If one speaks of career longevity by the name of Paul Tracy, maybe one should venture into walker racing. Just an idea.

Everybody needs to stop what they’re doing right this very second. 

Concentrate and focus all the energy imaginable into sending vibes to Paul Tracy so he lands a ride for 2012 in the IZOD IndyCar series.

Or one could be more productive and go watch the frozen grass attempt to grow in the greater Chicagoland area.

Pick the poison of choice but I’m going with the growing grass because it’s more exciting and noteworthy.

Plus the grass doesn’t talk back in an annoying Canadian accent and that makes a certain race fan cranky.

» Continue reading “IndyCar: Rejoice. Paul Tracy Has A Ride. Almost.”

SHR could have provided me the points and I'd be in the race just like Danica.

Here’s some plain English for our readers today:  Danica Patrick is locked into the 2012 Daytona 500 whether she likes it or not. 

All the doubters can stop wasting their energy on debating whether or not she’ll make the “big show” because she already has before all the mayhem’s even started.

How is this so?  Stewart-Haas took points from Tommy Baldwin Racing to secure Danica a spot in the Great American Race.

What does this mean for Danica Patrick and Stewart-Haas?  She will not have to qualify or race her way into the Daytona 500 via the Gatorade Duels in her No. 10 Chevrolet.

What does this mean for Tommy Baldwin Racing?  Dave Blaney will need to race or qualify for the Daytona 500 on speed and Blaney’s no stranger to speed. 

Dave Blaney is fully capable of racing and qualifying his way into a race on speed either qualifying or racing his way into an event.  He finished third last year at Talladega and ran up front in much of last year’s Daytona 500 before being shuffled to the back at the end of the race.

So what kind of deal was struck between the two organizations?  SHR wasn’t available for comment according to NASCAR.com’s initial breaking of the points transfer. 

Interesting indeed but I think either about three dozen long-stemmed roses or a singing telegram are in order for Tommy Baldwin Racing because somebody has some serious butt-kissing to do with that organization.

Check out those American flags in Victory Lane. Awesome is all I can conjure.

So funny story.  I went to Super Bowl Village in Indianapolis (where I frequent every other weekend now) with my awesomely fantastic boyfriend on Sunday.

Was anything there racing related? Ummm…no.

However, we did decide to partake in a fantastic meal (thank you again, sweetness) at Weber Grill Restaurant in downtown after all of our football festivities.  

Did I also mention we saw the Patriots motorcade as we left the city?  Totally did.

So we’re standing waiting for our table (which ended up being like forever and a half) and guess what was on the television in the bar? 

Oh yeah, the last seven minutes in the 50th running of the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona.  It was meant to be.

» Continue reading “Rolex 24 At Daytona: Humdinger For The Dinger”

He's baaaaaack and you know you're excited. Don't deny it. (photo credit: NASCAR)

Your favorite South Boston, Virginia native is back and he’s getting behind the wheel of a NASCAR Camping World series truck starting with the Daytona season opener in February as reported by the Washington Post.

His younger brother has been racing in Sprint Cup for years but everybody knows the eldest of the Burton brothers is our favorite.  Why?

Because we love to hear him talk.  Google or Youtube his name and watch some interviews.  I don’t even have to offer an explanation as to why we love him.  The videos speak (literally) for themselves.

So what’s going on?  Ward Burton is making a much-anticipated (at least for me anyways) return to NASCAR in February.  However, the story isn’t done here.  He’s bringing his son Jeb (yes, that’s his real name) with him to pilot the No. 27 Chevy in the truck series.

Ward signed with Hillman Racing and also signed an agreement to start a driver development program for Jeb as well.

Not many details were provided about the contract but Ward is definitely making his return to NASCAR in the truck series at Daytona in February and this race fan is freakin’ stoked.

58 more days.  1405 hours. 84307 minutes.  You get the idea.

Is it March 25th yet?!?

I really, really miss my IndyCar guys and gals.  Thankfully, the YouTube IndyCar channel has provided a little taste of what we can expect in the coming year.  This video has James Hinchcliffe (meet him here)  touring the Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing garage with rookie Josef Newgarden.  It’s well worth the watch for the laughs.

IndyCar, please…PLEASE keep these two hosting more videos throughout the season.

Divorce rumors? Wrong. DeLana Harvick is actually fourteen weeks pregnant.

Good morning, folks.  I’m a happy camper today because I have great news on all fronts from Richard Childress Racing today.

One of those announcements comes courtesy of AutoSport.com which confirms that RCR is going to run four cars for the first five races of the 2012 Sprint Cup series.

The drivers who will be sharing the driving duties are Elliott Sadler and Brendan Gaughn.  The reason RCR was “downsizing” from four to three cars was due Clint Bowyer’s departure after the 2011 season concluded.

I love this announcement because this gives Elliott Sadler a chance to win the very coveted Daytona 500. 

I would literally puke a rainbow if he won the race.  Just note that for the record, please.

Okay, so the second annoucnement I’m extremely excited about because it involves our NASCAR “baby boom” we reported to you last year and USA Today confirmed that Kevin and DeLana have joined the crowd.

Kevin confirmed Wednesday night that DeLana is fourteen weeks pregnant!  There were rumors flying around that they were getting a divorce because back at the end of 2011 KHI closed their doors and merged with RCR.

Apparently this was enough grounds to assume the Harvick’s were getting a divorce.  Whoever started that rumor should be hung by their toes from the nearest tree, thank you very much.

It's Over, Brian.

Dean Wormer will no longer influence NASCAR chairman Brian France.

NASCAR has had a recent history of secretly fining drivers for speaking their mind.  Ryan Newman was fined in 2009 for critical statements involving the “boring” racing at Talledega and the new COT car.  Denny Hamlin was secretly fined for speaking out on Twitter against seemingly “fixed” late race caution flags.  Brad Keselowski is the most recent recipient of a secret fine.  He was fined in 2011 for calling NASCAR’s impeding 2012 move to fuel injection a “disaster.”

» Continue reading “NASCAR Announces No More Double Secret Probation”

He's just "that guy" that won't go away, kind of like an annoying flea buzzing in your ears.

Okay, meth-heads of the world your spokesperson is back in the news this week so listen up.

Former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield was in Richmond, VA federal court yesterday to ask for a reinstatement of his 2010 lawsuit against NASCAR over his suspension for failing a drug test in 2009 at Richimond International Raceway.

When he was suspended in 2009, Jeremy sued NASCAR and the drug test company for “defamation, unfair and deceptive trade practices, breach of contract and negligence.” 

At the time of the drug test Jeremy claims he was on a combination of Claritin-D and prescription medication Adderall for attention deficit disorder which resulted in the positive drug test results.

Summary in English, please?  Jeremy didn’t know the meaning of the phrase “random drug test” and happened to be on drugs at the time.  He’s pissed because he didn’t know he was going to be tested and is embarrassed he was caught.

The end.  Of that portion of our broadcast.

» Continue reading “Jeremy “Meth”field Back In Court To Tell More Lies”

These two dudes may be all smiles but their boss Chip sure isn't happy. (photo credit: SPEED TV)

Lipstick and Lugnuts found another blunt and less than satisfied personality in racing yesterday and his name is Chip Ganassi. 

Gosh, did he make me laugh. It was at the expense of his 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup campaign which…ummm…really sort of sucked all season from start to finish.

However, when Chip Ganassi opens his mouth people listen. 

Let’s just say he wasn’t too happy with his NASCAR Sprint Cup series finishes of 21st and 27th in the points. 

» Continue reading “Sprint Cup: Chip Gets A Firm Grip On Pathetic”

Joey is talking to a sports shrink. Have you called yours lately? (photo credit: NASCAR)

Looks like we’re going to see a few trends this year in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup series and one of those happens to be drivers seeing and consulting with sports psychologists.

The newest driver added to the list:  Joey Logano.

So correct me if I’m wrong but it seems that two of the three drivers at JGR are seeing one now, right?  Yes, I am correct but I still think the one that needs the most help needs more than a sports shrink. 

Are you listening, Little Shrub?

Joey apparently is seeing the same sports psychologist that Denny Hamlin is currently consulting with according to USA Today who reported Logano’s meetings with sports psycologist Bob Rotella.

It goes without saying, however, that Joey recommends seeing a sports psycholgist to anybody.  Maybe I’ll give it a whirl sometime:

I was against it at first, thinking, ‘I don’t need a shrink…But it’s not about that, it’s confidence. It’s not that you’re screwed up in the head. It’s not like you’re a weirdo. I think it’s good for anybody. I have a whole new outlook. I’d recommend it to anybody. (Joey Logano via USA Today)

In other racing news it’s been confirmed that Robbie Loomis has been let go of his duties at Richard Petty Motorsports who has spent the past six years as RPM’s chief operating officer.  I hate seeing this man out of a job because he kicked some major butt with Jeff Gordon back in 2001 and won twenty-three races in five years with him.