My history of recording my NASCAR observations dates back to 2007, when Jimmie Johnson was in the early stages of his rule, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart were the great superstars of the sport and Kyle Busch was an up and comer at Hendrick Motorsports. One more prominent name from those days is hanging up his helmet. Remember the insurance commercials? Kasey Kahne was a NASCAR darling. Not only was he enjoying solid success with Ray Evernham, he was a sponsor magnet, an All-American boy. W ...