Opinions on Racing
One of my racing ‘buddy’s from down Chattanooga was has been giving me the "heat" the past couple of days — we’re basically not agreeing on anything about anybody for the 2003 season. He thinks Ryan’s going to falter because of the switch to Dodge; that the "uniform" body style will create even greater disparity […]
Well, another cherished NASCAR conceit just went down the drain. Aero-matching was supposed to put an end to politicking over aerodynamics. It was supposed to equalize the cars to where no team felt their marque impeded its ability to go to the front. It was supposed to…… Now wait a minute – do you think […]
The title certainly is accurate – Crying Time Will Start With Daytona Test.1 But it’s actually a bit premature, for the crying has never really ended. The 2003 Chevrolet has had "several good test sessions. The A+ rating in the test notes already set the tone for politics at Daytona." So what can we expect […]
My plan was to get this written by year’s end, but a little late is better than never; well at least in my eyes. There is so much in the mix for next season, it’s hard to sort through; younger vs. older, driver/crew chief switches, manufacturer changes. With that in mind, decided to break it […]
It is over, it is all over! Now we know who is in the AFC Playoff picture after 13 teams came down to the final game – and it even came down to multi-tasking, simultaneously watching the Patriots rally against the Dolphins, the Panthers sack the Saints out of the playoffs, and the Browns show […]
I thought I would turn over a new leaf and not complain about the banquet because it is what it is, however, after several discussions with the rank and file members of the racing world, I thought I’d add my two cents worth. My thought is pretty much the same – the banquet was poorly […]
NASCAR has come a very long way from its beginnings in the latter 1940s. And part of the package has been the stick-and-ball mentality of "how come we’re not making more money?" even when millions are earned per season. So is the stage set by Ken Berger’s December 8 "Gas Money" piece in Newsday.1 Compared […]
Hard to believe, but it wasn’t two years ago that Andy Petree’s race team was among the best in the sport. Today is is preparing for 2003, but with a lot of uncertainty. Ken Schrader is scheduled to drive for Petree, but the team needs sponsorship, and there have been layoffs. It was a very […]
Well as everyone is surely aware, the Winston Cup Series Awards Banquet is being held this week in New York City. The televised broadcast will begin at 8:00 p.m. Eastern, Friday on TNT. I started to do a rundown of the top ten; but changed my mind. Basically it’s been a strange season, with a […]
Ray Evernham appears to have fallen behind on his word. Numerous times he boasted, "Casey is the future of Evernham Motorsports." So much for the future. On Monday, Casey Atwood was released from his contract with Evernham Motorsports. Just a year ago Casey Atwood was removed from the 19 car after Evernham moved him to […]