Racing
Handicapping Cup Drivers in the Nationwide Series
I was driving past a golf course on a day when Dallas hit 107 °F and was amazed that there were golfers out in the midday sun. We racing fans probably have no business calling […]
The Building Speed Blog
Vickers, Brian
Mending Brian Vickers’ Broken Heart
Having stepped out of his ride due to the discovery of blood clots – very unusual for an otherwise healthy 26-year old – Brian Vickers’ future in racing has been a big question mark. Brian […]
Gideon, Tom
Why the Sadler Pocono Crash Should Be the “Worst Ever”. Ever.
UPDATE: I talked to a number of people this week while trying to resolve this because it was really bugging me not having a consistent answer. They have some pretty convincing evidence that the angle […]
Acceleration
Why the Sadler Pocono Crash Should Be The Worst Ever. Ever.
Please see my post at Building Speed on the truth behind Sadler’s Pocono crash.
NASCAR
A New Trackside Sign: Speech Limits
Jenna Freyer of the AP reported that some NASCAR drivers have been fined recently for negative comments about the sport. She wrote:
“The Associated Press has learned that NASCAR warned teams during the offseason that public criticism of the sport would no longer be tolerated, and at least two star drivers have been fined — one as much as $50,000 — for comments that were deemed destructive to the industry.” […]
Aerodynamic Forces
Qualifying Trim vs. Race Trim
Ever wonder about the difference between race trim and qualifying trim? Here’s a video blog to help you figure it out. […]
Tracks
Daytona Track Watching
Rain has more consequences than just delaying the race. Track drying is really hard on the surface. Most materials expand when they heat. (Water is a notable exception). […]
Dean Sicking
What the Media Hasn’t Told You: An Open Letter to Randy LaJoie
Randy LaJoie was recently suspended by NASCAR for violating the substance abuse policy. Some of the NASCAR media has come down rather hard – I’m not. […]
Dean Sicking
An Open Letter to Randy LaJoie: What the Media Hasn’t Said.
It was quite a surprise getting into the car Tuesday and turning the radio to my favorite Sirius NASCAR show. A very distraught Randy LaJoie was explaining that NASCAR was about to announce that they […]
Acceleration
Vickers, Blood Clots and Sitting Down
Sometimes, life isn’t content with just kicking you. It insists on running you over a couple of times and then spitting on you for good measure. Just in case you had an inkling of getting […]