I may never know what drives the disdain I have towards Jimmie Johnson.
I do know there is a direct correlation between his on-track success and post-race affability and my (not always so) private mockery of him.
This week’s (November 24, 2008) issue of Sport’s Illustrated featuring Jimmie Johnson on the cover with the billing NASCAR Cool [...]

In his short NASCAR career, Kyle Busch has won a ton of races and also rankled more than a few drivers, fans and even teammates. Many fans tend to overlook the immense talent and achievements and only focus on the negatives. It’s not a fair opinion, so hopefully Busch continues to do things like he [...]

Winner Update: I have used our random drawing method to select the three winners of the Dale Earnhardt DVD. The three winners are: Mike Henry (comment #10), Budwrench (comment #17) and Harold (comment #14). Thanks to everyone that participated!

A&E Home Video has done it again. Another one of their high-quality videos for the NASCAR fan [...]

Back to back 1.5 mile tracks creates a dearth of storylines. The top cars last week will be the top cars this week. The tires are likely similar, although Texas offers more grip than Atlanta. Jimmie Johnson will enter Phoenix with the points lead, so nothing to see there. There weren’t any feud-starting wrecks at [...]

It seems like everyone loves Atlanta. The high banking and even higher speeds means people can pass wherever their cars work. The downside is that cars get very strung out, so while your car might be able to pass anywhere on the track you first have to have someone in sight before overtaking said cars. [...]

UPDATE: Entrant’s scores and the two winners are available here.

“I hate engine gunk!”
“I know you do.”
Do you know (at least one of) the people exchanging those lines?
If you watch NASCAR you have surely seen the commercial with Kevin Harvick and the two ’scientists’ on their daily car pool commute.
The good folks that help promote the [...]

Seriously, how could anyone not cheer for Jeff Burton?
Maybe during his Roush years someone could find enough faults with Burton to boo him, but it would be tough. He’s not the Most Popular Driver, but is like Mark Martin because he’s almost universally liked and respected.
Just Like Mark Martin
In fact, if Martin wasn’t so small, [...]

I live in a neighborhood where it’s not uncommon for the residents to proudly hang the flag of our country off their front porch or garage. Even more common is the showing of support for their favorite sports team. Take enough turns around our neighborhood you’ll spot a banner or flag for a [...]

Ah, Charlotte. The only night race in the Chase, the best 1.5 mile track in NASCAR and it’s a home race for all of the teams, what more could you ask for? After a wild Talladega race, the top drivers should return to the top of the leader board this weekend. Carl Edwards, Jimmie Johnson [...]

Two days later and everyone is still in a huff about NASCAR’s decision in favor of Sir Tony Stewart. The ambiguity of the rules certainly left more room for interpretation than Stewart left for Regan Smith above the yellow line.
Let’s begin with what we knew prior to the race. Restrictor plate races have a unique [...]