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7/21/2008 Kahne Comeback Good for NASCAR
Even in today's non-stop media/Internet/cable TV/satellite radio/chatroom news-rumor-gossip world, there's a limit to how much - or long - we can talk about Dale Earnhardt Jr. Really. Which makes Kasey Kahne's comeback season a welcome bit of relief.... Read more.
7/7/2008 Answers
I get asked a lot of questions about racing. Here are some answers . . . whether you asked . . . or not. Infineon proved again a road course should not be part of the Chase. Maybe it's because of its heritage, but I find the NASCAR races at Watkins Glen... Read more.
6/16/2008 Testing Times
It's time for our annual Mid-Season Motorsports Exam. If you've been paying attention, it should be easy to determine the correct answers. 1. The Mid-Season Driver of the Year is: a) Carl Edwards b) Scott Dixon c) Tony Schumacher d) Kyle Busch 2. The... Read more.
6/2/2008 Now What?
OK. We've seen the first unified Indianapolis 500 since 1995. For those seeking a return to IndyCar Series glory, the question is: Now what? Start with what was shouted to the mountaintops (or, at least, the Hulman-George family suite) in this... Read more.
5/19/2008 An Indy Tradition Passes
Time, technology - and money - have combined to end an Indy 500 tradition. In a different - better - era, some of the best Formula One, NASCAR and sports car drivers would come to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, to take their month-of-May shot at The... Read more.
5/5/2008 Things to Think About In May
Thirty-three things for you to think about while at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May: Danica won and the series is one. A Rahal was first and there's no controversy at last. Castroneves danced but Forsythe walked. Newman/Haas is in but Paul Tracy is... Read more.
4/21/2008 Would Tiger Be a Great Driver?
What makes a great "driver"? I think we all can agree on: * Focus * Concentration * Risk-taker * Hand-eye coordination * Physical fitness * Mental toughness * Good practice habits * Commitment to be the best Who fits that description? Jeff Gordon, Jimmie... Read more.
4/7/2008 The King's Rules
It is time, once again, to show the real meaning of power. Even to Ford, Chevy, Toyota and Dodge. Even to the National Stock Car Commission. When I'm King of the Racing World . . . Carl Edwards will win the Sprint Cup championship, then do a back-flip off... Read more.
3/24/2008 Your Turn, Sports Cars
On July 19, 2004, I got up on this cybersoapbox, and called on Porsche to design and build a modern prototype and re-enter endurance sports car racing's most prestigious class. "It says here the time has come for Porsche to rekindle its glorious... Read more.
3/10/2008 The Amazing 'Fast Jack' Beckman
There are many amazing people in motorsports. Put Jack Beckman high on that list. If you don't know about "Fast Jack," well, you should. He's a cancer survivor-turned-winning NHRA POWERade Series Funny Car driver. Beckman got his fourth career victory in... Read more.
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About I.N. Sider
I.N. Sider is the pen name for an independent motorsports business-person who has a quarter-century of professional experience working in almost every major North American racing series. The writer is not an employee of Valvoline or Ashland Inc. The column is intended to inform, entertain, and stimulate thought on the contemporary motorsports scene. The opinions expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of Valvoline or Ashland Inc.