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Steve's NASCAR Racing Blog February 2007 Archive

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

Michael Waltrip Racing Struggling Early

Tuesday February 27, 2007
Looking over the early season NEXTEL Cup points standings I came across an interesting discovery. After two races in the 2007 NEXTEL Cup season I am still ahead of ... Read More

Matt Kenseth Wins in California

Sunday February 25, 2007
Matt Kenseth beat everyone else out of the pits late in the race to win the 2007 Auto Club 500 at California Speedway. Matt was able to pull away ... Read More

California Vacation

Thursday February 22, 2007
This weekend the NEXTEL Cup stars head across the country to take on the California Speedway. After a controversial start to the 2007 season NASCAR is looking forward to ... Read More

NASCAR Must Be Consistent!

Monday February 19, 2007
The final moments of the 2007 Daytona 500 could have been NASCAR's finest hour. Instead it has become a nightmare as fans are wondering why NASCAR didn't throw the caution ... Read More

Kevin Harvick Wins Thrilling 2007 Daytona 500

Sunday February 18, 2007
Wow, this was quite a finish! Kevin Harvick and Mark Martin battled side-by-side to the checkered flag as a huge multi-car wreck unfolded behind them. This race had ... Read More

Who Will Win The 2007 Daytona 500?

Sunday February 18, 2007
The 49th annual Daytona 500 takes the green flag today at 3:15 EST on Fox (pre-race coverage begins at 2pm). It is prediction time! Here is the list of ... Read More

Daytona Truck, Busch Races In The Books

Saturday February 17, 2007
Friday's Craftsman Truck Series race in Daytona saw an incredible finish. Jack Sprague was on the outside of a three-wide battle to the checkers as he beat Travis Kvapil ... Read More

Greatest Moments In Daytona 500 History

Saturday February 17, 2007
The Daytona 500 has provided some of the greatest moments in NASCAR history. Thrilling finishes, famous moments and dramatic moments have highlighted the history of The Great American Race. ... Read More

Gatorade Duels Finalize 2007 Daytona 500 Starting Lineup

Thursday February 15, 2007
Today's Gatorade Duel 150-mile qualifying races were thrilling as teams battled back in the pack to try to qualify for the race. The first race saw Mike Bliss miss the ... Read More

Michael Waltrip Receives Record NASCAR Penalty

Wednesday February 14, 2007
NASCAR made a very clear statement today when they issued the penalties to Michael Waltrip's #55 Toyota team for its Daytona 500 qualifying infractions. NASCAR is not going to tolerate ... Read More

NASCAR Announces Daytona Qualifying Penalties

Wednesday February 14, 2007
NASCAR announced its penalties on Tuesday for Daytona 500 qualifying violations. Four teams were penalized including Matt Kenseth and Kasey Kahne's teams which both received some very stiff penalties ... Read More

NASCAR Mulling Penalties For Three Teams

Monday February 12, 2007
Daytona International Speedway was quiet today but everybody is buzzing over the potential penalties for Matt Kenseth, Kasey Kahne and Michael Waltrip. All three teams caught the attention of ... Read More

Daytona 500 Sees All-Yates Front Row

Sunday February 11, 2007
David Gilliland was the fastest of the 61 drivers that attempted to qualify for the 2007 Daytona 500. Gilliland posted a 186.320 MPH lap around the 2.5 mile Daytona ... Read More

Tony Stewart Charges To Budweiser Shootout Win

Saturday February 10, 2007
This one was uneventful as the NEXTEL Cup pole winners from 2006 didn't have much incentive to hurt themselves for the win. There are no points on the line ... Read More

Budweiser Shootout This Saturday Night

Thursday February 8, 2007
NASCAR's long offseason is over. This Saturday night at 8:30PM twenty-one of NASCAR's biggest names will take on Daytona International Speedway in the non-points Budweiser Shootout. This event is open ... Read More

What You Need To Know About The 2007 Season

Tuesday February 6, 2007
This weekend's Budweiser Shootout marks the unofficial beginning of the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season. This season NASCAR features some changes that you should be aware of before the cars ... Read More

2007 Sees Drivers On The Move

Monday February 5, 2007
This year the addition of the new Toyota teams has really scrambled the driver lineup. Do you know who will be driving the 00, 01, 6, 13, 15, 19, 21, ... Read More

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