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Will a fourth consecutive title by Jimmie Johnson be good or bad for NASCAR?

By Mike Smith · November 20, 2009 · 5:24 PM

A friend asked me this week if I thought a fourth consecutive title by Jimmie Johnson would be good or bad for NASCAR. “It will be good and bad for NASCAR,” I said.

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A few observations from the infield at Phoenix

By Mike Smith · November 16, 2009 · 7:06 PM

Anyone who thinks NASCAR has strayed too far from its roots by becoming overly fancy, upscale and polished should visit Phoenix International Raceway.

If you can rebuild the whole car, then why not allow an engine change?

By Mike Smith · November 9, 2009 · 8:42 AM

Jimmie Johnson’s crash on lap three of the Dickies 500 gave Chad Knaus and his crew the chance to put their formidable triage skills to good use.

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How successful does a crew chief have to be?

By Mike Smith · October 29, 2009 · 2:16 PM

After less than two seasons on top of Kyle Busch’s “war wagon,” Steve Addington will no longer be the crew chief for the No. 18 car.

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Martinsville provides what Bristol used to offer

By Mike Smith · October 27, 2009 · 7:55 AM

Martinsville is now Bristolville. I used to look forward to the races at Bristol more than any other races during the season. Not anymore. Now I wait, like an anxious kid who waits for Santa, to see the racing at Martinsville.

Would the No. 48 make Jr. great?

By Mike Smith · October 23, 2009 · 4:21 PM

One of the things I’ve always admired about Dale Earnhardt Jr. is his refreshing honesty.

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Forget the bumping at Martinsville, Talladega could be more of a worry for Johnson.

By Mike Smith · October 19, 2009 · 4:22 PM

The fat lady hasn’t sung yet regarding who will win the Sprint Cup Championship. But she is offstage warming up.

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No Camaro in the Nationwide Series? What is Chevy thinking?

By Mike Smith · October 15, 2009 · 8:47 PM

In a step that I hope will eventually lead to the “pony cars” coming to Sprint Cup racing, this week Ford and Roush Fenway Racing unveiled the Mustang that will be used next year in the Nationwide Series.

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Auto Club Speedway needs to be reconfigured

By Mike Smith · October 12, 2009 · 3:58 PM

In September the Los Angeles Times reported that no action is being taken on a multimillion-dollar proposal to reconfigure Auto Club Speedway.

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NASCAR’s move to change start times is the right decision

By Mike Smith · October 8, 2009 · 3:19 PM

Inevitably at some point during the week my wife asks me, “What time is the race on this weekend?”

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