Feature Articles
NASCAR’s Newest Star
Trevor Bayne, a name not known by many just a year ago, has become NASCAR’s newest star in the premier series. Bayne raced in his first ever cup start in the 2010 season. Few would ever have predicted him to win his second start, let alone the Daytona 500. Trevor Bayne has surprised and impressed the NASCAR community with... Read More »
From Bad Boy to Good Guy?
From the moment Kurt Busch entered the Cup Series in 2003, the was labeled the “bad boy.” He was cocky and not afraid to say what was on his mind. He continuously talked poorly about the more experienced, veteran drivers. He simply showed no one respect. Now, eight years later, he appears to have completely changed. Is this possible?... Read More »
Kyle Busch: A True Champion?
During the 2008 season, Kyle Busch won a cup race on every type of race track. Not only did he win on each race track type, but he dominated at each. Kyle swept the cup road course races. Kyle won at the fast tracks such as Atlanta, Daytona and Talladega. Kyle also won on the smaller tracks such as... Read More »
More Than Just Fan Friendly
This week I was blessed with the opportunity to travel along with the NASCAR “city” to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. I toured the track a few years ago, but I have never been to this track for a race weekend. I arrived Friday afternoon and was overwhelmed by the number of people present. Never, in my NASCAR weekend experience,... Read More »
Testing Policy: Revisions?
The multiple adjustments made to the chase formant demonstrate that NASCAR is not afraid of alteration. Will this be the case with the testing policy instated in 2009? The policy was implemented due to smaller teams’ economic struggles. NASCAR hoped to level out the playing field. Eight races into the season, the new policy seems to be working. Although... Read More »
