Monthly Archives: July 2011
At least Nashville NASCAR prayer didn’t pimp out military
You can criticize Joe Nelms for being silly. You can call him blasphemous. You can stop going to his church, egg his car or affix a “Kick Me” sign to... Read More »
If an owner won’t promote his own biz, why should sponsors?
So, Parker Kligerman shows up on “NASCAR Race Hub” recently to talk about his consecutive runner-up finishes in the Camping World Truck Series despite driving a Dodge Ram with no... Read More »
Ford exec ‘relatively confident’ Carl Edwards will re-sign
Ford Racing marketing manager Tim Duerr calls Carl Edwards “our best salesperson.” And while he said Thursday that backup business plans have been discussed should Edwards decide to leave Roush-Fenway... Read More »
Why didn’t Manion get Cup suspension for Modified cheating?
Mets shortstop Jose Reyes just returned to the lineup after a one-game rehab stint with Class A Brooklyn. Let’s say Reyes had failed a drug test during his day back... Read More »
If Chad Knaus’ shoes upset his underlings, they’re justified
I once had a boss who, at the end of my 11-hour day, told me he wanted my desk cleaned in two days. Yes, my workspace was a mess. Only... Read More »
Sponsors too important for big penalties, evidence says
We’re heading to New Hampshire this weekend, the place where Clint Bowyer’s season came to die last year. Everyone knows the story. He won the Chase opener, then got nailed... Read More »
Kentucky traffic could cost NASCAR bonanza from lockouts
I do a weekly NASCAR segment on Long Island’s My Country 96.1 FM. The station opened earlier this year after a decade of no country radio on LI, and New... Read More »
Montoya’s actions don’t match his words about NASCAR
The three things you’re most likely to see in a NASCAR garage: 1. Tires 2. Gas cans 3. Juan Pablo Montoya blowing off an autograph-seeker. Now, to be fair Montoya... Read More »