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NASCAR’s Generation 6 Cars Still a Big Question, Even After Vegas
When the black and whites flew at Sin City, it was Matt Kenseth with Kasey Kahne next, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Jimmie Johnson, Junior, Martin Truex, Kevin Harvick and Paul Menard before what appeared to be a pretty decent crowd. You might also enjoy…Notable Quotable: Joey Logano, On “The Stenica…PURE EVEL: Third Grade, Lemon Sharks, and an Authentic…Atop the [...]
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TV Times – Everyone But Jimmie Johnson Was Surprised He Won
The Daytona 500 became another coup for Jimmie Johnson, his second 500 win. ”We had a great fast car and our game plan worked very well. So now everyone can buy a Chevy!” he exclaimed sporting a wide grin in victory lane. You might also enjoy…Notable Quotables: Gordon, Johnson, & Harvick On Who…Notable Quotable: Joey Logano, On “The Stenica…Notable Quotables: [...]
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TV Times – Sprint Cup Drivers Trying to Adjust to the G6 Cars
Saturday night’s Sprint Unlimited didn’t really answer any questions about the new G6 car. As a matter of fact, we may not know what the verdict is until after the Thursday Duels and Sunday’s 500. You might also enjoy…Looking in the Rearview Mirror: MartinsvilleYes, There is a NASCAR Media Day in Colorado!Looking in the Rearview Mirror: [...]
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ROLEX 24 at DAYTONA Kicks Off the 2013 Auto Racing Season
The 51st Rolex 24 at Daytona takes place this coming weekend, once again pitting top drivers and teams against one of the toughest challenges in endurance motor sport. The 24-hour race at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. EST this Saturday, January 26. When the green flag drops, [...]
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TV Times – Will NASCAR Ever Get Back The Fans They Once Had?
Knowledgeable sources in the motor racing community here in the USA and elsewhere believe that motorsports’ best days are over. You might also enjoy…TV Times – “Milk Bowl” Format Could…TV Times – NBC Sports Wants NASCAR TV RightsTV Times – Have They Put the “Stock” Back…TV Times (Extra): The Buzz From New HampshireHarvick Wins at California
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TV Times – NBC Sports Wants NASCAR TV Rights
The Motor Racing Network (MRN) recently revealed that the NBC Sports Channel, formerly known as Versus, is looking for a piece of NASCAR action to possibly knock out ESPN/ABC for the last third of the NASCAR Sprint Cup races. NBC Sports is also currently out shopping for top TV sports programs beyond the NASCAR Sprint Cup as well. [...]
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TV Times – Will Things Get Better For NASCAR In 2013?
Now that all the changes that Brian France had made in NASCAR are back to what they were originally, will there be a turn around for NASCAR? We’re being told that the economy is improving and that we are on the road to a substantial recovery. Yet from many people’s points of view, this recession [...]
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TV Times – Have They Put the “Stock” Back Into Stock Cars?
The SPEED REPORT on the same-named cable network recently had some interesting coverage of the NASCAR shakedown runs of the new Chevys, Fords and Toyotas as they were held at Charlotte Motor Speedway. We were impressed on how closely the new Cup cars now resemble those that can be found in showrooms today. Also many [...]
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TV Times – Stewart Says “No” to Indy While Keselowski Says “Yes”
According to reports bandied about including those on the Speed Channel, Tony Stewart nixed an offer given to him by team owner Roger Penske to race an Indy Car at IMS on Memorial Day weekend. The reason given was that he has too much on his plate at this time. Besides having his hands full in the NASCAR wars, Tony felt that [...]
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TV Times – The Captain Entices Smoke to Race in the Indy 500
There have been several reports around stating that NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion car owner Roger Penske is offering NASCAR standout driver Tony Stewart an Indy 500 ride. Could this be an attempt to heighten NASCAR fans’ interest in the event? You might also enjoy…TV Times – The Captain Gets First ‘Dega WinTV Times: Mr. Penske [...]
