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Blogs | NASCAR

Stewart off and running with Stewart-Haas
Tony Stewart is off to a flying start with Stewart-Haas Racing, proving the soon-to-be owner/driver won’t be in over his head in 2009.
July 19, 2008
Will other NASCAR drivers follow Stewart as current owners retire?
Tony Stewart’s decision to become a Sprint Cup owner next year is interesting on several fronts. One that hasn’t been discussed much is the effect of his move on the future state of ownership at NACSAR’s highest level.
July 12, 2008
Kudzu emerging as unlikely ethanol source
What was your most interesting race-related story this week? Is it the myriad of driver rumors? Kyle Busch continuing to dominate? Jeff Gordon not winning again?
June 27, 2008
OK, drivers, don't speak freely after all
So much for freedom of expression.
June 21, 2008
Grant's lawsuit is a gut-punch to NASCAR
A week ago, NASCAR’s biggest issue was finding a way to end a rash of boring races. Ah, the good old days.
June 14, 2008
NASCAR drivers can still have fun, and they’re still generous
Wednesday’s Prelude to the Dream exhibition race at Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway gave a lot of NASCAR fans a peek at something they haven’t seen much this year: drivers having fun.
June 6, 2008
Georgia: Hamlin practices in area for Eldora
In many ways, it was a typical midweek setting for a NASCAR Sprint Cup driver, but there was nothing typical about the 2,300-pound machine Denny Hamlin was climbing into.
June 4, 2008
Logano ready to fulfill Martin's prediction
It’s been quite a week for debuts in professional sports. Two of baseball’s rising stars got their first taste of major league action, with Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and Reds outfielder Jay Bruce shining in their first games.
May 30, 2008
Wheeler has been a fan above all
The surprise announcement this week that H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler is retiring from his post as president of Lowe’s Motor Speedway marks the end of one of the most interesting — and important — careers in NASCAR history.
May 23, 2008
Let’s hear fresh ideas for the All-Star race
Let’s get interactive with this blog. NASCAR’s All-Star race: Do you like it? Is there a better way to do it? Should NASCAR move it around? Come on, we need ideas here.
May 17, 2008
Old Darlington is doing just fine after all
Whether it came by accident or was the end result of a great plan by NASCAR officials doesn’t matter. The bottom line is The Lady in Black is doing just fine these days.
May 11, 2008
Arizona : Good luck, Moss, but don’t expect racing success
When will professional athletes realize NASCAR ownership isn’t for them?
May 3, 2008
Talladega: Busch’s new patience key to win
The question caught a lot of those in attendance by surprise. More specifically, it was the subject of the question that turned a few heads.
April 29, 2008
Patrick draws attention to IRL for a change
It’s been quite a few weeks for open-wheel racing, and for the first time in recent memory NASCAR took a back seat to its heretofore struggling motorsports rival.
April 25, 2008
Junior dismisses criticism of nightclub venture
News crossed the desk this past week that Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Whisky River club opened to rave reviews near Charlotte. No shock there. Junior’s ability to have a good time and entertain are already legendary.
April 18, 2008
Highlights

First Person

Rock City birdhouses to $85,000 chairs at ‘Antiques Roadshow’
2008-07-19
“Antiques Roadshow” has been must-see TV on Monday nights in my home for years. I’m fascinated by the junk people bring in and their stories behind those pieces.

Metro Chatt

Sheriff candidates Beck, Hammond disagree on county jail privatization
2008-07-20
Republican Hamilton County sheriff candidate Jim Hammond said Tuesday he would consider letting a private company run the county jail.

CD Reviews

CD Reviews: Justin Townes Earle: “The Good Life.” Bloodshot Records.
2008-02-11
For those who loved country before Music Row smothered it in studio laquerwork or who are just fans of flavorful southern music with short attention spans, here’s the skinny on singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earle’s studio debut “The Good LIfe”: as soon as it hits shelves March 25, pick it up.

Scenic City Sounds

Sean Phipps & Casey Phillips discuss Folk Music
2008-07-25
It may come to no surprise to you that I consider myself a “folkie,” defined as a fan of Folk music. I love a song that means something to somebody, a song that is worth singing if nothing more than for the sheer joy of doing so.

Tech Cast

Music tech
2008-07-22
This week in the column I track a few new trends and stories I’ve been following, including the never ending Yahoo Microsoft soap opera.
Tech movies
2008-07-15
E-mails answered
2008-07-08

Food

Holiday recipe thoughts
2008-07-23
Here are my thoughts on the Times Free Press holiday recipe contest. They’re three good reasons to send your recipe in.
Stay safe with eggs
2008-07-09

Prep Sports

Area prep baseball teams take aim at Spring Fling
2008-05-18
Another year is almost gone for high school athletes. The seniors, most of them anyway, have graduated and the Spring Fling, Tennessee’s state high school championship series for spring sports, is all that stands between us and the shelf for the 2007-08 high school seasons.

NASCAR

Stewart off and running with Stewart-Haas
2008-07-19
Tony Stewart is off to a flying start with Stewart-Haas Racing, proving the soon-to-be owner/driver won’t be in over his head in 2009.

UT UGA UTC

Epps: Looking at SEC with big 10 questions
2008-07-23
Large, hungry members of the sports media will convene near Birmingham today for SEC Media Days. And not just for the luncheon. SEC Media Days signal the commencement of SEC football in 2008 and plenty of news and features, so let’s get started with 10 questions:

NCAA

Davidson enjoying life in the Sweet 16
2008-03-27 They lined up along Faculty Drive late Wednesday afternoon, four and five deep, quite possibly more folks than Davidson College’s 1,700 total students.
Shouldered load
2008-03-26

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