On the Right Track

A NASCAR BLOG BY Jeff Gluck

End of the NASCAR season brings mixed emotions

November 18 2009

When I was growing up, I always used to feel a touch of sadness at the end of baseball season.

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Here's to hoping Chase ends at Phoenix

November 8 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas – I've spent the entire Chase hoping anyone but Jimmie Johnson would win this year's title.

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Gluckometer ratings from Texas

November 8 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas – The Gluckometer made a Texas-sized return for its first appearance since Sonoma in June.

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All bets paid in full

November 6 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas – My bet with Kyle Busch has been paid up – at least in my mind.

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AJ Allmendinger should have been suspended

October 30 2009

Drunk driving is an extremely serious offense for anyone, a massive error in judgment that can put lives at risk.

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Three reasons Lance McGrew is right fit for Dale Jr.

October 30 2009

Admittedly, I had some hesitation about whether or not Lance McGrew should return as Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s crew chief next season. Especially now that Steve Addington has become available, it seemed possible that Addington – a proven winner – could be the guy to revive Earnhardt Jr.’s career.

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Talladega non-win still hurting Regan Smith

October 28 2009

Regan Smith, who has already had more disappointment in his young career than some drivers do in a decade, might be faced with yet more bad news this weekend.

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Instant reaction: Addington out as Busch's crew chief

October 27 2009

We had heard rumblings of a possible crew chief change for Kyle Busch after the season, but the news that Steve Addington has been replaced by Dave Rogers beginning at Texas comes as quite a surprise.

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Thoughts still linger from Hendrick crash

October 24 2009

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Those who lost loved ones in the Hendrick Motorsports plane crash five years ago today will be dealing with the tragic loss for the rest of their lives.

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NASCAR commercials in non-racing broadcasts good for the sport

October 19 2009

A full day of watching football from my couch yesterday reminded me of one of NASCAR’s most important marketing tools: commercials featuring drivers who cross over into mainstream sports telecasts.

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Jeff Gordon clarifies 'tech center' remark

October 15 2009

CONCORD, N.C. – After last week’s Pepsi 500 Sprint Cup race at Auto Club Speedway, Jeff Gordon spoke of feeling as if he was second class compared to Jimmie Johnson.

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David Pearson's absence from first hall class mild surprise

October 14 2009

CHARLOTTE – While Bill France Jr. is undoubtedly deserving of inclusion in the NASCAR Hall of Fame, it was a mild surprise to see him get in on the initial vote over David Pearson, who some have called the greatest driver ever.

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Montoya unflappable after reporter confronts him

October 9 2009

FONTANA, Calif. - Juan Pablo Montoya’s media availability at Auto Club Speedway suddenly became very uncomfortable this morning when a reporter tried to confront the driver about being turned down for an interview.

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Paul Menard is NASCAR’s most sought-after driver

October 7 2009

Maybe the world has turned on its head, but the man who has become the next “must-have” driver in the NASCAR garage right now is Paul Menard.

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Earnhardt Jr. recalls attempted Pentagon visit

October 2 2009

On a recent visit to Arlington National Cemetery, Dale Earnhardt Jr. observed that he had never gotten to visit any of the famous monuments in Washington, D.C.

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Jeff Gluck

Jeff Gluck has covered NASCAR since 2004. He has worked for NASCAR Scene as an associate editor since 2007.

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