Archive for February 11th, 2008

Quiet day at Daytona means NASCAR is doing alright

Posted by on February 11th, 2008

Two-time series champion Jimmie Johnson took a trip to the Florida Keys. Crew chief Tony Eury Jr. visited Sea World. And some of NASCAR’s top officials played golf.

All was quiet - for a change - at Daytona International Speedway on Monday, just the way NASCAR wanted it.

Cheating scandals rocked the Daytona 500 the previous two years, tarnishing NASCAR’s most prestigious event and turning the attention to the uglier side of racing.

Two years ago, Kasey Kahne was fighting for a title. Now, his team’s in rebuilding mode and looks to return to form, Rea White says.

Off to a great start in 2008

Posted by on February 11th, 2008

From NASCAR’s decision to let things cool off to Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Shootout victory, DW says we are off to a great start in 2008.

Greatest NASCAR moments: Nos. 50-41

Posted by on February 11th, 2008

As the 50th running of the Daytona 500 nears, the NASCAR on FOX team counts down the greatest moments in the sport’s history.

The Hot Pass: Nemechek finds new nickname

Posted by on February 11th, 2008

“Front Row” Joe Nemechek didn’t live up to his nickname Sunday — he earned a new one by qualifying for the 500, Lee Spencer says.

Rowdy Racing Podcast 2-11-08

Posted by on February 11th, 2008

Junior gets the first win of the season, and Michael locks down a spot in the big dance. Plus, Tony and Kurt go hammer and tongs, while NASCAR may have truly changed its tune…

Rowdy Racing 2-11-08

Posted by on February 11th, 2008

Junior gets the first win of the season, and Michael locks down a spot in the big dance. Plus, Tony and Kurt go hammer and tongs, while NASCAR may have truly changed its tune…

Gatorade Duel 2 starting lineup

Posted by on February 11th, 2008

A cheating scandal sent Michael Waltrip’s career careening out of control, and he almost lost it all.

But here’s the great thing about racing: Go fast enough, and you can put your troubles in the rearview mirror.

Waltrip took a big step toward outrunning the stain of last year’s Speedweeks debacle by posting the second-best speed in pole qualifying Sunday to secure his spot on the front row for the Daytona 500.