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MEMORIES OF A MIDDLE AGED RACING FAN — A DAY AT DARLINGTON WITH THE CLOWN PRINCE OF RACING

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series moves to one of the racing venues that helped make the sport famous: the Darlington Raceway. With the annual race at the track too tough to tame, comes a lot of personal memories.

David Ragan Talks Talladega, Darlington and Just Plain Going Nuts

David Ragan, driver of the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford, has had so much going on, from an intense run at Talladega to his upcoming race at historic Darlington, that no one would be surprised if the young driver was also going just plain nuts.

NOTES FROM THE NASCAR NATION: WHY SHAKE AND BAKE SHOULD PARTNER WITH NASCAR

No matter what your opinion of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' race at Talladega was, at least it had an exciting finish. The move made by race winner Brad Keselowski on runner up Kyle Busch caught us all a little off guard but, make no mistake about it, it was effective.

Venturini Motorsports’ Brennan Poole and Ryan Reed stand out so far this year

Venturini Motorsports has become known for their driver development program over the years as they have helped develop some of today’s NASCAR starts, including Joey Logano. The crop this year is equally impressive and includes two stand-outs that now sit one-two in the Team Messina Rookie Challenge Standings.

Penske sticking with Keselowski: ‘I wouldn’t trade him for anybody’

Roger Penske has won a lot of races with many different drivers over the course of his NASCAR career. He’s had some of the best drivers in the sport drive his cars, represent his company and become big stars.

Aaron’s 499 Review: Talladega Puts On a Show

When NASCAR comes to Talladega it’s almost like playing the lottery; you never know who is going to win, but it’s still fun to gamble. Jeff Gordon started on the pole with last year’s champion Tony Stewart on the outside pole.

What It Was, Wasn’t Racing – Part Deux

Restrictor plate racing is not racing. You have read it here from me for a long time, but rarely do we hear it from the competitors.

Both Penske Nationwide Crew Chiefs Placed on Probation and Fined

As a result of illegal upper bumper covers on their cars at Talladega Superspeedway, Jeremy Bullins (No. 22) and Chad Walter (No. 12) have been placed on probation till December 31 and fined $10,000 by NASCAR. Additionally, car chiefs Thomas Clavette (No. 22) and Raymond Fox (No. 12) – have been placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31.

Surprising and Not Surprising: Aaron’s 499 at Talladega

From a rain-delayed beginning to the green, white, checkered finish, here is what was surprising and not surprising in the 43rd annual Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Simple Physics spoils Talladega

For a long time I have said of Talladega and Daytona that they are multi-million dollar junk yards. This year was no different but this time it could all be laid at NASCAR’s feet.

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