On the Right Track

A NASCAR BLOG BY Jeff Gluck

Which driver’s personality was I most wrong about?

December 27 2009

The other day, race fan Barb Parsons (@bjparsons on Twitter) posed an interesting question: “Pick one driver about whom your personal opinion has most changed since the start of the season.”

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., Beyonce and Monaco

December 17 2009

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Did you hear about the time Dale Earnhardt Jr. met Beyonce?

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Instant Reaction: ESPN makes the right move

December 16 2009

ESPN has made a move for its Sprint Cup broadcasts, and it's a good one: Jerry Punch is leaving the booth for pit road, and Marty Reid will replace him.

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‘Truck guy’ David Reutimann offers lesson in pickups

December 15 2009

I've never owned a pickup truck, so maybe I don’t get why people are so crazy about them. Hoping to increase my understanding, I asked self-professed “truck guy” David Reutimann what the big deal was during a visit to Toyota’s “Start Something” Drive Center in November.

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December Twitter rankings

December 9 2009

For a while now, the thought was that as soon as Danica Patrick entered NASCAR, she’d immediately take over the top spot in the NASCAR Twitter Rankings.

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Bet on it: John Wes Townley will outperform Danica Patrick

December 8 2009

So Danica Patrick – actually, we might as well just call her “Danica,” because she’s such a superstar that she only needs one name – finally announced she’s coming to NASCAR.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. long shot to make 2010 Chase

December 6 2009

LAS VEGAS -- With apologies to Elvis impersonators, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was in the building.

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Who’s your second-favorite driver? The answer for most may surprise you

November 28 2009

Jeff Burton has said he believes he is many people’s second-favorite driver.

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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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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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