Category Archives: NASCAR

Why Military Sponsorship Belongs in NASCAR, Period

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Jerry Wilson

My Dad was career military, fighting in World War Two and Korea, then doing spot work fluctuating between active and reserve throughout the 1960s and early 1970s. One of his pet peeves was the armchair general; i.e. someone without military … Continue reading →

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What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Jerry Wilson

Another one of those “need to say this in order to set up that” posts, so please bear with while I chase down yet another rabbit hole. Which has nothing to do with Brer Bear chasing after Brer Rabbit, although … Continue reading →

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Where I’ve Been

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Jerry Wilson

Sorry about the lack of posts the past few days. I was busy this past weekend with one of my main loves in life, namely NASCAR. In case you’re curious, here’s a round-up of posts I made on behalf of … Continue reading →

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Sarah Palin. Politics. NASCAR. What more could you want?

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Jerry Wilson

In looking at the results of this past Tuesday’s primary elections in assorted states, a few things are clear. To those who have ears to hear, as the Scripture says. First and foremost, Sarah Palin remains the barracuda to everyone … Continue reading →

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Kyle Busch sweeps Bristol as NASCAR fails to deliver promised fireworks

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Jerry Wilson

BRISTOL, TN – AUGUST 21: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Doublemint Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 21, 2010 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo … Continue reading →

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Paul Menard to join Richard Childress Racing in 2011, as if it matters

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Jerry Wilson

INDIANAPOLIS – JULY 24: Paul Menard, driver of the #98 Mastercraft/Menards Ford, in his car on pit road during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 24, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo … Continue reading →

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Kasey Kahne changes drink from Budweiser to Red Bull in 2011

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Jerry Wilson

JOLIET, IL – JULY 09: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Ford, looks on in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LIFELOCK.COM 400 at the Chicagoland Speedway on July 9, 2010 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo … Continue reading →

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Target hits the bullseye with more than a little help from Juan Pablo Montoya

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Jerry Wilson

WATKINS GLEN, NY – AUGUST 08: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at Watkins Glen International on August 8, 2010 in Watkins Glen, New … Continue reading →

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In appreciation of Kelley Earnhardt

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Jerry Wilson

Kelley Earnhardt (L) with Skirts & Scuffs editor Rebecca Kivak at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte. (Photo courtesy Rebecca Kivak) While the record book will show Marcos Ambrose won today’s NASCAR Nationwide Series Zippo 200 at the Glen … Continue reading →

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Is Dale Earnhardt Jr. NASCAR’s post post modern man?

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Jerry Wilson

Yeah, this is the look of a shell-dweller. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR) The recent New York Times magazine article on Dale Earnhardt Jr. should earn its writer a thank-you note from Pocono Speedway, wishing him well for … Continue reading →

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