On the Right Track
A NASCAR BLOG BY Jeff Gluck
Sometimes sought-after drivers hard to find
In addition to the winner of Sunday's Pepsi 500, there were three drivers whom many reporters tried to speak with after the race.
Contingency trophies are pretty sweet
I never realized until the other day how cool it is for drivers to win a season-long contingency award.
New car's safety aspects impressive
It was frightening to watch and looked more and more terrifying as the various replay angles were revealed.
Lessons from the road
ON THE ROAD BETWEEN COOPERSTOWN AND WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - Michael McDowell wanted to make a point.
Kenseth's best days may be behind him
As the dog days of summer continue to tick by, we keep hearing about how Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart have yet to win a race this season.
It's a good thing Danica isn't in NASCAR
All I could think after watching the latest in what seems like a weekly pouty, whiny moment involving Danica Patrick is: Thank goodness NASCAR's most popular driver doesn't act like the IndyCar Series' most popular driver.
Is night racing good for the sport?
JOLIET, Ill. – This weekend's NASCAR races at Chicagoland Speedway are the first to be held there at night, following the addition of lights in the offseason.
Montoya takes the microphone over the mound
CHICAGO - Isn't singing harder than throwing a baseball? Apparently not for Juan Pablo Montoya.
Notes on New Hampshire weekend
A few more notes and observations from the recently completed New Hampshire weekend:
I surrender, Landon Cassill
MISERABLE HUMILIATING DEFEAT, N.H. - In honor of Landon Cassill's sponsor, can someone please call out the National Guard?
Ads make for frustrating viewing
MY COUCH, N.C. - I was benched for the Sonoma race weekend, so like all the rest of you race fans out there, I watched the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on TV.
Let the blog wars begin, Landon Cassill
Landon Cassill might be able to drive faster than me. But I'm pretty sure I can type more words per minute.
Sunny skies have finally arrived in Michigan
BROOKLYN, Mich. - It's sunny and beautiful today here at Michigan International Speedway, and it feels great to write those words.
Commission should continue upholding penalties
A short time ago, the National Stock Car Racing Commission upheld the penalties for Haas CNC Racing after their seemingly blatant attempt to cheat at Charlotte.
Busch greeted with more jeers at Dover
DOVER, Del. - The Gluck-O-Meter continues to measure some hostile feelings toward Kyle Busch.
Do something about boring Pocono races
FAR, FAR AWAY FROM LONG POND, Pa. - I wasn't at Pocono Raceway this week for the Sprint Cup test, but colleague Bob Pockrass was, and I probably owe him a beer (or 10) for that.
Lia's surprising truck win can only be good for series
Donny Lia won the Craftsman Truck Series race at Mansfield today, and that's pretty darn cool.
Whatever happened to Kurt Busch?
Remember Kurt Busch? You know, the guy who won the 2004 Cup championship?
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