2002 Features
12/30/2002 - NASCAR Penalties Getting Serious
In a sport where Jeff Gordon makes $1.8 million a month how much of a deterrent is a $10,000 fine? This year NASCAR figured out how to get teams to pay attention to the rulebook.
12/16/2002 - What You Need To Know About 2003
As NASCAR Winston Cup teams get ready to head to Daytona for testing many teams are adjusting to new drivers and new cars. This year's Silly Season has shuffled the deck more this year than any other in recent memory and there are still more announcements coming. Here are the highlights so far.
12/09/2002 - Banquet Shows NASCAR Abandoning Its Hardcore Fans?
This year the banquet featured a new location, a new format and a focus on an fan base that I'm not a part of. Has NASCAR abandoned its original fan base?
12/2/2002 - NASCAR Thunder 2003
If you love the modern "Hollywood Hotel" NASCAR-for-the-masses version of the sport then you will instantly like EA Sports NASCAR Thunder 2003. But look deeper and you'll find the heart of a true NASCAR simulation.
11/18/2002 - The Champion Will Be Tested
The most frequent topic of NASCAR conversation over the last week has been: "Can Tony Stewart handle the pressure and added responsibilities of being the Champ?" By this time next year, the answer will be obvious.
11/04/2002 - Top 6 NASCAR Books
From the early days of Moonshine and dirt tracks to today's multimillion dollar speedways and superstar drivers NASCAR's diverse story and fan base have spawned many books. Here are the NASCAR books that are most worth your time and money.
10/28/2002 - NASCAR Racing 2002 Season
Do you have the urge to try to go three-wide at Bristol? Do you want to experience firsthand the frustration of battling your way to the front at Talladega only to get shuffled out of the draft? NASCAR Racing 2002 Season is as close as most of us will ever come to real NASCAR Winston Cup Racing.
10/21/2002 - Tony Stewart Gifts
Tony Stewart has stirred up race fans with his incredible driving skills and his short temper. Buy someone who loves him a great Tony gift or buy someone who hates him a Tony Stewart gag gift. Either way here are some great suggestions.
10/07/2002 - Dynasties: Legendary Families of Stock Car Racing
More than any other sport NASCAR seems to thrive on its famous names. The great names of NASCAR's history are also the great names of its present. Frank Moriarty's latest stock car racing book looks into the famous families of NASCAR.
09/23/2002 - Top Five Mark Martin Gifts
Always at or near the top of the NASCAR Winston Cup standings Mark Martin has been racing for years and has acquired many fans. From watches and jackets to posters and books, these items are sure to please any Mark Martin or Viagra fan.
09/16/2002 - Tony Stewart: Great Driver, Wrong Era
In today's commercialized, multimedia version of NASCAR what you do off the track is just as important as your on track ability. Tony Stewart simply doesn't have what it takes to thrive in today's NASCAR.
09/09/2002 - Top Six Jeff Gordon Gifts
Jeff Gordon is the winningest active driver on the NASCAR circuit. His legions of fans have spawned thousands of NASCAR items. Here are some of the best items available for yourself or as a gift.
08/28/2002 - NASCAR Solution To Basball's Problem
NASCAR has the solution to Major League Baseball's player problems, sponsors! NASCAR style player sponsorship would
provide extra cash for player salaries and help keep them in line.
08/19/2002 - ATI All-In-Wonder 8500DV Video Card
ATI All-In-Wonder 8500DV video card is a strong gaming video card but it has great features for the rest of your computer uses too.
08/12/2002 - NASCAR Glossary
NASCAR has a language all it's own. Look up definitions of commonly used NASCAR terms and phrases in this NASCAR glossary.
08/05/2002 - Spencer Needs A Timeout
NASCAR needs to take this attack very seriously. NASCAR can't talk about their commitment to driver safety one minute and then turn around and issue a slap on the wrist for this brutal, blatent and reckless display.
07/29/2002 - Top Three High-Tech NASCAR Gadgets
NASCAR fans love their high-tech gadgets. I'm certainly no exception as I love my technology, especially NASCAR technology! Here are the best high-tech gadgets for NASCAR fans.
07/15/2002 - Never Get Lost Again!
The Magellan 750M automotive GPS gives excellent turn-by-turn directions and can re-route you on the fly. Great for NASCAR fans headed for an unfamiliar race track.
07/08/2002 - NASCAR Winston Cup Power Rankings
As we cross the traditional midpoint of the season at Daytona there have been some big changes at the top of the heap. Here is an updated look at the NASCAR Winston Cup power rankings.
07/01/2002 - The Daytona 500: The Great American Race
The Daytona 500 is one of the most popular events on the NASCAR Winston Cup schedule. Duane Falks new book brings the excitement of that February classic into your home.
06/24/2002 - Best NASCAR Tailgate Parties
NASCAR races are a great place to get together with friends and fans before and after the race. Here are the best race track tailgate parties.
06/17/2002 - NASCAR In Car by inDemand
This week my digital cable provider offered a free one-race preview of NASCAR's new pay-per-view service provided by inDemand. How does the current offering stack up? Is it worth the money?
06/10/2002 - Act-Labs Performance Pedals
The performance pedals from Act-Labs feature an extra-long throw and an analog clutch pedal for maximum realism for your PC racing.
05/20/2002 - White Lightning
What was it like to run moonshine during the week and race on the weekend? This novel gives readers a fictional, but realistic, look into NASCAR's roots.
05/6/2002 - The Ultimate Challenge for Nascar Fans
Packed with over 700 NASCAR related trivia questions this book will test your knowledge of the drivers and the tracks of NASCAR. This book provides a fun way to keep score so you can challenge your friends to see who is the most knowledgeable NASCAR fan.
04/29/2002 - Best Winston Cup Drivers Ever
After much consideration, there has been a change in the top five. Does my top-five list match yours?
04/23/2002 - Take Control Of Your Television
ReplayTV is cool technology that lets NASCAR fans choose when and how to watch television. With the ability to pause, rewind and replay live television ReplayTV lets you be your own director.
04/15/2002 - Harvick Parked - Has NASCAR Gone Too Far?
Kevin Harvick was officially "parked" and was not allowed to race in Martinsville this Sunday. Is it fair for NASCAR to penalize a driver's Winston Cup effort for incidents that occurred during Busch and Truck series shows?
04/09/2002 - Evernham: Racer, Innovator, Leader
This book about NASCAR genius Ray Evernham is packed with pictures as it follows Ray Evernham's life from his short track roots to leading Dodge's return to Winston Cup.
03/25/2002 - NASCAR Power Rankings
The season is now six races old and we are beginning to see who's hot and who's not in the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup season. Here are the current NASCAR Winston Cup power rankings.
03/18/2002 - Logitech Momo Force
Logitech set out to produce the best force feedback wheel ever, and they succeeded. Compared to the mostly-plastic wheels that preceded it, the Logitech Momo Force's hand stitched leather wheel and metal components just scream quality. It's a little more expensive, but well worth it.
03/11/2002 - Driver #8
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is one of the biggest stars in NASCAR Winston Cup racing. In his new book "Driver #8" Little 'E' gives readers an all-access pass into his world.
02/25/2002 - Can't Have It Both Ways
It was only a matter of time before NASCAR would work themselves into a hole with their arbitrary red flags. It has finally happened. No matter which side you choose you can't be happy with NASCAR's decision making so far in the 2002 season.
02/18/2002 - Superspeedways Have Outlived Their Usefulness
While both Daytona and Talladega were racing masterpieces in their day, the sport has passed them by and they no longer belong in NASCAR.
02/04/2002 - Daytona: From the Birth of Speed to the Death of the Man In Black
If you are looking for a way to get closer to the personalities that have defined this sport for the last twenty-five years there is no better source than "Daytona." Ed Hinton has captured the heart of NASCAR and its people.
01/21/2002 - 2002 Raybestos Rookie Of The Year Preview
This year there are only four announced candidates for the Raybestos Rookie Of The Year title, here is a look ahead at what we can expect from each and my prediction for the 2002 ROTY winner.
01/01/2002 - What To Watch In 2002
From the Championship to the rookies, safety and more, here is a quick look at the top stories for the 2002 season.
