Ron Thornton

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A former radio and television broadcaster, newspaper columnist, Little League baseball coach, Ron Thornton has been following NASCAR on this site since 2004. While his focus may have changed over recent years, he continues to make periodic appearances only when he has something to say. That makes him a rather unique journalist.

The Final Word – Ambrose was slick as Busch saw one slip, sliding away

Ron Thornton - August 13, 2012

Watkins Glen's storyline consisted of two things; a great finish and a lot of bad things happening to good people. Kyle Busch was one of the day's better entries, was leading on the last lap, but when he struck oil he was not as thrilled as Milburn Drysdale was when Jed Clampett did the same.

The Final Word – Watkins Glen is next, with Gordon back in the mix

Ron Thornton - August 6, 2012

Finally, one name has been missing from the list of those who appeared to be in contention for the 2012 NASCAR Spring Cup title. Now, all is right with the world.

The Last Word – Ten are in, 16 still with a shot as they head to Pocono

Ron Thornton - July 30, 2012

Jeff Gordon has four Cup championships, but Jimmie Johnson now has five. Jeff won the Brickyard 400 four times, and now so has Jimmie. You could think of this as Jimmie having taken over from Jeff as Rick Hendrick's premier driver.

The Final Word – Does Kahne’s win at New Hampshire leave only one Chase place up for grabs?

Ron Thornton - July 16, 2012

What can we say about New Hampshire, the race track, not the state? The action was not exactly gripping, it proved a dandy cure for insomnea, it showed that Denny Hamlin is still tough, but Kasey Kahne was the one celebrating in the end.

Hot 20 over the past 10 – Kahne and Bowyer remain solidly in the hunt for a place in the Chase

Ron Thornton - July 11, 2012

Eight races to go before the dozen contenders for the 2012 championship are determined. The top ten look solid to stay there, barring some very bad luck, leaving just the two wildcard spots for those holding the most wins.

The Final Word – Daytona solved little, with six seeking two spots heading to New Hampshire

Ron Thornton - July 10, 2012

Daytona was once again a thrill ride, with action from start to finish. But enough about the Nationwide event. The Cup side, well the final few laps sure provided something to talk about, but the tandem racing of Friday actually trumped the Saturday evening affair.

The Final Word – Daytona will be all about winning…… period

Ron Thornton - July 2, 2012

Kentucky might have had its traffic troubles a year ago, but Brad Keselowski managed to make his way to the front Saturday night to pretty much ensure himself a shot at the title.

The Final Word – A new beginning for Junior, but the beginning of what remains to be seen

Ron Thornton - June 18, 2012

Finally. Dale Earnhardt Jr wasn't the only one wishing them final laps would quickly go by, lessening the opportunities for things to just go to hell. But they did not, and four years (and two days) after he won on fuel mileage at Michigan, Junior did it again.

The Final Word – I liked Pocono, but Hamlin loves Michigan

Ron Thornton - June 12, 2012

What a beautiful track. What greenery. What a nice day. What good announcers, who were both informative and entertaining even when the race on TNT might not have always been.

The Final Word – Jimmie must have all the luck, as Jeff sure does not

Ron Thornton - June 4, 2012

Jimmie and Jeff, taking turns ruling the roost at Dover, at least they did until a fox ventured into the hen house in the form of a loose wheel that required a unscheduled stop for tightening.

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