Ron Thornton

617 POSTS
19 COMMENTS
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 on the Daytona 500

Ron Thornton -
So, what did we learn at the Daytona 500? Well, we learned that if the rest of the races this season are comparable to the first, 2011 will be one hell of a year in NASCAR.

Hot 20 over the past 10 (as we start all over again)

Ron Thornton -
A new season has dawned upon us as we await to see if Jeff Gordon joins pole sitter Dale Earnhardt Jr at the back of the pack on Sunday for the Daytona 500.

A points system an Alabama mathematician can work out

Ron Thornton -
It has been an interesting off-season in NASCAR, and I'm not just talking about the snow in Dallas. We learned things, like the best mathematicians hail from such places as Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, and the Carolinas.

We should expand the Chase to include 20 drivers…really

Ron Thornton -
After much consideration, I've come to the conclusion that in order to maintain the integrity of the sport and to try and keep the fly-by-night fans watching, the Sprint Cup Chase should be expanded to include 20 drivers.

The scenarios that will turn one of our 3 contenders into a champion at Homestead

Ron Thornton -
When the cars come to life this Sunday, just 15 points will separate series leader Denny Hamlin from the four-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson.

The Final Word – With one to go, our three contenders look to lay claim to Homestead

Ron Thornton -
Well, we learned that we got ourselves a real Chase for the 2010 Sprint Cup championship that should last until the final lap of next Sunday's finale in Florida.

The Final Word – They got a fistful of dollars in Texas, though Burton almost received a fistful from Gordon

Ron Thornton -
Well, we learned that if you were going to have an old fashioned wild west shootout, there was no better place to decide matters.

The Final Word – Once again Talladega delivers

Ron Thornton -
So, what did we learn from Talladega? Well, we learned it still provides the most exciting racing in NASCAR.

The Final Word – The Fat Lady has returned to her dressing room to watch Talladega

Ron Thornton -
So, what did we learn from Martinsville? I learned I like what I saw from that short track.

The Final Word – A nice guy finished first at Charlotte, but the drive for five is very much alive for Mr. Johnson

Ron Thornton -
Well, we learned that NASCAR's home track for most teams still provides us with good racing that keeps us watching.
1...59606162Page 60 of 62

Also Read Our Newest Posts

How NASCAR betting works for Canadian race fans

SM -
This guide walks through how NASCAR betting markets work, what moves the numbers, and where Canadians can legally place a wager.

Kyle Busch named 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Most Popular Driver

Andrew Kim -
The late two-time Cup Series champion from Las Vegas, Nevada, is the 21st competitor to be named Most Popular Driver in the Cup division and the first to posthumously receive the title since Dale Earnhardt in 2001.

NHRA FINALS: ELITE MOTORSPORTS EVENT PREVIEW

Official Release -
Elite Motorsports arrives at the historic In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip this weekend for the 2026 season-ending In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals armed with momentum and race-winning consistency.

Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup 2027 Schedule Brings Subtle Changes with Big Impact

Official Release -
Mazda Motorsports has unveiled the 2027 Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin schedule.

Auto Shop SEO: Why the Best Performance Shops Still Lose Customers to Worse Ones on Google

SM -
The best performance shops often lose customers to weaker ones on Google. Here's how auto shop SEO decides who shows up and what top shops fix first.

Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA receives 2026 DHL Sustainable Endurance Award

Official Release -
Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA has received the 2026 DHL Sustainable Endurance Award in the Hypercar category.
Play at the best $1 deposit casino NZ to win with minimal risk