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Posted Monday October 27, 2008, About: Why Southeast should lose races

I think the point he was trying to make is that the crowd was so empty on Sunday that it looked like a bad Nationwide crowd. And he's right, it was a pathetic looking crowd. Tons of empty seats and it's been like that long before the downturn in the economy. AMS just doesn't do a great job of marketing the race and even though I enjoy having two races in my town it probably doesn't deserve both of them based on current demand.

Posted Monday October 06, 2008, About: Edwards takes blame for multicar wreck

The problem is after awhile it gets old hearing the same person apologize all the time. Maybe instead of wrecking people and then apologizing perhaps he could just not wreck them.

Posted Monday August 25, 2008, About: Edwards not sorry for Busch bump

I'm neither a Carl or Kyle fan, but I really hope this heats up and they beat the crap out of each other the rest of the year. Personally, I think Carl isn't any different than Kyle except Kyle is more honest about it.

I don't blame Carl for bumping Kyle to get by. It's what you do at Bristol and should be expected. That said Carl should get ready for a little payback down the road. The rest of the races until we get to the Chase are completely meaningless to Kyle - it's win or nothing. And if Carl is in Kyle's way my guess would be that Kyle won't even wait a half of a lap to bump past him.

Man, I'm getting excited now. How fun would it be to see an old-school rivalry between guys who would love nothing more than to wreck either other on the way to victory lane?!

Posted Friday August 22, 2008, About: Gillett-Evernham making changes?

http://www.nascar.com/drivers/dps/kkahne00/cup/data/2006/index.html

Unless I'm miscounting, in 2006 Kasey had 6 wins, 12 top 5s, and 18 top 10s.

Posted Friday August 22, 2008, About: Gillett-Evernham making changes?

Yeah, Sadler has been better which is why Ray would ideally put a good driver in 10 and let the team try to bring Sadler up. Unfortunately it doesn't seem like Ray was a player in any of the bigger free agent races. Maybe McMurray or Truex next season?

Posted Friday August 22, 2008, About: Gillett-Evernham making changes?

Didn't Kasey win like 6 races (the most of anyone) a couple of seasons ago? And he has two wins this season. Sure, they haven't been Roush, Gibbs or Hendrick but they've been good. About the same level as RCR, who also has only 2 wins this season. (Hendrick, by the way, only has 3.)

They simply aren't as deep as some of the top teams. Love Sadler, but he isn't cutting it. And the #10 car hasn't done well either. Ray really needs another top talent in the #10 and he would be fine.

Either way, I think it's a little crazy to suggest they haven't been good enough to keep racing.

Posted Friday August 22, 2008, About: Wimmer not in RCR's plans

Wondering if there isn't a lot of talent in Nationwide Series because they aren't developing a lot of talent these days. Most of the time guys are lucky to get a year of NW before jumping to Sprint. Guys like Cassil and Keslowski are only getting time because Hendrick is full on the Sprint side.

The sad part is some of these guys aren't ready for Cup (see: Allmendinger or McDowell). They bomb against the big boys and it wrecks their confidence and sponsor's confidence.

Posted Friday August 22, 2008, About: Did Tiki get offensive on air?

Come on, this is dumb. It sounds like he said punt with a c, but there's now why he actually said that word or meant to.

Posted Friday August 22, 2008, About: Cowboys racing Eagles to Boldin?

I love how this "article" is actually just two paragraphs from Tim Calishaw saying the Cowboys SHOULD go after Boldin. No one is actually saying the Cowboys have actually even considered it. Even the headline of the actual article makes that clear.

Yet, here it says "Cowboys racing Eagles to Boldin?" as if the Cowboys are already in negotiations with the Cards. But there is the question mark at the end so that makes it ok.

Posted Saturday August 02, 2008, About: O'Hair's wife: Get rid of muscle car

What's more embarrassing, not being able to drive a manual or having your wife order you to get rid of the car that you bought?

Posted Thursday July 10, 2008, About: Home Depot won't follow Stewart

Home Depot will go with Logano. Who knows whether he'll become the next Tony Stewart or not, but he will run well because Gibbs has strong cars. Tony, on the other hand, will likely struggle. Not because he isn't a great driver but because it's really, really difficult to compete with a small team. I think Tony will do better than most, but I would be shocked if Logano doesn't end next season higher in the points than Tony.

Posted Thursday July 10, 2008, About: Dodge to introduce new engine

Won't go to Kasey this season. The article says it's going to debut in a car NOT competing for the title. I don't see Kasey dropping out of the Chase at this point.

Posted Monday June 23, 2008, About: NASCAR: Don't do what Jr. does

I'm definitely not a Jr fan, but in fairness they warned him and he obeyed. I think they would have given anyone else the benefit of the doubt on that one too. Hell, they gave Biffle the win in Kansas last year and he wasn't even the first one to cross the finish line.

Posted Saturday May 31, 2008, About: Busch rubs drivers wrong way

I'm with you guys, I like having him around. Even if I don't actually like him. He's fun to watch and you never know what he's going to do.

Posted Saturday May 24, 2008, About: Sources: 3 tracks swapping dates

California definitely needs to lose a race. Vegas is such a great track and everyone loves to go to it because you've got the entertainment of Vegas for whenever you aren't at the track. That's a track that is dying for a second race. Hell, most people would welcome a third.

Atlanta won't lose a race because there are way too many corporate sponsors based in Atlanta.

Posted Friday May 02, 2008, About: Stripper claims Clemens affair

Since when is an athlete banging a stripper considered a bombshell?

Posted Sunday April 27, 2008, About: Is Stewart good fit for DEI?

People here seem to think giving Tony a piece of DEI is the same thing as giving Junior majority ownership. First, who knows how true this is. But if Theresa decided to give Tony say 25% ownership (just to pull a random number) that's a lot better than giving Junior 51%.

It's possible she could be willing to give Tony a percentage, just as she was willing to give Junior a percentage. I just don't think she was willing to give up control of her company. Honestly not sure that she made the right decision, but I can't blame her for that.

Posted Wednesday March 26, 2008, About: Photographers anger Tiger

Quite sure this won't be a popular statement, but shut up golfers. If you're really athletes, if you really want your game to be considered a sport, shut up and play. Are you telling me you can't hit a little ball because the shutter of a camera went off? Sad.

What if we put up "quiet" signs before every pitch in baseball?

Ever watched a guy shoot free throws in basketball? All kinds of distractions. Same thing with kickers in football. In fact, one of the great things about playing at home in the NFL is the ability to try and make it difficult for the opposing teams to hear the calls because of the crowd noise.

I agree with the previous commenter. Be happy anyone cares about your game. Same goes to you, Tennis.

Posted Sunday March 23, 2008, About: Gay fans criticize Rangers

It ashame us Americans are so ignorant. We should be more like others around the world and riot in the stands. Throw lighted flares. Force club owners to come up with crazy ideas such as moats with alligators just to keep us at bay.

Yeah, we're the dumb ones.

Posted Sunday March 23, 2008, About: Why Parcells will trade No. 1 pick

So no will want to trade for the pick, yet the article is titled why Bill will trade the pick?

Posted Sunday March 23, 2008, About: Should Martin let Almirola drive?

It was one race. Let's not anoint him the 2nd Coming just yet. Mark Martin has given you good, consistent finishes. You don't dump him for the kid after one race.

"It wouldn't be a popular decision for many fans, and surely the sponsor would have something to say. But it would be the best move for Almirola's future in the sport."

Seems like you answered your own question there. If the fans don't like it and the sponsors don't like it, why would you do it? The sport isn't built around taking care of the kids. It's about selling tickets and making fans happy. The sponsors aren't paying to make Almirola happy. They paid for the arrangement as laid out; there is no changing it.