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Circuit Breaks: Atlanta (0)

Information about Atlanta Motor Speedway as well as other attractions, lodging and restaurants in the area around the track.

Terry Labonte: AMS Not a Favorite, Likes Upcoming Richmond (0)

I had a chance to catch up with “Texas” Terry Labonte in the garage area today. He looked as if he was on a mission, but he was gracious enough to give me a quick minute. In our ongoing series, we have been asking drivers what their favorite tracks are on the circuit. Since so many drivers this week have said that Atlanta Motor Speedway, that was a natural lead. Unfortunately, I found out for him, that AMS was just the opposite.

NSCS: Edwards Gets Three Race Probation… Really? (0)

By: Toby Christie
NASCAR has come out today and announced Carl Edwards’ fate after his blatant crashing of Brad Keselowski in Sunday’s Kobalt Tools 500. NASCAR has placed Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, on probation for the next three series events for a rule violation he committed [...]

Gas and Go: Episode 009 – Sound-off on Daytona 500 Pothole Nay-sayers (0)

I am tired of listening to all of you out there saying that NASCAR and Daytona marred the 52nd Annual Daytona 500. These guys did everything they could to deal with a crisis, so you know what … listen in and then shut up. They did everything for the fans and did a great job at that.

Hammer Down: Episode 3 – Atlanta Motor Speedway Spring 2010 (1)

Episode 3 of our weekly podcast “Hammer Down” is now available. Each week Toby Christie and Buddy Christie will be recapping the Sprint Cup Series race. This week Toby and Buddy breakdown the Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

So please enjoy and comment either here, Twitter or Facebook. We need your thoughts on this podcast. Your comments will help drastically improve the content of future shows.

NCWTS: Don’t Hit Panic Button On Hornaday Just Yet (0)

By: Toby Christie
Ron Hornaday cut a tire in Saturday’s EZ-Go 200 at Atlanta, which sent him to a 34th-place finish. After two events in 2010 Hornaday sits way back in 28th in points. To put his horrid start in perspective, his car owner Kevin Harvick, who won today’s race, has only ran one race this [...]

NNS: Harvick Overcomes Pit Crew Mistakes to Win Sam’s Town 300 (0)

By: Toby Christie
Some wondered whether we’d even see a lap of the Sam’s Club 300 today… well the race did get underway, and no it was not shortened by rain.
Kevin Harvick had the dominant car early, but was shuffled back multiple times due to pit crew miscues, and strategy mistakes. Harvick was very [...]

NASCAR 2010: It’s All About You (0)

It’s kind of funny how a single word can become a rallying cry for an entire nation. Some notable examples from the past include things like “freedom,” “equality,” and tragically in the past couple of weeks, “Haiti.”

While it can hardly be called new, NASCAR Nation can happily claim a rejuvenated buzzword of its own in 2010. From Victory Lane at Homestead-Miami Speedway in November 2009 through every speech at Champion’s Week in Las Vegas and every announcement made at the annual media tour in Charlotte earlier this week, one small word has been made into a very big deal.

NSCS Race Recap: Kurt Busch Wins Kobalt Tools 500 (0)

HAMPTON, Ga. (March 7, 2010) — Kurt Busch won two races Sunday: the Kobalt Tools 500 and the Carl Edwards 25.

In a race that went 16 laps—nearly 25 miles—past its scheduled distance, after Edwards retaliated against Brad Keselowski for an incident earlier in Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Busch took advantage of a strong restart to grab the lead during the second attempt at a green-white-checkered-flag restart and crossed the finish line .482 seconds ahead of runner-up Matt Kenseth.

NSCS: Edwards Gets Three Race Probation… Really? (0)

By: Toby Christie
NASCAR has come out today and announced Carl Edwards’ fate after his blatant crashing of Brad Keselowski in Sunday’s Kobalt Tools 500. NASCAR has placed Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, on probation for the next three series events for a rule violation he committed [...]

NSCS: Edwards Gets Three Race Probation… Really? (0)

By: Toby Christie
NASCAR has come out today and announced Carl Edwards’ fate after his blatant crashing of Brad Keselowski in Sunday’s Kobalt Tools 500. NASCAR has placed Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, on probation for the next three series events for a rule violation he committed [...]

Obama: Importance to Big Three to Stay in NASCAR (1)

President Obama spoke to the media today while honoring Jimmie Johnson his 3-peat as Sprint Cup Champion. While there he talked about other things, including the importance for the Big Three staying committed to NASCAR. Here is how it went down on ESPN today…

NSCS: Three Races In, We are Seeing Actual Progress for Dale Jr (2)

By: Toby Christie
I know it is nothing spectacular. I know it isn’t anything amazing. However what we have seen for the no. 88 Chevrolet this season is progress. Now I know what you are saying… Am I nuts? Earnhardt sits 15th in the driver points standings after three events this season, and in a car [...]

NASCAR Revised Green-White-Checkered Procedure (0)

Revision Allows Additional Attempts Prior To The White Flag
 
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2010) – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) today announced a revision to one of its race procedures, allowing a maximum of three restart attempts prior to the White Flag under NASCAR’s Green-White-Checkered flag finish. If the leader has [...]

NSCS: Carl Edwards’ Retaliation Went Too Far (18)

 
By: Toby Christie
NASCAR going into this season said that they were going to loosen the reigns, and let the drivers police themselves, and settle confrontations however they see fit… I don’t think they imagined this.
Sunday Carl Edwards went too far. He let his emotions get the best of him, and he put the safety of his [...]

Over The Wall: Episode 39- Roundtable of Our Team (2)

Episode 39 of “Over The Wall” is now available. This week,We have an old fashioned roundtable with our whole team on their experiences. Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss anything.

Also, announced on the show, your chance to win a FREE personalized and autographed copy of Andrew Giangola’s book. on epicode 37. Listen into the show and get the “key phrase” from Andrew and send it to contest@rubbingsracing.com by March 17th. All correct entries will be put into a drawing which we will announce later in March.

Photos: Martinsville Tums Fast Relief 500-October 25, 2009 (0)

One of our friends, Dave Thompson, was at the Martinsville race this past weekend and provided us with some great photos to enjoy. We thought you all would like to see them as well.

Great Job Dave. Keep up the good work.