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Blog Post Archive
Aaron's 499 2013: Start Time, Lineup, TV Schedule and More
Rain showers are possible during NASCAR ’s 2013 Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. More than anything, unpredictability is what makes the 2.66-mile behemoth track intriguing. Three current drivers—Brad Keselowski, Brian Vickers and Ken Schrader —all earned their first career Sprint Cup victories at Talladega. Show More Summary
The 10 Best Sprint Cup Saves Since 2000
There is just something about a driver managing to save an out-of-control race car that makes the fans go wild. It is a moment for the driver to showcase their talent. It's swinging out on the razor's edge and bringing it home in one piece. Show More Summary
FYI WIRZ: NASCAR Reporter Feels NHRA Four Wide Power in Stock Car Territory
National Hot Rod Association ( NHRA ) drag racing fans and drivers often say to experience real side-by-side racing, you have to go to the track. HDTV delivers close and crisp NHRA Mello Yello action, but to really appreciate the power, you have to be there. Show More Summary
Why Denny Hamlin Should Not Race at Talladega This Sunday
When you're a father, you become protective of your kids—and to a certain extent, kids that may not even be your own. You try to give them guidance and become a role model to follow. You watch over them and try to do everything in your...Show More Summary
5 Factors That Help Make Jimmie Johnson the Best in NASCAR
Jimmie Johnson is the best driver in NASCAR today. There really is no debate. He has won five Sprint Cup Championships, two Daytona 500s (including this year), four Brickyard 400s and 62 races since he started in 2002. He has had at least two wins in every season—including this one—which is only nine races old. Begin Slideshow
Ranking the Best Restrictor-Plate Drivers in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series
W hen it comes to the tricky, dangerous business of restrictor-plate racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, there are few secrets. The key to success at Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway – the circuit’s only venues where restrictor plates are required to keep speeds down – is mere survival. Show More Summary
Ranking the 10 Most Entertaining NASCAR Drivers to Follow on Twitter
The advent of Twitter has been one of the greatest assets to any NASCAR fan, allowing them to have an inside look at drivers' lives, both at and away from the track, from the drivers themselves. The majority of Sprint Cup drivers (with notable holdouts Dale Earnhardt Jr. Show More Summary
NASCAR Sprint Cup Drivers Hate What Fans Love About Talladega Superspeedway
For fans, the two Sprint Cup races held at Talladega Superspeedway each season are a celebration of NASCAR as most of them know and love it. For the drivers who put on the oft-entertaining shows, not so much. Talladega is the ultimate NASCAR experience for fans. Show More Summary
Complete Preview of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will race at Talladega Superspeedway this week in the Aaron’s 499. This will be the second race for the Gen-6 car on a superspeedway. The race at Daytona became a game of follow the leader. Now that teams have had 10 weeks to figure out the new car, the racing should improve. Show More Summary
FYI WIRZ: NASCAR's Top 5 Aces with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Talk Talladega Race 10
NASCAR ’s longest rack, the 2.66-mile tri -oval Talladega Superspeedway, began a lengthy history on 2000 acres with its inaugural race on September 14, 1969. Ever since then, NASCAR drivers have been challenged by the wide surface with 33-degree banking. Show More Summary
Complete Broadcast Information and a Preview of Talladega
T alladega is the very definition of a “ Superspeedway.” The track is a tri -oval that covers 2.66 miles making it the biggest track on the NASCAR circuit. As for speed, on its long back stretch cars hit the 200 miles per hour mark with...Show More Summary
Is All the Optimism from Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Hot Start Now Gone?
It is safe to say that not only is it the die-hard Earnhardt faithful that would love to see Dale Earnhardt Jr. win a Sprint Cup title, but the grand majority of the NASCAR community would as well for obvious sentimental reasons. HeShow More Summary
NASCAR and Its 100-Plus Mile-an-Hour Electric Pace Car
We have all gotten used to the rolling thunder that is NASCAR racing. Forty big, loud and powerful race cars roaring around the race tracks cause fans to grab their ear plugs. Will the day come soon that NASCAR will be dominated by quiet,...Show More Summary
Sao Paulo Indy 300: The Complete Broadcast Info and Race Preview
Brazilian’s are passionate people who love sports of all kinds including auto racing. Viewers can expect to see big crowds on hand this weekend for the Sao Paulo Indy 300. The race will be run on a 2.536-mile, 11-turn temporary street circuit and last 75 laps. Show More Summary
Danica Patrick Shows She Can Swing a Hockey Stick Pretty Well
NASCAR driver Danica Patrick was a surprise attendee at Tuesday night's opening game of the NHL Western Conference quarterfinal series between the visiting Minnesota Wild and host Chicago Blackhawks. But Patrick, who is in her rookie...Show More Summary
Why NASCAR Should Add Short-Track Racing in the Sprint Cup Series
The opportunity was there. But NASCAR got greedy and missed it on the short side by a country mile. And therein lies a huge reason for many of the problems the sport struggles with today in terms of faltering attendance and the flagging...Show More Summary
Isn't It About Time That NASCAR Cracks Down on Fighting in the Sport?
Friday night's post-race alleged assault by two members of the Richard Childress Racing organization upon Nationwide Series driver Nelson Piquet Jr. and a still unidentified other person at Richmond International Raceway is very troubling. According to police and media reports (per USA Today), Michael A. Show More Summary
Ranking the 10 Most Dangerous Race Tracks in NASCAR
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin knows all too well that NASCAR still remains a sport where severe injury or worse is a possibility every time a driver takes the track. It was no more evident for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver than on the final lap of March's NASCAR race at Auto Club Speedway. Show More Summary
Fantasy NASCAR Picks for Aaron's 499 at Talladega
This week, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Talladega for the Aaron’s 499. The first race on a superspeedway for the Gen-6 car at Daytona was boring. It was like watching a game of follow the leader. Now that teams have had time to figure out the new car, the racing should improve. Show More Summary
FYI WIRZ: NASCAR's Lame Duck Kevin Harvick and More Talk Richmond Race 9
Kevin Harvick launched from seventh place on the final restart during the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway to get out front and take the checkered flag. The No. 29 team spoiled the good showing of Juan Pablo Montoya, who led prior to the last caution. Show More Summary