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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62200269557883175762011-12-18T08:52:22.925-05:00TaterRacing.comOpinions, rants and discussions about all things NASCARtaterracinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285993182507366138noreply@blogger.comBlogger91100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220026955788317576.post-79008349761165588922008-12-17T00:49:00.009-05:002008-12-17T15:34:30.391-05:00Camping World Series East diecasts

The NASCAR Camping World Series East, formerly known as the Busch North Series, is my favorite NASCAR division. Its history is rich with New England racing heritage and many of its best drivers have come from Maine and the Northeast. It's a shame that its image has shifted from New England to cover the entire eastern seaboard, but its history can't be ignored.A way to remember the current and

taterracinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285993182507366138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220026955788317576.post-59809845217607514122008-12-17T00:21:00.010-05:002008-12-17T01:37:27.329-05:00Camping World Series East Top 10

It was announced Tuesday that two NASCAR Camping World Series drivers will climb the ladder to the Nationwide Series. Austin Dillon will run a full CWSE schedule in 2009 and will run seven Nationwide Series races. Also, Peyton Sellers will run a limited NNS schedule.So I got to thinking. What drivers have had the most impact in the CWSE and beyond? Here's my top 10 of the greatest Camping World

taterracinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285993182507366138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220026955788317576.post-68592174734737564062008-12-13T00:04:00.006-05:002008-12-13T00:27:42.787-05:00Recession affecting NASCAR in car counts

With all the merging that's been happening recently, will NASCAR even be able to field a full 43-car field for every race in 2009?The answer isn't obvious, at least yet. But by my count, there are only 38 teams that will definitely be at every NASCAR Sprint Cup race. It's uncertain whether or not Bill Davis Racing or Hall of Fame racing, who each field a single car, will be racing on a full-time

taterracinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285993182507366138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220026955788317576.post-91208990994931401812008-12-12T23:19:00.005-05:002008-12-12T23:43:41.996-05:00Dodge-ing the question

The 'Big Three' automakers are well represented in NASCAR. But for how long?General Motors with its Chevrolet brand has been the top dog in NASCAR for a while now with Ford not too far behind. But Dodge seems to be quietly heading for the exit.In 2001, Dodge made a triumphant return to NASCAR after nearly 30 years out of the sport, but only seven years later, it looks like they may go back into

taterracinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285993182507366138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220026955788317576.post-29036332915922196662008-12-08T14:30:00.004-05:002008-12-08T14:50:03.049-05:00Johnson comparable to Yarborough?

There has been an internet backlash recently with fans arguing back and forth about whether or not Jimmie Johnson, who just claimed his third-straight Sprint Cup championship, is worthy enough to be compared to NASCAR's only other driver to win three consecutive titles, Cale Yarborough.Yarborough won his three titles in 1976-1978. A feat that few thought could be equaled. Johnson proved them

taterracinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285993182507366138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220026955788317576.post-57185144287084146862008-12-08T12:34:00.004-05:002008-12-08T14:18:46.652-05:00NASCAR's last tradition may be gone

In the past 10 years, NASCAR has stopped racing at North Carolina Speedway in Rockingham, lost its main-stay sponsor in Winston, changed how the champion is crowned in the Sprint Cup Series and drastically changed the look of its race cars. But there were two constants in NASCAR from its early days. Petty Enterprises and the Wood Brothers. Now both may be gone as we know them.Petty Enterprises,

taterracinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285993182507366138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220026955788317576.post-6528313791322155912008-12-07T12:40:00.005-05:002008-12-07T12:57:28.377-05:00ASM ends tough season on high note

Andy Santerre Motorsports endured its most trying season in 2008. The No. 44 car driven by Peyton Sellers initially claimed victory at the opening NASCAR Camping World Series East race at Greenville-Pickens before an illegal shock stripped the team of the win. It was a precursor of bad luck to come.A fuel pump failure prevented a top finish at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in June. Sellers then

taterracinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285993182507366138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220026955788317576.post-76076894775614469642007-04-25T15:19:00.000-04:002008-12-09T00:27:55.465-05:00Throwing caution to the wind

Tony Stewart is usually full of hot air. He's said so many stupid things over the years, but he finally said something I agree with.On his radio program 'Tony Stewart Live' last night, Stewart said that NASCAR is "playing God" with the debris cautions that they throw.He is absolutely right. Cautions labeled as 'debris' have been thrown 19 times in eight races this season. Three races experienced

taterracinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285993182507366138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220026955788317576.post-52953043484872910402007-04-25T14:54:00.000-04:002007-04-25T15:05:04.353-04:00What's it worth to you?

It has been rumored that Dale Earnhardt Incorporated owner Theresa Earnhardt finally offered her star driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. 51% of DEI... at the cost of about $55 million.Is she crazy? So, that means DEI is worth, roughly, $100 million. OK... so what's DEI worth WITHOUT Dale Jr.? $55 million is an insult. Earnhardt Jr. is the face of DEI. If he leaves, what will DEI be worth? It won't be $100

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