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2001 Articles

"Ch-Ch-Changes"
Speculations on NASCAR's future.
by Steve Wingate

"Captain Underpants Does NASCAR"
 Pure silliness.  Inspired by the author's children.
by Steve Wingate

"Kodak Moment: Daytona 1999"
  In 1998, Kodak held a contest to design the paint scheme on the #4 Kodak Chevy for the 1999 Daytona 500.  This is the story of the woman who won that contest and her adventures at Daytona and beyond.
by Steve Wingate and Marsha Johnson

"Sounding The Alarm on Fox"  February 2001  
Commentary on FOX's handling of the 2001 Bud Shootout at Daytona
by Steve Wingate

"Just What Am I Paying For Again?"
Another article on the FOX deal at the 2001 Bud Shootout.
by Vonda Masters.

"Waltrip Takes The 500"
Michael Waltrip wins his first race amid tragedy.
by Steve Wingate

"From Davey to Dale"
 Story of the author's conversion to Dale Earnhardtism.
by Steve Wingate

"Dale Earnhardt; A Great American Hero"
A very heartwarming tribute to Dale Earnhardt.  Very possibly the best article that came out of the Earnhardt family tragedy.  A must read.
by Caren Faisst

"Vultures"  
Everybody's trying to get rich off the Earnhardt family tragedy.
by Steve Wingate

"NASCAR Smackdown!"
 Bristol, Spring 2001.  We have a first time winner and an all-out racin' feud!
by Steve Wingate

 "The Blair NASCAR Project"
Just how bad was NBC's coverage of the Pepsi 400?
by Steve Wingate

 "The 2001 Pepsi 400: Fixed?"
We've all heard the Dale Jr / NASCAR conspiracy theory, but now it's time to dispel this nonsense.
by Steve Wingate

"The Fast Track Experience"
Marsha takes a three day tour at Fast Track High Performance Driving School.  Lots of pics!
by Marsha Johnson

"Always Give The Fans A Good Show?"
Just a few silly ideas to improve NASCAR's entertainment value.  Originally appeared on Stock Car City.
by Steve Wingate

"Know Thy NASCAR Lingo"
 Mystified by the jargon on race day? Click here to bone up. Originally appeared on Stock Car City.
by Steve Wingate

"NASCAR Lingo Part 2: Fans Talk Back."  
Fan contributions to NASCAR Lingo.  Originally appeared on Stock Car City.
by Steve Wingate

 "Bad Ol' Wace Car Dwyvas!"   
The Looney Tunes race report from Richmond.  Originally appeared on Stock Car City.
by Steve Wingate

"Racing Felt Good..."
  How racing helped one woman put the WTC disaster aside for a few hours.
by Jan Bazen

 Race Report: Protection One 400
Jan's play by play of the first Kansas race.
by Jan Bazen

 Race Report: UAW-GM Quality 500
Jan's play by play of the fall 2001 Charlotte race.
by Jan Bazen

"Okay... Someone Explain This One To Me"   
How NASCAR is helping race car drivers not to fall down and go boom.
by Steve Wingate

"Jimmy Spencer: Flashback and Forward"  
Where is Jimmy headed for 2002?  Where has he been?
by Steve Wingate

 "Better Late Than Never"
Jan gives us a nurse's perspective on NASCAR's recent mandate of head-and-neck restraints.
by Jan Bazen

"Talladega in October is No Sweat"  
Remembrances of summer at Talladega.  Originally Appeared on Stock Car City.
by Steve Wingate

"Bright Ideas"
Our roving NASCAR reporter sets out on a quest for technical info and bothers several different teams and members of the press.  Great fun.
by Jan Bazen

"NASCAR in Miami- Soundtrack by KISS"  
A childhood obsession and an adult one come together in Miami.  Originally Appeared on Stock Car City.
by Steve Wingate

"What's a 'KISS'?"
The country music version of the KISS article above.
by Jan Bazen

"The Pot Calling The Kettle Black"
Jan takes on Tony Stewart.
by Jan Bazen

"Yet Another Top Ten List"
Jan tells us how she is going to handle the winter months without NASCAR.
by Jan Bazen

"Confessions of an Ex Gordon-Hater"
Now that Gordon has title number four, there's no sense in fooling yourself any more.
by Steve Wingate

"A Solution For NASCAR Off-Season Blues"
Jan, a newcomer to WC fandom, discovers WC racing 1987 style, courtesy of ESPN Classics.
by Jan Bazen

"Long, Boring Weekends"
Jan's withdrawal symptoms deepen.
by Jan Bazen

"Leftovers from 2001"  
A few random, malformed thoughts for the close of the season.
by Steve Wingate

"Dirty, Rotten and Low Down"  
A well deserved blasting of the Penske operation and how they handled the #12 team "lay-offs".
by Steve Wingate

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