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Steve's NASCAR Racing Blog August 2008 Archive

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

Race to the Chase Winds Down, Pressure Builds

Thursday August 28, 2008
Auto Club Speedway in California is the site of this Sunday evening's Pepsi 500. Only two races remain before the top twelve drivers are locked into the Chase to ... Read More

Joey Logano To Drive #20 in 2009

Tuesday August 26, 2008
Joe Gibbs Racing made it official today. JGR named 18 year old Joey Logano as the 2009 driver of the Home Depot #20 which Tony Stewart currently drives on ... Read More

Carl Edwards Wins With Bristol Bump-and-Run

Saturday August 23, 2008
Ah, Bristol! Carl Edwards and Kyle Busch put on quite a show in the closing laps of the 2008 Sharpie 500. That excitement continued past the checkered flag ... Read More

Next Up: Night Race In Bristol!

Thursday August 21, 2008
This Saturday night the NASCAR Sprint Cup stars will take to the tight confines of Bristol Motor Speedway under the lights for the 2008 Sharpie 500. This summer classic is one ... Read More

2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Schedule

Tuesday August 19, 2008
Today NASCAR announced the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule. There were no new tracks added to the schedule and much of next year's NASCAR calendar looks the same as ... Read More

Edwards Closes Chase Gap With Michigan Win

Sunday August 17, 2008
Carl Edwards helped his Sprint Cup dreams today by winning the 2008 3M Performance 400 presented by Bondo. Edwards had the best car at the end and survived two ... Read More

Race to the Chase Visits Michigan

Thursday August 14, 2008
There are only four races remaining until the top twelve drivers are locked into the 2008 Chase for the Cup. This weekend the Sprint Cup stars will take on the ... Read More

Why Not Olympic NASCAR?

Tuesday August 12, 2008
The summer Olympic games are held every four years to celebrate the dedication, determination, abilities and sportsmanship of the world's great athletes. The swimmers, runners, cyclists, gymnasts and other ... Read More

Kyle Busch Completes 2008 Road Course Sweep

Sunday August 10, 2008
The 2008 Centurion Boats at the Glen confirmed Kyle Busch's place among NASCAR's elite road racers. Kyle backed up his June win at Infineon Raceway with today's win in ... Read More

NASCAR Ready for Final Road Race of 2008

Thursday August 7, 2008
This weekend Watkins Glen, New York will host the NASCAR Sprint Cup stars on the winding 2.45 mile road course. Watkins Glen will bring out the usual road racing ... Read More

P.J. In For J.J. at Watkins Glen

Tuesday August 5, 2008
Add one more road racing ringer to the mix for this weekend's Centurion Boats at The Glen. Hall of Fame racing announced that J.J. Yeley would step aside this ... Read More

Carl Edwards Picks Up 2008 Pocono Victory

Sunday August 3, 2008
The 2008 Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 was decided by pit strategy. Pocono Raceway is the "superspeedway that drives like a road course" and the winning strategy today was ... Read More

NASCAR Makes History in Montreal

Saturday August 2, 2008
Rain interrupted today's Nationwide Series race in Montreal after just 8 laps. NASCAR threw a caution and allowed the drivers to pit for rain tires and install windshield wipers. ... Read More

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