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Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards placed on probation by NASCAR

By Mike Smith · August 27, 2008 · 8:55 AM

NASCAR announced today that Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards have been placed on probation for the next six races beginning with this weekend’s event at Auto Club Speedway

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Is Joey Logano ready for prime time?

By Mike Smith · August 26, 2008 · 4:05 PM

The first and most obvious question regarding Joey Logano’s move to Sprint Cup is whether or not he’s ready to perform with the big boys.

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Exciting racing is the key

By Mike Smith · August 25, 2008 · 4:37 PM

I noticed something at Bristol that I haven’t seen much of this racing season. No noticeable empty seats.

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Observations from Sunday’s 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway

By Mike Smith · August 17, 2008 · 6:06 PM

The driver who does back flips beat the driver who’s flippant at the Michigan International Speedway. Carl Edwards held off Kyle Busch to win his second race this weekend at MIS

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NASCAR Poll Position-Ryan Newman’s move to Stewart-Haas Racing

By Mike Smith · August 15, 2008 · 1:35 PM

Ryan Newman isn’t the type I would picture sitting around the roulette wheel at Caesars Palace. But we know he’s a gambler since he’s willing to move to what will be Stewart-Haas Racing, a team that has no Sprint Cup wins under its belt and currently has both of its cars ranked 35th or worse in the points standings.

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Will the Big Three force changes to NASCAR’s Car of Tomorrow?

By Mike Smith · August 13, 2008 · 3:42 PM

As the Sprint Cup moves to Michigan one can’t help but think about the state of the American auto industry and the impact its dire financial situation will have on NASCAR.

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Observations from the Centurion Boats at The Glen

By Mike Smith · August 10, 2008 · 8:20 PM

What slump? The Kyle Busch juggernaut continued with a flawless performance at Watkins Glen that gave him another 10 bonus points for a total of 80 with four races left until the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

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It’s time to turn right

By Mike Smith · August 6, 2008 · 9:29 PM

Turn right. No, I’m not endorsing John McCain for president.

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Observations from the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500

By Mike Smith · August 3, 2008 · 9:32 PM

Please buy Pocono Raceway and move one of its races to another track. It’s not that I didn’t enjoy the race this weekend; I just think it’s repetitive to hold two races at the same track within an eight-week period.

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