By Ryan - Posted on January 13, 2010

For several decades, spectators have been thrilled by the excitement and speed of NASCAR racing. They cheer as the winner crosses the finish line underneath the checkered flag and he celebrates with an amazing show of squealing tires and smoke; they gasp whenever a car flips over and over, until the driver emerges without a scratch. These are the moments that true racing fans wait for.

By Ryan - Posted on January 6, 2010

The last 10 years have been both celebratory and sorrowful for the fans and families of NASCAR. This decade has been witness to several ups and downs that have served to alter the sport; both in how it is performed and how it is viewed.

By Ryan - Posted on December 30, 2009

When one thinks of NASCAR, several great names come to mind, including Rusty Wallace, Darrell Waltrip, and Dale Earnhardt Sr. As this exciting sport evolves, the news that female Indy racer, Danica Patrick will be gracing the track next season, reinforces the fact that NASCAR has come a long way. However, many people who follow the sport know that Patrick isn’t the first female racer to try her hand at NASCAR.

By Ryan - Posted on December 16, 2009

During the 2008 NASCAR racing season, Carl Edwards, driver of the number 99 car, won 9 races and was expected to be the one driver who could overthrow Jimmie Johnson and dash his hopes for a fourth consecutive Sprint Cup title. Unfortunately, this dream would be shattered early on in the season.

By Ryan - Posted on December 9, 2009

Friday, December 4, 2009, closed out a memorable and historic season with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards ceremony, which was held in Las Vegas. The top 10 drivers took turns congratulating Jimmie Johnson and his team for their fourth consecutive win, as well as thanking all of those responsible for elevating them to their final position in the standings. The presentation of the championship trophy and cheque to Johnson was truly one of the most impressive, and much anticipated moments of the night.

By Ryan - Posted on December 2, 2009

Just a little over a week ago, Jimmie Johnson made history by capturing a record 4 Sprint Cup Championship titles in a row. Although Johnson is the man behind the wheel, he isn’t always the one calling the shots. When it comes to NASCAR racing, a team is more than just a driver. It consists of a pit crew (mechanics, tire changers, gas men), spotters, the team manager, and of course, the crew chief.

By Ryan - Posted on November 27, 2009

On Sunday, November 22, 2009, NASCAR’s no. 48, Jimmie Johnson accomplished a feat that has never been matched in the entire 60 year history of the organization. The race itself didn’t prove to be spectacular for the 33 year old driver of the highly recognized and esteemed blue and yellow Lowe’s car. Johnson placed a respectable 5th place in the Ford 400 that transpired in Miami over the weekend under partly cloudy skies.

By Ryan - Posted on November 4, 2009

The ban on bump-drafting, a stipulation, according to NASCAR news agencies, that NASCAR president Mike Helton initiated to try and curb the aggressive nature of the often volatile Talladega Super Speedway, worked according to plan on Sunday—at least for most of the race.