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- ESPN.com:
Historic Darlington Raceway gets new track surface, new look for '08 by David Newton;
Darlington too tough to tame? Not for Edwards by Matthew Willis;
New track surface, same old fears await Chase contenders at Darlington by John Schwarb
- Associated Press:
Stewart takes wreck-filled Darlington by Pete Iacobelli;
Hamlin hits wall at Darlington
- Augusta Chronicle:
Darlington's tricks show on new track by Don Coble
- CBS Sports:
New surface paves way for super speeds at historic Darlington by Pete Pistone
- Clanton Advertisor:
Busch’s idea of racing not novel by Jeff Findley
- Daly Planet:
Punch Leads Nationwide Series TV Comeback by John Daly
- Fayetteville Observer:
Kyle Busch feeling the wrath of 'Junior Nation' and
Welcome to Dodge City by Thomas Pope
- Florence [SC] Morning News:
Bowyer diary: Trying to figure out Sprint Cup car troubles;
Junior in position to finally tame historical Darlington by Shawn Singleton;
Stewart takes win and
Gordon fights through tough struggles and
Darlington announces fourth straight sellout/Notes by Lou Bezjak;
Maryland woman earns 'victory of a lifetime' by Jamie Durant
- Florida Today:
Junior putting incident in past by Mark DeCotis
- Ford Racing:
Edwards Opts Not to be Man in Black
- FoxSports:
Busch is what NASCAR needs ... a new villain by Jeff Owens;
Mac Track: New Darlington even tougher by Larry McReynolds;
Spinning my wheels: Gordon's awakening by Mike Harmon
- Gaston Gazette:
Darlington's tricks show on new track and
Junior regroups for a tough race and
Notebook: Stewart still searching for the magic and
Looks are deceiving by Monte Dutton
- Hartford Courant
Jeff Gordon: "Typical Kyle Busch" In Run In With Dale Earnhardt Jr. and
Carl Edwards' Sideways Action Has Others Turning Inside Out and
Clint Bowyer Quietly Making Noise In 2008 by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
Practicing for a Better Show at Lowe's Motor Speedway by Brenda Benedict
- Inside the Pit Box:
From the Champions Corner by Robbin Slaughter
- Kansas City Star:
A good makeover for Darlington by Jim Pedley
- Marion Daily Republican:
Let's Go Racin'!: Domination, heartache and triumph at Richmond by De Powell
- Myrtle Beach Sun News:
Part-time driver, full-time contender and
Darlington Buzz by Kurt Knapek
- NASCAR.com:
Darlington founder still NASCAR's unsung pioneer by David Caraviello;
Ragan wants reputation to not include word 'wrecker' by Mark Aumann;
NASCAR moms a special, different breed of parent by Raygan Swan
- New York Times:
The Track That Defied the Writing on the Wall by John Branch
- RacingWithRich:
Childress drivers find themselves in right place at right time by Richard Allen
- RacingOne:
Mother of all Tracks by Pete Pistone;
Biffle Blazes to Darlington Pole by Jeff Wackerlin
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Welcome back to the wall and
NASCAR Notes: Biffle claims pole for Sprint Cup race by Ralph N. Paulk
- Roanoke Times:
Consistent RCR now looks to move to the front and
Drivers get friendly with walls/Notes and
Repaved track makes Darlington faster by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
Enough of the Busch-Earnhardt comparison by Bob Pockrass;
NASCAR needs a bad guy by Jeff Owens
- SPEEDtv:
Great All-Star Moment No. 1: Dale Earnhardt, Sr., 1987 by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
Tony Stewart Dominates Diamond Hill Plywood 200 at Darlington by Ed Coombs;
Drivers: The Price of Admission just went up! by Shannon Poe;
28th place.yes! (Morgan Shepherd) by Mark Odor
- Sports Illustrated:
An insider analyzes Darlington, Busch-Junior tangle, driver salaries by Tom Bowles
- The State:
Star lights the way to change [Brad Daugherty] and
Darlington proves as unforgiving as ever by Bob Spear;
Intimidator or intimidated? Busch rejects both roles and
Drivers: Chase could use a change/Notes and
Rookies earn their ‘stripe’ quickly and
Racing: testing their metal by Patrick Obley
- St Petersburg Times:
Film provides burst of 'Speed Racer' by Brant James
- Stock Car Gazette:
Fenders bent, egos wounded: Another raucous short track race at Richmond by Doug Turnbull
- Tampa Tribune:
Burton Enjoying Resurgence At Childress by Tony Fabrizio
- Winston Salem Journal:
Biffle, Earnhardt on front row at Darlington by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo! Sports:
Darlington proving tough to tame and
The Lady is back by Jerry Bonkowski
posted May 9, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Junior on Kyle comparisons to Dale Sr.: 'Give my dad a little more credit' by David Newton;
Joe Gibbs Racing hoping to continue stranglehold at Darlington by Mark Ashenfelter;
Hornish all smiles after productive test at Lowe's, family fun on the lake by Sam Hornish Jr.;
SCC Preview: Dodge Challenger 500 by Scott Engel
- Arizona Repbulic:
Franchitti's adjustment 'in progress' by Michael Knight
- Associated Press:
Dale Jr.: Busch has "Intimidator's style by Pete Iacobelli
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Ragan running 14th, 56 points out of Chase/Notes by Rick Minter
- Caledonian Record:
Strap In: Sorry -- It Shouldn't Be All About Junior by Biggy Bigelow
- Daily Nonpareil:
NASCAR Scene: Bush or Busch - take your pick by Marsha Hoffman
- Dallas Morning News:
Long-awaited Earnhardt win can't be rushed by Richard Durrett
- Daly Planet:
Junior Coming To "Trackside" Friday Night by John Daly
- Detroit News:
Busch takes charge 10 races into Cup season and
Stewart still has his eye on Indianapolis 500 and
Motor sports: Notebook Hamlin feeling better after basketball spill by Angelique S. Chengelis
- Fayetteville Observer:
Darlington’s new surface debuts by Thomas Pope
- Florida Today:
Track of hard knocks by Mark DeCotis
- FoxSports:
Folks, I need to 'splain a few things to you by Darrell Waltrip;
Riding with Kurt: Close battle expected at Darlington by Kurt Busch;
Notebook: A different approach to testing by Larry McReynolds
- Frontstretch:
Ken Schrader: A Lot Like a Rock by Amy Henderson;
Are We Primed For the Closest Nationwide Championship Race In Years? by Danny Peters;
It May Be Time to Panic for Michael Waltrip by Kurt Smith;
Driven To The Past: Tommy Houston by John Potts;
Rick Crawford Driver Diary: Everyone Is Welcome at Circle Bar Racing by Rick Crawford
- Gaston Gazette:
Fans want a war, drivers want to move on by Monte Dutton
- Insider Racing News:
Does God Decide Who Wins NASCAR Races? by Rebecca Gladden
- Inside the Pit Box:
You win some and you lose some by Jeff Turner
- Las Vegas Review-Journal:
A tribute to racing's moms -- and mine by Jeff Wolf
- Las Vegas Sun:
Kyle Busch is the Dennis the Menace of NASCAR and
Stock Car Toon - Kyle Busch by Mike Smith
- Los Angeles Times:
NASCAR returns to its roots at Darlington by Jim Peltz
- Michigan Live:
Trading Paint: Dodge Challenger 500 picks;
Will Kyle Busch cause another NASCAR wreck? by Steve Kaminski
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Racing Beat: Kenseth must cut to Chase by Dave Kallmann
- Morning News:
Age hasn't slowed down Burton and
Producing race for TV a chaotic process by Lou Bezjak;
Motor homes help drivers have everyday luxuries at the track by Dwight Dana;
As expected, new surface means faster speeds and
Nationwide driver Keselowski talks about racing, life by Shawn Singleton;
Security tightens in Darlington for race week by Kelly Gillespie;
Faster track should mean quite a show by Clint Bowyer
- MSNBC:
Darlington nod goes to Edwards by Johnny Benson
- Myrtle Beach Sun News:
Back at the Lady in Black: Earnhardt on Darlington: It's remarkable and
Bestwick: From old-time racing to Danica by Kurt Knapek
- NASCAR.com:
Track Smack: The blame game;
Fast track puts Darlington records in the crosshairs and
Questions remain as teams ready for 'new' Darlington by David Caraviello;
Speed's 1988 Darlington win proof that he belonged by Mark Aumann
- Orlando Sentinel:
Burton isn't risky but is successful by Tania Ganguli
- Phillyburbs:
NASCAR attendance is slipping by Ernie Saxton
- POB:
Updating the Lady in Black by Craig R. Dylan
- RaceTalkRadio:
NASCAR Traditions Don't Include Darlington at 200mph by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Driver Handicaps: Darlington by Jeff Wackerlin
- RacingWithRich:
Was the Richmond race good for NASCAR? by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Junior: Similarities are evident between his dad, Kyle Busch by Ralph N. Paulk
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
In The Fast Lane: Indy 500 building back to resounding roar by Holly Cain
- Southern Pines Pilot:
Racing Comes Back to the Rock in Big Way by Andy Cagle
- SPEEDtv:
‘Dinger Dimes Darlington by Tom Jensen;
SPEED Shines Spotlight on Drivers’ Hometown Heroes and Mentors by Megan Englehart
- Sports Illustarted:
Busch a man fans love to hate by Mark Beech
- The State [SC]:
Back to the Grind by Jeff Burton;
New surface leads to a lot of fast times by Patrick Obley;
Fans back Junior despite slump and
Junior compares Busch to father and
Darlington: For Jeff Gordon, victory relapse by Steve Wiseman
- Stock Car Gazette:
Drama and Perception - The Fuel of NASCAR by Robyn Snell
- StockCar Review:
Darlington Tradition or the Almighty Dollar? by Jack Lewis
- Suite 101:
Kyle Busch And Dale Earnhardt Comparisons by Jeremy Dunn
- Tampa Tribune:
Sprint Cup Preview: Darlington by Tony Fabrizio
- Treasure Coast Palm:
Earnhardt looking firmly at the big picture by Bill Whitehead
- USA Today:
Busch focused on winning at Darlington, not black hat by Zack Albert
- Wall Street Journal:
Racing's Fastest Pit Crew by Allen St. John
- Winston Salem Journal:
Darlington appears lightning fast and
Elliott says Darlington is remarkably different/Notes by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
Why is Darlington so tough to tame by Ricky Craven;
What to Watch for: Dodge Challenger 500
posted May 7, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Hamlin uses Charlotte test to put Richmond heartbreak behind him and
Crew chiefs busy copying Edwards' intermediate-track setup by David Newton;
Blooming rivalry between Kyle Busch, Earnhardt is great for NASCAR by Terry Blount;
Rusty Wallace Racing showing signs hard times are over by Mark Ashenfelter
- Associated Press:
Martin's success brings confidence to DEI by Mike Cranston;
Richmond slip shows Montoya not yet a title contender;
Does a new surface really mean a faster Darlington? by Pete Iacobelli
- CBS Sports:
Feud of the Week: Did Kyle Busch go too far by wrecking Junior? by Brian De Los Santos and Pete Pistone
- Cup Scene Daily:
Hold on There, Wait Just One Minute Jenna Fryer by Amy Hair
- Daly Planet:
Darlington "In The Dark" On Thursday by John Daly
- FoxSports:
Bowyer won with a tough fight and good luck by Larry McReynolds;
Busch let it all hang out at Richmond by Jeff Hammond;
Numbers tell the story at Richmond by Jorge A. Mondaca
- Frontstretch:
Did You Notice? Carl Edwards Underpaid? NASCAR Youth Is Undervalued, And Mears Gets A Wakeup Call by Thomas Bowles;
Mirror Driving : Making Sense of Richmond Night Fights by The Frontstretch Staff;
Top Ten Security Precautions Kyle Busch Took to Get Out of Richmond Alive by Jeff Meyer;
Darlington Fans: “Too Tough To Surrender” by Tommy Thompson;
Frontstretch Power Rankings: Top 15 After Richmond by Mike Neff
- Gaston Gazette:
Bad news and good news for Kyle Busch
by Monte Dutton
- Hartford Courant
Stewed Up: Awards, Absences And Acts Of Journalism by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
So you think Kyle Busch is Numero Uno? by Chuck Abrams
- Inside the Pit Box:
Silly Season is serious business by Sharon Bundy
- LaidbackRacing:
This Week's Idle Thoughts by Jo Ann Hlavac
- Macon Telegraph:
Busch not deserving of fans' wrath by Brad Harrison
- Morning News:
Darlington Car Hauler Parade rolls through parts of the Pee Dee;
South Florence grad loving life as engineer for Sprint Cup team by Lou Bezjak
- Myrtle Beach Sun News:
Too fast? Not this Lady - Darlington paved for first time since 1995 and
Darlington Preview by Kurt Knapek
- NASCAR.com:
Hitting to all fields: Final thoughts on Richmond by Dave Rodman;
Bires wrestles with success as learning curve flattens by Raygan Swan;
Martin has goal in mind as a part-timer: win a race by Josh Pate
- Philpash.com:
Phil Pash's World of Wheels
- RaceTalkRadio:
Lady in Black at 200mph Won't Lead to Lucky No. 73 for Junior - Fantasy Insight Darlington by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingWithRuss:
Bowyer Inherits Wild Win at RIR by Russell Schmidt
- RacingWithRich:
This could be the time for teams to make changes by Richard Allen
- Roanoke Times:
Reenergized Wood ready to go/Notes by Dustin Long
- SpeedwayMedia:
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly - Hamlin's Possum Parking Stunt Costs Earnhardt the Win At Richmond and
Junior Wants Our Precious, But We Won't Lets Him Get It (by Gollum Hamlin) by Ron Thornton;
Notebook: Perhaps Robby was Right (Michael Waltrip) by Mark Odor
- SportingNews:
12 Gauge: The "bump" edition after Richmond by Bill Marx
- Sports Illustrated:
NASCAR Power Rankings by Tom Bowles
- The State:
At Darlington, A new look for an old tradition by Jim McLaurin
- StockCar Review:
The 200 MPH "Lady in Black" by Mickey Mills
- Thatsracin:
Denny Hamlin feels pain after the Richmond race by David Poole
- Truro Daily News:
In the Backstretch: Michael is at it again by Rick Dupuis
- Virginian-Pilot:
Recalling other run-ins, Dale Jr. tempers his feelings about Busch by Dustin Long
- Winston Salem Journal:
Gordon singing the praises of repaved Darlington track by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
The Daily Dose: A kinder, gentler NASCAR by Bob Margolis;
Power Ranking
posted May 6, 2008
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NASCAR: Race-day penalties were enough punishment for Hamlin, Waltrip and
Drivers characterize wreck at Richmond as no big deal by David Newton
Understanding the complexities of front-end geometry by Bill Borden;
Hamlin's luck shows NASCAR's fine line between winning, losing
- AOL Sports:
Kyle Busch Rapidly Making an Impact by Monte Dutton
- CBS Sports:
Power Rankings: Former champs facing steep climb by Brian De Los Santos
- Cup Scene Daily:
On We Go, But Wait…Just One More Look at Richmond by Amy Hair
- Daly Planet:
New Fox Real Time "Ticker" Has Fans Buzzing and
LaJoie And Massaro Have "Roundtable" Fun and
"This Week In NASCAR" Covers Richmond And Darlington by John Daly
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Hey Willie! Kyle Busch is a dork! by Ken Willis
- Emporia Gazette:
Emporia native comes through with 2nd career Cup victory by Michael Ashford
- Fayetteville Observer:
Showcasing new talent Rockingham's future and
Teen driver Logano dominates ARCA race at Rockingham by Thomas Pope
- Florida Today:
Get over it, Dale Jr. fans by Mark DeCotis
- Fox Sports:
Hamlin proved at Richmond that no lead is safe by Darrell Waltrip;
New 'ticker' will offer real-time updates by Mike Joy;
Numbers tell the story at Richmond by Jorge Mondaca
- Frontstretch:
Kyle Busch : The Sound Of One Hand Clapping Drowned Out By A Million Boos by Vito Pugliese;
They Come In All Shapes And Sizes: Ranking The Types Of NASCAR Tracks Across America by Danny Peters;
Richmond Race Coverage Conveys Short Track Drama Well by Doug Turnbull;
Running Their Mouth : Crown Royal Presents The Dan Lowry 400 by Beth Lunkenheimer;
Who's Hot / Who's Not In Sprint Cup : Crown Royal Presents The Dan Lowry 400 Edition by Mike Lovecchio
- Insider Racing News:
Kyle Busch: Where's Jimmy Spencer When You Need Him? by Allen Madding
- Kansas City Star:
Bowyer can forget about apologies after winning at Richmond by Jim Pedley
- LaidbackRacing:
Mad Mikie's Rants and Raves: Richmond by Mad Mikie
- Lexington Dispatch:
Hillenburg's hard work helps 'The Rock' back to life by Ben White
- Long Island Press:
Prop Bet Of The Year: Who Will Punch Out Kyle Busch? and
What's Your 20? Press Sprint Cup Rankings by Josh Stewart
- Los Angeles Times:
Kyle Busch bumps Earnhardt Jr. out of NASCAR win by Jim Peltz
- Macon Telegraph:
Ragan still focused on getting into Chase by Brad Harrison
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
On Busch, Earnhardt, Richmond and Indy by Dave Kallman
- Morning News:
Browning: Surface won't be an issue and
Ragan benefits from better qualifying run by Lou Bezjak;
Troopers take steps to keep motorists, passengers safe in post-race traffic by Charles Tomlinson;
Pee Dee businesses prepare for race fans by Candace Jarrett
- NASCAR.com:
Right or wrong, it's good to have bad boy Busch here by Joe Menzer;
Martin has goal in mind as a part-timer: win a race by Josh Pate;
Gordon leaves Richmond more relieved than upset by Dave Rodman;
Busch stirs controversies with two famous surnames
- Race Journal Online
Cheers and Jeers - A Promise Fulfilled by Carol Einarsson
- RaceTalkRadio:
Junior Fans Ready for Richmond Riot - Making the Grade Richmond and
How Can Great Racing Every Be Outgrown by Dennis Michelsen
- RaceTrackLadies:
Scanner Chatter - Richmond by Race Track Ladies
- RacingOne:
Big Night for DEI Duo by Pete Pistone
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Best car? No, but Bowyer knew what to do with what he had by Jill Erwin;
For new fan, it's about team by Sheena Jeffers
- Roanoke Times:
Hamlin injured ... playing hoops; discusses Richmond finish and
Busch now top villain by Dustin Long
- SPEEDtv:
Richmond’s Bruises Could Use Some Healing and;
Busch Reaches Out To Earnhardt by Tom Jensen
- Speedway Media:
Two Years, 72 Races, and 19 Other Winners Since Earnhardt Jr Last Claimed Victory by Ron Thornton;
It Was Just Racing. Nothing More by Ron Fleshman;
Kyle Busch Could Care Less by Shannon Poe
- Sports Illustrated:
Busch is the new Public Enemy No. 1 in NASCAR; more notes by Bruce Martin
- Sports Network:
This Week in Auto Racing May 9 - May 11 by Steve Schwarz
- The State:
Darlington's All-Time Top 10 Races - Oh, my darlings and
NASCAR elite up in McLaurin arms by Jim McLaurin
- Stock Car Gazette:
Drug Testing in NASCAR by John Kokolski;
Hit Me With Your Best "Cheap Shot" by Becky Davidson;
TV Times - Nationwide ‘dega Ratings Grow 28% Over 2007 by Lou Modestino
- Thatsracin:
Kyle Busch still rules the rankings after Richmond by David Poole;
The Ballad Of Willy T. Ribbs by Tom Higgins
- Vegas Insider
Darlington Preview by Micah Roberts
- Washington Times:
NASCAR's traveling circus by Tim Lemke
- Winston Salem Journal:
Busch, Earnhardt say they won't dwell on altercation by Mike Mulhern
- Wausau Daily Herald:
Wimmer's roll on hold by Jake Miller
- Wisconsin State Journal:
Fredrickson ends MIS slump, Kyle Busch third by Jesse Osbourne
- Yahoo Sports:
What Went Down: Richmond and
The Daily Dose: Junior, Rowdy, Denny, Tony and Mikey by Bob Margolis;
Waving the Checkers: Richmond by Ricky Craven
posted May 5, 2008
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Racing again at Rockingham? ARCA comes calling on storied track by Ryan McGee;
Forget the past and race like there's no tomorrow by Bill Borden;
In the heat of the race, surprises are a no-no by Brett Borden
- Athlon Sports:
Instant Classic! Hamlin dominates, Earnhardt wrecks, Bowyer steals win at RIR by Amanda Brahler
- Augusta Chronicle:
Bowyer was beneficiary of Earnhardt's accident by Don Coble
- CawsnJaws:
Commercial breakdown, driver focus, and links related to the Dan Lowry 400 by Cheryl Walker
- CBS Sports:
'Action Track' more like 'Heartbreak Hotel' for Hamlin, Earnhardt Jr. by Pete Pistone
- CloseFinishes
Earnhardt, Jr. – Battling The Myth And The Monkey by John Close
- Cup Scene Daily:
Like Father, Like Kyle Busch by Greg Engle;
Kyle or Junior? Who's Attitude Will You Claim? by Amy Hair
- Daly Planet:
Michael Waltrip On SPEED Monday Night and
Jimmy Spencer Faces-Off With "Old DW" and
Hunter's TV Comments Needed A Response by John Daly
- FoxSports:
Speed mail: Risk vs. reward for drivers by Larry McReynolds
- Frontstretch:
Matt McLaughlin's Thinkin' Out Loud : Richmond Edition by Matt McLaughlin;
Ten Points To Ponder ...After Richmond by Tommy Thompson;
Sprint Cup Rookie Report : Regan Runs Well At Rowdy Richmond by Tony Lumbis;
The Good Guy Lost : Why Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Could Pay A Long Term Price For His Win Gone Sour by Tom Bowles;
Top 35 Bubble Breakdown : Go Or Go Homers Get Roughed Up At Richmond by Mike Ravesi
- Gaston Gazette:
Saturday's post-race report by Monte Dutton
- Hartford Courant
Intimidator Spirit Lives In Kyle Busch, Not Dale Earnhardt Jr. by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
What Makes The SPEED Channel Stage Work? by Kim Roberson
- Inside the Pit Box:
Expect no less from Kyle Busch by Sharon Bundy
- KWGN-TV:
Michael Waltrip gives the fans what they wanted by Scott Orr
- Motor Sports Weekly News:
Hamilin Dominates but Boyer Wins by Drew Hierwarter
- RaceTalkRadio:
Junior Fans Overload Suicide Hotline by Dennis Michelsen
- RaceTrackLadies:
On Purpose...or on Accident? by Bev Resendez
- Racing Daily:
Sprint Cup Power Rankings after Richmond by Skip Jefferson;
Just My Opinion - Earnhardt Jr vs Busch by Sue Kellogg;
Bowyer wins Richmond after Crazy Finish by Katie Steele
- RacingWithRich:
Junior vs. Busch: Who's the intimidator? by Richard Allen
- SceneDaily:
Hamlin deserved to win at Richmond by Jared Turner;
NASCAR has a chance to make its drug policy a better one by Steve Waid
- South Georgia Sports Network
For What It's Worth, My 2 Cents About NASCAR by Dale Hall
- The Spectrum:
Door opens for Bowyer, slams on Busch by Tom Zulewski
- Speedtv:
The Answer Man by Tom Jensen;
Tradin’ Paint at Richmond with Liz Clark by Kyle Petty
- SpeedwayMedia:
Bowyer wins at Richmond
- Sporting News:
Sporting News Top 10 by Bill Marx
- Sports Illustrated:
Junior's performance and four more things we learned at Richmond by Lars Anderson
- Stock Car Gazette:
Hamlin Wins Richmond Nationwide Race by Thomas Chemris;
Track Trash - It's Rich, man by Racing Maniac;
Sparks Fly At Richmond (Richmond At A Glance) by Mike Wells
- StockCar Review:
Impressive/Unimpressive: Richmond’s Rumble by Joe Jacobs
- Thatsracin:
Inevitability or opportunity? Answer is about perspective by David Poole
- Toronto Star:
NASCAR points system is unfair by Norris McDonald
- USA Today:
Late mishaps cost Hamlin, Earnhardt Jr. Richmond win by Gary Graves;
NASCAR might adopt random drug testing policy by Nate Ryan
- Winston Salem Journal:
Finish of Richmond race one for the ages by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo! Sports:
Rearview mirror: Richmond and
Richmond Observations by Bob Margolis;
Kyle Busch is exactly what NASCAR needs right now by Jay Busbee
posted May 4, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Bowyer the surprise beneficiary of late-race hijinks and
Notes: Toyota officials plan no involvement in Stewart talks with Gibbs by David Newton
- Associated Press:
Bowyer steals NASCAR race in wild finish at Richmond and
AP source: Bobby Labonte agrees to extension by Jenna Fryer
- Daly Planet:
Baseball And NASCAR Clash Once Again by John Daly
- Gaston Gazette:
Everything changed ... then again and
Bowyer beams, Junior steams and
Is this exciting, or what? (Or what?) by Monte Dutton
- Green-White-Checker:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. laments lost opportunity and
Kyle Busch: Public enemy No. 1 by Travis Barrett
- Hartford Courant
Clint Bowyer Capitalizes On The Problems Of Others To Win At Richmond and
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Vs. Kyle Busch: Now This Should Be Fun by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
Earnhardt Battles Busch, Bowyer Wins Wild One At Richmond by Ron Felix;
Friends Help Morgan Shepherd In Time Of Need by Kim Roberson
- KWGN-TV:
Kyle Busch: Dangerous at any speed by Scott Orr
- NASCAR Video
Clint Bowyer survived a wild Crown Royal Presents The Dan Lowry 400 at Richmond International Raceway
- NASCAR.com:
Hamlin's dream weekend turns into a nightmare and
Richmond's version of Big One leaves mark on field by Josh Pate
- Nevada Appeal:
A drive down memory lane by Roger Diez
- Newport News Daily Press:
Troubles at home by David Teel;
No fairytale ending for this prince by Dave Fairbank;
Bowyer benefits and
Changing of the guard? by Marty O'Brien
- Peoria Journal Star:
Moving and shaking, Darlington to Madison by Jane Miller
- RaceTalkRadio:
Hamlin Nails Three Pointer at the Buzzer by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Fortunate Bowyer Wins Richmond and
Hot Laps by Pete Pistone
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Tireless performance in every sense of word and
Cup rookies humbled by challenges by Bob Lipper;
Bowyer takes the checkered flag at RIR by Jill Erwin;
Kyle Busch takes lead in points; Burton 2nd and
Martin had pluck, needed luck by Ralph N. Paulk;
Clint Bowyer wins at Richmond by Randy Hallman;
see their Expanded coverage of the races at RIR
- Roanoke Times:
Crazy finish gets Bowyer to the front by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
Was Earnhardt Jr. robbed of Richmond win? by Bob Pockrass;
Chalk Richmond craziness up to fickle nature of short-track racing by Rea White
- SPEEDtv:
Is This The Year For RCR? and
‘Shrub’ Shrugs Off Wreck by Tom Jensen;
The ‘Real Deal’ on Casey Mears by Wendy Venturini
- SpeedwayMedia:
Taking it to the Bank by Mike Finnegan;
Richmond Racing Notes - Friday
- USA Today:
Bowyer inherits win after Dale Jr.-Kyle Busch fracas by Zack Albert;
Notebook: Petty crew confident Labonte staying put by Nate Ryan
- Winston Salem Journal:
Bowyer grabs a win by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
Bull's-eye on Busch by Jerry Bonkowski
posted May 3, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Labonte has major decision to make about future at Petty Enterprises and
Gordon, Earnhardt reconcile differences from Talladega tiff by David Newton;
Montoya to make surprise Victory Lane appearance at Richmond by Matthew Willis;
First stop at Richmond sets tone for playoff wannabes by John Schwarb;
Spin the Black Circle: Dan Lowry 400 by Christopher Harris
- Alabama Live:
Steven Wallace makes a new friend by Doug Demmons
- Associated Press:
[Kyle] Busch celebrates birthday as hottest driver in NASCAR by Jenna Fryer;
Hamlin wins pole at hometown track by Hank Kurz Jr
- Athlon Sports:
Off the Market: Edwards Adds Three Years to Contract, Re-Ups with Roush by Amanda Brahler
- Autoweek:
NASCAR: Denny Hamlin wins Cup pole at Richmond by Al Pearce
- CBS Sports:
Smoke needs victory at Richmond to overshadow contract talks by Pete Pistone
- Chattanooga Times Free Press:
Good luck, Moss, but don’t expect racing success by Lindsey Young
- Columbia Tribune:
His life is in the pits: Fischbeck makes Sprint Cup the hard way by Troy Schulte
- Daytona Beach News Journal:
Dale Jr. a Navy man for a day by Buddy Shacklette
- Fayetteville Observer:
Logano poised for meteoric rise to NASCAR success by Thomas Pope
- Florida Today:
Edwards sticking with Roush by Mark DeCotis
- FoxSports:
Keep an eye on Harvick at Richmond by Steve Byrnes;
Richmond kicks off trio of night races by Larry McReynolds;
Spinning my wheels: Busch rolls on by Mike Harmon
- Free Lance-Star:
Look for another shuffle after '08 and
RIR brings out best in Hamlin - NASCAR notebook by Jim McConnell
- Gaston Gazette:
It's the economy, stupid and
Richmond Pre-Race Facts and
Notebook: Edwards will be back and his crew chief is already by Monte Dutton
- Green-White-Checker:
Sprint Cup drivers notice empty stands by Travis Barrett
- Hartford Courant
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Not Ready To Make IndyCar Series Debut Just Yet and
Greg Biffle Expecting To Remain In The Roush Fenway Racing Family and
In These Hard Times At Least There's Mark Martin For Perspective and
Carl Edwards Cuts His Silly Season Short; Signs New Deal With Roush Fenway and
One Hundred Grand On The Table For Dale Earnhardt Jr. To Run Texas IndyCar Style by Shawn Courchesne
- Insider Racing News:
Some Good Advice for Tony Stewart and Danica Patrick by Brenda Benedict
- LaidbackRacing:
The Spirit of the Good Old Days Still Alive in Some by Mad Mikie
- Lynchburg News Advcance:
Hamlin’s sitting on pole in Richmond by Nate Warters
- Marion Daily Republican:
Let's Go Racin'!: Talladega was easily the most exciting race of the year by De Powell
- Michigan Live:
Trading Paint: Dan Lowry 400 picks
- MSNBC:
There's nothing like being king for a day by Mike Celizic;
Go with red hot Kyle Busch at Richmond by Johnny Benson
- NASCAR.com:
In starting a truck team, Moss facing long yardage by David Caraviello;
When in Charlotte this May, go where the drivers go by Raygan Swan;
Economic difficulties felt in garage, seen in the stands by Josh Pate
- NASCAR Insiders:
The NASCAR Life: The Community by Journo
- Newport News Daily Press:
Five drivers and storylines to watch at RIR by David Teel;
A crash's long aftermath [Nadeau] by Marty O'Brien;
Montoya realizes he has much to learn by Dave Fairbank
- One Bad Wheel:
Last Minute Fantasy Tips: Crown Royal 400 by Mike Maruska
- Potomac News:
Tiff between Junior, Gordon has passed by Brian Hunsicker
- RacingOne:
Hamlin Continues Home Roll by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
Junior vs. Danica: Probably not by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Suddenly, NASCAR is harder sell by Bob Lipper;
And we have on-track action by Jill Erwin;
Edwards has new contract, 3 wins and momentum and
Hamlin claims Sprint Cup pole, Nationwide win on home track by Ralph N. Paulk;
For roadside brokers, there's less traffic for race tickets by John O'Connor;
and see their Race Week in Richmond
- Roanoke Times:
Season slow for ex-champs and
Hamlin turns fastest lap at Richmond/Notes and
Hamlin earns Nationwide win by Dustin Long;
Chasing victory lane by Tom Robinson
- Sacramento Bee:
Ex-NASCAR racer trying IndyCars by Debbie Arrington
- SceneDaily:
Hard work, loyalty paying off for JGR crew chiefs by Bob Pockrass;
Blue Angels provide ride of a lifetime by Jeff Gluck
- SPEEDtv:
Critical Week Ahead and
Free Agents Sitting Pretty and
Fistful Of Crew Chiefs For Robby by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
Hamlin wins the Lipton Tea 250
- Sports Illustrated:
Edwards primed for fourth win of 2008 campaign in Richmond by Lars Anderson;
An insider dissects Richmond, Stewart's possible move and more by Tom Bowles
- St Petersburg Times:
Earnhardt Jr. is awestruck at sea on Navy carrier by Brant James
- USA Today:
Hamlin adds to Richmond haul with Nationwide win and
Hamlin right at home with Richmond pole by Zack Albert;
Notes: Dale Jr. demurs on Texas' Indy car offer by Gary Graves and Zack Albert
- Vegas Insider
Richmond Preview by Micah Roberts
- Washington Post:
Gibbs Is Making All the Right Moves by Liz Clarke
- Winston Salem Journal:
Hamlin puts his Toyota on pole at Richmond/Notes and
NASCAR Notebook by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
Burton: The quiet leader and
Richmond story lines by Jerry Bonkowski;
Implications of pending free agency by Ricky Craven
posted May 2, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
2008 Power Rankings: Richmond by Tim Cowlishaw;
Hamlin hoping to keep streak alive for Joe Gibbs Racing by Mark Ashenfelter;
New week offers renewed hope (and new golf cart!) for Hornish by Sam Hornish Jr.;
Sprague not complaining over 1-2 finish behind teammate Hornaday by John Schwarb;
Big wreck at Talladega puts big hurt on #43 Cup team by Jeff Meendering
- Associated Press:
Gas prices have race fans rethinking trip to the track by Chris Jenkins
- Athlon Sports:
Cars, Paint Schemes Represent the Best of Eras by Vito Pugliese
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Hamlin's performance? Steady by Rick Minter
- Bristol Herald Courier:
Good ol' days of NASCAR by Allen Gregory
- Caledonian Record:
Strap In! ACT Facts And Random Thoughts; Meet Randy Potter by Biggy Bigelow
- Cup Scene Daily
Before the Roar on the Ground, Lift Your Eyes to the Sky by Amy Hair
- Daily Nonpareil:
NASCAR Scene column: Hornaday, Danica talk of Kansas by Marsha Hoffman
- Daily Press:
Amped to end slide: His two-year winless streak notwithstanding, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is happy with his first season with Hendrick by Marty O'Brien
- Dallas Morning News:
Tracking the Sprint Cup race by Richard Durrett
- Daly Planet:
Historic TV Simulcast Calms Angry Fans by John Daly
- Detroit Free Press:
Brad Keselowski hopes to echo dad with a Richmond win and
Fast four: a quartet of talking points for auto racing fans by Mike Brudenell
- Detroit News:
Montoya makes a move in Sprint Cup standings and
Hamlin on a roll, but doesn't mind low profile and
Notebook: No. 1 Burton isn't satisfied with lofty ranking by Angelique S. Chengelis
- FoxSports:
Stewart can have success as an owner by Darrell Waltrip;
Taking a trip back to racing's roots by Mike Joy;
Riding with Kurt: Time for a 'Richmond rebound' by Kurt Busch;
Talladega tempers will return at Richmond by Jeff Hammond
- Free Lance-Star:
Fans shift spending away from race by Jim McConnell
- Frontstretch:
Driven To The Past: Lee and Richard Petty by John Potts;
A Talk With Joe Balash On The Nationwide Series' Past, Present, and Future by Danny Peters;
Crime and Punishment Not Always Equal in NASCAR by Amy Henderson;
Is Finishing Under Green That Important? by Kurt Smith;
David Starr Driver Diary: Sponsor Hunting And Keeping Spirits High After Kansas by David Starr
- Gaston Gazette:
Best of all possible worlds ... or tracks and
Notebook: Hot and cold alike target Richmond for win and
The best of times by Monte Dutton
- Glenharness.com:
NASCAR Richmond Thoughts by Glen Harness
- GoFastNews:
Greening NASCAR - good for fans or bad? by David Vizard
- Indianapolis Star:
Pit Pass: Hamlin likes obscurity by Steve Ballard & Curt Cavin
- Insider Racing News:
Dale Earnhardt Jr. - Not as Fragile as People Think by Rebecca Gladden
- Inside the Pit Box:
From the Champions Corner by Robbin Slaughter
- Kansas Ciy Star:
Racing Q&A with Denny Hamlin: Driver says he is lucky by Jim Pedley
- LaidbackRacing:
Tailgating Recipe and Tips of the Week by Jo Ann Hlavac
- Las Vegas Review-Journal
Toyota, Gibbs on winning track by Jeff Wolf
- Las Vegas Sun:
Stock Car Toon by Mike Smith
- Los Angeles Times:
Randy Moss to enter team in Craftsman Truck Series by Jim Peltz
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel :
Racing Beat: Drivers need crash course at Brickyard by Dave Kallmann
- MoparMax:
This Time, Close Does Count by John Carollo
- NASCAR.com:
Smack: Former champs in danger of missing Chase;
Richmond brings a dubious anniversary for Earnhardt by David Caraviello;
Kyle Petty gets first career victory at Richmond in '86 by Mark Aumann
- On Pit Row
Dan Lowry is Having a Blast by Charlie Turner
- Potomac News:
A short list of Fortune 100 companies we’d expect to see in NASCAR by Brian Hunsicker
- Race Journal Online:
What's Your Beef? Eight Seconds of Negligence by Carol Einarsson
- RaceTalkRadio:
Smoke and Junior Battle for Win at Rockingham North? by Dennis Michelsen
- RacingOne:
Pressing Topics by Pete Pistone
- RacingWithRich:
This may be the "Silliest" season ever by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Keller enjoys Nationwide trip he's on by Jill Erwin;
Without a big sponsor [McClure] , team stuck in neutral by Bob Lipper;
Stepped on by the big boys? Nationwide drivers feel marginalized as SprintCup teams step down and
Maneuverability called key to success by Ralph N. Paulk
- Roanoke Times:
Painful recovery, Painful recovery: Five years after a harrowing crash at Richmond International Raceway, former NASCAR driver Jerry Nadeau is still trying to pick up the pieces by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
LeBron James vs. NASCAR by Bob Pockrass;
Prices at the pump make race tickets less affordable by Carolyn Brewster;
This is a great stretch of the NASCAR season by Jared Turner
- Southern Pines Pilot:
It's Here: Four Years of Waiting Comes to an End Sunday by Andy Cagle
- SPEEDtv:
My Take on Tony Stewart by Dave Despain;
Great All-Star Moment No. 4: Jeff Gordon, 1997 by Tom Jensen
- SpeedwayMedia:
Humpy Wheeler and Jeff Burton also Install Track Walls and Lunch by Brad Keppel
- Sporting News:
Find the next Danica and give her a chance by Mike Hembree;
Top 5 and 5 to watch: Richmond by Bill Marx
- Sports Illustrated:
Controversial NFL star becomes NASCAR's most unlikely owner by Mark Beech;
Overlooked drivers enjoying competitive 2008 campaigns by Tom Bowles
- StockCar Review:
Is There to Much Comfort in NASCAR Safety? by Lisa Fowler
- ThatsRacin/Charlotte Observer:
Steady Progress: David Ragan by David Poole
- USA Today:
Crew chief, normalcy returning for Edwards by Gary Graves;
Team notes: Richmond next stop for Cup
- Winston Salem Journal:
NASCAR Notebook: 340 feet of 'soft wall' is planned for Lowe's by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
Kyle Busch is defying logic by Jerry Bonkowski;
Hello, Newman: Free agency by Ryan Newman;
What to Watch For: Richmond
posted May 1, 2008
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- ESPN.com:
Team ownership just natural progression in Stewart's Cup career by Marty Smith;
Crown Royal Presents the Dan Lowry 400 preview by Mark Garrow;
NASCAR: Richmond Fantasy Rankings
- Augusta Chronicle:
Open-wheel exodus rolls on and
NASCAR Newsmaker: J.D. Gibbs and
Stewart not only one mulling free agency/Notes by Don Coble
- Athlon Sports:
Horsepower Rankings: Talladega by Matt Taliaferro
- CBS Sports:
Stewart driving away from JGR? Nah, just blowing smoke by Pete Pistone
- Daly Planet:
NASCAR Without TV On Friday Morning and
Daugherty And Moss Tell ESPN It's NASCAR In 2009 by John Daly
- Delaware News Journal:
Driver's ed: Ragan moving up and
Burton hopes early momentum leads to title/Notes and
Stewart simply planning for future by Mike Finney
- Elmira Star Gazette:
Gas, economic issues loom over Speedrome by
- FoxSports:
Harvick showing maturity as well as business savvy by Rea White;
Power Rankings: Hamlin gets it done quietly by Jorge A. Mondaca
- Frontstretch:
Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off : Bread And Circuses by Matt McLaughlin;
Fanning The Flames: The Latest On Labonte, Lepage, And Looking Forward To Richmond by Matt Taliaferro;
If Nobody Else Is Going To Say Something, I Will! by Jeff Meyer;
Side By Side : Is The Injury Risk Enough To Keep Cup Drivers Out Of The Nationwide Series? by Bryan Davis Keith and Tom Bowles;
Fantasy Picks 'N' Pans: Crown Royal 400 by Cami Starr and Mike Neff
- Girlsgarage
Horsepower Hero of the Week;
Quote of the Week
- <Insider Racing News:
Missing Talladega, Missing A Lot by Brian Watkins
- LaidbackRacing:
Mad Mikie's Rants and Raves: Talladega 500 by Mad Mikie;
Tailgatin': What you need to know about RIR by Jo Ann Hlavac
- Mountain Press:
NASCAR old-timer talks about today's racing by Rich Allen
- NASCAR.com:
Contract talks, ownership stakes in vogue in NASCAR by Ron Lemasters;
Relying on good fortune to come across next big thing by David Caraviello;
Power Rankings
- New York Daily News:
Tony Stewart's contract status has NASCAR folks talkin' by Richard Huff
- Peoria Journal Star:
Women racers a force for 2nd straight week/Notes by Jane Miller
- Philadelphia Daily News:
Racing home to North Carolina by Bill Fleischman
- Race Journal Online
What I Like About You - Andy Hillenburg by Carol Einarsson
- RaceTalkRadio:
Impounding Problems in NASCAR by Dennis Michelsen
- Racing Daily:
Sprint Cup Power Rankings after Talladega by Skip Jefferson;
Richmond "101" by Mike Wells
- RacingOne:
The Beginning of a Legend [Earnhardt] by Eddie Roche
- RacingWithRich:
Fantasy Picks and Predictions: Richmond by Richard Allen
- Richmond Times Dispatch:
Is Biffle being stiffed on resources? and
Tracking Earnhardt Jr. by Ralp N. Paulk;
Martin Agency's 'Lauren Wallace' has a life of his own: The toughest, coolest, most ruthlessly ambitious driver in motorsports was born by Vic Dorr Jr.
- Roanoke Times:
Grand arrangement: Since moving to North Carolina with the hope of bolstering his NASCAR career, Landon Cassill.... by Dustin Long
- SceneDaily:
Food for thought: Stewart and Hendrick by Mike Hembree
- South Bend Tribune:
Honor for NASCAR's Newman to stretch half-mile by Nancy J. Sulok
- SpeedwayMedia:
Junior & Jimmie Look Toward Richmond With Hope, But Things Are Becoming Hopeless For A Few Others by Ron Thornton;
Kyle Busch Superstar by Ron Fleshman;
NASCAR Top Ten Power Rankings: Talladega by Jeffrey Boswell
- Stock Car Gazette:
Richmond International Raceway - By The Numbers by Mike Wells
- StockCar Review:
Is There a “Smoking” Room at the Hendrick Inn? by Jack Lewis
- Tampa Tribune:
Without Even Trying, Busch Is Getting His Point Across by Tony Fabrizio
- Thatsracin:
Not one of the better days for the ol' track safety crew and
Notes | Racing comes back to 'The Rock' by David Poole
- USA Today:
NASCAR's Montoya a success on track and market by Seth Livingstone
- Winston Salem Journal:
Female pioneers comment on women in NASCAR and
Robin Dallenbach, who qualified for Cup race at 18, has daughter who is following in her footsteps by Mike Mulhern
- Yahoo Sports:
Old School Racing put on hold by Jerry Bonkowski
- York Dispatch:
Keeping track of NASCAR's off-track activities by Ellen Siska
