It’s no huge secret that Ryan Newman and Rusty Wallace were never exactly the closest of friends during the few short years that they teamed together at Penske Racing earlier this decade, and their relationship was again tested this past weekend at Indianapolis, and it was Rusty that fired the opening shots.
Baffled at the notion that anyone would ever dare leave a man that he has such deep respect for, Roger Penske and his organization, Rusty allegated that it was Penske Racing’s decision to let Newman go and that they’d fired him.
“He didn’t leave,” Wallace stated. “I’ve read many, many …read more

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5. “Boogity, Boogity, Boogity!” - It was pretty catchy at first, and then it just became tolerable for awhile. Let’s face it, though, at this point it’s just redundant and played out, and it brings serious question to the vocabulary range of Darrell Waltrip. Let’s find something new, shall we?
4. Retired Drivers Not Retiring – These days, I just don’t know anymore what it means when a driver says they’re retiring, because for a large handful of these guys it really just means that they’re moving to a part-time schedule. Mark Martin had a farewell …read more

Recent Winners:
2007 – Jeff Gordon, Casey Mears
2006 – Kasey Kahne (x2)
2005 – Jimmie Johnson (x2)
Recent Polesitters:
2007 – Ryan Newman (x2)
2006 – Scott Riggs (x2)
2005 – Elliott Sadler, Ryan Newman
Best Driver Ratings (from racingone.com):
1. Jimmie Johnson – 120.2
2. Kyle Busch – 94.3
3. Mark Martin – 93.2
4. Kasey Kahne – 92.9
5. Carl Edwards – 88.6
Best Driver Averages (from racingone.com):
1. Jimmie Johnson – 6.8
2. Carl Edwards – 7.3
3. Bobby LaBonte – 9.3
4. Mark Martin – 12.1
5. Tony Stewart – 12.9
Most Wins – Bobby Allison, Darrell Waltrip (6)
Most Poles – David Pearson (12)
Most Top 5’s – Bobby Allison, Richard Petty (23)
Most Top 10’s – …read more

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It’s another week off from points racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, but this week brings us something a little different … NASCAR’s annual All-Star weekend from Lowe’s Motor Speedway. For those of you unfamiliar with the format of this great race, it’s very different from what you’ll find in Major League Baseball, or the National Football League, or the National Baskeball Association. Instead of the fans voting in the best of the best, here in NASCAR, the fans will vote in only one entry. The rest of the …read more

The votes are in, and I’ve tallied your winners. So, strap in, and let’s get you ringside for the first-ever NASCAR Mania! Enjoy!
Rookie Brawl – Five Way Elimination Match:
Patrick Carpentier and Regan Smith eliminated one another via a double countout. Dario Franchitti pinned Sam Hornish Jr via a Small Package. Then, Michael McDowell closed the match out by defeating Franchitti with his patented finishing move, the “Suicide Spin,” to pick up the victory. Following the match, Aric Almirola attacked McDowell from behind, claiming that he should have had the opportunity to compete in the match, stating that he, too, is …read more

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Last week, Aaron Fike stunned the entire sports world when he revealed to ESPN the Magazine that he had been using heroin on race days during his rookie season in the Craftsman Truck Series, and ever since, NASCAR’s substance abuse policy has been the hottest subject in the garage area.
For over two decades, it has been NASCAR’s policy that they would reserve the right to issue random drug testing, and would do so if there were “reasonable suspicion.” Several of NASCAR’s top stars, however, feel that this policy has …read more

10.  Good for anyone: The 2008 Ward Burton dictionary.
9.  From sibling to sibling:  The Darrell Waltrip, “I’ve Got You Covered” excuse kit.
8.  From boyfriend to girlfriend: Kurt Busch cover-up makeup kit.
7.  From girlfriend to boyfriend:  “Kyle Petty Knockout” video game.
6.  From boyfriend to girlfriend: Bottle of Jeremy Mayfield ’99 Octane perfume.
5.  From boyfriend to girlfriend: A Jeff Gordon Rainbow Carebare.
4.  From Mother to young Son:  A case of Kasey Kahne non-alcoholic beer.
3.  From boyfriend to girlfriend:  A 2008 Tony Stewart custom whig.
2.  From Son to Mother:  Dale Earnhardt Jr. “Greatest Mom Ever!” coffee mug.
1.  From girlfriend to boyfriend:  Dalana Harvick

Yesterday I said that Kyle Busch needs to get over the Car Of Tomorrow attitude. Darrell Waltrip agrees:
I hate that Kyle Busch got out of his car and didn’t enjoy his winning moment at Bristol because it’s a huge accomplishment. He’s a young guy, and like so many young, energetic drivers are guilty of doing, he’ll probably realize that he said some things that he shouldn’t have.
But Darrell gave him more slack than I did. I don’t like ‘attitude’ whether it comes from Juan Montoya or Kyle Busch. They make a lot of money for what they do. As far …read more

Most caution laps run in one race? 167 in July 1965 at Bristol. Winner Ned Jarrett was one of only two cars to finish on the lead lap in the Volunteer 500, where just 13 of 36 cars finished the race. More facts in By the Numbers at nascar.com.
Fewest caution laps in one race? Bristol, in July 1971. Despite that fact, winner Charlie Glotzbach was the only driver to finish on the lead lap in the Volunteer 500.
Driver with the most Bristol wins? Darrel Waltrip with 12. He won seven in a row in the early 1980s.