posted April 15, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Chat Transcript: Terry Labonte;
Monday Rundown: Johnson's win perhaps not as telling as Edwards' solid run
- Arizona Daily Star:
At NASCAR, in the pits is actually pretty cool by Jaynelle Ramon
- Autoweek:
NASCAR, drivers react to drug issue by Al Pearce
- CBS Sports:
Power Rankings: Fuel gambit pays off for more than just J.J. by Brian De Los Santos
- Cup Scene Daily:
Just What The Heck is Under California Speedway? by Amy Hair
- Daly Planet:
Schrader Anchors "Lights Out" Edition Of TWIN and
Labonte Slows The Pace On "NASCAR Now" by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Martin's fuel too costly by Godwin Kelly
- Florida Today:
Hendrick fans can breathe a sigh of relief by Mark DeCotis
- FoxSports:
Phoenix was a gas by Darrell Waltrip;
Numbers tell the story at Phoenix by Jorge A. Mondaca;
Pieces come together, but questions remain at RCR by Larry McReynolds and Jeff Hammond
- Frontstretch:
Playing It Safe : Martin's Team Trades Victory For Conservative Top 5 Finish. Why? by Vito Pugliese;
Running Their Mouth : Subway Fresh Fit 500 by Beth Lunkenheimer;
Striving For Mediocrity : The NASCAR Way To Victory Lane by S.D. Grady;
Does The Three-Peat For Johnson Start Here? by Danny Peters;
Nationwide Series Breakdown: Bashas' Supermarketrs 200 by Bryan Davis Keith
- Insider Racing News:
NASCAR Needs To Step Up To A Real Drug Policy by Allen Madding
- LaidbackRacing:
Mad Mikie's Random Rants and Raves by Mad Mikie
- Lexington Dispatch:
Fuel frustrates drivers at Subway Fresh Fit 500 by Ben White
- Long Island Press:
What's Your 20? Press Sprint Cup Rankings by Josh Stewart
- Motorsports Soapbox:
NASCAR's Drug Policy Has It Half Right by Dave Moody
- NASCAR.com:
Current top 12 looks very familiar to last season's by Joe Menzer
- Race Journal Online:
Cheers and Jeers - Hot Dogs, Apple Pie, Chevrolet - Hold the Baseball, Please by Carol Einarsson
- RaceTalkRadio:
Dissin' NASCAR Fans and Good to the Last Drop by Dennis Michelsen;
SOZ Says: It's more than drug testing, it's about respect by Mike Harper
- RacingOne:
No Slow Start for Hendrick by Pete Pistone
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Drug tests elusive for drivers: Cup's top racers say NASCAR never has tested any of them and
Racing Notes by Jill Erwin
- SceneDaily:
Twinge of pain for Mark Martin by Carolyn Brewster;
The episode that forced NASCAR to adapt by Steve Waid
- SPEEDtv:
The ‘Real Deal’ with Jeff Burton by Wendy Venturini;
Only A Matter of Time by Tom Jensen;
Tradin’ Paint at Phoenix with Tom Jensen by Kyle Petty;
My Take on NASCAR’s Drug Testing Policy by Dave Despain
- SpeedwayMedia:
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly - Okay, Chad Knaus Is A Bloody Genius & I'm Not The Next Fabio by Ron Thornton;
Fans Voice: NASCAR Boring, Junior Still Winless, and FOX Sports Screw-Up by Brett Baldeck
- Sports Illustrated:
Drivers take aim at NASCAR by Bruce Martin
- Stock Car Gazette:
Things That Go "Bump" in the World of Stock Car Racing by Becky Davidson;
TV Times - Texas TV Ratings Drop 4 Percent by Lou Modestino
- StockCar Review
In Racing, Money Is Needed by Lisa Fowler
- Thatsracin:
Top three hold ground in ThatsRacin.com rankings by David Poole;
Dale Talked Turkey by Tom Higgins
- Winston Salem Journal:
Several drivers facing difficulties by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
Juniors can’t blame tools for lack of winning by Jay Hart;
Waving the Checkers: Phoenix by Ricky Craven;
Fox somehow screws both baseball fans and NASCAR fans by Jay Busbee
posted April 14, 2008
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- Alabama Live:
No, it wasn't comparable to the Heidi game by Doug Demmons
- Arizona Republic:
Johnson ends team's drought by Mark Armijo
- Augusta Chronicle:
Johnson grabs Hendrick a win by Don Coble
- Auto Racing Daily
Johnson Has Just Enough Juice For Victory
- CawsnJaws.com:
Commercial breakdown, driver focus, and links related to the Subway Fresh Fit 500 by Cheryl Walker
- CBS Sports:
Hendrick gets first win; Junior still waiting, not minding by Pete Pistone
- CloseFinishes:
Reasonable Suspicion NASCAR Drug Policy No Longer Good Enough by John Close
- Cup Scene Daily:
Just One More Reason To Hate The Yankees by Greg Engle;
The Earnhardt Nation Is Coming Around by Amy Hair
- Daly Planet:
Schrader vs. Labonte On A Monday TV Match-Up by John Daly
- Frontstretch:
Matt McLaughlin's Thinkin' Out Loud : Subway Fresh Fit 500 by Matt McLaughlin;
Ten Points To Ponder ...After Phoenix by Tommy Thompson;
For Junior, Patience Is A Virtue by Tom Bowles;
Bubble Breakdown: Reutimann Muscles His Way Into The Top 35 ... Again by Mike Ravesi;
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: Sam Hornish Jr. Carries Banner For Penske Racing by Bryan Davis Keith
- Gaston Gazette:
Junior: Just a Matter of Time and
Steady hand and cool command by Monte Dutton
- Insider Racing News
Media and Fan Day at Richmond International Raceway by Kim Roberson
- Inside the Pit Box:
FOX Sport''s sends a clear message, race fans don''t matter by Sharon Bundy
- Long Island Press NASCAR
Unlike Tiger, NASCAR Finding Right Mix With Junior by Josh Stewart
- Los Angeles Times:
Jimmie Johnson gets Hendrick team going by Jim Peltz
- NASCAR.com:
Edwards among those to dodge trouble at Phoenix by David Caraviello;
Notebook: Yeley leaves his hometown outside top 35 by Raygan Swan
- New York Daily News:
Fox picks NASCAR over Yanks finish by Bill Price and Bob Raissman
- On Pit Road:
Johnson Finally Puts Hendrick in Victory Lane by Steve Wronkowicz
- Racing Daily:
Sprint Cup Power Rankings after Phoenix by Skip Jefferson;
It's Just My Opinion - Drug Testing In NASCAR by Sue Kellogg
- RacingWithRich:
Is Hendrick really "back"? by Richard Allen
- South Georgia Sports Network:
For What It's Worth, My 2 Cents About NASCAR by Dale Hall
- SpeedwayMedia:
The fighting double 8 by Tammyrae Benscoter
- Splash and Go:
Wanted: Part-time Driver over the Age of 45; Must Be Team Player - Mark Martin Fits the Bill by B.A. Carter
- Sporting News:
Sporting News Top 10 by Bill Marx
- Sports Illustrated:
Five Things: Here comes Hendrick, Little E's resurgence and more by Lars Anderson
- Star Courier:
Kenseth’s son looks like schoolboy, drives like dad by Doug Goodman
- Statesville Record and Landmark:
Dale Jarrett speaks about his successes through God at Watermark Church by J.R. Munoz-McNally
- Stock Car Gazette:
Track Trash - PheeOnix by Racing Maniac;
Fike's Drug Admission Sparks Demand and Debate by Doug Turnbull
- StockCar Review:
Impressive/Unimpressive: Desert Heat by Joe Jacobs
- Stock Car Science:
The Science of ...G-Forces by Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
- Toronto Star:
NASCAR needs drug testing by Norris McDonald
- USA Today:
Johnson win ends Hendrick drought by Nate Ryan
- Yahoo Sports:
Phoenix Observations by Bob Margolis
posted April 13, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Gamble and lose? Not when Johnson and Knaus are making the bets by Terry Blount
- Arizona Republic:
Crew members join in switch to NASCAR and
Q & A on burning NASCAR topics and
Moorad stays patient with NASCAR team/Notes by Michael Knight;
Johnson avoids pitting, wins at PIR by Mark Armijo;
Notes from PIR: Where's Ashley Judd? and
Martin turns back clock at PIR by Jim Gintonio
- Associated Press:
Johnson Gets First NASCAR Win of 2008 by Mike Harris
- Athlon Sports:
Johnson, Knaus take risk and trophy in Phoenix by Amanda Brahler
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
NASCAR needs random drug testing; even most of the drivers want it by Lindsey Young
- Daly Planet:
Fox Sports Caught In No-Win Situation by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Stewart set big standard: Rookies expected to perform now by Godwin Kelly
- East Valley Tribune:
NASCAR still a mystery after story lines fall flat by Scott Bordow;
Johnson gets 1st ’08 win for Hendrick, 2nd straight at PIR by Michael Welton
- Gaston Gazette:
Best stretch of the season starting soon and
Johnson rises, Phoenix-like by Monte Dutton
- Insider Racing News
Jimmie Johnson Back In Victory Lane with Fuel Mileage Strategy by Ron Felix
- Los Angeles Times:
Johnson gambles and wins Sprint Cup race by Jim Peltz
- NASCAR.com:
On brink of victory, Martin finds only more heartbreak by David Caraviello;
Engine problems hinder Dodge's front-row starters by Raygan Swan
- RacingOne:
Hot Laps by Pete Pistone
- SceneDaily:
Drugs, in some form, aren't new to NASCAR by Steve Waid;
Fewer three-day race weekends are a good idea by Jared Turner
- SPEEDtv:
Johnson, Knaus Outfox Competition and
Martin Still The Man For DEI and
Subway Fresh Fit 500 BLOG by Tom Jensen
- Winston Salem Journal:
Fitness Buff: Edwards works hard to stay in shape for those long hours fighting for track position by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo! Sports:
Knaus' brilliant strategy by Jerry Bonkowski;
Fear factor by Jay Hart
posted April 12, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Is Burton leading the points a surprise? Not the way he looks at it by David Newton;
Kyle Petty deserves better and
Drivers brainstorming ideas for improving Cup car by Terry Blount;
Gordon hoping Arizona cures what ails 24 team after Texas by John Schwarb;
Eliminator has been getting close, but will JJ seal the deal? by Matthew Willis;
Spin the Black Circle: Subway Fresh Fit 500 by Christopher Harris
- Arizona Republic:
Gordon 'realistic' about Indy 500 by Michael Knight;
Edwards the driver to beat by Mark Armijo
- Associated Press:
[Jeff] Gordon Ready to Rebound by Mike Harris
- CBS Sports:
Trip to desert should bring drought on complaints by Pete Pistone
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
NASCAR needs some car adjustment by Lindsey Young
- Cup Scene Daily:
Short Tracks Rule But What Happens When NASCAR’s in Town? by Amy Hair
- East Valley Tribune:
Border Patrol recruits NASCAR fans at PIR by Hadley Mick and Amanda Soto;
PIR notebook: RCR drivers take owner's philosophy to heart and
Edwards positioned as Sprint Cup's driver to beat by Michael Welton;
Busch pulls away late, wins 2nd straight Nationwide race by Andrew Nordmeier
- FoxSports:
Phoenix short race puts premium on setup by Larry McReynolds
- Frontstretch:
Think Twice Before Playing Poker With Aaron Fike by Jeff Meyer
- Gaston Gazette:
The Nationwide quandary and
Safe, yes, but sound? by Monte Dutton
- Insider Racing News:
NASCAR Safety a Never-Ending Battle by Rebecca Gladden
- Los Angeles Times:
NASCAR ready for run in desert/Notes and
NASCAR's Edwards and Sadler have some fun by Jim Peltz
- Marion Daily Republican:
Let's Go Racin'!: Was it the power of the duck? by De Powell
- MSNBC:
Kyle Busch will bring the desert heat by Johnny Benson
- NASCAR.com:
The best seat in NASCAR isn't really a seat at all and
RCR's legacy of durability alive and well team-wide by David Caraviello;
Stewart's vast experience at Phoenix gives him edge by Raygan Swan
- RacingOne:
Hot Edwards Ready for Phoenix by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich
Kahne, Biffle looking to stay on track by Richard Allen
- Roanoke Times:
Historically significant teams struggling to survive by Dustin Long
- San Francisco Chronicle:
Edwards gets handle on tomorrow's car today by Tom FitzGerald
- SceneDaily:
Balancing testing with race weekends is a challenge for teams by Rea White
- SPEEDtv:
The Answer Man and
Phoenix Seems Simple Enough by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
Busch Dominates the Desert by Jonathan Lintner;
Busch wins the Bashas' Supermarkets 200 by Ed Coombs
- Sports Illustrated:
Necessary evil: The unloved Car of Today has proven to be a life saver by Lars Anderson
- Tampa Tribune:
Edwards Has Stormed Out Of Gate by Tony Fabrizio
- Virginia Pilot:
What they're saying ...by Dustin Long
- Yahoo Sports:
Needing to rise in Phoenix by Jerry Bonkowski
posted April 11, 2008
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Walker trying to revive racing career derailed by positive drug test by David Newton;
Subway Fresh Fit 500 Preview by Mark Garrow;
Hangin' With Hamlin: Special paint scheme for a special cause;
Harvick licking his chops at PIR by Mark Ashenfelter;
Great beginnings by John Schwarb
- Arizona Republic:
Newman captures 4th PIR pole by Mark Armijo;
Yeley: Sport needs drug testing and
Would Tiger be a winner in NASCAR? by Michael Knight
- Associated Press:
Newman Wins Another Pole and
NASCAR Stars Call for Drug Testing by Mike Harris
- Athlon Sports:
Vito's Vent: Hot-Button Issues as NASCAR Nears the Quarter Pole by Vito Pugliese
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Bowyer salutes Edwards' crew/Notes by Rick Minter
- Caledonian Record:
Strap In Is 10 Years Old Today by Biggy Bigelow
- Cup Scene Daily:
Night Time is the Right Time for Racing by Amy Hair
- Daily Nonpareil:
NASCAR Scene: Big crash in Texas for NASCAR rookie by Marsha Hoffman
- Dallas Morning News:
NASCAR flunks drug testing and
Around the tracks by Richard Durrett
- Daly Planet:
"NASCAR On ESPN" Features Marty Reid On Friday by John Daly
- Detroit News:
New car feel is tough on many Sprint Cup drivers and
McDowell's horrific crash validates safety of new car by Angelique S. Chengelis
- East Valley Tribune:
Newman captures pole for Saturday's PIR race and
NASCAR notebook: Car of Tomorrow still not comfortable fit for drivers by Michael Welton
- femmefan.com
NASCAR and Safety -- What's the Real Issue? by Valerie Wood
- Florida Today:
Roush, RCR up, Hendrick down and
Racing suffers in fast lane off the track by Mark DeCotis
- FoxSports:
How about trying it my way? by Darrell Waltrip;
Riding with Kurt: Phoenix expectations high, but realistic by Kurt Busch;
Spinning my wheels: Picking favorites in the desert by Mike Harmon
- Frontstretch:
Driven To The Past: Kenny Wallace by John Potts;
"Our" NASCAR? Nice Try, Brian by Kurt Smith;
The More Things Change by Amy Henderson;
Nuts for Nationwide: Field-Filling Rearing Its Ugly Head Again by Bryan Davis Keith
- Gaston Gazette:
Notebook: Drivers shocked by drug admissions by Monte Dutton
- Indianapolis Star:
Pit Pass: Ganassi upset over poor start in NASCAR by Curt Cavin & Steve Ballard
- Insider Racing News:
Aaron Fike: NASCAR Never Had A Clue by Brenda Benedict
- Inside the Pit Box:
Consistency has Paul Menard and #15 team headed in the right direction by Sharon Bundy;
A New NASCAR Dilemma by Jeff Turner
- Los Angeles Times:
NASCAR's drug-testing policy under renewed scrutiny and
Nationwide race draws from sprint field by Jim Peltz
- Michigan Live:
Teams, not NASCAR, should handle druge testing by Steve Kaminski;
A panel of Michigan auto racers make their picks for Saturday night's race in Phoenix
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Racing Beat: NASCAR needs to act by Dave Kallmann
- NASCAR.com:
Kulwicki's 1988 Phoenix win much like his career by Mark Aumann;
Nationwide sees payoff as No. 2 series title sponsor by Ron Lemasters;
The 'Fabulous Factor' for Gordon keeps on going up by Raygan Swan;
Track Smack: Battling out of an odd deficit ... already
- On Pit Road:
Why Tony Stewart is Not Leaving Joe Gibbs Racing by Steve Wronkowicz
- One Bad Wheel:
Sorting Out The Sleepers by Mike Maruska
- RaceTalkRadio:
Sad to See Kyle Petty's Career End Like This by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
A Simple Solution by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
NASCAR Racing is too expensive by Richard Allen
- SceneDaily:
There's reasonable suspicion for every driver and
Sauter's silence pays off by Bob Pockrass;
NASCAR needs to act on drug policy by Jeff Owens;
McDowell's scary wreck opens eyes by Carolyn Brewster
- SPEEDtv:
[Jeff] Gordon At Crossroads For 2008 Already? and
Edwards Wouldn’t Change A Thing and
Newman Rockets To Phoenix Pole by Tom Jensen;
Trackside Producer Smith Plays Round with Jarrett by Erik Arneson
- Sporting News:
Fantasy preview: Phoenix by Roger Kuznia;
Jeff Burton proves drivers over 40 can win by Mike Hembree
- Sports Illustrated:
Inside out: NASCAR insider takes issue with CoT, picks Phoenix by Tom Bowles;
Hendrick takes a backseat to Joe Gibbs and Co. by Mark Beech
- Toyota Pit Pass:
Busch Leads 10 Toyotas Into Phoenix NASCAR Sprint Cup Race
- Treasure Coast Palm:
These are cold, dark days for Petty Enterprises by Bill Whitehead
- USA Today:
More testing could mean less griping by Nate Ryan
- Winston Salem Journal:
Wheeler, others pleading for more on-track testing by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo! Sports:
Testing: Bring it on by Jerry Bonkowski;
History for the taking by Jay Hart;
What to watch for: Subway Fresh Fit 500
posted April 10, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
NASCAR's archaic drug-testing policy needs an overhaul by Terry Blount;
Will Fike's revelation about drug use prompt NASCAR to take action? by David Newton;
The Damage Done: Aaron Fike's arrest for heroin possession didn't just spin him off NASCAR's career fast track. It also raised a red flag about the league's drug-testing policy by Ryan McGee
- AOL Sports:
NASCAR Officials Missing Point by Monte Dutton
- Arizona Republic:
Dale Jr. transforms with new team and
Circuit's identity search continues by Michael Knight;
Bowyer moving in right direction by Mark Armijo;
PIR no stranger to 'perfect' races/Notes
- AZ Starnet:
PIR marks 20 years with Cup by Michael Welton
- CBS Sports:
In case of new Cup cars, let whines diminish with age by Pete Pistone
- Cup Scene Daily:
The Kind Of ‘Fun’ That Stops Time by Amy Hair
- Dallas Morning News:
Samsung 500 leaves race fans less than revved up by Richard Durrett
- Daly Planet:
Kenny Schrader Returns To SPEED On Monday Night and
Rusty Wallace Steps-Up And Calls For Change by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Hoops boost Bowyer by Godwin Kelly
- Delaware News Journal:
Pit Stops: Johnson doesn't need to be people's choice to chase championships and
Edwards tired of criticism of new cars/Notes by Mike Finney
- East Valley Tribune:
Diamondback executives trying to build NASCAR contender by Scott Bordow;
NASCAR’s revamped driver development series hits PIR by Richard Gray;
20 years of memorable moments at Phoenix International Raceway
- Elmira Star Gazette:
Rahal's historic win could be big for IndyCar Series by Ron Levanduski
- Ford Racing:
Kvapil Blog: Testing Sneak Peak
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
Gossage making the calls, but NASCAR isn't listening/Notes by John Sturbin
- FoxSports:
Newman's penalty was consistent, fair by Larry McReynolds;
Phoenix offers Martinsville-like challenges by Jeff Hammond;
Yates Racing trying to capture a sponsor's imagination by Rea White
- Frontstretch:
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off : Debunking The Theory Of Green Flag Passes For The Lead by Matt McLaughlin;
Side-By-Side: Was Jeremy Mayfield Dumped Unfairly By Haas CNC? by Kurt Smith and Tom Bowles;
Fanning The Flames: Texas Testing, Kyle Is Testy, And "Creative Arrangements" by Matt Taliaferro;
McDowell Incident A PR Bonanza For NASCAR by Jeff Meyer;
Fantasy Picks 'N' Pans: Subway 500 by Cami Starr and Mike Neff
- Glendale Today:
Glendale’s McDowell crashes into NASCAR notoriety by Jared Hartung
- Hartford Courant
Don't Blame The Racetrack For Racing Tragedies by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
An Apology to NASCAR and a Franchise Plea by Brian Watkins
- Kansas City Star:
McMurray still thinks move to Roush Fenway was solid decision and
Q&A with Clint Bowyer: Jayhawks victory 'awesome' by Jim Pedley
- London Free Press:
Carpentier delivers: Canadian driver has made a steady climb up NASCAR's learning curve by Dean McNulty
- Long Island Press:
Losing Cup Points Would Solve "Busch Series" Mentions Real Fast by Josh Stewart
- Los Angeles Times:
Hall of Famers would take one NASCAR victory by Jim Peltz
- Mainstreet News
Jocko Flocko, Race Car Driver by Brandon Reed
- Motorsperts Soapbox:
Rest In Peace, Bree by Dave Moody
- NASCAR.com:
From a safety standpoint, new car lives up to billing by David Caraviello
- New York Daily News:
Not a lot of drama as NASCAR drivers Chase top 12 spots by Richard Huff
- Peoria Journal Star:
June TT National is new, improved Hot Shoe at PMC/Notes by Jane Miller
- Philadelphia Daily News:
Fill-ins for crew chief Osborne keep Edwards on track in Sprint Cup Series by Bill Fleischman
- RaceTalkRadio:
The Ostrich Called NASCAR by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingWithRich:
Fantasy Picks and Predictions: Phoenix by Richard Allen
- SceneDaily:
McDowell has mastered spokesman side of driver role by Kris Johnson;
Roush Fenway drivers poised to dominate at PIR by Rea White
- SPEEDtv:
Bowyer Bullish On Burton, RCR by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
Having Faith, Hope, And Charity Might Help, But A Top 35 Is Still The Ticket To The Promised Land by Ron Thornton;
NASCAR Top 10 Power Rankings: Texas by Jeffrey Boswell;
Lack of Preparation Hurting Hendrick, Allowing Roush Resurgence by Jonathan Lintner
- Stock Car Gazette
Bonfire! "O Rookieo, Rookieo, Wherefore Art Thou, Rookieo?" by Lonnie Bernarde
- StockCar Review:
The Changing Face of NASCAR by Mickey Mills
- Tailgater:
Boys Night Out at Talladega by Mark Dau;
Pit Alley Musings - The Lady in Black by Bobby Hurte
- Thatsracin:
Cup qualifying on tap Thursday night at Phoenix by David Poole;
A Special Day For Special K by Tom Higgins;
Penalties and News this Week by Kathy's Pitstop
- The Town Talk:
Jonesville's Davis proof of diversity in NASCAR's garage by John Marcase
- USA Today:
Biffle's setback in Texas doesn't diminish hopes by Gary Graves;
Ganassi plans to stick with current crew despite struggles by Nate Ryan;
Team notes: Drivers prepare for next stop in Phoenix
- Windsor Star:
Duff's blog: Is batchelor boy Stewart ready to change lanes? by Bob Duff
- Yahoo! Sports:
Childress a NASCAR visionary by Bob Margolis;
NASCAR’s new drug dilemma by Jerry Bonkowski
- York Dispatch:
Wheeler trying to put excitement back into NASCAR racing by Ellen Siska
posted April 9, 2008
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Why do Cup drivers think the sky is falling after every race? by Terry Blount;
McDowell's breakout moment at Texas nearly broke him in half and
Former truck racer Fike admits using heroin on race days by Ryan McGee;
ESPN puts heavy emphasis on relaying signature NASCAR sound and
'The last ones to leave and the first ones to show up' by Jim Wilkie
- Arizona Republic:
Kyle Busch draws high praise by Mark Armijo
- Associated Press:
Montoya differs in Ganassi's low assessment of team performance by Jenna Fryer
- Athlon Sports:
Horsepower Rankings: Texas by Matt Taliaferro
- CBS Sports:
Feud of the Week: Quit whining, get some seasoning and Phoenix picks by Brian De Los Santos and Pete Pistone
- Daly Planet:
Doug Yates Makes His Case On National TV by John Daly
- FoxSports:
Petty deserves the chance to win again by Jeff Owens;
Phoenix Preview by Landon Cassill
- Frontstretch:
Did You Notice? Polesitters Falling, Professionalism Rising, And Fans Simply Have No Shame? by Thomas Bowles;
Mirror Driving : The CoT -- Both Safe AND Boring, Toughing Out Texas, And Managing RCR's Future by The Frontstretch Staff;
The Verdict Is In: NASCAR Scores Big With The CoT by Tommy Thompson;
Frontstretch Power Rankings: Top 15 After Texas by Mike Neff
- Gaston Gazette:
Coaches 'n' crew chiefs by Monte Dutton
- Insider Racing News:
It's All About The Race At Texas by Chuck Abrams
- Inside the Pit Box:
McDowell's wreck could have been avoided by Sharon Bundy
- kvbc.com:
10th anniversary of death of a rising NASCAR star by Gerard Ramalho
- LaidbackRacing:
Tailgatin': What You Need to Know About PIR by Jo Ann Hlavac;
Miscellaneous Observations, Opinions, Rants & Spleen Vents by Don Hamm;
What's the Deal With Vanguard? and
Texas Two Step by Mad Mikie
- Lexington Dispatch:
McDowell feels lucky to be around by Ben White
- NASCAR.com:
Boring? You ain't watching the same races that I am by Dave Rodman;
1on1: Dale Inman - Petty veteran seen it all from Lee to Adam by Joe Menzer
- Philpash.com:
Phil Pash's World of Wheels
- RaceTalkRadio:
Earth Back to Proper Rotation as Jimmie Johnson Wins - Fantasy Insight Phoenix by Dennis Michelsen
- Racing Daily:
10 Best - 10 Worst Drivers at Phoenix by Skip Jefferson
- Roanoke Times:
McDowell benefits from safety improvements/Notes by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
It's up to teams to figure out new car by Mike Hembree
- SPEEDtv:
Tradin’ Paint at Texas Motor Speedway by Kyle Petty
- Sporting News:
On this day ... April 9;
12 Gauge: The Lone Star edition after Texas by Bill Marx
- Sports Illustrated:
NASCAR Power Rankings: Burton tops table thanks to strong Texas showing by Tom Bowles
- Sports Network:
This Week in Auto Racing April 10 - April 12 by Steve Schwarz
- StockCar Review:
The ‘Car of Today’ as a SAFER Measure: Incredibly Impressive by Debbis Willis
- Suite 101:
Hamlin, Bowyer Tangle At Texas and
Jeremy Mayfield Fired Again by Jeremy Dunn
- Thatsracin:
All we are saying, is give racers, and racing, a chance by David Poole
- USA Today:
Notes: Sauter gets second chance, will replace Mayfield by Nate Ryan
- Vegas Insider
Phoenix Preview by Micah Roberts
- Winston Salem Journal:
Newman gets 25-point deduction/Notes by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
Power Rankings
posted April 8, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Monday Rundown: Edwards' post-victory celebration at Texas missing two familiar faces;
Grades for what was once called the Car of Tomorrow still vary widely by David Newton;
Soft walls are a NASCAR success story by Brett Borden
- Arizona Republic:
Kahne looking for PIR breakthrough by Michael Knight
- Athlon Sports:
Edwards tops 'em at Texas by Amanda Brahler
- CBS Sportsline:
Power Rankings: New cars still getting poor reviews from drivers by Brian De Los Santos
- Daly Planet:
Backwards "TWIN" A Good Show In Reverse and
"NASCAR Now" Misses A Monday Voice by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Motorsports Notes by Godwin Kelly;
Hey Willie! Tell readers: Lay off DW by Ken Willis
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
COT passes safety test; Now it needs a tuneup for racing by Dave Thomas
- FoxSports:
Eyes in the Sky: In the blink of an eye by Mike Calinoff;
New car puts premium on the driver by Darrell Waltrip;
Too soon to crown '08 Cup champion by Jeff Hammond
- Frontstretch:
Is Petty Enterprises Circling The Drain? by Vito Pugliese;
Is It Already Bust Rather Than Chase For Juan Pablo Montoya? by Danny Peters;
The Magic Of McDowell, "Forgetting" A Blowout, And Watching TV Blow The Finish In Texas ... Again by John Potts;
Who's Hot / Who's Not In Sprint Cup : Samsung 500 Edition by Mike Lovecchio;
Running Their Mouth : Samsung 500 by Beth Lunkenheimer
- Insider Racing News:
NASCAR Driver Casey Mears Opts for Optimism in Racing Career by Rebecca Gladden;
Racer Profile: Buddy Parrott by Allen Madding
- LaidbackRacing:
Making Headlines The Hard Way & Texas Observations by Don Hamm
- Long Island Press:
What's Your 20? Press Sprint Cup Rankings by Josh Stewart
- Motorsports Soapbox:
"Cousin Carl" Got It Right by Dave Moody
- NASCAR.com:
If Edwards is holding back as some say, then look out by Joe Menzer
- Race Journal Online:
Cheers and Jeers - Cue the Duck! by Carol Einarsson
- RaceTalkRadio:
Spoiled Race Fans Not Boring Racing - Making the Grade Texas by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingWithRich:
So, what's the big deal with debris cautions? by Richard Allen
- RacinWithRuss:
Edwards Wins Texas Two Step by Russell Schmidt
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Sluggish start: Scary crash is highlight of McDowell's intro to Cup and
Notes by Jill Erwin
- SceneDaily:
To change or not to change by Bob Pockrass;
Jimmie, we hardly knew ye by Mike Hembree
- SPEEDtv:
Above All Else, Safety First by Tom Jensen;
The ‘Real Deal’ on NASCAR Sponsorship by Wendy Venturini
- SpeedwayMedia:
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly Piece Of Garbage Painted Up To Look Like Jeff Gordon's Texas Car by Ron Thornton;
Yates Sponsorship Search Has a Familiar Ring by Ron Fleshman;
Big names in big trouble early on by Jonathan Lintner
- Sports Illustrated:
Lone Star lessons: Five lessons learned from last weekend's Texas run by Lars Anderson
- Sports Network:
Sprint Cup rookies starting slowly by Steve Schwarz
- Stock Car Gazette
Was Texas Boring to You, Or Just Good Ol' Racing? by Chuck Abrams;
TV Times - Flat TV Ratings For Martinsville by Lou Modestino
- StockCar Review:
Thanks Be to God, NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt Sr. by Lisa Fowler
- Thatsracin:
Carl Edwards zooms to top of rankings after Texas by David Poole
- Winston Salem Journal:
Edwards surging while many rivals continue to struggle and
Many teams trying to find right aero setup by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo! Sports:
Waving the Checkers: Texas by Ricky Craven
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- ESPN.com:
Jeff Gordon forced to turn Texas race into test after missing setup;
Johnson, Knaus show they may have handle on things after all by David Newton;
Edwards leaves them in the dust at Texas as car complaints rise by Terry Blount
- Associated Press:
Edwards Races to 3rd Win of Season by Jenna Fryer
- Auto Racing Daily:
Carl Edwards Wins Again At Texas
- CawsnJaws:
Commercial breakdown, driver focus, and links related to the Samsung 500 by Cheryl Walker
- CBS Sports:
Four-time Cup winner Gordon headed in reverse by Pete Pistone
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Petty, Wood teams face tough future by: Lindsey Young
- CloseFinishes:
McDowell's Wreck Reminds All Of The Violence In Racing by John Close
- Cup Scene Daily:
Knock ‘Em Down, Build ‘Em Up by Amy Hair;
Flipping Out:Edwards Dominates at Texas by Greg Engle
- Dallas Morning News:
Edwards cruises in Samsung 500 snoozer by Richard Durrett;
Carl Edwards was flippin' good in TMS win by Tim Cowlishaw ;
Kyle Busch muscles car to third and
Hendrick Motorsports still looking for '08 win by Chuck Carlton;
Burton retains Sprint Cup points lead by Trevor Williams
- Daly Planet:
ESPNEWS Finds A NASCAR Niche and
Finish Line Problems Plague "NASCAR On Fox" by John Daly
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
Edwards dominating win prompts plenty of griping by John Sturbin;
Wild ride leads to another top-five finish by Carlos Mendez;
TMS is making a lasting impression by Lori Dann;
Junior begins day as polesitter, ends in 12th by Eric Ransom
- FoxSports:
NASCAR loses a visionary, friend by Darrell Waltrip;
Drivers have to pay dues at smaller circuits by Mike Joy
- Frontstretch:
Matt McLaughlin's Thinkin' Out Loud: Samsung 500 by Matt McLaughlin;
Gordon's Kryptonite Comes In The Form Of The Letters T-M-S Thomas Bowles;
Bubble Breakdown: Mayfield Out, Hornish Back Inside Top 35 Safety Net by Mike Ravesi;
Ten Points to Ponder...After Texas by Tommy Thompson;
Sprint Cup Rookie Report: McDowell Terrifies at Texas by Tony Lumbis
- Gaston Gazette:
Carl the Conquering Hero? and
Edwards has the edge by Monte Dutton
- Inside the Pit Box:
A Texas size disappointment by Sharon Bundy
- Insider Racing News:
With Something to Prove, Edwards Wins Samsung 500 by Ron Felix
- Kansas City Star:
Edwards wins NASCAR race in Texas by Jim Pedley
- LaidbackRacing:
Much Ado About Nothing by Mad Mikie
- Las Vegas Sun:
Observations from Sunday’s Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway by Brian Hilderbrand
- Long Island Press:
Wrecks Equal Ratings, Whether We Like It Or Not by Josh Stewart
- Michigan Live:
Is Gordon still hung over from last year's Chase? by Steve Kaminski
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Notes: Finding his desk drive by Dave Kallmann
- NASCAR.com:
Hamlin nearly faints from sweltering Texas heat by Joe Menzer;
Burton doing everything right as early points leader by Mark Aumann;
Gordon's woes at Texas continue with early crash by Joe Menzer
- RaceTalkRadio:
S.A.F.E.R. + C.O.T. = NO RIP (And Other Idle Thoughts) by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Hot Laps by Pete Pistone
- Racing Daily:
Sprint Cup Power Rankings after Texas by Skip Jefferson;
Just My Opinion - Whats Up with Kyle Busch? by Sue Kellogg;
Roush - Gibbs Outrunning Hendrick by Daniel Schmittou
- RaceTrackLadies:
Petty Problems by Bev Resendez
- RacingWithRich:
Maybe that oil cover thing was an accident after all by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Edwards cruises in Texas and
NASCAR Notes: Heat takes its an by Jill Erwin
- Roanoke Times:
Edwards blows away Texas field and
Gordon winds up last/Notes and
That's why they call it racing, not whining by Dustin Long
- SPEEDtv:
Edwards Tames Texas For Third Victory Of 2008 by Tom Jensen
- Speedway Media:
Flip, Rattle and Roll by Mike Finnegan;
Gossage responsible for bigger than Texas success of TMS by Jonathan Lintner
- SportingLife:
Edwards Domination Continues by Alexander Ferguson
- Stock Car Gazette:
Track Trash - Texazz Two Step by Racing Maniac;
Busch Closes Deal In Texas, Wins O'Reilly 300 by Thomas Chemris
- Stock Car Review:
Impressive/Unimpressive: The Texas Two-Step by Joe Jacobs
- Stock Car Science:
The Science of ...Michael McDowell's Qualifying Wreck by Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
- ThatsRacin:
How bad was it? Gordon's worst since '93 season;
If Sunday's race stunk, was it the new car's fault? and
Edwards dominating win prompts plenty of griping by David Poole
- USA Today:
Edwards surges in late restart, lassos Texas win by Nate Ryan
- Valvoline.com:
The King's Rules by I.N. Sider
- Winston Salem Journal:
NASCAR Notebook: Official says that rule changes aren't likely in near future and
Edwards roars to his third win of the season and
Texas Troubles: Some of the top drivers on the Sprint Cup tour drop in the standings because of problems in Samsung 500 by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
Texas Observations and
Shut up and drive by Bob Margolis;
The secret to Carl's success and
If it's broke, fix it by Jerry Bonkowski
posted April 6, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
McDowell crash shows safety in NASCAR has come a long way by David Newton;
McDowell happy to retell crash story a day after the experience and
Edwards leads Saturday practices while focus stays on Junior by Terry Blount
- Arizona Republic:
Sprint Cup driver Mears tell students racing is a team sport by Charles Kelly
- Arkansas Democrat Gazette:
NASCAR Report;
Busch gets to Nationwide victory lane again and
When Burton talks, NASCAR pays attention by Steve Rogers
- Associated Press:
Busch Wins Nationwide Race at Texas by Stephen Hawkins
- Augusta Chronicle:
Nobody is sweating Hendrick's slump by Don Coble
- Boston Herald:
McMurray’s no weakling by David Exum
- Dallas Morning News:
Earnhardt's got more going for him than a name by Tim Colishaw;
Kyle Busch dominant in Nationwide win at TMS by Chuck Carlton;
Five things to watch for at TMS and
NASCAR taking steps to keep its core fans happy by Richard Durrett;
McDowell credits safety advances after crash by Chuck Carlton and Richard Durrett
- Daly Planet:
"Tradin' Paint" On SPEED: The Petty Edition by John Daly
- Ft. Worth Star Telegram:
TMS Notes; Practice speeds mark Edwards as contender by John Sturbin;
This time, Busch's luck takes a turn for better by Carlos Mendez;
Kyle Busch is NASCAR's No. 1 Black Hat? Maybe or maybe not by Ray Buck
To pit or not to pit? and
Q&A with Michael Waltrip by Eric Ransom;
Gordon still looking for elusive TMS win by Lori Dann;
Racing's not that easy in this different world and
Open-wheelers are welcomed, but everything else is earned by Anthony Andro;
NASACAR has souvenirs for just about every taste by David Thomas
- Fox Sports:
Viewer's guide: What to watch at Texas by Jorge Mondaca
- Full Throttle:
NASCAR´s Good Old Days in the Lone Star State
- Gaston Gazette:
NACSAR out-racing the economy by Monte Dutton
- Houston Chronicle:
Fans in Fort Worth to see Car of Tomorrow and
Busch snags Nationwide win in Fort Worth by Russ Goodall
- Indianapolis Star:
Junior's pleased with new position by Steve Ballard
- Insider Racing News:
Newest Safety Measures Saved McDowell's Life by Kim Roberson
- Kansas City Star:
Richard Childress Racing is already having a great year;
For Earnhardt, life is good at Hendrick Motorsports and
Rookie driver McDowell crashes into NASCAR notoriety by Jim Pedley
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Kyle Busch wins with a Texas two-step and
Texas kind to Kenseth by Dave Kallman
- Monterey County Herald:
NASCAR drivers not happy with modifications by David Coffin
- MSNBC.com:
Sunday to be Junior’s day at Texas by Johnny Benson
- NASCAR.com:
McDowell's wrecked car to be examined by officials and
Texas familiar to Hornish, Cup still work in progress by Mark Aumann;
Track promoters creative in tough U.S. economic times by David Caraviello;
RCR drivers look forward to adding fourth car to mix and
Earnhardt hopes Sunday is 'his day' once again at TMS by Joe Menzer
- Nevada Appeal:
Many locals are in action by Roger Diez
- New York Post:
Kahne seeking winning formula by Justin Terranova
- On Pit Road:
Loose in turn three by Charlie Turner
- One Bad Wheel:
Anatomy of a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Car of Tomorrow by Darren Fauth
- Peoria Journal Star:
Safer technology saves day at Texas by Jane Miller
- RacingWithRich.com:
Junior fans, do you remember one year ago? by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Notes: McDowell says pain is nearly nonexistent and
Fort Worth racetrack has been a site of success for Earnhardt by Jill Erwin
- Roanoke Times:
Ganassi blasts team and
Cup leader does more than drive by Dustin Long
- Salt Lake Tribune:
Earnhardt proves he belongs at Hendrick and
Kahne back in the picture by Jay Drew
- SceneDaily.com:
It's all in the Petty name by Bob Pockrass;
Two teams whose pasts should not be forgotten and
The Hendrick ship hasn’t hit the iceberg - yet by Steve Waid;
Jimmie Johnson's one track mind on racing, not basketball by Kris Johnson
- SPEEDtv:
Roushkateers Still Stout In Texas by Tom Jensen
- Speedway Media:
Inside the Race: Dale Earnhardt Jr. by Jonathan Lintner
- Stock Car Gazette:
Silly Season for Sponsors by Doug Turnbull
- ThatsRacin:
If it could happen to Earnhardt ...;
Race day at Texas; If everybody loves a winner, there are lots to love at Fort Worth track and
'A few bumps and bruises' later, McDowell is ready to go by David Poole;
Who could ask for more than humbled and happy?
- Topeka Capital-Journal:
Bowyer a Jayhawk fan among diehard Tar Heels by Rick Peterson
- USA Today:
McDowell takes first step recovering after horrific crash by Gary Graves
- Wichita Times Record:
Biffle confident of new Roush deal, strong finish at TMS by Zach Duncan
- Winston Salem Journal:
Respected Gentleman; NASCAR veterans admire Burton's style and
This could be breakout day for Earnhardt in Samsung 500 by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
The Daily Dose: Junior's day and
Texas crystal ball by Bob Margolis;
Biffle is the bomb and
Fast and furious by Jerry Bonkowski
posted April 5, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Biffle doesn't view Childress' #33 Chevy as a future option by Marty Smith;
Petty Enterprises don't expect to lose Labonte despite losing sponsor;
Petty, team VP Loomis differ on who made call for McCumbee and
Junior looking for victory at place where his legend began by David Newton;
Star-studded field gunning for Harvick at Texas by Mark Ashenfelter
- Arkansas Democrat Gazette:
Rookie survives spectacular crash by Steve Rogers
- Associated Press:
Earnhardt on Pole in Texas and
McDowell Walks Away From Crash by Stephen Hawkins;
Despite Wins, JGR Frustrated by Jenna Fryer
- Athlon Sports:
McDowell unhurt after frightening crash by Amanda Brahler
- Augusta Chronicle:
Silence turns to cheers in Texas by Don Coble
- Bangor Daily News:
Santerre Motorsports team to feature young drivers Sellers, Dillon by Larry Mahoney
- CBS Sports:
Pair of stars hope Texas can cure what ails them by Pete Pistone
- Cup Scene Daily:
A Rookie and His Guardian Angel by Amy Hair
- Dallas Morning News:
Ready or not, tomorrow is here at TMS by Richard Durrett;
Petty says driver change wasn't his call by Mark Zeske;
Earnhardt earns pole for Sunday's race at TMS and
Harvick will go for fifth TMS win on the pole by Chuck Carlton;
Friday's TMS Race Week notebook
- Daly Planet:
Right "TV Team" On-The-Air For McDowell Crash by John Daly
- Dodge Boys Racing:
Setzer, Dodge Post Emotional Victory at Martinsville
- Florida Today:
Why is NASCAR king? by Mark DeCotis
- Ft. Worth Star Telegram:
TMS Notes; McDowell not thrilled about spectacular crash and
Pole gives Junior shot to add to Texas history by John Sturbin;
Always-confident Johnson dares you to root against him by Ray Buck;
Debate rages on Cup drivers' place in series by Eric Ransom;
Year makes big difference for up-and-coming driver [Keselowski] by Carlos Mendez;
Ardent Kansas fan Bowyer not afraid to talk trash and
More than just left turns, he's in for the long haul by Drew Davison;
Fans' Insider; Tim Love's lovely lunch spread was delicious but dangerous for dieters by Daivd Thomas
- Fox Sports:
New car proved it works, but NASCAR can't rest by Jeff Hammond;
Experts leaning towards Jeff Burton;
Drivers have to pay dues at smaller circuits by Mike Joy;
Lessons available for all following McDowell's wreck and
McMurray team earns breathing room by Larry McReynolds
- Gaston Gazette:
Momentary madness and
Resistance is futile by Monte Dutton
- Gaylord Herald Times:
Mike's Garage: Don't worry about Hendrick's slow start by Mike McCourt
- Grand Island Independent:
NASCAR machine may need tweaks by Brad Fossberg
- Houston Chronicle:
Earnhardt Jr. claims pole and
Coleman wants Lone Star success by Russ Goodall
- Indianapolis Star:
IRL to stocks no easy transition by Steve Ballard
- Insider Racing News:
It’s a Family Tradition - NASCAR Style by Brenda Benedict
- Kansas City Star:
Stewart race will benefit Pettys’ camp by Jim Pedley
- Long Island Press:
Petty Miscommunication Will Make Sponsors Wary by Josh Stewart
- Marion Daily Republican:
Martinsville's race provided plenty of excitement by De Powell
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
For now, Petty takes a seat on the sideline and
No panic, no gloating by Dave Kallman
- NASCAR.com:
Many changing factors play a part in tire development by Dave Rodman;
Edwards wanted pole, glad team is on familiar ground;
'Mr. Burton,' McDowell chat after M'ville mends tension and
McDowell OK after near head-on crash in qualifying by Mark Aumann;
Petty difficulties more than pulling Kyle for lone race and
The King remains positive amid rough week for Petty by Joe Menzer
- Orlando Sentinel:
NASCAR team owner Roush at center stage in Toyota feud by Tania Ganguli
- RacingOne:
Burton, McDowell Work Things Out and
Kenseth Looks for Texas Turnaround by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich.com:
The deaths of Earnhardt and others made racing safer by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Keeping track of safety by Jill Erwin;
NASCAR Notes: Earnhardt Jr. returns to pole at Texas
- Roanoke Times:
Majority of top drivers back in '08 by Shaun Hoy;
Petty wants his ride, team unsure;
Petty says he's not the problem at Petty Enterprises and
Rookie survives harrowing crash; Dale Jr. wins pole by Dustin Long
- Scenedaily.com:
Kyle Petty deserves one more shot to be competitive by Jeff Owens;
Petty Enterprises making waves this week by Kenny Bruce;
Keselowski takes Hall of Famer for ride by Bob Pockrass;
McDowell crash underscores the danger drivers face by Jeff Gluck
- SPEEDtv:
Brown Gets It Done In Texas;
McDowell Walks Away From Hellish Crash;
Roushkateers Seek Texas Triumph; McMurray Racing For A Cause and
Junior Claims Pole Deep In The Heart Of Texas by Tom Jensen
- Sporting News:
Gordon is getting closer to first Texas win by Charles Krall
- Sports Illustrated:
Big time: NASCAR's super teams as dominant as ever in 2008 by Lars Anderson;
Inside out; A NASCAR insider breaks down Texas and the season by Tom Bowles
- Star News Online:
McCumbee gets early Cup call, but fails to make the field by Steve McDaniel
- Suite 101:
The 2001 NASCAR Rookie Class by Jeremy Dunn
- ThatsRacin:
Here's your sign - and a good one for Earnhardt Jr. and
Crash upstages even Junior by David Poole
- USA Today:
Questions arise as McCumbee replaces Petty by Nate Ryan
- Winston Salem Journal:
Earnhardt wins pole at Texas; McDowell survives brutal wreck and
NASCAR Notebook by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
Not safe enough by Bob Margolis;
Ready to roll? and
Frustrated Inc. by Jerry Bonkowski
posted April 4, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Kenseth trying to close the deal in Texas with new crew chief in tow by Terry Blount;
Luyendyk, Kyle Busch big hits by Terry Blount;
Texas Hall of Fame nod for sportsmanship highlights a busy week by Sam Hornish Jr.;
Page 2 swaps paint with NASCAR's Kyle Busch by Mary Buckheit;
SCC Preview: Samsung 500 by Scott Engel
- Arizona Republic:
Mears ready to step out by Michael Knight
- Associated Press:
Hornish Looking for New Texas Success by Stephen Hawkins
- Athlon Sports:
King for a Day by Matt McLaughlin
- Austin American Statesman:
Open-wheel stars eating NASCAR dust by John Romano
- Caledonian Record:
Q-and-A With Stacy Cahoon by Biggy Bigelow
- CBS Sports:
Searching for straw against Toyota? Roush finds one -- sway bar by Pete Pistone
- Cup Scene Daily:
Are You Experienced? New car could be big factor this weekend at Texas by Greg Engle
- Daily Nonpareil:
NASCAR Scene column: Hamlin wins at 'home' but teammate falters by Marsha Hoffman
- Dallas Morning News:
McKinney's Richardson hoping to turn the corner and
Around the tracks and
Ex-football coach Gibbs is still all about winning drives/Notes by Richard Durrett;
Hornish finding Sprint Cup adjustment tough by Chuck Carlton;
Clint Bowyer chat: Revved up for Texas Motor Speedway
- Daly Planet:
Texas Raindrops Solve TV Problems by John Daly
- Detroit Free Press:
Jamie McMurray sees his luck turning by Mike Brudenell
- Detroit News:
Earnhardt hopes Texas is start of victory parade;
New cars, old tires should make for interesting race and
Hendrick stars aren't worried about winless start by Angelique S. Chengelis;
Herr Max must go by Doug Guthrie
- Dunkirk Observer:
Kahne stays optimistic for near future races by Reggie Hayes
- Florida Today:
Trouble lurks for two NASCAR teams by Mark DeCotis
- Fort Worth Star Telegram:
COT becomes the Car of Texas by John Sturbin;
Rain cancels Nationwide Series qualifying at TMS by Carlos Mendez;
Hornish would love to put his name on TMS once more by David Thomas;
Final Four no match for NASCAR Nation by Ray Buck; and
Plano prodigy soaks up TMS experience ahead of debut by Anthony Andro
- FoxSports:
Riding with Kurt: Trying to turn the corner in Texas by Kurt Busch;
Cup teams prepare for the unknown at Texas by Jeff Hammond
- Free Lance-Star:
Burton takes first things first by Jim McConnell
- Frontstretch:
Convenient Crashes: Karma or Coincidence by Amy Henderson;
Driven To The Past: Tiny Lund by John Potts;
Kenny Wallace Driver Diary: A New Team (Again) and Take Me Out to the Ballgame by Kenny
Wallace;
Nationwide Whackers Are Hurting The Sprint Cup Series by Kurt Smith;
Nuts for Nationwide: Ten Years Ago Today by Danny Peters
- Hartford Courant:
Don't Believe The Hype: Playing The Public Relations Game In Short Track Racing and
And The Oscar For Best Actor Goes To . . . : Michael Waltrip ! by Shawn Courchesne
- Houston Chronicle:
Kahne likes what he sees by Russ Goodall
- Indianapolis Star:
Burton leads Sprint Cup by Steve Ballard
- Insider Racing News:
The State of NASCAR versus Tony Stewart: The Anti-Stewart Opinions and The Verdict by Rebecca Gladden
- Inside the Pit Box:
Something Good from "Swaygate" by Jeff Turner;
Texas is where everything changed by Sharon Bundy
- Kansas City Star:
Hornish struggling so far in Sprint Cup by Jim Pedley
- LaidbackRacing:
Things That Puzzle Me & Other Rants by Don Hamm
- Los Angeles Times:
NASCAR Sprint Cup's Car of Tomorrow to have its Texas debut this week by Jim Peltz
- Mainstreet News:
Hersey Tragedy Serves As A Reminder by Brandon Reed
- Michigan Live:
Trading Paint: Samsung 500 picks
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Racing Beat: Formula One president in a bind by Dave Kallmann
- Motor Sports Weekly News:
Times are Changing for Petty Enterprises by Drew Hierwarter
- NASCAR.com:
New car's durability factors into the competition level by Raygan Swan;
A decade worth of exciting racing at old Texas track by Mark Aumann;
Track Smack: DEI, Petty face some driver drama;
Head2Head: Team Petty
- RaceTrackLadies:
Chrissy Wallace by Susan Resendez
- RacingOne:
Driver Handicaps: Texas by Jeff Wackerlin
- RacingWithRich:
Roush and Toyota continue nasty feud by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Kahne looking to recapture magic by Jill Irwin
- SceneDaily:
Texas track has come a long way from its NASCAR debut and
Should Labonte follow General Mills to RCR? by Jeff Owens;
The Insider - Alan Gustafson by Jay Pfeifer;
Business in racing by Erik Spanberg
- Southern Pines Pilot:
Food Company Leaves Petty for Childress Racing by Andy Cagle
- SpeedwayMedia:
Fear and Loathing in Martinsville by Ron Fleshman;
Busch's aggressive style brings success by Jonathan Lintner
- Sporting News:
Fantasy preview: Texas by Roger Kuznia;
Top 5 and 5 to watch: Texas by Bill Marx
- Sports Illustrated:
Former legends face cold reality by Tom Bowles
- Stock Car Gazette:
Bonfire! These Are The Good Ol’ Days Of NASCAR by Lonnie Bernarde
- StockCar Review
What’s Next for the Petty’s? by T. Jay Maddox
- ThatsRacin:
Jeff Burton's quick '08 start not expected to be enough by David Poole
- Treasure Coast Palm:
NASCAR goofed when it broke up Martinville-Talladega bookend races by Bill Whitehead
- USA Today:
Tread lightly: Tire concerns expected to fade at Texas by Gary Graves
- Winston Salem Journal:
Separation of Power: If you don't work for 'The Big Four,' chances are you won't win many races by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo! Sports:
Burton waves the flag on tires at Texas by Bob Margolis;
Inside the cockpit by Ricky Craven;
Sex vs. theft: NASCAR needs to step up its scandal game by Jay Busbee;
In the pits by Trent Cherry
- York Dispatch:
Lancaster firm creates 'Monster' for Dover International Speedway by Ellen Siska
posted April 3, 2008
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Samsung 500 Preview by Mark Garrow;
Trip to Texas just the right medicine for a struggling 43 team by Jeff Meendering;
Martinsville: Not a lot of bells and whistles ... but great side-by-side racin' by Marty Smith;
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