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| Filed Under: | Motorsport / NASCAR | |
| Posts on Regator: | 5799 | |
| Posts / Week: | 21.9 | |
| Archived Since: | April 23, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
LIVE CHAT: Join us for the Indianapolis 500
It's the greatest spectacle in racing and we're live-chatting it. Join us at 11:45 AM ET on Sunday for the 97th Indianapolis 500. There may even be a special appearance by one Jay Busbee, who is rumored to be in Indianapolis for the race. We'll see you then! Indianapolis 500
LIVE CHAT: Join us for the Grand Prix of Monaco on Sunday
A From the Marbles first! We're attempting the chat triple this year, and first up is the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco Sunday at 7:45 AM ET. Grab your coffee and join us as we gaze in envy at the people sunbathing on the multi-million dollar yachts while watching the race. Monaco Grand Prix
Why does the Indy 500 run for 500 miles?
It's almost time for the greatest day in racing, three races that run from dawn to well after dusk. The centerpiece of the day is the Indy 500, the Greatest Spectacle in Racing and one of the most famous sporting events in the world....Show More Summary
Warped Wednesday: Hall voters unanimously elect Jimmie Johnson pending future retirement
Welcome to Warped Wednesday. On this, we'll put out the rush to judgment mat, go a little too far and have a little fun. Will it be funny? Sometimes. Will it be crazy and largely unbelievable? Probably. Will not everyone get it? Definitely.
Just...Show More Summary
Chrome Horn Episode 13: Sprint All-Star Race
Another new Chrome Horn! And it's the All-Star edition. Join myself and Geoffrey Miller as we talk all things, well, all things. Got any questions for us to use in the mailbag or the podcast? Hit us at HappyHourMailbag@Yahoo.com. Click here to download the podcast or here to listen to in your browser. Show More Summary
Your 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class
The 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class was announced on Wednesday, and it's a very diverse list.
The class of five consists of Tim Flock, Jack Ingram, Dale Jarrett, Maurice Petty and Fireball Roberts. That means that current owners Richard...Show More Summary
Power Rankings: All-Star dream destinations
It's time for Power Rankings! After every race, we opine about who we think is at the top of the Sprint Cup heap and how and why they got there. But this week, it's different! The All-Star Race wasn't for points, so there's no point (pun!) in ranking the Sprint Cup field again. Show More Summary
What’s with the disappointment about Saturday’s All-Star Race?
In the last Warped Wednesday feature, I asked the (not-so serious) question of what the point of the All-Star Race was. After all, it's not like NASCAR drivers race against each other 38 times a year or anything.
After watching the reaction...Show More Summary
Craziest Moment: Ryan Newman’s incredible high-side run and his contact with Kyle Busch
Where the heck did Ryan Newman come from?
On a restart in the middle of the fourth segment of Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race, Newman dashed to the outside in turns one and two like his car suddenly got a boost of nitrous oxide and made a pair of three-wide passes before he had even gotten to the backstretch.
He wasn't done there. Show More Summary
Jimmie Johnson becomes first driver to win four All-Star Races
The five-time Sprint Cup Series champ is now a four-time All-Star Race winner.
Jimmie Johnson bolted away from Kasey Kahne after a spirited battle for the lead at the beginning of the final 10 lap segment of Saturday night's Sprint All-Star...Show More Summary
The best NASCAR track billboard ever?
NASCAR is a sport full of double-entendres and this one in Charmin's is one of the better ones we've ever seen.
This is the billboard that's on the grandstands at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend. According to AutoWeek, it's a two race deal between the track and the company, which also has a "Stop Skidmarks" banner on the pit wall. Show More Summary
Carl Edwards to start first in Sprint All-Star Race
Carl Edwards will start first in Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. All-Star qualifying is always different than a standard best of two laps run for a points race with each driver's run including three laps and a four tire pit stop. Show More Summary
Happy Hour: Stewart-Haas, Gordon and has NASCAR gone soft?
Throughout the week you can send us your best questions, jokes, rants and just plain miscellaneous thoughts to happyhourmailbag@yahoo.com or @NickBromberg. We'll post them here, have a good time and everyone's happy. Right? Oh who are we kidding, this is NASCAR. Show More Summary
Dick Trickle, former NASCAR driver, dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound
Former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle is dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Lincoln County (N.C.) police. At about noon on Thursday, the Lincoln County Communications Center received a call indicating that there would be a dead body at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Boger City, and it would be the speaker's. Show More Summary
Jennifer Jo Cobb accuses Mike Harmon of stealing her race hauler
NASCAR driver Mike Harmon is out on bond after a warrant was issued for his arrest in connection with stealing Jennifer Jo Cobb's race hauler on May 11.
Yes, this is a tale involving two NASCAR drivers, and one is accusing the otherShow More Summary
The Chrome Horn Episode 12: Darlington
New Chrome Horn, new intro! Join yours truly and Geoffrey Miller as we were slated to talk Darlington but ended up talking a lot about the All-Star Race. Got any questions for us to use in the mailbag or the podcast? Hit us at HappyHourMailbag@Yahoo.com. Click here to download the podcast or here to listen to in your browser. Show More Summary
Warped Wednesday: What’s the point of the All-Star Race?
Welcome to Warped Wednesday. On this, we'll put out the rush to judgment mat, go a little too far and have a little fun. Will it be funny? Sometimes. Will it be crazy and largely unbelievable? Probably. Will not everyone get it? Definitely.
One...Show More Summary
Power Rankings: It’s Matt Kenseth’s turn at the top
It's time for Power Rankings! After every race, we'll opine about who we think is at the top of the Sprint Cup heap and how and why they got there. Remember, this isn't scientific, as our formula is the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. Show More Summary
Ferrari wreck in Japan totals car, leaves driver and bystander in hospital
Scary moment at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan recently, as a Ferrari careened out of control and took out a good chunk of the wall and safety barrier. This wreck happened during the second Challenge race of the Ferrari Racing Days at Suzuka. Show More Summary
Jeff Gordon’s Central Park condo is now on the market for a cool $30 million
Want to live like a NASCAR driver? You don't need to get grease under your fingernails or sip sweet tea while listenin' to country music. No, all you need is a mere $30 million, and you can live just like Jeff Gordon. Easy, right? Gordon...Show More Summary