Tag: Dale Earnhardt

NASCAR, Xfinity Series

Austin Hill – He May Not Be Liked, But he’s Damn Good

From questionable contact made on the track to his attitude toward some fans, Austin Hill may not be likable to most. But damn is he good. Austin Hill scored his 14th career Xfinity Series victory this past weekend, his 11th on a superspeedway track. That means Austin has only three victories off the high banks: Martinsville, Pocono, and Las Vegas. Why Fans Hate Him What … Continue reading Austin Hill – He May Not Be Liked, But he’s Damn Good

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Cup Series, NASCAR

Denny Hamlin Makes History with Vegas Win

According to some drivers, winning today is harder than it has ever been. Gone are the days of the 10-win seasons, and even 8-win seasons for the most part. A 5 or 6-win season in the NEXT Gen Era is considered fantastic. So, for a driver in his 40s, such as Denny Hamlin, to consistently outperform his much younger teammates and other competitors and win … Continue reading Denny Hamlin Makes History with Vegas Win

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Local Racing, Uncategorized

IROC is Back in 2024!

From 1974-2006 the International Race of Champions (IROC) was essentially the motorsport version of the famed “All-Star Game” seen in sports such as Baseball and Football. It was a group of 12 of the best in American motorsports, racing identically prepped stock cars on primarily American oval tracks. They raced Porsche 911s, Chevrolet Camaros, Dodge Daytonas & Avengers, and ran the now iconic Pontiac Trans … Continue reading IROC is Back in 2024!

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Craftsman Truck Series, Cup Series, NASCAR, Uncategorized, Xfinity Series

NASCAR Needs More Villains

Every good sport needs villains. NASCAR is no different. But NASCAR has a problem: the drivers of today aren’t nearly as interesting as they were back in, say, the early 2000s or even the 1990s. You had iconic personalities of the sport in Dale Earnhardt Sr., Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, etc. But today, drivers are much more tame and relaxed in the media and online, … Continue reading NASCAR Needs More Villains

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Formula 1

Did Max Verstappen Just Have the Greatest Season in Racing History?

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen put together a year for the ages in 2023, dominating Formula 1 en route to his third consecutive World Championship. But was it the single most dominant season by any driver across the history of motorsports? Let’s look at the absurd numbers. Verstappen, in a 22-race season, tallied 19 wins, 21 podiums, 12 poles, 4 sprint race wins, and 9 fastest … Continue reading Did Max Verstappen Just Have the Greatest Season in Racing History?

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Cup Series, NASCAR

In Feud with Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin’s Controversial Nature and Grit Should Be Applauded

Who would’ve thought that in the year 2023, seven years after he retired, that Jeff Gordon would be feuding with Denny Hamlin? But here we are. Last week, Jeff Gordon during in interview stated that while he gave credit to Hamlin stirring up controversy, he would never want his drivers at Hendrick Motorsports to act that way. Hamlin completely disagreed when discussing the topic on … Continue reading In Feud with Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin’s Controversial Nature and Grit Should Be Applauded

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