phillyburbs:
A lot of greats on first Hall of Fame ballot by Ernie Saxton

Portland Press Herald:
It's easy to envision 250 win in this young driver's future by Travis Lazarczyk

Racin' Today:
Has Re-Start Rule Ushered In Era Of Anarchy? by Rick Minter;
Marty Robbins Loved Racing As Much As Singing by Larry Woody

Racing Fashionistas:
A Fast Lap with ESPN's Shannon Spake by Darlynn Nangano and Megan Wood;
First time shame on Claritin....Second time shame on Mayfield by Megan Wood

RacingGal:
The (Dis)Advantage of a Four-Car Team by Victoria Lane

RacingOne:
Home Debut for Allgaier by Rachael West;
Time to Go Racing by Alli Owens

Racing Geek
Things I'm Thinking by Jordan Bianchi

RacingWithRich:
NASCAR should cancel the rest of the Nationwide Series by Richard Allen

Sports Radio Interviews:
Joe Gibbs Racing looks to rebound after recent disappointments

Running Wide Open:
What's next for Mayfield? by Joe VanHoose

San Diego Union Tribune:
Teenagers heavy on accelerator, ambition by Bill Center

SceneDaily:
The time is now for a driver change at Penske Racing by David Exum;
One attempt at green-white-checkered is fine and
NASCAR, Jeremy Mayfield's attorney have differing methamphetamine results from recent tests by Bob Pockrass

SpeedwayMedia:
Top 20 over the past 10 - Raising Kahne with the old man, while Smoke just keeps drifting along by Ron Thornton;
First Time Around by Trevor Bayne;
Alright, I’ve had it: Enough about Danica Patrick! by Heath Heidemann;
Racing is much better at the track by Larry Taylor;
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Chicagoland by Jeffrey Boswell

SpinDoctor500:
Just a Few Things . . . by Michael Knight

Sports Illustrated:
Gant says age isn't an issue, Martin can win into his 60s by Brant James

Spotter Stand
Crank Up The Rumor Mills by Patrick Baldwin

Tampa Motorsports Examiner
Racing 101: See the speed, feel the speed? by Dwight Drum

USA Today:
Team notes: Drivers take week to fine-tune before Indy;
NASCAR says Mayfield tested positive for methamphetamine again by A.J. Perez

York Dispatch:
Martin, 50, enjoying golden campaign by Ellen Siska

posted July 15, 2009

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ESPN:
What will Keselowski do? by Terry Blount

Auto Racing Daily:
Tony Stewart Could Soon Alter the Power Structure of NASCAR by Jerry Bonkowski

Bleacher Report:
Jeff Gordon: Rich Beyond Measure by Mary Jo Buchanan;
Creature vs. Creature: Hall of Fame Edition by David Yeazell

Bump Drafts:
C.O.T. Racing Is Bad. No It Isn’t, Yes It Is by Patrick Reynolds

Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil:
NASCAR Scene: Win, lose or draw at Chicago by Marsha Hoffman

Daly Planet:
NASCAR TV Networks Drooling Over Danica by John Daly

FoxSports:
How Danica can succeed in NASCAR by Larry McReynolds;
Restart rules work, so stop whining by Lee Spencer

Frontstretch:
Did You Notice? ... McGrew Not The Answer For Earnhardt ... Yet, Midseason Trends, And Mystery Cautions Revealed by Tom Bowles;
Deja Vu To You, Too: Hendrick Teams Virtually Guaranteed 2009 Sprint Cup Title by Vito Pugliese;
Mirror Driving: Double-File Disaster?, Ford's Floundering Season, And Gibbs Dominance ... In Nationwide;
Top Ten Things Drivers Will Do On Their Week Off by Kurt Smith;
Frontstretch Sprint Cup Power Rankings: Top 15 After Chicagoland compiled by Mike Neff

Herald Bulletin:
IMS, ORP prove to be fan friendly by Ken de la Bastide

Insider Racing News:
After All This Time, Maybe, It Could Be Martin's Year by Chuck Abrams

LaidbackRacing:
Mad Mikie's Odds and Ends by Mad Mikie

Los Angeles Times:
Crew chief keeps Mark Martin in the hunt by Jim Peltz

NASCAR.com:
Mayfield battling not only NASCAR, but sports history by David Caraviello;
Everybody needs a break, but from what? by Dave Rodman;
Head2Head: Truck pit rules a standard or just a spoiler

NASCAR Examiner:
Your turn: Does the loss of factory support spell the end of NASCAR? by Greg Engle

NASCAR Insiders:
Ask The Insiders Wednesday #32 by T.C.

NASCAR This Week:
Waltrip changing emphasis from driver to owner and
Shoot for a number and
Feud of the Week: Jimmie Johnson vs. Kurt Busch by Monte Dutton

RaceTalkRadio:
2009 a Gomer of a NASCAR Season…"Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!" by Dennis Michelsen

Racing Fashionistas:
Danica Patrick to Stewart-Hass? by Megan Wood

RacingOne:
Off Weekend Still A Busy Time by Pete Pistone

Racin' Today:
Hamlin Playing Lead Role With Joe Gibbs Racing’s Kiddy Corps by Rick Minter

RacingWithRich:
Hendrick has to find a crew chief who speaks Junior's language by Richard Allen

Readers Digest:
10 Reasons to Love Our Country - Best Green Speed Demon - Leilani Münter

SceneDaily:
Some good news to share from Chicago race by Art Weinstein;
Blame the drivers, not the rule by Kenny Bruce;
Yates Racing hopes for turnaround after frustrating first half of 2009 by Bob Pockrass;
Kyle Busch sorely lacks mental toughness of a Cup champion by Jared Turner

SPEEDtv:
‘Real Deal’ With Michael Waltrip by Wendy Venturini;
Inside The Mind Of Mark Martin by Jade Gurss;
Q&A - Ron Hornaday by Tom Jensen

SpeedwayMedia:
On Pit Road: What's up with the Nationwide Series? by Joe Dunn;
Rusty Wallace Incorporated is the exception to the NASCAR way by Heath Heidemann

Sports Network:
This Week in Auto Racing July 17 - 18 by Chris Symeon

St Petersburg Times:
NASCAR's Drive for Diversity Program has Michael Cherry's budding career on the move by Brant James

Stock Car History Online:
The Don Hunter Collection: Air Brushed (Petty Enterprises crew shirts, circa mid-1960s)

Tulsa World:
NASCAR drivers enjoy Outlaw outing by John Rittenoure

Yahoo Sports:
Happy Hour: The great debate by Jay Hart;
Like it or not, it's impossible to overrate Dale Earnhardt Jr. by Jay Busbee

posted July 14, 2009

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ESPN:
Crunching numbers after Chicagoland by Matt Willis

Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Mark Martin wins, former team struggles by Jeremy Dunn

Athlon Sports:
News & Notes: Chicago and Indy by Matt Taliaferro

At the Track: Gater News
Jimmie Johnson Needs to be Careful Grabbing This Busch by the Tail by Ed Coombs

Auto Racing Daily:
Should Sprint Cup Have A Dirt Track Race? by Jerry Bonkowski

Bleacher Report:
Kasey Kahne Breathes A Sigh Of Relief, At Least for Now by Mary Jo Buchanan

Bump-Drafts:
A Moment For Davey Allison by Jim McCoy

CBS Sports:
Power Rankings: So far, so blah for Roush Fenway Racing by Brian De Los Santos

Charlotte NASCAR Examiner:
NASCAR Lampoon of the Week: Time for Roush Fenway Racing to step up by Viv Bernstein

Daly Planet:
Commentary vs. Cheerleading On Monday's NASCAR TV by John Daly

Daytona Beach News-Journal:
Keselowski happy to forfeit honors and
Dear NASCAR: Let The Boys Work It Out by Godwin Kelly

FoxSports:
Summer time is rivalry time in NASCAR by Jeff Hammond

Frontstretch:
Beyond The Cockpit : Brian Vickers On Luck, Teammates, And Jumping Out Of A Perfectly Good Airplane as told to Amy Henderson;
Talking NASCAR TV: Lack Of On-Track Action Hurts All Broadcasts At Chicagoland by Phil Allaway;
NASCAR On TNT A Breath Of Fresh Air After FOX Hype by Danny Peters;
Who's Hot / Who's Not In Sprint Cup: Chicagoland Edition by Doug Turnbull;
Running Their Mouth: Lifelock.com 400 by Beth Lunkenheimer

Insider Racing News:
Stick a Fork in Him, Mayfield is Done by Allen Madding

LaidbackRacing:
Mad Mikie's Rants and Raves: Jeremy Mayfield and
Mad Mikie's Odds and Ends by Mad Mikie

Lexington Dispatch:
NASCAR by the numbers by Ben White

Los Angeles Times:
Crew chief keeps his hero in the hunt by Jim Peltz

MikeMulhern:
Was that really Indy star Danica Patrick touring NASCAR shops Monday?

NASCAR.com:
1on1: Three-time champ, comedian Jimmie Johnson by Joe Menzer;
Five things about ... the tallest man in NASCAR - Brad Daugherty doubles as TV analyst and team owner by Raygan Swan

NASCAR Insiders:
How To Scare Away Sponsors; and Danica Patrick by Journo

NASCAR This Week:
Burning issues: 7-14-09 by Monte Dutton

Race Journal Online
Youthful Warrior Mark Martin Wins Again! by Carol Einarsson

RaceTalkRadio:
Double File Restarts Save the Day, Making the Grade - Chicagoland by Dennis Michelsen

Sports Radio Interviews:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Happy to be doing what he's doing

Racin' Today:
Racing Deaths Leave Lasting Void by Rick Minter

Racing Geek
NASCAR Power Poll by Jordan Bianchi

RacingOne:
Vickers Comes Up Short and
Busch-Johnson Still Feuding by Pete Pistone

RacingWithRich:
Kurt Busch vows revenge on Johnson by Richard Allen

Running Wide Open:
NASCAR Power Rankings: Chicagoland by Joe VanHoose

St. Louis Post Dispatch:
Jason Keller is working hard to end victory drought by Ken Roberts

SceneDaily:
Kurt Busch has right to be angry with champ by Bob Pockrass

Sirius Speedway:
Keselowski The Belle Of The Ball by Dave Moody

SPEEDtv:
Martin, Hendrick A Dynamic Duo by Tom Jensen

Speedway Media:
The Final Word: Martin shows that age means nothing more than extra candles on the cake by Ron Thornton;
Is it Brad Keselowski in, Scott Speed out at Red Bull Racing? by Heath Heidemann;
Chase Watch: 19 down, seven to go by Larry Taylor

Sports Illustrated:
The 10 Things I learned at Chicago Speedway by Paul Pabst;
Racing's season of feuds heats up at Chicago by Bruce Martin

Stock Car Gazette:
TV Times - Mayfield/NASCAR Feud Getting Nastier By The Day by Lou Modestino;
You make the call… are they starting and parking? by Heather Meyer

Stock Car History Online:
BRH Racing Archives: Need A Lift? (Featuring Andre the Giant)

StockCar Review:
Impressive/Unimpressive: Windy City Winner by Joe Jacobs

True/Slant:
It’s raining on NASCAR’s parade by Viv Bernstein

USA Today:
This year, more drivers on equal footing in Cup Chase by Nate Ryan

Yahoo Sports:
Waving the Checkers: Chicagoland by Ricky Craven

posted July 13, 2009

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ESPN.com:
Johnson, Kurt Busch getting chippy could be good thing by David Newton
2009 Power Rankings: Brickyard by Ryan McGee

Associated Press:
Kurt Busch, Johnson trade paint, words by Dan Gelston

Athlon Sports:
Four ... maybe more? Martin dominates at Chicago by Amanda Brahler

Auto Racing Daily:
Monitoring The Pulse Of NASCAR At Mid-Season by Jerry Bonkowski

Bump-Drafts:
Driver ‘N’ The Chase: In Or Out? by Jim McCoy

Charlotte Observer:
Saturday's double-fire restart under fire by David Scott

CloseFinishes:
NASCAR Hall Nomination Process Excludes Too Many by John Close

Daly Planet:
Dude, Where's My Sample? by John Daly

FoxSports:
Garage chatter: Restart rules work, so stop whining by Lee Spencer

Frontstretch:
As The Cookie-Cutter Crumbles: NASCAR's Intermediate Track Boom Turned Bust by Tom Bowles;
Matt McLaughlin's Thinkin' Out Loud: Chicagoland Race Recap by Matt McLaughlin;
Five Points To Ponder: Chicagoland Edition by Mike Lovecchio;
"Rookies" Logano, Ambrose Take Advantage Of A Late Race Shootout - Chicago Style by Tony Lumbis;
Bubble Breakdown : Late Race Trouble Negates Good Efforts From Menard And Keselowski by Mike Ravesi

Insider Racing News:
Who Will Kyle Busch Blame This Week, The Wall? by Kim Roberson
Regardless of Guilt, Mayfield is Ruined by Matthew Pizzolato

Las Vegas Sun:
Keselowski needs a full-time gig and the Busch brothers need some tough love by Mike Smith

Naperville Sun:
NASCAR notebook: Restarts rev up the fans by Dick Goss

NASCAR.com:
Standings keep shuffling as Kahne, Martin jump big by Raygan Swan;
Double-file restarts make for positive drama in end by Joe Menzer

NASCAR Examiner:
The difference between NASCAR bashers and NASCAR critics by Greg Engle

NASCAR Insiders:
Do You Know Who Johanna Long Is? by T.C.

NASCAR This Week:
As good four times as he ever was and
Is NASCAR's battery running down? by Monte Dutton

RaceTalkRadio
Simple Fix for Chicagoland Speedway by Dennis Michelsen

Racin' Today:
On Anniversary, Montoya Looks Forward by Jim Pedley

Racing Geek:
Thoughts on a Windy City Win and
A Marketed Return by Jordan Bianchi

RacingOne:
Stewart Comes Back for Top Five by Pete Pistone

RacingWithRich:
Chicago track exemplifies everything traditional fans dislike about today's NASCAR by Richard Allen

Roanoke Times:
All trying to catch Hendrick cars by Dustin Long

Running Wide Open:
Observations: Chicagoland by Joe VanHoose

SceneDaily:
Mark Martin brings perspective to Cup season by Rea White;
Why are good teams struggling with the new car? by Jeff Gluck

SPEEDtv:
Chase Points Race Still Tight by Tom Jensen

Speedway Media:
Surprising, Not Surprising: LifeLock.com 400 by Ben Bomberger;
Big teams overshadow low-budget, start-and-park operations by Mark Odor;
Chicagoland Race reinforces the need for restrictor plates at Daytona, Talladega by Heath Heidemann;
Mark Martin locks in another Hendrick win by Mike Finnegan

Spotter Stand:
Smoke Screen: Truex's Week Ends On A "High"; Keselowski's Plans; And Do We Have A New Rivalry? by Patrick Baldwin

USA Today:
Martin vaults into Chase race after winning at Chicagoland by Seth Livingstone

Yahoo Sports:
Chase Watch 2009: Watch out for the Mark Martin action figure by Jay Busbee

posted July 12, 2009

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ESPN.com:
Martin wins wild shootout at end and
Truex waits for possible penalty by Terry Blount

Associated Press:
Martin wins 4th race at Chicagoland by Dan Gelston

Bleacher Report:
Lifelock.com 400:Winners and Losers by Patti Rodisch;
A Night Of Comebacks: Chase Contenders Make Noise In Lifelock.com 400 and
Juan For The Ages: Montoya Makes His Case For This Year's Title Chase by Rob Tiongson

Bump-Drafts:
A Revived Martin Scores Beatdown Amidst Chaos by Jim McCoy

Chattanooga Times free Press:
Busch clearly not as over it as Stewart is by Lindsey Young

Chicago Sun-Times:
Leniency coming to end for violators of restart rule and
Mark Martin makes it count: Sprint Cup¹s elder statesman takes 195 laps for fourth win on bumpy night for rivals by Tina Akouris

Chicago Tribune:
Mark Martin wins LifeLock.com 400 in Joliet and
NASCAR's Juan Pablo Montoya gaining ground by Brian Hamilton

CNet:
NASCAR gives Ask.com time for a few more laps by Tom Krazit

Daly Planet:
TNT Ends Another Summer Adventure by John Daly

Fanzonesports:
Mark Martin Continues Dominance At Windy City by Sal Sigala Jr

FoxSports:
The Hot Pass: Martin stays level despite decisive win by Lee Spencer;
Busch balancing new competitiveness, commitments by Rea White

Hampton Road:
Martin win leaves others scratching their heads by Dustin Long

Herald News:
Martin regains mark with LifeLock.com 400 win by Tim Cronin;
Another great night at the track and;
NASCAR notebook: A vacation of sorts by Dick Goss

Indianapolis Star:
Earnhardt still hopes to finish season strong and
Martin, Gordon finish 1-2 again by Steve Ballard

Insider Racing News:
Mark Martin A Surprise Winner After All by Ron Felix

mikemulhern.net:
Mark Martin wins, in a brilliant finish at Chicago, but where were the fans at Chicagoland Speedway? and
Remember that Vegas bet on Mark Martin for the title? Might want to add a couple more bucks to that pot

NASCAR.com:
Johnson, Kurt Busch offer different takes on brush by Joe Menzer;
LifeLock pays $1 million to lucky couple at Chicago by Raygan Swan;
The five tracks that will decide the Sprint Cup title by David Caraviello

NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Magic of 2008 is gone for Kyle Busch's team this year and
Hendrick shows it is the only powerhouse team in NASCAR this year by Matt Myftiu

NASCAR This Week:
Cool Hand Mark and
Everybody feels pressure by Monte Dutton

Peoria Journal Star:
Fanning flame in the NASCAR game by Jane Miller

RaceReportRadio:
Mark Martin - An Unexpected Surprise by Sam Atwell

Racin' Today:
Double Is Trouble For Some Sprint Cup Competitors by Jim Pedley

RacingOne:
HotLaps by Pete Pistone

RacingWithRich:
That race was like a bad movie by Richard Allen

Roanoke Times:
Woods enjoy scaling back by Dustin Long

Scene Daily:
Are haunted happenings waiting at Talladega? by Mike Hembree;
Anticipating more excitement in season's second half by Jared Turner;
Chicagoland not a cookie-cutter track by Jeff Gluck

Southtown Star:
Chicagoland Speedway win goes to Martin by Tim Cronin

SPEEDtv:
Hendrick Chevys Dominate LifeLock.com 400 by Tom Jensen

Speedway Media:
Logano one for one at Chicagoland after Nationwide Series victory by Jonathan Lintner

Sports Illustrated:
Kickin' It With Carl by Tom Bowles

Stock Car Gazette:
Track Trash - My Home Town… by Racing Maniac

Yahoo Sports:
Martin fights ‘em off in a double-file donnybrook by Jay Hart

posted July 11, 2009

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ESPN.com:
Five things to know: Chicagoland;
It's not easy being Mr. Popular by Marty Smith;
Night race and extra time off? Bonus! by Terry Blount

Associated Content:
NASCAR Subculture - The Whine Heard Round the World, and What to do with Wide-Whackers by Carol Brown

Auto Racing Daily:
Monitoring The Pulse Of NASCAR At Mid-Season by Jerry Bonkowski

Bleacher Report:
Scott Speed: "It's All Good", For The Most Part by Mary Jo Buchanan;
Dollar General 300: Winners and Losers by Patti Rodisch;
Kyle Busch: You Gotta Eat a Little Crow Before You Get Your Just Deserts by Kara Martin

Bump-Drafts:
Picks ‘n’ Previews: LifeLock 400 At Chicagoland by Jim McCoy

CBS Sports:
Fire still burning, Smoke riding high to Chicagoland by Pete Pistone

Charlotte NASCAR Examiner:
NASCAR weekly media poll: Howa bout a Busch-Stewart rematch? by Viv Bernstein

Charlotte Observer:
NASCAR Hall committee got first 25 right by Tom Higgins

Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Hendrick engines helping Stewart, Newman by Lindsey Young

Chicago Sun-Times:
It's drive time at 'fun track' by Herb Gould

Chicago Tribune:
NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson not afraid to poke fun at himself by Brian Hamilton

Clanton Advertiser:
Just Busch being himself by Jeff Findley

Daly Planet:
"This Week In NASCAR" Facing Cancellation? and
"Diamond In The Rough" Not Shining On TV by John Daly

Daytona Beach News Journal:
Big Three still big part of NASCAR and
Questions & attitude by Godwin Kelly

Des Moines Register:
Truck driver Ickler is getting to know his way around Iowa Speedway by Rob Gray

Detroit Free Press:
Rochester's Brad Keselowski earns his keep in NASCAR by Mike Brudenell

FoxSports:
The Hot Pass: Rumors swirl at Chicagoland and
Five drivers in search of redemption by Lee Spencer

Georgia Racing History:
Bob Burcham: Remembering the Bullet From Rossville, GA by Mike Bell

Herald News:
Logano beats Busch to win Dollar General 300 by Tim Cronin;
Chicagoland basking in NASCAR spotlight by Dick Goss;
A man of many angles by Tony Graf

Indianapolis Star:
Eury having fun again after split from Earnhardt and
Busch, Johnson hope to soothe bad Chicago memories by Steve Ballard

Insider Racing News:
Kyle Busch Disappoints His Fans by Brenda Benedict

Louisville NASCAR Examiner:
Another 1-2 finish for JGR by Amanda Vincent

mikemulhern.net:
GM breaks the bounds of bankruptcy. And next for NASCAR?

NASCAR.com:
One year later, Stewart's high risk reaping rewards by Joe Menzer;
Roush drivers looking for team's first Chicago victory by Raygan Swan

NASCAR This Week:
We fired our guns and the media kept a-coming and
Chicagoland notebook; Chase seeding dominates Gordon's strategy by

Peoria Journal Star:
Black cat stalking the Cat car by Jane Miller

Racin' Today
Race Day: Gordon Committed Serious Error At Chicago in 2005 and
Logano Holds Off Busch To Get Nationwide Win by Jim Pedley

Racing Fashionistas:
A Fast Lap with ESPN's Jamie Little by Darlynn Nangano and Megan Wood

Racing Geek:
LifeLock.com 400 Preview by Jordan Bianchi

RacingOne:
Chicago Not Kahne's Town by Pete Pistone;
Getting In Tune with Chicago by Jeff Wackerlin

RacingWithRich:
Kyle Busch: Picking at Stewart is much different from picking at Junior by Richard Allen

Roanoke Times:
Twists 'n' turns: First half of the Spring Cup season gets off to rocky start by Dustin Long

SceneDaily:
Media pressure will always be there for Junior Nation by Jeff Owens;
Kyle Busch should accept defeat and move on by Mike Hembree;
A year ago today, Smoke began to build the fire by Bob Pockrass;
A few thoughts while on vacation by Kenny Bruce;
Here’s who should be the first five to enter the hall by Steve Waid

SPEEDtv:
Teams Gearing Up For Chase and
Frye Heading To Red Bull Headquarters and
Stewart In Fine Form by Tom Jensen

Speedway Media:
Kyle Busch proves he is the Dark Knight NASCAR needs right now by Heath Heidemann;
Rev'd Up: Time for Joliet's evening rendezvous at Chicagoland Speedway by Rebecca Spence

StockCar Review
Fantasy Picks for the LifeLock.com 400 by T. Jay Maddox

Yahoo Sports:
Storylines: Chicagoland by Jay Hart

posted July 10, 2009

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ESPN.com:
Mayfield: 'It's time to defend myself' by Marty Smith;
Busch paid the price for trying to block Stewart and
Earnhardt, Eury in opposite corners and
Busch feels he was 'dumped' by Terry Blount

Associated Press:
Mayfield case puts spotlight on NASCAR drug policy by Eddie Pells;
Eury Jr. calls split with Junior the right one by Dan Gelston

Bleacher Report:
Jeremy Mayfield and NASCAR In Ultimate "Peeing" Contest, Literally by Mary Jo Buchanan;
Kyle Busch: "This Year has Been a Struggle" by Patti Rodisch

Bump-Drafts:
Top 10 Driver Rankings: Mess Behind The Leader by Jim McCoy

Caledonian Record:
Strap In: NASCAR Allows Blocking - The Car Owners Should Send Them A Bill For All The Wrecked Race Cars by Biggy Bigelow

Charlotte NASCAR Examiner:
Busch vs. Stewart, Round 2 and
Who can trust Mayfield now? by Viv Bernstein

Chicago Sun-Times:
Busch, Stewart bring bumpy relationship to Joliet and
Tony Stewart coming of age in driver-owner role by Herb Gould;
Eury returns in new role, glad Earnhardt's drama over and
Vickers claims pole for Joliet, seeks 1st win by Tina Akouris

Chicago Tribune:
Tony Eury Jr. feels he let Dale Earnhardt Jr. down by Brian Hamilton

Daily Herald:
Vickers grabs LifeLock pole by Kevin Schmit

Daly Planet:
CNBC's NASCAR Snapshot and
Marty Smith Explodes The Mayfield Chaos by John Daly

Denver Post:
NASCAR warns Aurora track hopeful: Zip your lips by Carlos Illescas

Detroit Free Press:
Johnny Benson nearly died, but he lives to drive and
the Spin Doctor by Mike Brudenell

FoxSports:
The Hot Pass: Stewart moves beyond Busch crash and
Eury returns as a new man by Lee Spencer;
No way to predict Chase favorite just yet by Jeff Hammond

Frontstretch:
Life Is A Team Sport, But is NASCAR?by Amy Henderson;
NASCAR And The "Citizen Journalist" by Kurt Smith;
Driven To The Past: Cadillacs On The Track by John Potts;
Kenny Wallace Driver Diary: Bad Luck, Better Days, and the Bahamas by Kenny Wallace;
ARCA Racing Background Proving Beneficial to Nationwide Series Regulars by Bryan Davis Keith

Herald News:
Busch not happy with Stewart's actions last week by Tim Cronin;
Gordon enters Joliet in 2nd place and
Red Bull high energy team by Dick Goss

Indianapolis Star:
Earnhardt fondly recalls last year's 'intriguing' race by Curt Cavin & Steve Ballard

Insider Racing News:
CNBC's Darren Rovell: NASCAR's Brian France Willing to Make Big Changes by Rebecca Gladden;
NASCAR 2010 - Toyota Vs. Ford? by Brian Watkins

Las Vegas Review Journal:
The door did it ... Kyle Busch would say by Jeff Wolf

Los Angeles Times:
Track owner ISC announces revenue loss; Truex moves to Waltrip Racing by Jim Peltz

mikemulhern.net:
Brian Vickers and teammate Scott Speed make it a Team Red Bull front row for Saturday's Chicago 400 and
Jeff Gordon says, after watching Busch-vs-Stewart at Daytona, he's got some tricks up his sleeve for that last lap at Talladega in championship chase..... and
No Cup driver has died in several years, so NASCAR drivers seem to think they're invincible and
CNBC on NASCAR? Let's see how sharp these TV business guys really are and
Kyle Busch's Take on Daytona: Tony Stewart "dumped" him the last lap, and should have been blackflagged and
Mayfield skipping Chicago too, but Tony Eury Jr. reappears on the NASCAR scene

Motorsports Soapbox:
Mayfield Saga Now Bordering On Bizarre by Dave Moody

Motorsports Talk:
On the maturation of Kyle Busch by Charles Krall

NASCAR.com:
Montoya insists future of Earnhardt Ganassi bright and
Eury Jr. talks openly about split with Earnhardt Jr. by Joe Menzer;
A week later, Busch still upset about Daytona crash by Raygan Swan;
Smack: Toyota's big gain, Chevy's loss, Hall at a draw

NASCAR Insiders:
Is EGR Really All That Unstable? by T.C.

Orlando Sentinel:
Tony Eury Jr. faults media, fan pressure for Junior's rough season by Tania Ganguli

Racin' Today:
Eury Back In Garages Sans Bitterness and
Vickers On Pole In Chicagoland and
Who Says NASCAR Has No Villains? by Jim Pedley

RacingOne:
Vickers Blows Away Field by Jeff Wackerlin;
Busch Looks for Back-to-Back by Pete Pistone

Roanoke Times:
Kyle Busch: I got dumped and
Eury Jr.: Media to blame for split by Dustin Long

SceneDaily:
Cup stars in the Nationwide Series leave young drivers on the sidelines by Jeff Gluck;
The more Cup drivers, the merrier in Nationwide Series by David Exum;
Truex move to Michael Waltrip Racing makes sense by Jeff Owens

Southern Pines Pilot:
Yes to NASCAR's Stance on Drug Suspension by Andy Cagle

SPEEDtv:
Jeff Gordon Racing For #5 and
Eury Blames Media For Earnhardt’s Woes by Tom Jensen

Speedway Media:
Race start times need adjustment by Larry Taylor
Can this be the return of "Happy Harvick"? by Heath Heidemann
Weekend Preview: Richard Childress Racing drivers trying to fight their way into chase picture by Kyle Ocker

Sports Illustrated:
Committed to being the bad guy, Busch takes on Stewart by Mark Beech;
Time for the Bowlesy Awards by Tom Bowles

USA Today:
Logano shows improvement at Daytona, but heavy hit stings by Joey Logano;
NASCAR points leader Stewart's fear has vanished by Seth Livingstone;
Eury Jr. returns 6 weeks after firing, frets about Dale Jr. by Nate Ryan;
Mayfield, NFL's Williamses take doping cases to court by A.J. Perez;
NASCAR's drug-testing system in need of red flag by Mike Lopresti

posted July 9, 2009

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ESPN.com:
SCC Preview: Can Harvick overcome a rough year? by Mark Garrow;
Crunching numbers for Chicagoland by Matt Willis;
Nationwide Series at a crossroads by David Newton

Associated Press:
NASCAR asks appeals court to restore Mayfield ban by Jenna Fryer

Athlon Sports:
Wide Open: TNT coverage raises questions by Vito Pugliese

Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Race of the week- 2006 USG Sheetrock 400 at Chicago (Gordon spins Kenseth) by Jeremy Dunn

Augusta Chronicle:
It's a buyer's market by Don Coble

Auto Racing Daily:
Parity’ Defining the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Season by Jerry Bonkowski

Birmingham News:
The best and the biggest busts midway through the NASCAR season by Doug Demmons

Bump-Drafts:
It's Coming by Jim McCoy

CBS Sports:
Power Rankings: Restrictor plates putting a damper on Martin's season by Brian De Los Santos;
Truex Jr. bolts, but summer season likely won't be nuts by Pete Pistone

Chicago Sun Times:
Joliet could be the jump-start Earnhardt needs by Tina Akouris

Dallas Morning News:
Image takes a backseat by Carlos Mendez

Daly Planet:
CNBC Reports, ESPN Avoids And Mayfield Flees by John Daly

Delaware News Journal:
Childress cars surprisingly stuck in slow lane and
Stewart's maturity is surprising by Mike Finney

Florida Today:
Track president Braig banks on fans' fond memory of race by Mark DeCotis

FoxSports:
NASCAR Power Rankings by Jorge Mondaca;
Rome wasn't built in a day by Darrell Waltrip

Frontstretch:
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off: Hall'In Class by Matt McLaughlin;
While Not Required, Sportsmanship Is Still The RIGHT Thing To Do by Jeff Meyer;
Fanning The Flames: Mayfield's "Dangerous Precedent" May Serve To Benefit The Sport by Matt Taliaferro;
Blocking: It's Just Racing! by Tommy Thompson;
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: Cookie-Cuttering, Windy City Style by Bryan Davis Keith and Mike Neff

Hartford Courant:
Joey Logano Added To Gillette's Young Guns Advertising Campaign Lineup by Shawn Courchesne

Herald News:
Kurt gets it done and
It's all hunky-dory and
Rust jumps into the fire by Dick Goss;
One for the fans by Cindy Wojdyla Cain

Indianapolis Star:
Stewart would love to see Newman win at Brickyard by Steve Ballard

Insider Racing News:
Chip Ganassi Needs to Sign Danica Patrick by Doug Demmons

Kansas City Star:
Edwards: ‘Fourth place is like a victory right now’ and
Edwards to continue double-dipping in NASCAR by Randy Covitz

Las Vegas Sun:
Martin Truex, Michael Waltrip and Robert McNamara by Mike Smith

Louisville NASCAR Examiner:
Chicagoland is land of first-time winners by Amanda Vincent

Motorsports Soapbox:
Norris Rips EGR's Stability by Dave Moody

NASCAR.com:
Harvick's past shows him as favorite at Chicagoland by Jarrod Breeze;
By the Numbers: Chicago by Bill Kimm;
Thunder Road: What short track racing is all about by Dave Rodman

NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Bad directions or eluding testing? … The Jeremy Mayfield saga takes a silly turn by Matt Myftiu

NASCAR Examiner:
Is it hot in NASCAR, or is it just Tony Stewart? and
Earnhardt Jr. blames flooding for 'ruining' Daytona by Greg Engle

NASCAR Insiders:
The Off Track Businesses of NASCAR’s Drivers by Journo

NASCAR This Week:
There's the sport ... and then there's the writing about the sport by Monte Dutton

Peoria Journal Star:
Should be better year for Goodyear by Jane Miller

Philadelphia Daily News:
Stewart, Kyle Busch put scrape in rearview mirror by Bill Fleischman

RaceTalkRadio:
Chicago Style Racing and Pizza, Fantasy Insight by Dennis Michelsen

Racin' Today:
Stewart Says All Is Cool Between Him and Busch by Jim Pedley

RacingOne:
Eury Jr. Back in Crew Chief Role and
The Chicago Way by Pete Pistone

RacingWithRich:
NASCAR Hall of Fame choices will be difficult: Here are my five by
Childress' 2009 woes continue by Richard Allen

SceneDaily:
A top-five finish would bode well for Juan Pablo Montoya by David Exum;
Martin Truex Jr.’s move a good one, for many reasons by Steve Waid;
Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin needs a win, and soon by Kris Johnson;
Confessions of a NASCAR fan by Carolyn Brewster

SPEEDtv:
Johnson, Stewart Will Be Tough At Chicagoland by Tom Jensen

Speedway Media:
Hot 20 Over the Past 10: Mark Martin sinks as the Smoke continues to rise by Ron Thornton
Trevor Bayne Driver Blog: Learning from the best by Trevor Bayne;
On Pit Road: Waltrip announcement a media fanfare by Joe Dunn;
If you would have told me that halfway through the season... and
Michael Waltrip's smile has always told us all we need to know by Heath Heidemann

Sports Illustrated:
First Hall of Fame class nominee list sparks debate among drivers by Brant James

Stock Car Gazette:
Restrictor plate racing: good or bad? by Chuck Abrams

USA Today:
Team notes: NASCAR drivers chart path to Chicago

Valdosta Daily Times:
NASCAR Hall of Fame’s best choices by Christian Malone

Yahoo Sports:
NASCAR can’t afford Kyle Busch to change by Ricky Craven

York Dispatch:
Stewart's account of wreck is surprising by Ellen Siska

posted July 8, 2009

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ESPN.com:
Truex finds a home, not a fixer-upper by David Newton;
Up, down and all around at halfway mark by Terry Blount;
Crunching numbers from Daytona by Matt Willis

Associated Press:
Waltrip to scale back to make room for Truex by Jenna Fryer

Athlon Sports:
Matt Taliaferro by

Auto Racing Daily:
Would NHRA's Ashley Force Hood Be A Good Fit In NASCAR? by Jerry Bonkowski

Bump-Drafts:
Soap Box: Can The Nationwide Series Be Saved? by Jim McCoy

CBS Sports:
Feud of the Week: Who's at fault for Daytona wreck and HOF inductees by Pete Pistone and Brian De Los Santos

Chicago Sun Times:
NASCAR feeling economic pinch as Joliet race is non-sellout by Herb Gould

Chicago Tribune:
Tony Stewart revels in double-duty as owner-driver by Brian Hamilton

Daly Planet:
NASCAR's Growing Twitter Mess by John Daly

Delaware News Journal:
Truex Jr. to take Waltrip's seat in 2010 by Mike Finney

Element of Speed:
NASCAR suffers during economic slump by Amanda Vincent

FoxSports:
Waltrip makes the right move by Larry McReynolds;
Can't ask for much more than Daytona finish by Jeff Hammond;
NASCAR could use more plate races, but not in Chase by Jeff Owens

Frontstretch:
Michael Waltrip: Motorsports Motormouth Finally Focusing On Full-Time Role For 2010 by Vito Pugliese;
Did You Notice? ... Truex Missed Teresa, Hall of Fame Snubs, Fan Tragedy Averted, And Stewart's Smelly Towel? by Tom Bowles;
Mirror Driving: Changing Plate Racing Rules, Mayfield's Murky Future, And Truex's Future Potential by the Frontstretch Staff;
Top Ten Similarities Between Brian France & NASCAR And Michael Jackson & Neverland Ranch by Jeff Meyer;
Frontstretch Sprint Cup Power Rankings: Top 15 After Daytona compiled by Mike Neff

Hampton Roads:
Truex has a new ride; DW on wild finishes by Dustin Long

Insider Racing News:
Pigs Fly and Tony Stewart Is A New Man by Chuck Abrams

Joliet Herald News:
Food drive right up NASCAR's alley by Kim Smith

LaidbackRacing:
Mad Mikie's Odds & Ends and
Mad Mikie's Rants & Raves by Mad Mikie

mikemulhern.net:
Chicago Welcomes NASCAR.....Maybe and
Yes, it's Martin Truex Jr. taking Michael Waltrip's seat next season....

NASCAR.com:
Hate the new car? Too bad. Daytona showed us why by David Caraviello;
Waltrip shoring up legacy as a smart Cup team owner by Joe Menzer;
Smith keeps longest active finishing streak rolling on by Dave Rodman;
Head2Head: Storyline of the 2009 season ... thus far by Bill Kimm & Jason Schoellen

NASCAR Examiner
You turn: Is it time for NASCAR drivers to form a union? by Greg Engle

NASCAR Insiders:
Ask The Insiders Wednesday #31 by T.C.

NASCAR This Week:
Bowyer's got to keep up with the Chase or else and
Truex becomes the NAPA man and
Stewart pays homage to Kulwicki by Monte Dutton

On Pit Road:
Garage Note, Around the Sprint Cup garage by Roger Faulkner

Press of Atlantic City:
Martin Truex Jr. makes his move to Michael Waltrip Racing for 2010 season by Jason Mazda

Racin' Today:
Racing No Longer Family-Sized? by Rick Minter;
Waltrip Had The Sizzle and the Steak As Driver by Larry Woody;
Truex To Move To Waltrip Racing In 2010 by Jim Pedley

Racing Fashionistas:
Inside the ESPN Pit Studio by Megan Wood & Darlynn Nangano

RacingOne:
Chicagoland Special to Stremme by Pete Pistone;
RacingOne Power Rankings

RacingWithRich:
DEI's real mistake may have been letting Waltrip and Norris get away by Richard Allen

Roanoke Times:
Waltrip steers team toward success by Dustin Long

SceneDaily:
Grading the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers by Jaren Turner;
It will be odd not having a Waltrip racing week to week by Rea White

SPEEDtv:
Time For Roush Fenway To Step Up and
MWR Ready To Challenge and
Truex To Join Michael Waltrip Racing by Tom Jensen

Speedway Media:
Michael Waltrip's smile has always told us all we need to know by Heath Heidemann
18 down, eight to go until Richmond by Larry Taylor
Martin Truex Jr. to MWR, Michael Waltrip going part-time racing in 2010 by Kyle Ocker

Sports Illustrated:
Truex signing kicks off musical chairs at Earnhardt Ganassi by Tim Tuttle;
Stewart continues run at the top with Daytona victory by Tom Bowles

Spotter Stand:
The COT Has To Go by Patrick Baldwin

Stock Car History Online:
The Don Hunter Collection: Lone Win (Jim Hurtubise's only NASCAR victory) by Rick Houston

Tampa NASCAR Examiner:
Words on duty: Dale Earnhardt Jr. and four Medal of Honor warriors by Dwight Drum

Vegas Insider:
Lifelock.com 400 Preview by Micah Roberts

Warren Tribune Chronicle:
Dave Blaney upbeat about racing future by John Vargo

Winston Salem Journal:
Busch's stunts are good for NASCAR by Lenox Rawlings

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Athlon Sports:
Checkers & Wreckers: Stewart wins a wild one by Amanda Brahler
News & Notes: Daytona & Chicago by Matt Taliaferro

Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
What to believe in this Jeremy Mayfield saga by Jeremy Dunn

Auto Racing Daily:
Busch's Sound Of Silence After Daytona Wreck Was Right Decision and
Michael Waltrip Expected to Shift to Part-Time and Truex Becomes Top Driver at MWR by Jerry Bonkowski

Bump-Drafts:
Soap Box: A Way Out Of The NASCAR Corner by John Chapman

CBS Sports:
Power Rankings: Restrictor plates putting a damper on Martin's season by Brian De Los Santos

Charlotte NASCAR Examiner:
NASCAR Lampoon of the Week: Kyle Busch isn't championship material yet by Viv Bernstein

Daily Nonpareil:
Another wild finish at Daytona by Marsha Hoffman

Daly Planet:
SPEED Gives Michael Waltrip The Star Treatment by John Daly

Daytona Beack News Journal:
Daytona's dandies by Godwin Kelly

Detroit News:
Vote for a Keselowski, but vote for Brian by Doug Guthrie

fanzonesports:
Happy Independence Day...Love Tony and Kyle by Sal Sigala Jr.

FoxSports:
What Truex's move to MWR means by Lee Spencer;
Refuse to lose by Darrell Waltrip

Frontstretch:
Beyond The Cockpit: Casey Mears On Routines, RCR, and Diapering 101 as told to Amy Henderson;
Talking NASCAR TV: Punch Mails In The Nationwide Race While TNT Shines by Phil Allaway;
Who's Hot / Who's Not In Sprint Cup : Daytona Summer Speedweeks Edition by Doug Turnbull;
Maybe Mastercard Has It Right: The Value Of Going To The Track by S.D. Grady;
Running Their Mouth : Coke Zero 400 by Beth Lunkenheimer

Hartford Courant:
Corey LaJoie Heading To Thompson International Speedway For Camping World East Debut Saturday by Shawn Courchesne

Insider Racing News:
NASCAR's Hall of Fame: It's Time to Correct History by Allen Madding

Las Vegas Review Journal:
Truex could replace Michael Waltrip for 2010 by Jeff Wolf

Las Vegas Sun:
Wrecktona and an overly contrite Tony Stewart by Mike Smith

Lexington Dispatch:
NASCAR has many Hall options by Ben White

Motor Sports Weekly News:
Kyle Busch Proves the Safety of the COT by Drew Hierwarter

Motorsports Talk:
On getting rid of restrictor plates, the finish, TNT, and The King's 1984 Pontiac by Charles Krall

NASCAR.com:
Five things about ... Jared 'The Subway Guy' Fogle by Raygan Swan;
1on1: Fenway Sports Group's eye for NASCAR by Joe Menzer

NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Waltrip wise to hand keys to Truex … but can Truex win in that car? by Matt Myftiu

NASCAR Insiders:
Why Tony Stewart Will Win The 2009 Cup Championship by T.C.

NASCAR This Week:
Asphalt cowboys and
Burning Issues: 7-7-09 by Monte Dutton;
On the wrath of plate racing and facing the music by Sharon Bundy

Race Journal Online:
Cheers and Jeers - The Legacy of Saving Lives by Carol Einarsson

RaceTalkRadio:
Fire Cracker was Definitely Not a Dud and
WWPS (What Would Poole Say?) and
Wrenchmen Snubbed in Hall of Fame Nominations by Dennis Michelsen

Racin' Today:
Racing’s Speeding Toward Trouble by Rick Minter

Racing Design Blog:
Remembering Kenny Irwin Jr. by Jim Ransdell

Racing Geek:
Forecasting the Chase by Jordan Bianchi

RacingOne:
Montoya Still in the Hunt by Pete Pistone

RacingWithRich:
Mayfield should have been in Daytona and
Kenseth needed a good run and he got it by Richard Allen

Roanoke Times:
NASCAR brass appeals ruling for Mayfield by Dustin Long

Roberts NASCAR Notes:
TNT's Wide Open Coverage: Fantastic by Micah Roberts

Running Wide Open:
NASCAR Power Rankings: Daytona by Joe VanHoose and
Observations: Daytona by Joe VanHoose by Joe VanHoose

SceneDaily:
More two-day race weekends in order in tough economy by Rea White;
Kurt Busch, championship contender? by Bob Pockrass

Speedway Media:
The Final Word: Those who bring us NASCAR each week are also the same folks who are killing it by Ron Thornton;
If Kyle Busch doesn't crash, are we having this discussion? by Heath Heidemann;
Is the violent crash the standard at Daytona and Talladega? by Ron Fleshman

Sports Illustrated:
Restrictor-plate racing: Too entertaining to change, too dangerous to ignore by Paul Pabst

Spotter Stand:
Smoke Screen: Final Lap Saves The Day; TNT's Race Coverage; And Empty Backstretch Seats by Patrick Baldwin

Stock Car Gazette:
TV Times - There Will Be No Winners In the Mayfield/NASCAR Issue by Lou Modestino

Stock Car History Online:
Odds On Favorites For The NASCAR Hall Of Fame by Rick Houston

StockCar Review:
Impressive/Unimpressive: Fireworks in Daytona by Joe Jacobs

True/Slant:
Dangerous wreck ahead for NASCAR by Viv Bernstein

Valvoline.com:
When I'm King by I.N. Sider

Yahoo Sports:
Happy Hour: Smoke all grown up? by Jay Hart;
Waving the Checkers: Daytona by Ricky Craven

posted July 6, 2009

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ESPN.com:
The new car isn't pretty, but it's saving lives by Terry Blount;
2009 Power Rankings: Chicago by Ryan McGee

Augusta Chronicle:
Drivers blame last-lap crash on restrictor plates by Don Coble

Bump-Drafts:
TNT Nails It With Their Coverage by Jim McCoy

CBS Sports:
Distractions fade into background with thrilling Daytona finish by Pete Pistone

CloseFinishes:
Restrictor Plates A Pox On NASCAR Racing by John Close

Daly Planet:
Craven And Knaus Headline Monday Night by John Daly

Daytona Beach News Journal:
As Stewart grows, so has his win total by Godwin Kelly

Florida Today:
Daytona finish magnifies NASCAR's restrictor plate mess by Mark DeCotis

FoxSports:
Garage chatter: Don't mess with Daytona formula by Lee Spencer

Frontstretch:
Two Scary Wrecks, One Busch-League Maneuver ... And A Lesson In Handling Adversity by Tom Bowles;
Matt McLaughlin's Thinkin' Out Loud : Firecracker 400 Race Recap by Matt McLaughlin;
Five Points To Ponder : Daytona Edition by Mike Lovecchio;
Part-Time Schedule Yielding Big Time Results For Furniture Row Racing by Mike Ravesi;
Rookies Run Well, But Only Ambrose Sealed The Deal In Daytona by Tony Lumbis

Insider Racing News:
NASCAR Safety On Display At Daytona by Kim Roberson;
Can Earnhardt Turn His Season Around in Time? by Matthew Pizzolato

Las Vegas Review Journal:
NASCAR drug policy stuck in reverse by Ed Graney

Miami Herald:
Stewart feeling less gratification by George Richards

mikemuhern.net:
At least Kyle Busch is still alive.... and
So what's next for Dale Earnhardt Jr? And Teresa? and
Tony Stewart very subdued in victory after Kyle Busch's hard last-lap crash

NASCAR.com:
Kurt Busch gets comeback amid brother's late agony by Dave Rodman;
Hamlin sees positives in his top-five finish Saturday by Mark Aumann;
Final move by Busch was one too many in the end by Joe Menzer

NASCAR Examiner:
What if Jeremy Mayfield really is guilty? and
Earnhardt Jr. just can't catch a break by Greg Engle

NASCAR Insiders:
Montoya Making Strides by Journo

NASCAR This Week:
It was 'one of them racin' deals' and
The rich get richer and
Daytona is double jeopardy for Chase contenders by Monte Dutton

Orlando Sentinel:
Tony Stewart has regrets about way Saturday's NASCAR Coke Zero 400 ended by Tania Ganguli

Racin' Today:
Memo: He Sure Looked Like Tony Stewart by Jim Pedley

Racing Gal:
Screen in Screen… by Victoria Lane

Racing Geek:
Thoughts on a Bump in the Night by Jordan Bianchi

RacingOne:
Johnson Survives for Second by Pete Pistone

RacingWithRich:
Double-file restarts are good but the old way was better and
Tony Stewart is a changed man by Richard Allen

SceneDaily:
Jimmie Johnson in a good spot for title No. 4 by Steve Waid;
Chase For The Sprint Cup field beginning to take shape by Kenny Burce

SPEEDtv:
Stewart, Johnson Top Mid-Term Report Card and
Johnson A Strong Second At Daytona by Tom Jensen

Speedway Media:
Surprising, Not Surprising: Coke Zero 400 by Ben Bomberger;
Featured Interview: 10 questions with the Truck Series' Brian Scott by Rebecca Spence;
TNT brings class back to NASCAR by Heath Heidemann;
It occurs to me that there are certain things in life that you can't 'un-see' by Larry VanZandt;
The first class is a family affair by Larry Taylor;

Sports Illustrated:
5 Things We Learned at Daytona by Lars Anderson

Stock Car Gazette:
Track Trash - Back in Daytuna by Racing Maniac

Tampa NASCAR Examiner:
NASCAR season; half over, half gone? by Dwight Drum

Tampa Tribune
Stewart victory may rile Busch family by Tony Fabrizio

Virginian-Pilot:
In NASCAR's restrictor-plate races, there is more risk by Dustin Long

posted July 5, 2009

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ESPN.com:
Plate racing + new car = fantastic finish and
Mayfield aims for Chicago return by David Newton

Augusta Chronicle:
Stewart survives crash on final lap by Don Coble

Associated Press:
Mayfield stays away from Daytona by Jenna Fryer;
Daytona deals Busch another tough finish and
NASCAR's King relives final reign at Daytona by Mark Long

Bleacher Report:
51st Annual Coca-Cola 400: Winners and Losers by Patti Rodisch;
Change of Tony: Mellowed Stewart Celebrates Victory At Daytona by Rob Tiongson

Bump-Drafts:
Fire In The Sky, Smoke On The Track by Jim McCoy

Charlotte Observer:
NASCAR's intern program aids diversity effort by Greg Lacour

Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Mayfield case keeps adding uncertainty by Lindsey Young

Daly Planet:
TNT Sets The New NASCAR TV Standard by John Daly

Daytona Beach News Journal:
Busch starts day hot and ends it hot by Buddy Shacklette;
Wreck pushes Stewart to win by Godwin Kelly

Florida Times-Union:
Big-bang finish at Daytona by Don Coble;
Magic's Vince Carter shifts gears as pace-car driver for the Coke Zero 400 and
Driver finishes third after doing his best to help Busch by Gary Smits;
Struggling Earnhardt taken out of race after 13-car crash and
What would Danica do for NASCAR? Fans weigh in by Jeff Elliott

Florida Today:
Special night for Petty and
Despite skeptics, Tony Stewart is thriving in role of owner-driver by Mark DeCotis

FoxSports:
The Hot Pass: Stewart not celebrating wild win by Lee Spencer

Insider Racing News:
Late Fireworks At Daytona Hands Stewart The Win by Ron Felix;
How to Save Money on NASCAR Memorabilia by Brian Watkins

Miami Herald:
NASCAR's Mayfield thanks fans for their support and
Stewart prevails amid chaos on final lap to win Coke Zero 400 by George Richards

mikemulhern.net:
Tony Stewarts beats Kyle Busch to win the Daytona 400, but triggers a bad last lap crash and
Drivers shaken by Kyle Busch's last lap crash in duel for the Daytona 400 win and
NASCAR has lost that close sense of 'family,' and it needs to get it back

NASCAR.com:
When winner is bothered, something clearly wrong by Mark Aumann;
Crashes at Daytona affect battle for Chase position and
Mayfield plans a return to the track, just unsure when by Dave Rodman

NASCAR This Week:
Are the good times over for good, or is it just me? by Monte Dutton

NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Busch has himself to blame for his car becoming a pinball by Matt Myftiu

New York Times:
In NASCAR, Old Ways of Doing Business Falter by Viv Bernstein

Orlando Sentinel:
Stewart survives a crash-filled final lap to win NASCAR Coke Zero 400 by Tania Ganguli;
More frustrations for Junior by Josh Robbins;
Kevin Harvick leans on luck in Coke Zero 400 by Andrea Adelson;
Racing's no picnic without Richard 'The King' Petty by Mike Bianchi;
Start-and-park NASCAR teams focus on finances by Steven Cole Smith

Racin' Today:
Pass The Butter, Earnhardt Is Toast by Larry Woody

RacingOne:
Hot Laps by Pete Pistone

RacingWithRich:
Junior's Chase chances go up in smoke while Martin's take a hit and
Kyle Busch's guitar smashing would have been welcomed in Daytona pre-race by Richard Allen

Roanoke Times:
Mayfield stays away from Daytona and
Stewart sneaks to victory in Daytona's Coke Zero 400 by Dustin Long

Running Wide Open:
Busch Spins, Stewart wins by Joe VanHoose

St. Petersburg Times:
NASCAR's Aric Almirola seeks to regain driving spot by Brant James;
David Reutimann has tough night in Coke Zero 400, faces tougher road ahead by John Romano

Scene Daily:
Last-lap Daytona crash just one of them racing deals by Lee Montgomery;
TNT’s ‘Wide-Open’ coverage a winner for fans, sponsors by Art Weinstein

South Georgia Sports Network:
Tony Stewart Owes No Apologies by Dale Hall

SPEEDtv:
Kyle Busch Survives Scary Ride and
Tony Stewart Wins Coke Zero 400 and
Mayfield Skips Daytona and
Busch, Stewart Lead Five To Watch by Tom Jensen

Tamba Tribune:
Stewart pushes past to win at Daytona by Tony Fabrizio

Trading Paint:
Thankfully, Cooler Heads Prevail In Daytona Fireworks Display by Jerry Bonkowski

Yahoo Sports:
Fryer’s Five: Daytona by Jenna Fryer

posted July 4, 2009

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ESPN.com:
SCC Preview: Sadler a sleeper for Saturday night by Mark Garrow;
Heat and Smoke on drivers' minds by David Newton;
Fans react to Mayfield vs. NASCAR by Marty Smith

Associated Press:
Earnhardt eyes Daytona as part of turnaround by Jenna Fryer

Augusta Chronicle:
Weather radars will be commonplace at Coke Zero 400 by Don Coble

Birmingham News:
Hot Corner: Wendell Scott deserves in NASCAR Hall, just not yet by Doug Demmons

Bleacher Report:
Freedom To Be A NASCAR Fan Is Not Free and
Sam Hornish, Jr.: "I Am Right Where I Want To Be" by Mary Jo Buchanan

Bristol Herald Courier:
NASCAR Legend Wendell Scott Dealt Yet Another Snub In Hall Of Fame Nominations by Allen Gregory

Bump-Drafts:
Picks ‘n’ Previews: The Coke Zero 400 At Daytona by Jim McCoy

CBS Sports:
Familiar Daytona presents new twists for Sprint Cup midterm by Pete Pistone

Charlotte NASCAR Examiner:
NASCAR weekly media poll: It's Daytona, can the #88 find victory lane? by Viv Bernstein

Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Make it France, Petty, Pearson, Earnhardt and Johnson by Lindsey Young

Daly Planet:
NASCAR Coverage On ESPN At A Crossroad by John Daly

Daytona Beach News Journal:
Boy Oh Bowyer by Buddy Shacklette;
Jr.'s night finishes early by Sean Kernan;
A little rain puts Stewart on pole and
France defends Mayfield decision and
Petty, president, historic victory define NASCAR by Godwin Kelly

fanzonesports:
Hall Of Fame Travesty bySal Sigala Jr

FastTrack RC:
Sun, Sand, and HORSE POWER = Daytona by Jeff Thompson

Florida Times Union:
Mayfield needs to sit and think by Gene Frenette;
NASCAR chairman defends drug-testing policy and
Bowyer finally clinches win at Daytona and
Drivers, crews at Daytona ready for summer rain by Don Coble

Florida Today:
Richard Petty's thrilling win 25 years ago made history by Peter Kerasotis;
Tough times are hitting the track as well by Mark DeCotis

Ft. Worth Star Telegram:
New crew chief, but still no Junior achievement and
NASCAR's France confident in sport's drug-testing policy by Anthony Andro

FoxSports:
Two Daytona races, two different worlds by Lee Spencer;
Here comes the judge by Darrell Waltrip

Insider Racing News:
'Reduce and Remember' to Make Your Hall of Fame Pick by Brenda Benedict

Louisville NASCAR Examiner:
Bowyer gets first plate win by Amanda Vincent

Miami Herald:
Richard Petty back on track by George Richards

mikemulhern.net:
Is it finally once again time for Dale Earnhardt Jr. to shine at Daytona....or just write off the season as lost? and
Scrap these 'common template' cars and let Detroit race the 'real' things: Mustangs, Camaros and Chargers.... and
Brian France says an appeal is coming in the Jeremy Mayfield case and insists he will vigorously back NASCAR's drug policies

NASCAR.com:
Notes: Junior not ruling out N'wide team going to Cup by Dave Rodman;
Move to the booth a natural one for TNT's Sheheen and
McDowell, JTG unable to continue Nationwide car by Mark Aumann

NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Some drivers more accepting than others of Mayfield returning and
Hair test would end Mayfield drug use debate by Matt Myftiu

NASCAR This Week:
Mayfield gets little support from his peers and
Daytona is double jeapardy for Chase contenders by Monte Dutton

Orlando Sentinel:
Clint Bowyer wins shootout at Subway Jalapeno 250 by Andrea Adelson;
Bill Lester back at Daytona track, knows his Sprint Cup days are done by Steven Cole Smith

Palm Beach Post:
Joey Logano's first Daytona race didn't go well, but he's learning by Bem Volin

Racin' Today:
Mayfield Leads The Field In Daytona Garage Talk by Rick Minter;
Heat Is The Hot Topic For Daytona Summer Race by Jim Pedley;
Drug Testing Kicked Up By NASCAR by Larry Woody

Racing Geek:
Coke Zero 400 Preview by Jordan Bianchi

RacingOne:
Stewart Looks for Summer Sizzle by Pete Pistone

Richmond County Daily Journal:
Leicht searches for seat time, checkered flag by Shawn Stinson

Roanoke Times:
25th anniversary of the monumental Firecracker 400 at Daytona: NASCAR's greatest day? and
Chairman Brian France defends NASCAR's drug policy by Dustin Long

SceneDaily:
Racing on the Fourth no longer a given by Kenny Bruce;
Is there still a need for speed? by Mike Hembree

SPEEDtv:
JJ Warming Up For Record Run by Tom Jensen

Speedway Media:
Low-budget Sprint Cup Series teams strive to stay in the game by Joe Dunn
What to make of the Jeremy Mayfield situation by Ron Fleshman

Spotter Stand:
Race Day At Daytona: Crunching The Numbers by Patrick Baldwin

Sun Sentinel:
Fan safety remains an issue by Tania Ganguli

Tampa Tribune:
Matt Kenseth's luck at Daytona International Speedway turned with Daytona 500 win by Brant James;
Stewart runs a fast company by Tony Fabrizio

Treasure Coast Palm:
NASCAR Half-Season Report: Wild ride by Bill Whitehead

Yahoo Sports:
Storylines: Daytona by Jay Hart;
Firecracker 400: The racer’s race by Ricky Craven

posted July 3, 2009

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ESPN.com:
Drivers don't know what to think now by David Newton;
Kahne says testing procedures increasing and
Hall nominees? Readers have own ideas by Terry Blount

Associated Press:
'Marked' man Mayfield in for quite a fight by Jim Litke;
Drivers react to Mayfield's reinstatement by Mark Long

Athlon Sports:
Midway Point: NASCAR's Season of Suprises by Matt McLaughlin

Augusta Chronicle:
Mayfield stays away from track by Don Coble

Auto Racing Daily:
Mixed Thoughts And Emotions For A Holiday Weekend by Jerry Bonkowski

Bleacher Report:
Dropping the Hammer: NASCAR Beaching It Up At Daytona by Rob Tiongson

Bump-Drafts:
That’s What I’m Talking About by Jim McCoy

Caledonian Record:
Strap In: Short-track Happenings by Biggy Bigelow

Charlotte NASCAR Examiner:
Drivers mixed on ruling allowing Mayfield's return by Viv Bernstein

Charlotte Observer:
Petty and the president by Tom Higgins

Clanton Advertiser:
Mayfield won’t make it back by Jeff Findley

Crittenden Automotive Library:
Random Lugnuts: Mayfield's Case About More Than Drug Testing by Bill Crittenden

Dallas Morning News:
Tony Stewart is on top of his game by Anthony Andro

Daly Planet:
Hall of Fame TV Show Comes In Nick Of Time by John Daly

Daytona Beach News Journal:
Lagasse can't buy a break and
Mayfield a no-show to enter car for 400 by Buddy Shacklette;
Who Needs Wins? by Ken Willis

Detroit Free Press:
Mike Brudenell: the spin doctor and
Mayfield does not look like a hard-core meth user by Mike Brudenell

Femmefan:
NASCAR Truck Series: Veteran Iron Man Rick Crawford Still Has the Drive to Win by Valerie Wood

Florida Today:
Busch's hot streak rolls into Daytona by Mark DeCotis

Florida Sun-Sentinel:
NASCAR owner Rick Hendrick's success not about numbers by Tania Ganguli

Florida Times-Union:
Drivers trying to beat the heat at Daytona and
NASCAR's drug testing is more thorough and is taking longer and
Lagasse has new attitude about restrictor-plate racing and
Bad economy weighs heavily on racing industry by Don Coble

Ft. Worth Star Telegram:
Amid an economic crash, he takes care of business and
David Ragan turns up the heat at Daytona by Anthony Andro

FoxSports:
Recent incidents show life in the pits is perilous by Lee Spencer

Frontstretch:
Consistency Still Rules Over Wins, Especially In 2009 by Kurt Smith;
Greatness Is Made Of Many Things by Amy Henderson;
Driven to the Past: Sometimes, Things Just Don't Work Out by John Potts;
Excited About New Driver, Car, Specialty Racing Looking Forward by Bryan Davis Keith;
Questions Again Follow Mayfield as Series Returns to Daytona by Mike Lovecchio

Hampton Roads:
Hall of Fame list leaves out one important name by Dustin Long

Indianapolis Star:
Penske impressed with confident Hornish's improvement by Curt Cavin & Steve Ballard

Insider Racing News:
When the Expectation Exceeds the Excitement by Rebecca Gladden;
2009 Sprint Cup Series Power Rankings: Daytona, Halfway Point by Nick Blake

Las Vegas Sun:
When it comes to Mayfield, I don’t know what to believe by Mike Smith

mikemulhern.net:
Richard Childress is mad as hell....about something and
NASCAR executives debating 2010 Truck tour schedule, and California may be dropped and
Matt Kenseth says racing with Jeremy Mayfield is okay with him, but Ryan Newman has reservations and
Tony Stewart would like Danica Patrick in his Prelude to the Dream

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Several miles of bad road for Milwaukee racetrack by Dave Kallman

MLive:
Trading Paint: Coke Zero 400 picks

Naples Daily News:
Germain crew heads to Daytona this weekend by Tom Rife

NASCAR.com:
Biffle, Hornish hit wall in final practice at Daytona by Dave Rodman;
Kenseth trying to recapture magic after fast start to '09 by Mark Aumann;
Front-runner Stewart looks to build on plate success

NASCAR Examiner:
As NASCAR's season reaches halfway here's what we know by Greg Engle

NASCAR Insiders:
Mayfield Case Could Set A Dangerous Precedent by Journo

NASCAR This Week:
Playing word association with the Hall's nominees by Monte Dutton

On Pit Road:
Low Budget Sprint Cup Teams Strive to Stay in the Game by Joe Dunn

RaceTalkRadio:
Leaving Mayfield Off Hall of Fame List is Inexcusable! by Dennis Michelsen

Racin' Today:
Restarts Could Turn Up Heat In Daytona and
Mayfield Leads The Field As Hottest Topic In Daytona and
Confidence and Success Are On The Rise for Logano by Rick Minter;
Mayfield Could Strike Gold by Larry Woody

RacingOne:
Back to Work and
Edwards Plans Daytona Celebration by Pete Pistone;
Driver Handicaps: Daytona by Jeff Wackerlin

RacingWithRich:
Race Preview and Fantasy Picks: Coke Zero 400 and
RPM drivers look for more Daytona success and to put 'The King' back in victory lane by Richard Allen

Roanoke Times:
NASCAR Notebook: Embattled Mayfield skips Daytona race and
NASCAR's hall-of-fame homage to history by Dustin Long

Running Wide Open:
NASCAR Preview: Daytona by Joe VanHoose by Joe VanHoose

SceneDaily:
You can learn a lot about someone through Twitter by Jeff Gluck;
How about some respect during the national anthem by Carolyn Brewster;
When will bleeding stop for Kevin Harvick? by Jared Turner

Southern Pines Pilot:
Talented Youngster Logano Mature Beyond His Years by Andy Cagle

SPEEDtv:
Petty, Earnhardt Head HoF Nominations and
Drivers Look To Hall Of Fame and
Drivers OK With Mayfield’s Return by Tom Jensen

Speedway Media:
Rev'd Up: No hype required, Let the fireworks fly by Rebecca Spence;
Mayfield decision sets a dangerous precedent by Larry Taylor;
Bayne's blog - So far this year by Trevor Bayne;
Dale Earnhardt Jr. plans a return to Nationwide Series form at Daytona and
A hot weekend spells reasons for night racing in NASCAR by Jonathan Lintner

Sports Illustrated:
Red Bull may already regret switching to Scott Speed by Mark Beech

Sporting News:
Mayfield a no-show; reaction to ruling is muted by Reid Spencer

Tampa Tribune:
Mayfield drama goes on and
Drivers offer Danica advice by Tony Fabrizio;
Richard Petty's final NASCAR win came 25 years ago this weekend by Brant James

Trading Paint:
Giving Mayfield And NASCAR The Benefit Of The Doubt: Now, Will It Return The Favor? by Jerry Bonkowski

Treasure Coast Palm
Earnhardt is the most overrated athlete in sports by Ray McNulty

USA Today:
For Logano, first big-league victory just now sinking in by Joey Logano

Yahoo Sports:
The importance of the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall by Jay Busbee

posted July 2, 2009

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ESPN.com:
Does Mayfield decision impact NASCAR authority? by Marty Smith;
Fantasy Rankings for the Coke Zero 400;
Mayfield adds another ring to circus by Terry Blount;
Logano is growing up fast and
Mayfield granted injunction, will race by David Newton

Athlon Sports:
Back on Track: Mayfield's car chief opens up by Matt Taliaferro

Atlanta NASCAR Examiner:
Race of the week- 1984 Firecracker 400 at Daytona (The King's final win) by Jeremy Dunn

Augusta Chronicle:
NASCAR newsmaker: Joey Logano and
Hard to believe by Don Coble

Auto Racing Daily:
Jeremy Mayfield Receives First Step Towards Vindication by Jerry Bonkowski

Bleacher Report:
From Tragedy To Triumph: Junior Exorcises The Demons The Demons Of Daytona In 2001 by Rob Tiongson

Bump-Drafts:
Top 10 Driver Rankings: Dead Heats by Jim McCoy

CBS Sports:
Loudon win 'tainted' to some, but shot of confidence for Logano by Pete Piston

Charlotte Observer:
Mayfield's battle is racin', not a movie by Scott Fowler

Daly Planet:
Mayfield Mayhem Stumps "NASCAR Now" by John Daly

Daytona Beach News Journal:
Super Celebrations by Godwin Kelly

Delaware News Journal:
NASCAR hall's first inductees should be obvious by Mike Finney

Detroit News:
What Tony George's ouster means to auto racing by Doug Guthrie

fanzonesports:
Prelude to the Chase Part 2 by Sal Sigala, Jr.

Fayetteville Observer:
This round to Mayfield by Thomas Pope

Florida Today:
Michigan driver a hot commodity by Mark DeCotis

Ft. Worth Star-Telegram:
Tony Stewart sets pace, but the champ is lurking by Anthony Andro

Fox Sports:
Who will lead the way in Hall nominations? by Larry McReynolds;
NASCAR Power Rankings by Jorge Mondaca;
Don't jump to conclusions in Mayfield situation by Darrell Waltrip;
It's halftime ... what's the plan, coach? by Jeff Hammond;
Montoya finally making noise in Cup by Rea White

Frontstretch:
Mayfield Injunction A No-Win Situation for NASCAR Racing, Drug Testingby Bryan Davis Keith;
Voices From the Heartland: Bad Economy Or Bad Decisions? by Jeff Meyer;
Double-File Restarts Are A Big Hit - Now Let The Kids In For Free by Tommy Thompson;
Fanning the Flames: The Hall Of Fame, The Chase And Mayfield's Big Win by Matt Taliaferro;
Frontstretch Fantasy Insider: Red, White and Checkers by Bryan Davis Keith and Mike Neff

Georgia Racing History:
McQuagg was a Daytona 'spoiler' in 1966 by Brandon Reed

Hampton Roads:
Jeremy Mayfield cleared to drive at Daytona on Saturday and
Scenes from court as Mayfield wins injunction by Dustin Long

Hartford Courant:
Ryan Newman To Go Hunting For Four Victories At Bristol Motor Speedway In August and
Door Opened For Users?: Jeremy Mayfield Finds The Loophole In NASCAR's Now Clearly Toothless Drug Testing Policy and
Falling Victim To The Brainwashing That The Best Racing "Talent" Is In The Sprint Cup Series by Shawn Courchesne

Insider Racing News:
Did Crew Chief Bryan Berry Get Off Easy? by Doug Demmons

Knoxville News:
Knoxville's Bayne off to quick start in Nationwide Series by Michael Moats

Louisville NASCAR Examiner:
Nationwide goes double-file at Daytona by Amanda Vincent

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel:
He fought the law by Dave Kallman

MLive:
Nominees for NASCAR Hall of Fame coming out by Steve Kaminski

Motorsports Talk:
On reviving the Truck Series by Charles Krall

NASCAR.com:
When it comes to new car, crew chiefs toeing the line by David Caraviello;
By the Numbers: Daytona by Bill Kimm

NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Judge's ruling raises question: Did NASCAR get Mayfield's drug test wrong? by Matt Myftiu

NASCAR Insiders:
Do Strategy Wins Mean Less To You? by T.C.

NASCAR This Week:
A win is a win, but ... by Sharon Bundy;
Mayfield wins the first of many days in court by Monte Dutton

New York Daily News:
Meth mess could put brakes on Jeremy Mayfield's NASCAR career by Ricahrd Huff

Orlando Sentinel:
Member of NASCAR's France family displays racing talent and
NASCAR driver Joe Nemechek races through thick, thin by Stephen Cole Smith;
Judge lifts drug suspension for NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield and
Q & A with Dale Earnhardt Jr.: 'I'm optimistic, but I'm also worried' by Tania Ganguli

Peoria Journal-Star:
Cat driver hopes to get better handle on Daytona by Jane Miller

Philadelphia Daily News:
Pettys mark historic Daytona by Bill Fleischman

Race Journal Online:
I Was Just Wonderin'... Ping Pong, Technicalities, and Earnhardt's #3 Car Rides Again! by Carol Einarsson

RaceTalkRadio:
Firecracker of a 400 Before the Race, (Jeremy Mayfield Beats City Hall But Will He Show Up?) Fantasy Insight- Daytona 2 byDennis Michelsen

Racin' Today:
Patience Pays Off For Gibbs and Zippy by Jim Pedley;
Mayfield Wins, But What, Exactly? by Larry Woody

Racing Geek
Thing I'm Thinking by Jordan Bianchi

RacingWithRich:
It sure would be embarrassing for NASCAR if... and
25 Years Ago: In the presence of a King and a President by Richard Allen

Running Wide Open:
Tough Times in Daytona by Joe VanHoose

SceneDaily:
Defending champ Benson’s sudden exit biggest surprise of first half by Krista Voda;
Keep Daytona’s second race on July 4 weekend by Bob Pockrass;
That Joey Logano is one happy camper by David Exum;
Confessions of a NASCAR fan: If a fan behind you is eating ice cream, beware by Carolyn Brewster

SpinDoctor500Blog:
Richard Pettys Hall of Fame Picks by Michael Knight

Sporting News / Sports Business Daily:
Ask.com scores big with foray into NASCAR by Michael Smith

SPEEDtv:
Petty Has Much To Celebrate by Tom Jensen;
Hall of Fame Has Many Good Candidates by Rick Minter

Speedway Media:
Hot 20 over the past 10 - Stewart remains king as Logano makes his move by Ron Thornton;
A hot weekend spells reasons for night racing in NASCAR by Jonathan Lintner;
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: New Hampshire by Jeffrey Boswell;
Line of Sight by Tammyrae Benscoter;
Two Aggravated Drivers Breathe Fresh Air Back Into NASCAR Racing by Heath Heidemann

Sports Illustrated:
No winners in Mayfield mess by Tom Bowles

Stock Car Gazette:
Mayfield meth suspension on hold for now; team not present at Daytona by Doug Turnbull

Stock Car History Online:
BRH Racing Archives: The King Dethroned by Rick Houston

Tampa Tribune:
A special silver anniversary for great race by Tony Fabrizio

Tailgater:
A Weekend in 'The Zoo' Is Something to Behold by David Lamm

True/Slant:
NASCAR safety compromised by Mayfield ruling by Viv Bernstein

USA Today:
Team notes: Drivers set to make midseason push at Daytona;
Court ruling puts Mayfield back on track, could race Saturday by A.J. Perez;
Earnhardt sorely misses NASCAR's pre-Daytona break by Nate Ryan

Yahoo Sports:
Jeremy Mayfield's coming back, but who'll race with him? by Jay Busbee

York Dispatch:
Rookie Logano's storybook ending was sweet for NASCAR by Ellen Siska

posted July 1, 2009

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Athlon Sports:
Horsepower Rankings: Back to the Beach by Matt Taliaferro

Auto Racing Daily:
Finally, Good News About TV Ratings And Truck Series’ Future by Jerry Bonkowski;
Hoorahs & Wazzups From NASCAR This Week by Dave Grayson

Bleacher Report:
NASCAR Then & Now: Gordon Wins First Night Race At Daytona by Rob Tiongson

CBS Sports:
Feud of the Week: Under the weather; first timers; early risers by Brian De Los Santos and Pete Pistone

Charlotte NASCAR Examiner:
Lampoon of the Week: Brian Vickers by Viv Bernstein

Daly Planet:
Huge Wednesday Of NASCAR TV Stories For ESPN by John Daly

Daytona Beach News Journal:
A 'Hail Mary' touchdown - Stewart has helped Haas go from prison to the pinnacle of Cup racing by Godwin Kelly

Detroit NASCAR Examiner:
Does RCR have a long term future? by Josh Lobdell

Dialed In:
Lucky Dog! Joey Logano Wins at New Hampshire – Smart Crew Chief – In Position to Win! by Claire B. Lang

Everyday Joe:
NASCAR’s New Blood by Warren Hayashi

fanzonesports:
Joey Logano.. And the Rains Came by Sal Sigala Jr.

Florida Times Union:
NASCAR's new model? Danica Patrick move would make a lot of cents by Don Coble

Florida Today:
Duo struggling but optimistic by Mark DeCotis

FoxSports:
2009 -- A different kind of year by Darrell Waltrip;
New restart rule adds intrigue to Daytona by Larry McReynolds;
Logano, Reutimann each need another win by Jeff Owens

Frontstretch:
Did You Notice? ... Ganassi Kept The Wrong Guy, Logano's A Little Too Shy, And Money Talks by Tom Bowles;
Mirror Driving: Logano A Legend Already?, Loudon's Last Gasp, And Who's Hall Of Fame Worthy;
No News Is Bad News: Dark Days Still Loom On The Horizon For NASCAR by Vito Pugliese;
Top Ten Reasons New Hampshire Was The Only Race This Year To See A Ratings Increase by Jeff Meyer;
Frontstretch Sprint Cup Power Rankings: Top 15 After New Hampshire compiled by Mike Neff

Insider Racing News:
Joey Logano Earned His Victory On Sunday by Chuck Abrams

LaidbackRacing:
Tailgating: What You Need to Know About Daytona by Jo Ann Hlavac;
Cup Corner: Daytona Fantasy Forecast by Ron Engel;
Mad Mikie's Rants & Raves by Mad Mikie

Las Vegas Sun:
Anticipating the restarts at Daytona by Mike Smith

NASCAR.com:
Minor-league expectations for a major-league sport? by David Caraviello;
Head2Head: Who's next for their first Cup victory?

NASCAR Media:
The Weekend Daytona Preview page

NASCAR: Beyond the Track:
Here's who the top-25 nominees for NASCAR's Hall of Fame should be by Matt Myftiu

NASCAR Examiner:
Your turn: NASCAR’s Chase for the Championship, good or bad? by Greg Engle

NASCAR Insiders:
Ask The Insiders Wednesday #30 by T.C.

NASCAR Notes:
Would George Washington Attempt to Woo NASCAR Dad Votes? by Micah Roberts

NASCAR This Week:
The time is now for Earnhardt Jr. by Monte Dutton

Orlando Sentinel:
NASCAR is a team sport for successful owner Rick Hendrick by Tania Ganguli

Ovalscreamin’:
Ghosts of the Coke Zero 400 – Act II

RaceTalkRadio:
Man Boobs, Fame & Underachievers by Lori Munro and Dennis Michelsen

Racin' Today:
No Shortage of Worth Candidates For Hall of Fame and
Forget Level, Playing Field Has Been Plowed Up by Rick Minter;
Freebie Leaves Kahne Missing The Point by Larry Woody

RacingOne:
RacingOne Power Rankings

RacingGal:
Apology Extended? by Victoria Lane

RacingWithRich:
The time may have finally come to move Daytona to the end of the NASCAR schedule by Richard Allen

Reading Eagle:
Racing Around: A 30th Anniversary Remembered Forever by Mike Feltenberger

Running Wide Open:
Daytona picks from the experts by Joe VanHoose

SceneDaily:
Some fans won't miss Bill Weber in TNT booth by Jeff Gluck;
Bobby Hillin’s career started – and ended – while he was young by Steve Waid;
Another wet winner at Daytona? by Mike Hembree;
Should Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tony Eury Jr. have been split sooner? by Kris Johnson

SPEEDtv:
Cookies and Milk by Wendy Venturini;
IMS Makes CEO Change by Robin Miller

SpeedwayMedia:
Chase Watch: 17 down, 9 to go by Larry Taylor;
On Pit Road: Kyle Busch screws up again by Joe Dunn;
Call it Destiny: New Hampshire was written in the stars for Logano/Zipadelli by Heath Heidemann

Sports Illustrated:
Stewart stays on top, as Logano wins in his old #20 by Tom Bowles;
NASCAR's inaugural HOF class by Tim Tuttle

Stock Car History Online:
The Don Hunter Collection: Janet Guthrie

Tampa Motorsports Examiner:
At last NASCAR's king has found a knight by Dwight Drum

Toronto Sun:
Lady luck fuels Logano by Dean McNulty

USA Today:
Identity crisis: Can NASCAR reach old, new fans effectively? by Nate Ryan

Vegas Insider
Daytona Preview by Micah Roberts

Virginian Pilot:
Weber out at TNT; Mayfield case ongoing by Dustin Long

Weekender:
Pitpass: Petty’s milestone changed NASCAR by Timothy J. Raub

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2/23/2004

CNN's Larry King Live: for those who missed the show in 2004: Interview With NASCAR Drivers Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jeff Gordon

3/23/2002
Good Explanation of the history of the 43 car field, provisionals, etc at NASCAR.com: 43-car field a product of slow change by Dave Rodman.

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