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Rubbin' is Racin': Not At Bristol

So much for better racing at Bristol--it wasn't anything better than B-O-R-I-N-G. At least not for the fans. And I certainly don't think the Thunder Valley promo masters got any new footage for their usually fantastic commercials.The new surface made for easier passing, which meant no more beatin' and banging your way by....

Point Leader Gordon Struggling Before Chase

Jeff Gordon says that he isn't too worried about his team's performance on the near-eve of the Chase for the Nextel Cup. Instead, the Nextel Cup point leader and first guy to lock himself into the 2007 edition of the Chase says, the team is ready to go for New Hampshire.Is bad luck to blame? Not in Gordon's mind:"I am not...

Edwards Wins, Fans Fall Asleep

A few years ago before the Daytona 500, Larry McReynolds reckoned that track employees should install cots because fans are going to fall asleep.Bristol Motor Speedway workers might want to take note for 2008.There was no controversy, no turmoil and Carl Edwards ran a smart race and kept Kasey Kahne behind him long enough...

It's Bristol, Baby! But Better ...

It sounds impossible, but in case you haven't heard, racing at Bristol Motor Speedway is going to be even better. Jeff Gordon: "The track is spectacular. They did an awesome job. I didn't think you could make Bristol any cooler and any more fun but they have. The potential for more passing is certainly there. But here is...

Kahne Wins Busch; Cup Race Could Be Friggin' Amazing

Kasey Kahne has had a pretty darn good Friday at Bristol Motor Speedway.Friday afternoon, Kahne topped the Nextel Cup Series in qualifying and will start out front for Saturday night's Sharpie 500. Later Friday night, Kahne took home his first Busch Series short track victory with a win in the Food City 250.And boy did the...