Dale Earnhardt Jr has hung up his helmet and will trade it for a microphone. NASCAR's most popular driver will no longer grace the cockpit of the 88 car. Junior Nation is huge within NASCAR circles. Where will those legions of fans turn? One has to wonder how many of those fans got into NASCAR because of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Some hard core fans put his popularity on his dad's name. Undeniably, there is some truth to that, though in terms of his demeanor and his career, Junior bore little ...
//moreNo Band-Aid Measures For The 88 Car
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Matt Kenseth says he doesn't envision the 88 car being an option for his 2018 season. We agree. Fortunately, it's hard to imagine the 2003 champion not driving in the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series next season. It wouldn't seem logical to go to Hendrick. Now if he did, it wouldn't be the first time a time a rent-a-ride scenario has played out. Fans may remember Kasey Kahne's cameos with Team Red Bull in 2011. Just last season, Clint Bowyer toiled with H.Scott while awaiting to take over ...
//moreHMS Rocks NASCAR World With William Byron Signing
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That sound of silence is NASCAR Nation waiting for the other shoe to drop at Hendrick Motorsports. The New York Yankees of NASCAR have announced 18-year racing phenom William Byron will race in the Xfinity Series next season for JR Motorsports. What happens after that sparks speculation and intrigue. Racing for Kyle Busch Motorsports in the Camping World Truck Series, Byron's been a beast. His five victories sets a new standard for rookies in the CWTS. Outside the truck, the clean-cut kid ...
//moreDale Earnhardt Jr. Wisely Chooses Health Over Bravado
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Whether it's Rocky Balboa rising from the canvas to deliver the knockout blow, Curt Schilling delivering strikeout pitches while his foot oozes blood or Willis Reed hobbling onto the court to play in the NBA finals, fans love the tough guy. In literary conflict, it's akin to "man versus himself." Now, not only is the competitor battling an opponent, he or she is waging battle with an impaired body. An injured warrior's triumph is the stuff of legend. With that said, let's gain a little p ...
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