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Denny Hamlin Will Use Injury as Motivation to Win

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This past Friday, while playing a game of basketball with some friends, Denny Hamlin suffered an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He announced his decision to put off surgery until the end of the 2010 Sprint Cup Season.

Before this injury occurred, the driver had been considered a favorite [...]

NASCAR: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

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The 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Media Tour presented one common theme throughout the event. The message was a promise of commitment to the drivers and fans to continue to listen and improve the sport.

As proof of this, they announced some exciting new changes for the upcoming season with an emphasis on putting [...]

Dale Earnhardt Jr. – The Next Country Music Sensation

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The following is NOT to be taken seriously, just a humorous look at some of our favorite NASCAR drivers.

Everyone is giving their NASCAR predictions for 2010 so I thought I’d try something different.  I’ve always believed in the merits of having a 5 year plan so the following is a list of my [...]

NASCAR 2010- Top Stories to Watch

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As the New Year begins racing fans are eagerly anticipating the next season of NASCAR. After a year of highs and lows, heartaches and triumps, 2010 holds the promise of new stories to be told.

For Dale Earnhardt Jr., this may be the turning point of his career. Will he be able to turn [...]

JR Motorsports Introduces Danica Patrick to Media: All Show & Little Tell

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A re-vamped JR Motorsports held a press conference today to showcase their Nationwide team. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was joined by co-owners Kelley Earnhardt and Tony Eury Jr. Driver of the #7, Danica Patrick, driver of the #88, Kelly Bires, and Tony Eury Sr. were also present.

As the questions began to [...]

NASCAR Sprint Cup 2009: A Look in the Rearview Mirror

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Now that the 2009 season is over, NASCAR fans are left with a sense of emptiness as they eagerly anticipate 2010. But before we put this season to rest, let’s take a look back at the highlights, disappointments and surprises of 2009.

The season ended with a bang as Jimmie Johnson [...]

Lowes Motor Speedway-Last Stand for Bottom Chase Contenders

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Saturday’s NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowes Motor Speedway marks the halfway point in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. It may also be the make or break event for the lower echelon Chase contenders looking to get back into the thick of the playoffs.

For those sitting in positions seven [...]