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3/23/2009 Who Deserves NASCAR Fame?
Three - well, since we're talking about NASCAR, let's make that 3 - people are guaranteed, sure-fire, no-doubt-about-it picks for the NASCAR Hall of Fame's inaugural class: Bill France Sr., Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt. Go right ahead and order those... Read more.
3/9/2009 Hats Off to Capps
For years I've heard John Force and Gary Scelzi and many others say Ron Capps is a good driver. So, I asked him: What makes a good drag racer? "Even more than the casual fans think that when a car smokes the tires the driver pressed too hard on the gas,"... Read more.
2/23/2009 What I Don't Want to Hear
To repeat what I said last time, when it comes to Motorsports 2009, we're all in it together. I want us to enjoy racing for what it is we love most - the racing! So, especially in these troubled times, here are 20 things I DON'T want to hear or read about... Read more.
2/9/2009 We're All in This Together
For our first words on Motorsports 2009, I will follow the example of Howard Cosell, and tell it like it is. It is going to be a very difficult season. The economy's roller-coaster plunge has left all of us with our heads spinning. It's changed the world,... Read more.
12/8/2008 The Men of the Year 2008
All racers, each in their own way, started the season with great expectations. For some, the goal simply was to qualify. For others, it was to be a contender. A few had a good chance to win. A very few could be champions. Applause to Jimmie Johnson,... Read more.
11/24/2008 The Limits of Power
In times of trouble, we naturally turn to our leaders to, well, lead. These days, all eyes are on Washington, D.C. Except those looking toward Daytona Beach, Indianapolis and the headquarters of other racing series. None of those cities is named Utopia.... Read more.
11/10/2008 What Will Happen in 2009?
Motorsports 2009 will be different. VERY different. I've been thinking about some of the economy-caused changes we could/might witness next season. NASCAR will add 50 miles to every race to give fans more for their money. OR, NASCAR will subtract 50 miles... Read more.
10/27/2008 Judging Jimmie Johnson
Is Jimmie Johnson underappreciated by NASCAR Nation? Yes! OK, I just broke the cardinal rule of column writing - I gave you the answer without making you read all the way to the end. But, please, stay with me like you would the last 100 laps at Bristol.... Read more.
10/13/2008 Edwards Keeps Chasing Fun
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is NASCAR's most popular driver. Tony Stewart is the most controversial. Jimmie Johnson is the most consistent. Kyle Busch is the most exciting. Carl Edwards is the most fun. In fact, I'm beginning to wonder what we'd do without Carl --... Read more.
9/29/2008 Chase Ifs
I guess you've noticed there are a lot of ifs in life. Especially these days. With essential elements of our national economy coming apart like Brickyard 400 tires, who might emerge as Sprint Cup champion ignites more ifs than R.J. Reynolds has butts.... Read more.
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About I.N. Sider
I.N. Sider is the pen name for an independent motorsports business-person who has a quarter-century of professional experience working in almost every major North American racing series. The writer is not an employee of Valvoline or Ashland Inc. The column is intended to inform, entertain, and stimulate thought on the contemporary motorsports scene. The opinions expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of Valvoline or Ashland Inc.