Jan
31
Previewing the 2007 NEXTEL Cup Teams: McGlynn Racing
January 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment
McGlynn Racing’s first full year in Cup racing was in 2005, fielding two teams at different points (the #00 and #08) with Ryan McGlynn, Carl Long, and Derrike Cope driving for the team at various races.
The team switched to the #74 during the 2006 season, with Derrike Cope driving a limited schedule for McGlynn, only able [...]
Jan
31
Cal Ripken to Drive Pace Car at Daytona 500
January 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment
While it’s not quite as ridiculous as some of the celebrity tie-ins of late, I’m not sure that news of Cal Ripken driving the pace car at Daytona is going to get many racing fans revved up.
“The Daytona 500 is one of the most storied sporting events in the country and I am thrilled and [...]
Jan
30
Previewing the 2007 NEXTEL Cup Teams: Hall of Fame Racing
January 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Hall of Fame Racing is a newcomer to NASCAR (starting full-time racing in 2006) but it’s not your average new team, as co-owners Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman bring plenty of bucks to the table, as well as initial backing and help from Joe Gibbs Racing.
Terry Labonte drove the car for the first five races [...]
Jan
30
So Who Gets a Ride into the Hall of Fame?
January 30, 2007 | 1 Comment
Joe Menzer has a nice article up at NASCAR.com that touches on an issue I hadn’t really though about. Once you finally get your butt in gear and build a NASCAR Hall of Fame, who the heck do you let into the thing, as far as Hall of Fame drivers?
It’s an interesting question for lots [...]
Jan
30
Greg Biffle Ain’t Exactly Loving Las Vegas
January 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Greg seems to be developing a fondness for the infield care center at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Greg Biffle met with Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s director of safety Monday morning, never imagining they’d be face-to-face again less than eight hours later.
But Biffle found himself together with Dr. Dale Carrison late in the afternoon on the opening [...]