Archive for May 14th, 2008

Edwards picked to win All-Star race

Posted by on May 14th, 2008

With the help of a back-flipping dog, Humpy Wheeler made Carl Edwards the favorite to win the All-Star race by naming the acrobatic driver his pick to win Saturday night’s event.

Wheeler, president of Lowe’s Motor Speedway and the P.T. Barnum of NASCAR, staged a humorous Dog Show on Wednesday in downtown Charlotte to reveal his annual All-Star selection. He was an expert prognosticator when he first started making the picks, as Wheeler was correct on six of seven winners from 1989-95.

Power Rankings: Kyle Busch is an all-star

Posted by on May 14th, 2008

Was there any doubt that Kyle Busch would stand atop Jorge Mondaca’s Power Rankings again? Probably not, but what about the rest?

Rowdy Racing 05-14-08

Posted by on May 14th, 2008

Terry is back, and the 45 is locked and loaded. Plus, a wiley vet is set for the 600, a former crew chief loses his hall pass, and the all-star race is missing a star…

Jeff Burton has quietly impressed this year. The bad news for the competition? He feels he could be better, says Rea White.

Jeff Burton has quietly impressed this year. The bad news for the competition? He feels he could be better, says Rea White.

Rowdy Racing 5-14-08

Posted by on May 14th, 2008

Terry is back, and the 45 is locked and loaded. Plus, a wiley vet is set for the 600, a former crew chief loses his hall pass, and the all-star race is missing a star…