Dear Readers, During this holiday season, it’s time to reflect and give thanks, especially during this time of economic hardship for so many. We know it has been a difficult year, one where stock car racing has often taken a back seat to other, more...

2009 Drivers: Pleasant Surprises Mark Martin: I think Martin has either retired, semi-retired or threatened to retire more times than Tommy Smothers. But this year he was firmly committed to running a full season and even competing for that elusive...

Hello, readers. I’m back for entry No. 45 in a limitless series in which I look into the TV telecasts for NASCAR. This will not be a long piece, or even a critique, in general. This is more of a reaction piece. As many of you already know, ESPN...

2009 Ride: No. 12 Penske Racing Dodge 2009 Primary Sponsors: Verizon (no logos), Star Trek (Richmond, Darlington) 2009 Owner: Roger Penske 2009 Crew Chief: Roy McCauley 2009 Stats: 33 starts, 0 wins, 0 top 5s, 0 top 10s, 6 DNFs, 32nd in...

2009 Ride: Michael Waltrip Racing No. 55 Toyota 2009 Primary Sponsor: NAPA Auto Parts 2009 Owner: Michael Waltrip 2009 Crew Chief: Robert “Bootie” Barker (Feb. – Aug.), Gene Nead (Sep. – Nov.) Stats: 34 Races, 0 wins, 0 top 5s, 2 top 10s, 0...