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Steve's NASCAR Racing Blog September 2006 Archive

By Steve McCormick, About.com Guide to NASCAR Racing since 1997

Top 10 Reasons Why Security is Like NASCAR

Saturday September 30, 2006
I never thought of NASCAR as being similar to security. Actually, I don't think about security folks much at all. Aren't they all boring and stiff? Apparently ... Read More

2006 Banquet 400 Preview

Wednesday September 27, 2006
This weekend the Chase For The NEXTEL Cup visits Kansas Speedway for the 2006 Banquet 400. Last year Mark Martin picked up the win in convincing fashion. This ... Read More

2006 Chase for the NEXTEL Cup Contenders

Tuesday September 26, 2006
New Hampshire and Dover are now in the books and eight races remain in the 2006 Chase For The Cup. Two drivers in The Chase have seen their Championship ... Read More

E-Cycles Are My Friends

Monday September 25, 2006
During the Busch race on Saturday in Dover I was listening to Martin Truex Jr. on the scanner and overheard something that I didn't understand. Maybe one of you ... Read More

Jeff Burton Outduels Matt Kenseth To Take Exciting Dover Victory

Monday September 25, 2006
The 2006 Dover 400 was one of the most exciting finishes of the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season. Jeff Burton and Matt Kenseth battled door-to-door for the win late ... Read More

2006 Chase For The Cup Schedule

Sunday September 24, 2006
The 2006 Chase For The Cup schedule is similar to the 2005 edition. The same ten race tracks make up The Chase but the order is slightly different. Kansas ... Read More

2006 Dover 400 Preview

Wednesday September 20, 2006
This weekend the Chase For The NEXTEL Cup rolls on to Dover International Speedway for the Dover 400. Kevin Harvick picked up the win and the point lead last week ... Read More

Harvick Leads The Chase - Johnson and Busch Struggle

Monday September 18, 2006
The 2006 Chase For The Cup leaves New Hampshire this week for a visit to Dover Delaware. Kevin Harvick is on top of the NASCAR world right now ... Read More

Kevin Harvick Wins Chase Race Number One

Sunday September 17, 2006
Kevin Harvick sat on the pole for today's 2006 Sylvania 300, lead the most laps and went on to claim the convincing win in New Hampshire. This victory moved ... Read More

Sylvania 300 Qualifying Is Complete

Saturday September 16, 2006
Qualifying is in the books in New Hampshire for the Sylvania 300. Three Chasers are starting in the top five in this, the first race in the 2006 Chase ... Read More

How to win the Chase For The Cup

Thursday September 14, 2006
The third edition of NASCAR's Chase For The Cup playoff system is about to get underway. Ten drivers will battle over the next ten races for the NEXTEL Cup ... Read More

2006 Chase For The Cup Begins This Sunday

Wednesday September 13, 2006
After a lot of hype the 2006 Chase For The Cup finally gets underway this Sunday at New Hampshire International Speedway. After a week long media blitz in New ... Read More

What is NASCAR's Chase for the NEXTEL Cup?

Tuesday September 12, 2006
This weekend NASCAR kicks off the Chase For The NEXTEL Cup. The Chase format is only two years old and NASCAR has not done a great job of explaining just exactly ... Read More

2006 Chase for the Cup Races

Monday September 11, 2006
NASCAR fans have waited all season for The Chase to begin. Now it is here! The 2006 NEXTEL Cup Champion will be decided over the next ten races of ... Read More

2006 Chase For The NEXTEL Cup Contenders

Monday September 11, 2006
The 2006 Chase For The Cup contenders are now locked in. Only these ten drivers have a chance to win the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Championship. The points have ... Read More

Kasey Kahne Passes Tony Stewart For The Final NASCAR Chase Spot

Saturday September 9, 2006
The 2006 Chevy Rock 'n Roll 400 featured a thrilling finish as Kevin Harvick swept past Kyle Busch for the win late in the race. The Richmond racing surface ... Read More

Hamlin On The Pole For Richmond

Saturday September 9, 2006
Rookie Denny Hamlin is on the pole for Saturday night's Chevy Rock 'n Roll 400. Jeff Burton, currently tenth in points, helped his chances to stay in the ... Read More

Kasey Kahne Squarely In The Spotlight

Friday September 8, 2006
This weekend Kasey Kahne enters Richmond just 30 points out of a spot in the 2006 Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup. Kahne leads the series in wins so far ... Read More

Richmond Closes Out The NASCAR Regular Season

Wednesday September 6, 2006
This Saturday night in Richmond NASCAR will close out its regular season. The ten drivers eligible for the 2006 Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup will be locked in to ... Read More

2006 Race To The Chase

Monday September 4, 2006
Only one race remains in the 2006 Race to The Chase. After this week's race in Richmond top ten drivers will be locked in to The Chase for the NASCAR ... Read More

Kasey Kahne Helps His Chase Chances

Sunday September 3, 2006
Kasey Kahne came into California as a long shot to make The Chase. However, Kahne lead the most laps and took the win to dramatically help his chances ... Read More

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