NASCAR Rivals: Slicks vs. Grooves
August 6, 2008 by Tim Zaegel
Filed under Racing
It was undoubtedly one of the most historic moments in NASCAR when they decided to convert the Nationwide Series field from the “slick” tires that they typically run to “grooved” tires at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve this past Saturday for the NAPA Auto Parts 200. With heavy rain working its way to the track and cars sliding all over the place, NASCAR made the call to do just what they’ve been talking about doing and race in the rain.
Incase you missed the action on Saturday afternoon, here’s some video to show you how the cars were handling on the regular slick …read more
Barrett’s In Search of the Record Books
April 19, 2008 by Tim Zaegel
Filed under Racing
Earlier this week, Stanton Barrett – driver of the no. 30 SBA Racing Chevrolet, and owner of SBA Racing itself – called up his father, Stan Barrett, and asked him to drive the no. 31 car in the upcoming Corona Mexico 200 in the Nationwide Series. Stan has competed in 19 races in the [then] Winston Cup Series, but hasn’t driven in one of NASCAR’s top series since 1990. Furthermore, if the 64-year-old were to qualify for the event, this would mark the first occasion in NASCAR’s illustrious history that a father drove a car in the race for a …read more




