Nascar

A change of climate

Monte Dutton

            For a solid week, the majority of NASCAR's best and brightest talked about how the Daytona 500 would have very little to do with the second race in California.

• Kyle Busch races to 5th straight NASCAR Trucks win
• Dale Jr.: Nothing new, but Patrick good for NASCAR
• Gordon earns pole at Texas, his 1st of season

It's hard to hide the empty seats

Monte Dutton

             Mountains have moved to make NASCAR work in Southern California. They still move.             You'd think there might be... Full story

In the movies, 'The Quiet Man' was John wayne, Kenseth played that role in the Daytona 500

Monte Dutton

            DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Quiet guys often find themselves being stereotyped. Just because a guy is quiet, it doesn't mean that he's also characterized by a whole string of other... Full story

There's more to this racing business than fast driving

Monte Dutton

            DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - NASCAR drivers aren't like football players. They don't lie around on wrestling mats, waiting for the training room to open so that they can have their ankles... Full story

Something warm and fuzzy at the beach

Monte Dutton

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The feel-good story of Speedweeks is the success of driver Scott Riggs and fledgling owner Tommy Baldwin Jr. First of all, let's just go on the record. Let's not say it's "arguable." It's true. Riggs is the nicest guy in the... Full story

Edwards, Busch to begin carving up second-string series today

NASCAR NOTEBOOK

Monte Dutton

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch, who ranked 1-2 in the Sprint Cup Series in victories this year, begin their quest for a Nationwide Series championship with today's Camping World 300. One would think nine victories for Edwards and... Full story

Stories abound, most of them bogus

Monte Dutton

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Ah, the frenzy of Daytona. Not on the track. In the press room. Bogus story lines rumble around this 2.5-mile ribbon of asphalt as much as race cars do. Get ‘em while they're hot! One driver says Daytona International... Full story

Wanna get ready for some 'racin?

Monte Dutton

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Most NASCAR fans never get to experience "the rides of their lives." That's why the DVD of the same name is so useful. Narrated by Kevin Costner, what sets it apart from other NASCAR-themed productions is its relative... Full story

Like a rubber ball...

Addington thinks his driver will bounce back

Monte Dutton

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Steve Addington paid his dues. For more than 15 years, he worked as a Busch (now Nationwide) Series crew chief. Even when he moved up to NASCAR's top level, Addington's career was a struggle. Well liked and respected, he never... Full story

NASCAR GAMER: Harvick strikes, others strike out

Monte Dutton

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Kevin Harvick pulled off a daring move with boldness and precision on the final lap of Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout. That's all the racing he had to do. "We won a Daytona 500 (2007) the exact same way," said Harvick.... Full story

Indiana Jones and the Arca race at Daytona

Monte Dutton

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Sometimes, when time is short and the checkered flag is about to fly at Daytona International Speedway, it appears as if half the field is crashing and yet no one spins or hits the wall. The cars jostle, bump and wiggle.... Full story