The Final Word

The Final Word – From Bristol, to California, and on to Martinsville the Logano friendship tour continues

Last week I wrote that California wasn't your daddy's NASCAR venue. I was wrong. It turned out to be not only your daddy's but your grandpappy's as well. Both would have loved what they saw, be it from a 1953, 1983, or 2013 perspective.

The Final Word – Trading Bristol for Fontana

Okay, it is time to start whining. Bristol usually gives us a good show, and last Sunday it was great. Fontana usually does not, and it is next on our dance card. Maybe it is best to dwell on what was than on what could soon be.

The Final Word – Some good, some bad, some ugly as we look ahead to Bristol

Bristol, Tennessee is where the lads (and lassie) are venturing for this weekend's Cup action. Matt Kenseth arrives from Las Vegas with his birthday wrench and his 25th career victory. He has a pair at Bristol and most often leaves the place with a Top Ten finish.

The Final Word – Better looking car, interesting races thus far as they head to Las Vegas

Two races down, along with a trio of exhibitions for good measure, so what do we know now about the Gen 6 car? Starting with cosmetics, it at least looks like a car one might drive down the street.

The Final Word – Drivers are not the only ones who accept the risk at Daytona; you do, too

Jimmie Johnson has his second Daytona 500, Chad Knaus has his first, and Dale Earnhardt Jr finished second again. Some will remember the race more for Danica Patrick starting at the pole, leading some laps, staying up front all day, and finishing eighth. Still, even more people will remember the weekend at Daytona for what took place the day before at the end of the Nationwide race.

The Final Word – The next Richard Childress won’t come from today’s start and park posse

Why, oh why, does NASCAR insist on allowing start and park entries? It is like inviting the Kannapolis Intimidators to take part in the odd MLB weekend schedule. I may be a bit off, but I really don't think you should mix the minor leaguers with your major leaguers in the hopes that the experience might turn one of them into the next big thing.

The Final Word – NASCAR has its new car, but can they get back their fans?

The 2013 campaign opens up this month with its pre-season events, including the Shootout and the Duels at Daytona in less than three weeks' time. So, what is the big story coming into the new year?

The Final Word – A new champion is not going to solve NASCAR’s problems

Well, that was rather anti-climatic. We gathered in front of the television to watch the action from Homestead to see if Jimmie Johnson could make up the 20 points he trailed Brad Keselowski in the season finale for the Sprint Cup title.

CHEVY NSCS AT HOMESTEAD: Tony Stewart Press Conf. Transcript

TONY STEWART, NO. 14 OFFICE DEPOT/MOBIL 1 CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Homestead-Miami Speedway and discussed making his 500th career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start, the high and low points of the season and other topics

The Final Word may belong to Keselowski at Homestead

Well, it is about damn time. NASCAR had a race that actually provided some television entertainment. Yes, you had to go through a few hours of round and round, but you have to admit that it was well worth the wait.

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