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.
The Building Speed Blog
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 […]
Drayson Racing
How many…uh…cows…you got under that hood?
When you think about saving energy, you probably don’t think about your engine oil. The folks at G-Oil do. […]
Ford Racing
RPM, Roush, Murphey the Mustang and the Pride of Ownership
I was 14 years old the last time I stood in line to get an autograph. It was at the Target store in Brookfield, WI and a chance to have my album cover signed by […]
Talladega Superspeedway
Tornadoes at Talladega
Tornadoes are a primarily North American phenomenon. The U.S. has about four times as many tornadoes as all of Europe (excluding waterspouts and if you ever lived in Nebraska, you know why). Â North America […]