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Finally, a NASCAR season without major changes

2012-01-27T19:05:00.000-08:00

Apparently the 2011 season is what NASCAR was looking for during all these years of changes to the sport. Click on the title for more from Monday Morning Crew Chief.

NASCAR: State Of The Vvrroomin

2012-01-26T20:05:00.000-08:00

Kyle Williams and Billy Cundiff go back to school: Another work of complete and total fiction

2012-01-26T02:35:00.000-08:00

Counterpoint: An American football fan talks Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Glazer family and ownership in professional sport

2012-01-24T16:03:00.000-08:00

Thoughts from AFC/NFC Championship Weekend complete with updated contest standings

2012-01-23T13:55:00.000-08:00

Miss the Hall of Fame inductions? Yeah, so did everybody

2012-01-20T19:54:00.000-08:00

After terrific coverage of last week's test session at Daytona, SPEED fouled up big time with how it handled the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies this weekend. Click on the title for Monday Morning Crew Chief's rant.

Prediction Time In NASCAR Country

2012-01-18T20:43:00.001-08:00

Second Annual NFL Playoff and Super Bowl Pick Em Contest

2012-01-18T10:01:00.001-08:00

Holding Court, Vol. 1: Our NBA Round Table

2012-01-17T13:13:00.000-08:00

NASCAR gets close to Daytona package during test, but won’t do away with two-car draft

2012-01-14T20:16:00.000-08:00

NASCAR made progress toward changing the style of racing back to the pack, but it didn't (and likely won't) go all the way to eliminate the two-car drafts. Click on the title for more from Monday Morning Crew Chief.

One man’s quest to become Packer Fan of the Year

2012-01-13T15:08:00.000-08:00

Wherefore art thou, professional boxing?

2012-01-12T21:48:00.000-08:00

Is Ricky Rubio the Realio Dealio?

2012-01-12T09:22:00.001-08:00

Magic fans brace themselves for second departure of Shaquille

2012-01-11T07:01:00.000-08:00

Daytona testing helps kick off anticipation for NASCAR season

2012-01-10T19:39:00.000-08:00

The Daytona 500 might still be a month-and-a-half away, but that doesn't mean we have to wait that long to enjoy some NASCAR events, starting this week with Daytona testing. Click on the title to join Monday Morning Crew Chief in the excitement of the start of the preseason.

Guest author hopes soccer/rugby talk does not get lost in translation

2012-01-10T09:01:00.000-08:00

Many NASCAR teams in worse sponsorship situation than when economy collapsed in 2008

2012-01-07T19:31:00.000-08:00

The economy might be slowly getting better, but many NASCAR teams are hurting for sponsorship now more than ever. Click on the title for more from Monday Morning Crew Chief.

A Blogosphere Q&A… with me? Ballhyped interviews their Sports Blogger of the Year

2012-01-06T00:29:00.000-08:00

Can you say ouch? Shelden Williams dunks on own nose caption contest

2012-01-05T02:17:00.001-08:00

NASCAR offseason picks up again as Almirola gets rare second chance

2012-01-04T19:22:00.000-08:00

It didn't take long for the NASCAR offseason to get rolling again as David Reutimann and Aric Almirola found jobs this week. It's a good week for both of them, but it's better for Almirola. Click on the title for more from Monday Morning Crew Chief.

My review of Dan Le Batard is Highly Questionable

2012-01-03T14:42:00.000-08:00

SportsChump named Sports Blog of the Year: A video celebration!!!

2012-01-03T00:10:00.000-08:00

Where NFL contest ends, NBA contest begins. Our futures recap, winner and NBA picks for 2011-12

2012-01-02T10:10:00.000-08:00

2011 Stewart vs. Edwards championship battle

2012-01-02T08:27:00.000-08:00

Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards had one of the greatest championship battles in the history of NASCAR in 2011, and Monday Morning Crew Chief was at the penultimate race to capture the intensity of the Chase. Click on the title to view the video.

And then there were four

2011-12-30T01:27:00.000-08:00

Spread the word, gang. Let's do this thing.

Up against a TOUGH Philadelphia Eagles website this time around.

SportsChump 2011 Year in Review

2011-12-29T08:21:00.001-08:00

Can Kyle Busch Focus?

2011-12-28T20:01:00.001-08:00

Who Will Be The Best New Driver/Crew Chief Pairing In 2012?

2011-12-26T19:22:00.000-08:00

How sweet it is! Fan support vaults SportsChump to Round of 16!

2011-12-26T05:49:00.000-08:00

Thanks, everyone!

Let's keep this thing goin'!

SportsChump needs your help

2011-12-24T10:47:00.000-08:00

Fellow Lugnuts,

I hate to use this venue for this but SportsChump holds the EVER so slimmest of leads in Ballhyped's Blog of the Year award. Voting for this round ends tomorrow.

I know everyone's busy today and some of you have already voted, but if you could take a brief second out of your day to vote for me, it'd be HUGE!!! Spread the word if you could.

http://ballhyped.com/about/2011-blog-tournament/

Thanks, all, and Merry Christmas

Kurt Busch finds a ride, but Silly Season still isn't settled

2011-12-23T20:10:00.000-08:00

Kurt Busch will see what he can do in the second-rate #51 Phoenix Racing machine, and his move doesn't settle the offseason the way we thought it might have when he left Penske Racing. Click on the title for more from Monday Morning Crew Chief.

Twas the night before Christmas - car style

2011-12-23T14:42:00.000-08:00

I found this here and figured I might as well put it up:

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the garage
Not a car was stirring, not even a Dodge
The tyres were hung by the rafters with care
In hopes that Ace Nicholas would fill them with air.

The Volkswagons were parked all snug in their stalls
With visions of winning Indy dreamed by them all.
And Opel in her mag wheels and I in my slicks
Had just zoomed in from a drag in the sticks.

When out on the track, there arose such a roar
I started my engine and yearned to learn more.
Over to the door I zoomed like a flash,
Narrowly missing a Mercedes and avoiding a crash.

The moon over the top of the newly built track
Seemed to be beckoning old race cars back.
When what to my wandering headlights appeared afar
But a souped-up midget and eight other race cars.

With a little old driver so shifty and quick
I knew in a moment it must be "Leadfoot Nick."
Faster than rockets toward us they roared
Recognising them, my timing just soared.

There was Nitro, and Speedy, and Smokey, and Slick
Even Reckless, and Loser, and Pokey, and Brick.
Down through the chute, narrowly missing the wall
Roar away, roar away, now roar away all.

So on through the straight over asphalt they flew
With a midget full of goodies, and Ace Nicholas too.
And then between pingings, I heard in the back
The throaty sound of the whole wild pack.

As I turned down my lights and squeeled around
In came Ace Nicholas wearing a frown.
His jumpsuit was silver with a permanent crease
But lo there were stains from oil and grease.

A string of parts was hung round his waist
The tools he carried showed he had taste.
His boots were black hightops, his gloves of red leather,
And lo and behold he stepped light as a feather.

His gaze was real straight, his arms quite hairy
A scar on his cheek shown red like a berry.
A big ole cigar was clamped tight in his jaw
He just didn't believe in the "No Smoking Law."

A stubble of growth quite covered his chin
But what a man and what a grin.
He was skinny and thin and really quite nice
Yet somehow I knew he could grip like a vice.

He bellowed and cussed but was quick to do work
He tuned all the cars including the "Merc."
Grabbing his creeper and stowing his tools
Boy Oh Boy! Did he look cool!

He honked to his buddies, to the engine gave gas
And away they all peeled each trying to pass.
And I heard him shout as he set the pace
Merry Christmas you all and have a good race!

Great Marketing Idea!

2011-12-23T04:19:00.000-08:00

A Real Money Maker!

Just click on the title please!

At long last, my thoughts on Sandusky, Paterno and Penn State

2011-12-22T23:19:00.000-08:00

NASCAR Trophy Talk

2011-12-22T06:32:00.000-08:00

Which Trophy Is The Coolest...

You choose!

Allmendinger's move creates even more questions in wild NASCAR offseason

2011-12-21T19:32:00.000-08:00

A.J. Allmendinger is the lucky driver to get the #22 ride, but that unexpected turn of events keeps the rest of the offseason as foggy as before. Click on the title for more from Monday Morning Crew Chief.

SportsChump proudly presents our First Annual NBA Predict the Future Contest

2011-12-19T21:45:00.001-08:00

Kim (Ace) Jong Il

2011-12-19T08:10:00.000-08:00

The world's greatest golfer finally bogeyed....

Joey Logano the big winner in latest crew chief shuffle

2011-12-16T20:13:00.001-08:00

Tony Stewart and Greg Zipadelli reunited and Danica Patrick has a Cup crew chief, but Joey Logano might have the most to gain from Zipadelli leaving Gibbs. Click on the title for more from Monday Morning Crew Chief.

Fellow blogger challenges SportsChump to duel: Gauntlet dropped for NFL Week 15

2011-12-15T08:51:00.001-08:00

A Relaxed 2012 For Earnhardt Jr??

2011-12-12T20:02:00.001-08:00

How Chris Paul and Dwight Howard proved the NBA lockout resolved absolutely nothing

2011-12-12T10:23:00.000-08:00

NASCAR starting grid will look much different in 2012

2011-12-11T19:44:00.001-08:00

While there still might not be a lot of new blood coming into NASCAR's top series, many already in the sport have been shuffled this offseason, especially crew chiefs. Click on the title for more from Monday Morning Crew Chief.

Darian Grubb exactly what Joe Gibbs Racing needed

2011-12-09T20:37:00.000-08:00

Darian Grubb will be the crew chief for Denny Hamlin next year, and after the season the entire JGR group endured, they need him. Click on the title for more from Monday Morning Crew Chief.

Paving the way to a new ride?

2011-12-09T15:07:00.000-08:00

Will Kurt Busch's provisional for being a past Cup Champion get him a ride in 2012?

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Drivers, Crew Chiefs, And Job Applications, Oh My!!

2011-12-07T20:14:00.001-08:00

Where Will Busch Go?

2011-12-06T20:21:00.003-08:00

What Now For Kurt Busch

2011-12-06T14:05:00.000-08:00

Sit out a year? Bring a past champion's provisional to a light weight team? Drive KBM's NW car? Start his own team? What does KB1 do now?

Kurt Busch done at Penske, might be done as a regular contender

2011-12-05T20:03:00.000-08:00

Roger Penske went ahead and did the unthinkable. Kurt Busch is currently without a ride for 2012. Click on the title for why Monday Morning Crew Chief thinks that might have been Busch's last go-around in a top-flight car.

Rating the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: 3.3 Stars

2011-12-04T19:36:00.001-08:00

It's time to close the book on the 2011 Sprint Cup Series season. Click on the title for a review of the Monday Morning Crew Chief ratings throughout the season.

Will this be the one?

2011-12-03T13:20:00.000-08:00

I missed the intros last night in Lost Wages but when I heard Dale Jr. showed up with a date I immediately figured she had to be a knockout... I think Amy Reimann qualifies...

Getty Images

Understandably, this was the media highlight of the night!

Now do you think Tony won the biggest prize last night?

My afternoon with Tim Tebow: A work of complete and total fiction

2011-12-01T02:06:00.001-08:00

Now the other Busch might lose his ride

2011-11-30T19:10:00.000-08:00

The talk of Busch brothers losing their current jobs won't stop. Now Kurt might not be back in the #22 car for 2012. Click for more from Monday Morning Crew Chief.

Wreck-free Racing

2011-11-29T20:56:00.000-08:00

What if there was never another wreck in nascar?

click title for more....

Geezers Gone Wild (video)

2011-11-29T06:09:00.001-08:00

Which Was The Best, And Worst, Owner In 2011

2011-11-28T20:23:00.000-08:00

The Trifecta- The 2011 Awards Banquet

2011-11-27T18:17:00.000-08:00

Greetings, race fans. Tonight, we will be feasting on roast duck washed down with your choice of Schlitz or Coca Cola while we hand out the annual awards.

First some secondary awards:

The "How Low Can You Go" Award- this award goes to Tez for posting the most pathetic score of the year, 102. Tez's last minute switch to McDowell in the Cup race at Homestead assured him of the triple digit score he was looking for.

The "Absolute Perfection" Award- this award goes to Kristen for posting the only perfect score of the season.

The "Methinks the Lady Doth Protest Too Much" Award- this award goes to Dwindy for complaining how he didn't stand a chance of winning a championship without a NASCAR type points system. He even wrote a blog about it.

And now for the big trophy-

The Coveted Triple Lug Nut Trophy goes to Dwindy. Despite his protestations to the contrary, Dwindy utterly dominated the stats on his way to 10 wins.

The Final Overall Standings:

1. dwindy 10

2. Hanny 4

3. cr 4

4. SB 4

5. jon 4

6. Tez 3

7. moseby 2

8. kristen 1

That's it for this year. The bar is open, and Dwindy is picking up the tab.

See you next year!!!

Urban has change of heart; Meyer and his move to Columbus

2011-11-27T11:06:00.001-08:00

NASCAR's championship finish mirrors Major League Baseball playoffs

2011-11-25T19:43:00.000-08:00

Tony Stewart came back to win the NASCAR championship after barely making the Chase, but he wasn't the only champion this fall to barely make the playoffs and eventually raise the big trophy. Click on the title for more from Monday Morning Crew Chief.

NASCAR's Christmas List

2011-11-24T19:50:00.001-08:00

Thanksgiving with the Busch Brothers

2011-11-24T10:02:00.000-08:00

Think your family has dysfunctional gatherings?

A Thanksgiving Treat From The Beagle

2011-11-23T14:29:00.000-08:00

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Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-23T06:41:00.000-08:00

Sometimes we forget all the things we have to be thankful for. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all our blessings living in the good old USA. Take some time to remember those in uniform who are insuring our freedoms all over the world... Here's wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and hoping you all have your family gathered near...

Was "Team Earntarte" A Success In 2011?

2011-11-22T21:18:00.001-08:00

Sushi for life: Man nets giant fish illegally; tuna seized

2011-11-22T18:17:00.000-08:00

How soon until a return to greatness: A Florida Gator basketball preview for 2011-2012

2011-11-22T11:20:00.000-08:00

View From The Flagstand: Stewart is the Man in Miami

2011-11-21T17:06:00.000-08:00

Stewart saves nascar the embarrassment of having a champion not win a single race in the Chase.

Click for mo.

LSU, the BCS and some helpful hints to determine our national champion

2011-11-21T06:49:00.000-08:00

Rating the Ford 400

2011-11-20T20:26:00.000-08:00

That is the championship battle we've all been dreaming of. Click on the title for the Monday Morning Crew Chief Rating of the final race of the season.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly -- 2011 Ford 400

2011-11-20T18:20:00.000-08:00

This is the final GBU of the season. To find out who made the grade, click on the title.

Tony's Tiebreaker!

2011-11-20T17:48:00.001-08:00

Heisman Trophy winners or runners-up: Who made the better pros?

2011-11-18T10:30:00.001-08:00

Great championship battle reaches climax

2011-11-17T19:43:00.000-08:00

The last race of the season is usually just a formality to crown a champion, even in the Chase era, but that likely won't be the case this time. Click on the title for more from Monday Morning Crew Chief.

The Trifecta- It All Comes Down To This Edition

2011-11-17T19:03:00.000-08:00

Greetings, race fans and welcome to the final Trifecta of the 2011 season. NASCAR has finally gotten what it wanted when they came up with the Chase; unfortunately for the Trifecta, there's no such drama here. Dwindy seized control of the standings early in the season (despite his protestations that he didn't have a chance) and claimed the Coveted Triple Lug Nut Trophy in mid October.

We still have a three way tie between Tez, Hanny, and Dwindy for the most pathetic score of the season- 68. Again, if you would like to go for that trophy, you may only use ONE start and park (or wreck) driver.

This week's line up: jon moseby Hanny Dwindy SB CR tez kristen

This weeks races:

1.) The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race, Friday November 18; green flag drops at 8:18pm ET (entry list)

2.) The NASCAR Nationwide Series Race, Saturday November 19; green flag drops at 4:45pm ET (entry list)

3.) The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race, Sunday November 20; green flag drops at 3:15pm ET.

There you have it. Please check the entry lists for Trucks and Nationwide to make sure that your driver pick IS racing this weekend.

Good luck, and let's go racing!!!

One Race, One Championship, Verbal Sparring

2011-11-17T14:16:00.000-08:00

Is the Beagle working overtime on that poor Edwards doll? From the sounds of it, Tony can take care of himself just fine... Who's gonna buckle?

Johnson officially eliminated, but recent performances should be his main concern

2011-11-15T20:29:00.001-08:00

Jimmie Johnson will not win this year's championship. Remember the last time we could say that? These blogs didn't even exist yet. Click for thoughts from Monday Morning Crew Chief

How obvious is obvious?

2011-11-15T17:50:00.000-08:00

Taken from Jay Hart's article on yahoo and expanded on a bit.

Another Sunday afternoon of texting leads to potential podcast revival

2011-11-15T11:09:00.000-08:00

NASCAR re-blurs line for aggressive-driving penalties

2011-11-14T20:02:00.001-08:00

NASCAR President Mike Helton said Kyle Busch had crossed a line at Texas that warrented penalties. Brian Vickers did nearly the same thing, albeit under green, and got off free. Where is that line again? Click on the title for more from Monday Morning Crew Chief.

View From The Flagstand: Kahne Finally Wins

2011-11-14T15:37:00.000-08:00

A tale of two Red Bulls.... It was the best of drivers, it was the worst of drivers.

Click for the next 690 pages....

A tale of two basketballs and a season without: A pictorial

2011-11-14T09:00:00.000-08:00

Rating the Kobalt Tools 500

2011-11-13T20:39:00.000-08:00

Kasey Kahne broke through to snatch a win for his Red Bull Racing team before it disappears after next week's race at Homestead, while the championship battle remains the same. Click on the title for the Monday Morning Crew Chief Rating from Phoenix.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly -- 2011 Kobalt Tools 500

2011-11-13T16:01:00.001-08:00

This week's GBU is up. To find out who made the grade, click on the title.

Drivers weigh in on new Phoenix track

2011-11-12T16:48:00.001-08:00

What do some of the drivers think about Sunday's race on new pavement at Phoenix? Just click on the title.

Kyle Busch thought he might lose his ride

2011-11-11T13:10:00.000-08:00

Kyle Busch said there was a point during the aftermath of his incident with Ron Hornaday at Texas that he thought Gibbs might fire him. Click on the title for more from Monday Morning Crew Chief and check out the Monday Morning Crew Chief facebook page for photos and updates this weekend from Phoenix International Raceway.

The first three letters of elite spell your New York Giants quarterback

2011-11-11T09:59:00.001-08:00

The Trifecta- Duel In The Desert Edition

2011-11-11T08:26:00.000-08:00

Greetings race fans! This week finds us in Phoenix for Nationwide and Sprint Cup racing with a side trip to Abu Dhabi for the F1 race.

Last week, it was noted that Hanny and Dwindy had tied Tez for the most pathetic score of the season. Should anyone want to go for sole possession of that title, you may do so BUT YOU CAN ONLY USE ONE START AND PARKER- or start and wrecker in the case of some drivers who shall remain (insert name here) .

This week's lineup: SB jon tez moseby CR kristen Hanny Dwindy

This week's races:

1.) The NASCAR Nationwide Series race from Phoenix, Saturday November 12; green flag drops at 3:45pm ET (entry list)

2.) The F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Sunday November 13; green flag drops at 8:00am ET.

3.) The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race from Phoenix, Sunday November 13; green flag drops at 3:15pm ET.

Have fun, and let's go racing!

A mid-season look at NFL over-unders

2011-11-10T10:29:00.000-08:00

Phoenix might not be much of a wild card race

2011-11-09T20:38:00.001-08:00

Sure, there are lots of unknowns heading into this weekend's race at Phoenix, but will they really make this race any different than most of what we've seen this season. Click on the title for more from Monday Morning Crew Chief.

NASCAR's Burning Busch

2011-11-09T20:02:00.000-08:00

And The Winner Is...

2011-11-09T09:02:00.000-08:00

Why not reward the winners?

What's NASCAR afraid of???

Jimmie Johnson's worst Cup season could start new era in NASCAR

2011-11-08T20:39:00.000-08:00

Jimmie Johnson is about to finish what could be the worst season of his career. Could this be more typical of what his future seasons will be like? Click on the title for more from Monday Morning Crew Chief.

Saturday Night Live spoofs Kim Kardashian-Kris Humphries divorce

2011-11-07T22:03:00.000-08:00

NASCAR finishes the Kyle Busch situation

2011-11-07T19:50:00.001-08:00

Kyle Busch didn't get off easy, but he will race this weekend at Phoenix. And he should be thankful for that. Click on the title for more from Monday Morning Crew Chief.

Cool Down Lap for Kyle Busch

2011-11-07T15:45:00.000-08:00

No View this week. Texas just too boring. Instead, my thoughts on Kyle's situation.

Peyton Manning goes trick-or-treating

2011-11-07T07:23:00.000-08:00

Rating the AAA Texas 500

2011-11-06T19:47:00.001-08:00

Tony Stewart continued his amazing run in the Chase this year with another win Sunday at Texas. Click on the title for the Monday Morning Crew Chief Rating.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly -- 2011 AAA Texas 500

2011-11-06T19:21:00.000-08:00