Nascar

JOHNSON’S MATCHUPS ARE QUITE IMPRESSIVE, THANK YOU

Monte Dutton

            AVONDALE, Ariz. – What’s impressive about Kyle Busch is that he’s so adept at “saving” a car. What’s impressive about Jimmie Johnson is that he so seldom has to.

• Johnson takes pole at Homestead
• Far from track, suspended Mayfield holds auction
• Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015

THIS ISN’T COMPETITIVE; IT’S UTTERLY DOMINANT

Monte Dutton

            AVONDALE, Ariz. – At some point, the “anything can happen” tripe gets old. NASCAR’s best don’t actually have to deny it.... Full story

JOHNSON’S ONLY FEAR IS … FEAR ITSELF

Monte Dutton

            AVONDALE, Ariz. – Perhaps even those who long for a fourth straight championship wouldn’t mind it if Jimmie Johnson had to sweat a little.... Full story

NASCAR KNUCKLEHEADS ON THE RADIO

Monte Dutton

            AVONDALE, Ariz. – For NASCAR to have 75 million fans – that was an oft-quoted number a few years ago – many have to be counted more than once.... Full story

LIVING SLIGHTLY LESS VICARIOUSLY

Monte Dutton

           PHOENIX, Ariz. – So you think you’re a good driver, huh? I did.             My self-evaluation wasn’t much... Full story

WRONG PLACE, WRONG GUY, WRONG TIME

Monte Dutton

            FORT WORTH, Texas – For the first time, Sam Hornish Jr. played a role in the Chase on Sunday.             He’s not... Full story

WELCOME TO CHICKEN-FRIED SPEEDWAY IN THE LONE STAR STATE

Monte Dutton

            FORT WORTH, Texas – This particular race deserves a romp ‘em, stomp ‘em finish. It’s Texas, and everything – chicken-fried steak, corruption, cowboys,... Full story

IT WAS APPARENTLY A MEDIA BUGGY LEADING THE FIELD

Monte Dutton

            FORT WORTH, Texas – There’s nothing more fun to watch than another set of those “Emperor’s New Clothes” moments.... Full story

FREEDOM DOESN’T OFTEN RING IN NASCAR

Monte Dutton

            FORT WORTH, Texas – I don’t like the Chase, and I don’t want to see it changed.             You know those... Full story

TALLADEGA SWORD HAS TWO EDGES

Monte Dutton

            TALLADEGA, Ala. – Thank goodness every race isn’t at Talladega. Thank goodness Halloween Weekend (Hallo-dega!) only comes once a year. Put the two together, and... Full story

THEY RACE AND WRECK, BUT SOMEHOW IT’S THE FANS’ FAULT

Monte Dutton

            TALLADEGA, Ala. – Race drivers are actually tired of talking about Talladega Superspeedway. Twenty minutes after the race is over, already they’re “sick and... Full story